Livingston Public Library

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Livingston Public Library
10 Robert Harp Dr.
Livingston, NJ 07039
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Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

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Featured Events

Take Home Hanukkah craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting December 8th while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: Hanukkah

All Day 12/8 - 12/10

Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Take-Home Kit

Age Group:

Children

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 Hanukkah craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

The Greatest Book to Screen Adaptations

From Book to Screen: The Greatest Film Adaptations of All Time

Monday, December 8, 2025 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 author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin for a lively and engaging look at some of the most iconic film adaptations ever made.

Decorate Holiday Ornaments

Adult Art Workshop: Twinkle Treasures--Decorate Holiday Ornaments

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Creative Arts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Creative Arts, Workshop

Registration Required

Event Details:

Add a touch of sparkle and elegance to your holiday décor with custom, hand-painted glass ornaments.

The Story Behind Favorite Holiday Songs

VIRTUAL Holiday Favorites: The Most Wonderful Songs of The Year

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Zoom at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library

Room: Zoom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture

Registration Required

Event Details:

Hearing holiday music can instantly fill our minds with the smell of pine, the taste of eggnog, and the warmth of a bright burning fire, but did you know that Jingle Bells was originally meant to be a Thanksgiving song?

Take Home Christmas craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting December 15th while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: Christmas

All Day 12/15 - 12/17

Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Take-Home Kit

Age Group:

Children

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 Christmas craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Thrilling Tales

Thrilling Tales Book Club: Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson

Monday, December 15, 2025 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.

White Christmas--the song and all it inspired

White Christmas: Irving Berlin’s Song & All It Inspired

Monday, December 15, 2025 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:

Can you imagine the holidays without the timeless tune of "White Christmas"?

Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Creative Arts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library

Room: Program Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Creative Arts, Workshop

Event Details:

Join us at Livingston Public Library on Thursday, December 18th in the Program Room 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.

Take Home Kwanzaa craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting December 22nd while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: Kwanzaa

All Day 12/22 - 12/23

Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Take-Home Kit

Age Group:

Children

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 Kwanzaa craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

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Time	Sun (2/08)	Mon (2/09)	Tue (2/10)	Wed (2/11)	Thu (2/12)	Fri (2/13)	Sat (2/14)
12 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Let's Talk About Books: Heartwood 12:30pm–2:00pm Adults Book Club Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Open 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.
1 pm
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group A Practical Spiritual Life: Integrating Spirituality into Everyday Living-- An Author Talk by Dr. Shrenik Shah 2:00pm–3:15pm Adults Lecture This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lecture Event Details: What happens when the science of medicine meets the wisdom of spirituality?				This event is in the "Adults" group Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Special Event Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: Online - LSC Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Feminist philosopher Dr. This event is in the "Adults" group Thursday Matinee 2:00pm–4:30pm Adults Movie This event is in the "Adults" group 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).
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Story Coders Gr 2-3 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Elementary School STEAM/STEM This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group 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. (Snow date: February 23rd) Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston 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. 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.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Paws to Read (Gr. K+) 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, Elementary School Community Partnership, Special Event Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Upcoming 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Tuesday Night Movie 6:30pm–8:45pm Adults Movie This event is in the "Adults" group 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).
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group A Look at Black History Through Jazz 7:00pm–8:15pm Adults Lecture This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lecture Event Details: Jazz is more than just music—it’s a powerful lens through which we can understand Black history in America.		This event is in the "Adults" group Seared Scallops over Creamy Polenta with Sage Lemon Brown Butter with Library Chef 7:30pm–8:15pm Adults Special Event Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: Online - Library Chef Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: A restaurant-worthy meal made simple! Follow along as we show you how to sear scallops perfectly and pair them with a rich polenta and fragrant sage lemon butter sauce. Disclaimer(s) Virtual - Library Chef This program takes place virtually through Library Chef. To create an account, please use the code 07039.