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Take Home Craft: Llama Craft

All Day 7/8 - 7/10
Take-Home Kit
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Take-Home Kit
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services Desk and pick up a take home llama craft  perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Disclaimer(s)

Crafts: while supplies last

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

Code Crackers

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

Want to keep your secret messages safe? Curious about the life of a spy? Then learn about cryptography with us!

Each week, we will explore different ways to send and decipher secret messages. 

Adult Paint Night: Paint a Patriotic Birdhouse

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Creative Arts, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Arts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for a vibrant evening of creativity at our Adult Paint Night, where we celebrate the spirit of patriotism with a charming twist – the theme of the night is 'Patriotic Birdhouse.' Unleash your inner artist as you paint and personalize

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. 

Little Bookworms: Benevolent Bees (Grades K-1)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Buzz on by for themed stories and songs for kindergarteners and first graders! This month, we will *bee* learning about Benevolent Bees.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

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.

Board of Trustees Meeting (optional)

7:30pm - 9:00pm
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
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.

Nursery Rhyme Time (under 23 months)

10:15am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for babies aged 23 months and younger

Traditional storytime with books, songs & American sign language

Please drop in, registration is not required.

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.

Little Listeners Storytime (Ages 2-5)

11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Parents, caregivers, and children ages 2-5 years old enjoy stories and songs based on the theme of the day.

Disclaimer(s)

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

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

Vivid Hues: Fabric Painting Workshop

11:00am - 12:00pm
Creative Arts
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us at the Livingston Library on Wednesday, July 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st at 11am as we get together for Vivid Hues, a librarian-led fabric painting workshop where we will paint dinner napkins.

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. 

Book Buddies

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Grades K and up

Emerging readers pair up with trained Teen Mentors to practice reading and help increase sight word recognition and vocabulary. 

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. 

Tickets available

Priority is given to Livingston Library card holders due to space limitations; please show your Livingston Library card to pick up tickets at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before the program start time. Non Livingston card holders will be placed on standby.

 

S'more Movies (Gr 6+)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Movie, Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Movie, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us to vote on which movie to watch and make s'mores! 

Grades 6+.

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Thrilling Tales Book Club: The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

11:00am - 12:00pm
Book Club
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

*Attention all book lovers!* The Livingston Library invites you to join us for “Thrilling Tales”, our first in-person book club since the pandemic. Enjoy reading and discussing a mystery or thriller novel with like-minded friends.

Shark Adventures with Dr. Dana! (Grades K-5)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Special Event, STEAM/STEM
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Special Event, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Love sharks? So does Dr. Dana Ehret! Dr. Dana is a Curator of Natural History at the New Jersey State Museum. He researches Paleontology, Marine Biology and Paleobiology.

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.

Let's Talk About Books

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Book Club
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Join Let's Talk About Books, a monthly book club that is currently meeting via Zoom.  

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.

Teen Video Game Hangout (Gr 6+)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Creative Arts
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

Join us to hang out and play video games! Bring your own Switch (or other handheld console) to play together, or hop on one of ours!

Grades 6+

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library 

Library for Me! for children with disabilities

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Elementary School, Teens
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For ages 5 and up.

An inclusive, interactive, and engaging story time program for children of all abilities and their families! 

 

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.

Weekend Movie

1:30pm - 4:30pm
Movie
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
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 and water will be served (while supplies last).

Swamp Explorations (Grades K-5)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Creative Arts, Special Event, STEAM/STEM
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Creative Arts, Special Event, STEAM/STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join the Essex County Environmental Center (and some of their frogs!) in learning about New Jersey swamps!

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.

Stuffed Animal Camp Out Adventure

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let's go on a camping adventure!

Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a fun night of stories, crafts and fun! This is an indoor event, complete with electricity, air conditioning and indoor plumbing.

 

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.

Crime Time: Starkweather

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

Will It Float? (under 5 years old)

10:30am - 11:15am
STEAM/STEM
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Youth Services Terrace
Age Group: Babies, Children, Pre-K
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

What floats? What doesn't? Find out with us!

Children under 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us on a fun educational adventure. Dress for mess (just in case there are splashes!).

Disclaimer(s)

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

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

Nursery Rhyme Time (under 23 months)

10:15am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for babies aged 23 months and younger

Traditional storytime with books, songs & American sign language

Please drop in, registration is not required.

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.

Little Listeners Storytime (Ages 2-5)

11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Parents, caregivers, and children ages 2-5 years old enjoy stories and songs based on the theme of the day.

Disclaimer(s)

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

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

Vivid Hues: Fabric Painting Workshop

11:00am - 12:00pm
Creative Arts
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creative Arts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us at the Livingston Library on Wednesdays, July 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st at 11am as we get together for Vivid Hues, a librarian-led fabric painting workshop where we will paint dinner napkins.

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. 

Book Buddies

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Grades K and up

Emerging readers pair up with trained Teen Mentors to practice reading and help increase sight word recognition and vocabulary. 

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. 

Tickets available

Priority is given to Livingston Library card holders due to space limitations; please show your Livingston Library card to pick up tickets at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before the program start time. Non Livingston card holders will be placed on standby.