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poetry club. Thursdays in April. 7 - 8pm. Grades 3-5. Illustration of fountain pen in puddle of ink.

Poetry Club (Grades 3-5)

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

April is Poetry Month, so be sure to join us for Poetry Club! Complete fun prompts and write some lovely poetry with us.Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

April is Poetry Month, so be sure to join us for Poetry Club! Complete fun prompts and write some lovely poetry with us.

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.

Paper Mill Playhouse Children's Theatre on Tour! A Year with Frog and Toad Kids. Sun, April 6. 2:00 PM.

Paper Mill Playhouse Children's Theatre on Tour presents Frog & Toad

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Creative Arts, Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Everyone, Family
Event Details:

Performed by Paper Mill Playhouse’s Children’s Theatre on Tour students, the performance runs approximately 35-minutes and is suitable for grades Pre-K and up.A Year with Frog and ...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Everyone, Family
Program Type: Community Partnership, Creative Arts, Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

Performed by Paper Mill Playhouse’s Children’s Theatre on Tour students, the performance runs approximately 35-minutes and is suitable for grades Pre-K and up.

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.

read to a therapy dog! Image of dog prints. April 7th 6:30 to 7:30 for children in kindergarten and up

Paws to Read (Gr. K+)

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
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. Register for a 15-minute sess...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Calligraphy Club. Tuesday, Apr 8th | 4-5 PM. Grades 5-8. Tickets available at the Youth Services Desk 30 minutes before. Priority given to Livingston cardholders.

Calligraphy Club - Grades 5-8

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Calligraphy Club - Grades 5-8Participants practice and learn hand lettering techniques.No prior experience is necessary, beginners are welcome, and all materials are provided. ...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

Calligraphy Club - Grades 5-8

Participants practice and learn hand lettering techniques.

No prior experience is necessary, beginners are welcome, and all materials are provided. 

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. 

Bee True To You. Interactive Musical. THURSDAY APRIL 10 6:30pm. National Library Week. Image of a bee with a hat and a woman being DJs.

National Library Week: Bee True to You Interactive Anti Bullying Musical

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, Performance, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Elementary School, Family, Pre-K
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week with Bee True to You!Bee True To You is a live-action children's brand dedicated to empowering kids and families through the transformative power of...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Elementary School, Family, Pre-K
Program Type: Creative Arts, Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week with Bee True to You!

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.

poetry club. Thursdays in April. 7 - 8pm. Grades 3-5. Illustration of fountain pen in puddle of ink.

Poetry Club (Grades 3-5)

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

April is Poetry Month, so be sure to join us for Poetry Club! Complete fun prompts and write some lovely poetry with us.Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

April is Poetry Month, so be sure to join us for Poetry Club! Complete fun prompts and write some lovely poetry with us.

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.

Sensory Inclusive Storytime

Sensory Inclusive Storytime

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Family, Teens
Event Details:

For ages 5 and up.An inclusive, interactive, engaging & fun program with stories, sign language, music, movement & crafts in a neurodiversity affirming setting for children...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Family, Teens
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For ages 5 and up.

An inclusive, interactive, engaging & fun program with stories, sign language, music, movement & crafts in a neurodiversity affirming setting for children of all abilities and their caregivers.

 

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.

Weather adventures With the Rutgers Meteorology Club. Learn about science from the people who study it! Sat, April 12. 2:00-3:00PM. Grades K-5.

Weather Adventures with the Rutgers Meteorology Club

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Special Event, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Family
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring scientists! Learn about weather with the Rutgers Meteorology Club!Students from Rutgers University will give an exciting presentation about weather events! Aft...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Calling all aspiring scientists! Learn about weather with the Rutgers Meteorology Club!

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.

Makers of History: STEM activities inspired by famous figures. Mon, Apr 14th. 4:00 - 5:00 PM. Grades K-5. Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month. Image of gears.

Makers of History: Arab American Heritage Month (Grades K-5)

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Makers of History is a series where we engage in STEM activities inspired by famous figures.In our interactive sessions, we will learn about famous trailblazers and make our own cr...

