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Understanding Your Cat's Behavior

Understanding Your Cat: Behavior, Care, and Communication

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

Cats are fascinating, complex companions—but their behavior can sometimes feel mysterious or misunderstood. 

Thrilling Tales

Thrilling Tales Book Club: The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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.

A Talk on Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock: Behind the Curtain of Suspense

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

Legendary master of screen tension Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980), shocked, thrilled, amused, and delighted moviegoers and TV viewers throughout his half-century directing career.

Retirement Planning Workshop

De-Risk Your Retirement: Protect Your Income, Lifestyle, and Legacy

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

Retirement can feel complex and unpredictable, often leaving people overwhelmed or uncertain. It brings a mix of excitement and anxiety—and involves some of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make.

Library Notes

Library Notes - Celebrating National Library Week

04/19/2026 @ 10:00am to 04/25/2026 @ 5:00pm
Common Area at Livingston Public Library

Age Group:

Family
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Common Area
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

National Library Week is April 19-25 and we are so excited to welcome you to the Library! The theme for this year is “Find Your Joy”.

Seed Library

Seed Library Kickoff

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 9:00pm
Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Special Event

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event
Event Details:

After the immense success of the past 2 years, the Livingston Public Library invites you to participate in our 2026 Seed Library.

Blue background with white text. Accent with shapes progressing. Story Coders Monday April 20th 4pm - 5pm for Gr 2-3. Tickets available with Livingston Library card . Priority given to Livingston cardholders. 30 minutes before the program starts. Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Public Library

Story Coders Gr 2-3

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

STEAM/STEM

Age Group:

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

Children in Grade 2-3 will be introduced to basic coding concepts through off-screen and on-screen activities. 

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

What Happens to the Stuff We Toss

Beyond the Bin: What Really Happens to the Stuff We Toss

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

Join Melanie Mannarino, author of The (Almost) Zero-Waste Guide, for an eye-opening look at what really happens after we put things “out for recycling.” 

A Talk on Artist Marcel Duchamp

Marcel Duchamp: The Alchemist of the Avant-Garde

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

Look up the word iconoclast, and you might expect to find Marcel Duchamp staring back at you. Few artists so radically challenged the assumptions of what art could be—or who could define it.

All Level Adult Mat Pilates

Total Body Mat Pilates Sculpt for Adults

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to fire up your core and energize your entire body with this monthly All-Levels Adult Mat Pilates Fitness Class that blends strength, stability, and mobility training to help you move smarter, f

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Take Home Craft: SLC Craft 1

All Day 6/29–7/1
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 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.

Spice It Up!

10:00am–9:00pm
Adults
Take-Home Kit
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take-Home Kit
Event Details:

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

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.

Find Your Flow: Adult Vinyasa Yoga

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the benefits of yoga through a practice that strengthens the body, calms the mind, and relieves everyday stress.

Disclaimer(s)

Exercise Class Disclaimer

This program requires physical activity. It is your responsibility to listen to your body and to know what is appropriate for your body and abilities.  By registering for this program attendees assume full responsibility for any risks or injuries which might incur as a result of participating in the program. Photos during the event may be taken by library staff and used by the Library.

Bouncy Babies: A Lapsit Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A lapsit storytime designed for babies 11 months and younger

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.

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.

 

CLOSED: July 4 (observed)

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1pm.   

CLOSED: July 4

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1pm.   

Stars, Stripes & Strokes: A Patriotic Adult Paint Night

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:

Celebrate creativity and country at this festive, patriotic-themed paint night led by arts instructor Smriti Sangal! 

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. 

Cookbook Club: East: 120 vegan and vegetarian recipes from Bangalore to Beijing

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:

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

10:15am–10:45am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A lapsit storytime designed for babies 11 months and younger

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.

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.

 

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).

Let's Talk About Books: Selecting titles for 2026-2027

12:30pm–2:00pm
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:

Join Let's Talk About Books, a monthly book club that meets online via Zoom. The meeting is free and open to everyone interested, whether they have read the book or not.

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.

Saturday Matinee

1:30pm–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).

Music Matters: Ellie Lee

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

Join us for a jazz concert led by Livingston resident Ellie Seunghyung Lee on piano. She will be joined by Pureum Jin on saxophone, Adrian Moring on bass, and Jarret Walser on drums.

Thrilling Tales Book Club: The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell

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.

From Rebellion to Independence: The Story of America's Revolution

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

On July 4, 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its independence, marking a pivotal moment in world history when a group of colonies challenged the most powerful empire of their time.

Bouncy Babies: A Lapsit Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A lapsit storytime designed for babies 11 months and younger

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.

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.

 

Author Talk with Tom Cooney: Livingston History Through the Lens of the of the Volunteer Fire Department

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Everyone, Family, Seniors
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Tom Cooney of the Livingston Fire Department will discuss his new book, History Earned: Livingston History Through the Lens of the Volunteer Fire Department.

New Jersey Fossil Finds with Dr. Dana (Grades K-5)

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

Love dinosaurs? Fossils? Paleontology? 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)

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

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

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. 

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).

Board Meeting (optional)

7:30pm–8:30pm
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech 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, beginning at 7:30 PM.

Adult Art Workshop: Make Whimsical Wine Cork Gnomes

11:00am–12:30pm
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:

Get ready for a little midyear merriment!

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. 

Bingo Night

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Family
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

***Library Bingo is back by popular demand!***

Bouncy Babies: A Lapsit Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A lapsit storytime designed for babies 11 months and younger

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.

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.

 

Archaeology Experiences with Dr. Heinrich (Grades K-5)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Elementary School, Family
Lecture, Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Lecture, Special Event
Event Details:

Do you love history? Do you like looking at artifacts in museums? Do you wonder what humans of the past were like? If so, you will love this program!

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.

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.