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This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Middle School Perler Beads (Gr 6-8)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle School
Creative Arts
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

Join us for this retro program, perler beads! 

Drop in!

Grades 6-8.

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Online - LSC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Board of Trustees Meeting

7:30pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

NOTICE is hereby given that the Livingston Library Board of Trustees has scheduled a meeting for the Livingston Public Library, Livingston, New Jersey, beginning at 7:30 PM.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stroke Awareness: How BEFAST Can Save Lives

2:00pm - 3:15pm
Adults
Community Partnership, Health & Wellness, Lecture
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Partnership, Health & Wellness, Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Each year, more than 795,000 people in the United States suffer a stroke, making it the third leading cause of death and the primary cause of adult disability.   

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Brain Break - Silent Book Club (Gr 9+)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Book Club, Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us to decompress after a busy day of testing.

Tea will be provided! Enjoy a quiet space to read and relax.

Drop in!

Open to grades 9+.

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Saturday Matinee: THE BRUTALIST

12:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Movie
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come see Brady Corbet's THE BRUTALIST on the big screen in our program room!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Music Matters: Flying Strings Youth Ensemble

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Family, Seniors
Community Partnership, Performance
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Performance
Event Details:

The May 2025 edition of our "Music Matters" concert series features the Flying Strings Youth Ensemble.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Flower Pot Painting and Planting (Gr. 9+)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Middle School, Teens
Creative Arts, Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us in the Young Adult area for this seasonal painting and planting!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Open to grades 9+

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Believe it or not, there was a time when there were no Jews in the American theater.  What changed that?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crime Time: The Art Thief

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Can’t get enough of the true crime genre? Looking for something to do after binging shows like Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez, McMillions and The Vow?

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual programs and link

Registration is required. Information on how to access the Zoom event will be emailed to you the day before the program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Language Learner: Basic Grammar Workshop

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: ELL Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Event Details:

English Language Learner Basic English Grammar: English Language Learners will practice reading, writing, and listening to simple sentences.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board (Gr. 9+)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Let's work together to make the library and community a better place! Open to grades 9+ only.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tuesday Night Movie

6:30pm - 8:45pm
Adults
Movie
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come see a recently-released movie on the big screen in our program room!

This screening is free and open to the public, with no registration required.

Free popcorn will be served (while supplies last).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Language Learner Beginner Book Club - In Person

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Book Club, ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: ELL Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Event Details:

ELL Beginner Book Group - In Person: English Language Learners will have an opportunity to read, discuss, and write about literature in a friendly, collaborative environment with a trained facilitator.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Online - LSC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Makers of History: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Grades K-5)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary School
Creative Arts, STEAM/STEM
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Creative Arts, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Makers of History is a series where we engage in STEM activities inspired by famous figures.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Policy

Children under age 12: a parent or responsible caregiver (age 16 or older) must remain with the child or remain in the Library and be immediately accessible to the child at all times, including when a child is attending a library program. 

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

Parents/Caregivers of children under 7 years old need to remain with their children at all times.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook Club: Everyday Dorie

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Do you enjoy cooking, sharing ideas, and kitchen tips, while enjoying great food?  Join the Livingston Public Library's Cookbook Club!  We meet once every other month to create recipes from a cookbook to share and discuss.

Disclaimer(s)

Cookbook Club

The Library is not responsible for dishes that may conflict with an individual’s food allergies. The Library will provide a copy of each recipe, along with the list of ingredients for each dish as provided by participants.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Easy Veggie Burgers

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Special Event
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Online - Library Chef
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Learn how to ake delicious, healthy veggie burgers in no time with Library Chef! Quick, tasty, and full of nutritious ingredients—perfect for any burger lover!

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual - Library Chef

This program takes place virtually through Library Chef. To create an account, please use the code 07039. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Crafternoon

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Creative Arts, Workshop
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Common Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creative Arts, Workshop
Event Details:

Join us at Livingston Public Library on Thursday, May 22nd in the adult seating area from 12pm to 1pm for a quick, drop-in afternoon craft! No registration required, just stop by and create a fun and easy craft to take home.

Disclaimer(s)

Crafts: While Supplies Last

Crafts are available while supplies last and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Matinee

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Movie
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come see a recently-released movie on the big screen in our program room!

This screening is free and open to the public, with no registration required.

Free popcorn will be served (while supplies last).

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Mother's Day Party

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults, Seniors, Teens
Creative Arts, Special Event
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join the Livingston Public Library for a fun and crafty way to celebrate the maternal figures in our lives! The event will be held on Saturday, May 24th from 11am-12:30pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration and Livingston residents only

Registration required. The program is limited to Livingston residents only.

When prompted at registration, username is your Livingston Library Card number. 

When REGISTRATION IS FULL, you can still sign up below to join the waitlist. 

Food Programs

The following program will serve food and/or beverages. The Library is not responsible for individual food allergies.  If there is a concern, we strongly suggest bringing your own snack and/or lunch.

Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10 AM.

CLOSED: Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10 AM.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Language Learner: Basic Grammar Workshop

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: ELL Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ELL (English Language Learner) Class
Event Details:

English Language Learner Basic English Grammar: English Language Learners will practice reading, writing, and listening to simple sentences.