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.

spring art class text on a flowery background

Spring Art Class With Christine Wittlinger - Gr 3-5

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Grades 3-5 - dress for mess!Art teacher Christine Wittlinger, of Christine's Art Studio, will guide participants in creating a beautiful spring work of art.All materials supplied, ...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

Grades 3-5 - dress for mess!

Art teacher Christine Wittlinger, of Christine's Art Studio, will guide participants in creating a beautiful spring work of art.

All materials supplied, no prior experience necessary.

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.

 

Dark blue background. Glasses, film reel and bullhorn. Yellow and white text.

Family Movie Night

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Everyone, Family, Middle School, Pre-K, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a family movie! Movie to be determined, with a maximum rating of PG.Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Everyone, Family, Middle School, Pre-K, Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a family movie! Movie to be determined, with a maximum rating of PG.

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

poetry club. Thursdays in April. 7 - 8pm. Grades 3-5. Illustration of fountain pen in puddle of ink.

Poetry Club (Grades 3-5)

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

April is Poetry Month, so be sure to join us for Poetry Club! Complete fun prompts and write some lovely poetry with us.Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

April is Poetry Month, so be sure to join us for Poetry Club! Complete fun prompts and write some lovely poetry with us.

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.

CLOSED: Easter Sunday

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10 AM.

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10 AM.

Collage Creations. Wednesday, April 23. 4-5 PM. Grades K-5. Images of newspaper clippings and other photographs arrange haphazardly.

Collage Creations (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Come to this open-ended event to make creative collages! We will provide fun clippings, paper, scissors, glue, and tape. You just have to bring your imagination.Open to children in...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

Come to this open-ended event to make creative collages! We will provide fun clippings, paper, scissors, glue, and tape. You just have to bring your imagination.

Open to children in grades K-5.

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.

poetry club. Thursdays in April. 7 - 8pm. Grades 3-5. Illustration of fountain pen in puddle of ink.

Poetry Club (Grades 3-5)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

April is Poetry Month, so be sure to join us for Poetry Club! Complete fun prompts and write some lovely poetry with us.Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

April is Poetry Month, so be sure to join us for Poetry Club! Complete fun prompts and write some lovely poetry with us.

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.

Blue background with white text. Accent with shapes progressing. Story Coders Monday April 28th 4:30pm - 5:30pm for Grades 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 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
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

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

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.

Text on a starry background. STAR WARS STEM STORYTIME. Sunday, May the Fourth.

Star Wars STEM Storytime (PreK-2nd Grade)

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Family, Pre-K
Event Details:

Celebrate May the Fourth at the library! We will be reading books about Star Wars characters as well as about real-life pilots and scientific concepts like gravity.Feel free to com...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Family, Pre-K
Program Type: STEAM/STEM, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate May the Fourth at the library! We will be reading books about Star Wars characters as well as about real-life pilots and scientific concepts like gravity.

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.

read to a therapy dog! Image of dog prints. May 5tth 6:30 to 7:30 for children in kindergarten and up

Paws to Read (Gr. K+)

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
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. Register for a 15-minute sess...

Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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.

Makers of History: STEM activities inspired by famous figures.

Makers of History: Jewish American Heritage Month (Grades K-5)

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Makers of History is a series where we engage in STEM activities inspired by famous figures.In our interactive sessions, we will learn about famous trailblazers and make our own cr...

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.

Chinese English Bilingual Storytime. 中英雙語故事. May12th 7pm. For ages 2-5.

Chinese English Bilingual Storytime

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Pre-K
Event Details:

Children, ages 2-5 year old, and their caregivers can learn and enjoy stories and songs in Chinese and English. Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children, ages 2-5 year old, and their caregivers can learn and enjoy stories and songs in Chinese and English. 

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.

Makers of History: STEM activities inspired by famous figures.

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

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School
Event Details:

Makers of History is a series where we engage in STEM activities inspired by famous figures.In our interactive sessions, we will learn about famous trailblazers and make our own cr...

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.

CLOSED: Memorial Day (eve)

All Day
Livingston Public Library

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

Closing
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
Livingston Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

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

Watercolor painting and meditation

Watercolor Painting and Meditation - Grades 5-8

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Grades 5-8 Learn how experimenting with watercolor painting can help calm your mind. The class begins with a 5 minute meditation, then participants will learn to create their ow...

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

Grades 5-8

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. 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.