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Stroke Awareness and BEFAST

Stroke Awareness: How BEFAST Can Save Lives

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Health & Wellness, Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Partnership, Health & Wellness, Lecture
Registration Required
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.   

Jews in Theater

Jews in the American Theater: A Legacy Like No Other

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
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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?

Vivi Bubble Tea

Friends: Dining for Dollars Fundraiser with Vivi Bubble Tea

05/20/2025 @ 11:00am to 05/22/2025 @ 8:00pm
Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Friends of the Livingston Public Library
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Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Program Type: Friends of the Livingston Public Library
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Livingston Public Library on Tuesday, May 20 through Thursday, May 22, 2025 for Dining for Dollars with Vivi Bubble Tea.

Play & Learn May 21st 10:15am to 11am for ages 5 years and under, activities to strengthen fine and gross motor skills

Play & Learn (under 5 years old)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Babies, Children, Pre-K
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Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers will enjoy playing and learning together!  Visit various stations that will help strengthen fine & gross motor skills, vocabulary and social awareness through games and activities.

Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Common Area at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Creative Arts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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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.

Mother's Day Party

Mother's Day Party

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Creative Arts, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors, Teens
Register Now
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts, Special Event
Registration Required
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.

Adult Art Workshop: Make a Beachy Bracelet

Adult Art Workshop: Make a Beachy Bracelet

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Creative Arts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Register Now
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Arts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join art instructor Susan Niedt as she guides you through the process of creating a lovely beach inspired bracelet. 

Art of Crossword Puzzle Construction

Crafting Clues & Building Grids: The Art of Crossword Puzzle Construction

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
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Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

If you've ever tackled a crossword puzzle, you know the thrill of filling in those little squares and the satisfaction of completing a challenge.

Take Home Eid al-Adha craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting June 2st while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: Eid al-Adha

All Day 6/2 - 6/4
Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Take-Home Kit

Age Group:

Children
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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 Eid al-Adha craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Spice It Up!

Spice It Up!

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 9:00pm
Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Take-Home Kit

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Take-Home Kit
Event Details:

Spice up your kitchen with the Livingston Public Library’s new Spice It Up! program. From seeds to spices, the Livingston Library has everything you need to elevate your culinary creations.

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Saturday Matinee: DOG MAN

1:30pm - 3:15pm
Children, Everyone, Family
Movie
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone, Family
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come see DOG MAN on the big screen in our program room!

Take Home Craft: Lightning Bug

All Day 7/14 - 7/16
Children
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 lightning bug 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.

Thrilling Tales Book Club: A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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 Public Library invites you to join us for “Thrilling Tales”, our first in-person book club since the pandemic.

The Science of Art (Grades 3-5)

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

Learn how to Color Our World... with science! Learn about how people create paint colors, restore old paintings, and more! Children entering grades 3-5 in September 2025 can take part in fun experiments. Perfect for art and/or science lovers!

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.

Paws to Read (Gr. K+)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Elementary School
Community Partnership, Special Event
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children in grades K+, emerging readers, - come read to a therapy dog!

Recommended to help build confidence and encourage the joy of reading. 

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. 

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.

Exploring the East: Discover the Beauty of Japan and Mongolia

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Adults
Lecture
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Join professional traveler Chris McCormack as he takes you on a journey exploring two fascinating countries in East Asia–Japan and Mongolia.

Toddler Time (ages 1-2 years old)

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies, Children, Family
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for children ages 1-2 years old.

Storytime with books, songs, and American Sign Language.

Please drop in! Registration is not required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the 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.

Lego Build Masters (Gr 3-5)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Creative Arts
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

Join a teen mentor to build the best creation imaginable!

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Tickets Available

Priority is given to Livingston Library card holders. 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.

 

Tuesday Night Movie: BLACK BAG

6:30pm - 8:15pm
Adults
Movie
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come see Steven Soderbergh's BLACK BAG on the big screen in our program room!

Little Listeners Storytime (Ages 2-5)

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Family, Pre-K
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.

Performing Arts Club (Grades 3-5)

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

Act out plays with us! Do some improv! Low stress, lots of fun.

Open to kids entering grades 3-5 in Fall 2025.

Drop in!

Sponsored by the Friends of the 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.

Cookbook Club: The Mediterranean Dish: Simply Dinner

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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.

Bouncy Babies: A Lapsit Storytime

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

For babies 11 months and younger

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.

Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu (9th-12th Grade)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary School
Special Event
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Online - LSC
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets.

Book Buddies

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children, Elementary School
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)

Tickets Available

Priority is given to Livingston Library card holders. 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.

 

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. 

Eat the Rainbow: A Tool to Help Kids Eat Plant-Based Foods

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Children, Elementary School, Family, Middle School, Pre-K, Teens
Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Children, Elementary School, Family, Middle School, Pre-K, Teens
Program Type: Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Special Event
Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3-11 and their families, although all are welcome

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.

Friday Matinee

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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).

Tiny Art Show 2025

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

The Livingston Public Library would like to invite you to our Tiny Art Show, back by popular demand! Join us at 11am on Saturday, July 19th to paint on a 4”X4” mini canvas.

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. 

Teen Taskmaster (Gr 6+)

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Middle School, Teens
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for this gameshow type program emulated after the hit show "Taskmaster."

Open to grades 6+

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library

 

Disclaimer(s)

Tickets Available

Priority is given to Livingston Library card holders. 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.

 

Teen Take and Make - Puffy Paint Notebook (Gr 6+)

07/21/2025 @ 3:00pm - 07/23/2025 @ 6:00pm
Middle School, Teens
Creative Arts, Take-Home Kit
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts, Take-Home Kit
Event Details:

Stop by the Young Adult desk to grab a take home kit!

Open to grades 6+.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Crafts: While Supplies Last

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

The Science of Art (Grades 3-5)

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

Learn how to Color Our World... with science! Learn about how people create paint colors, restore old paintings, and more! Children entering grades 3-5 in September 2025 can take part in fun experiments. Perfect for art and/or science lovers!

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.

Adult Paint Night: Paint a Colorful Summer Landscape

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

Join us in celebrating summer and all the color and joy it brings.

Learn along with our instructor, Sandra Charlap, step by step, and create a stunning acrylic painting depicting a vibrant summer landscape.

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. 

Crime Time: Cape May Court House: A Death in the Night

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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.

Toddler Time (ages 1-2 years old)

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies, Children, Family
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for children ages 1-2 years old.

Storytime with books, songs, and American Sign Language.

Please drop in! Registration is not required.

Sponsored by the Friends of the 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.