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Livingston Public Library YOUTH WINTER READING CHALLENGE. GRADES 5 & UNDER. DEC 22- FEB 20. Images of snow, a snowman, and a stack of books.

Youth Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/22 - 2/20
Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Elementary School, Pre-K

Grades 5 and under - registration not required

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

Grades 5 and under - registration not required

Youth/Teen Party & Prom Clothing Distribution Day. Image of colorful dresses and suits.

Youth/ Teen Party & Prom Clothing Distribution Day

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens

We've been busy collecting formal wear for kids & teens, now it's your turn!

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

We've been busy collecting formal wear for kids & teens, now it's your turn!

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. 

steep and sketch a tea party art session

Steep & Sketch (Gr 5-8)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens

Grades 5-8

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
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. 

shrek the musical jr

Paper Mill Playhouse Children's Theatre on Tour presents Shrek the Musical, Jr.

Saturday, February 7, 2026 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

The Paper Mill Playhouse's Children's Theatre on Tour returns to the Livingston Public Library to present Shrek the Musical, Jr. 

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:

The Paper Mill Playhouse's Children's Theatre on Tour returns to the Livingston Public Library to present Shrek the Musical, Jr. 

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. 

Blue background with white text. Accent with shapes progressing. Story Coders Monday February 9h 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, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

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

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)

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.

 

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. 

read to a therapy dog! Image of dog prints. Feb 9th 6:30 to 7:30 for children in kindergarten and up

Paws to Read (Gr. K+)

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

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

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

Registration Open
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)

Parents and caregivers of children attending programs

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

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. 

Make a Valentine Monster. Image of pom pom monsters with eyes and a note that says, "Happy Valentine's Day!"

Make a Valentine Monster (Grades 3-5)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

Make a valentine monster out of yarn! Write a nice message and give your creation to someone else. Or you can keep it for yourself!

For kids in grades 3-5. Drop in!

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:

Make a valentine monster out of yarn! Write a nice message and give your creation to someone else. Or you can keep it for yourself!

For kids in grades 3-5. Drop in!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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. 

Makers of History: Black History Month. This Session: Solubility in Action! Image of jar with layers of liquid.

Makers of History: Solubility in Action! (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

Makers of History is a series where we engage in STEM activities inspired by famous figures.

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)

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. 

Chinese English Bilingual Storytime. 中英雙語故事. Feb 12th 4pm. For ages 2-5.

Chinese English Bilingual Storytime

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Pre-K

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)

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. 

Comedy and tragedy masks in front of a stage.

Performing Arts Club (Grades 3-5)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

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

Open to kids in grades 3-5.

Drop in!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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 in grades 3-5.

Drop in!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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. 

the prince of stars author visit

Youth Author Visit: M.O. Yuksel

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, STEAM/STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Family, Pre-K

Beloved local children's author M. O. Yuksel returns for a stellar STEM-themed storytime! 

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

Beloved local children's author M. O. Yuksel returns for a stellar STEM-themed storytime! 

Disclaimer(s)

Crafts: While Supplies Last

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

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. 

CLOSED: President's Day (eve)

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10am.   We have a large selection of online services here or visit our page to checkout an eBook...

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10am.   

CLOSED: President's Day

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10am.   We have a large selection of online services here or visit our page to checkout an eBook...

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10am.   

storytime with livingston police with mcgruff

Community Helper Storytime: Livingston Police with McGruff the Crime Dog®

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Family, Pre-K

Local police officers Officer Joy and Officer Sean are visiting the library for storytime, and bringing their buddy, McGruff the Crime Dog®! 

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

Local police officers Officer Joy and Officer Sean are visiting the library for storytime, and bringing their buddy, McGruff the Crime Dog®! 

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. 

Blue background with black text. Penguins and snowflakes around the image.

Book Buddies (Grades K+)

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

Grades K and up

Designed for children who are beginning to read independently, young emerging readers pair up one on one with a Teen Mentor to help build confidence, increase sight word recognition and vocabulary while reading.

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

Grades K and up

Designed for children who are beginning to read independently, young emerging readers pair up one on one with a Teen Mentor to help build confidence, increase sight word recognition and vocabulary while reading.

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. 

black history month art workshop

Art Workshop: Black History Month (Gr 3-5)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

Gr 3-5

Simone from Express Yourself Studios returns to offer another art workshop. This time, we're learning about Black History Month.

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

Gr 3-5

Simone from Express Yourself Studios returns to offer another art workshop. This time, we're learning about Black History Month.

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. 

read to a therapy dog! Image of dog prints. Mar 9th 6:30 to 7:30 for children in kindergarten and up

Paws to Read (Gr. K+)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

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

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

Registration Open
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.

Checkmate Champs 2026 March

Checkmate Champs Chess Club (Gr K-5)

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

Grades K-5 

Learn chess with Livingston High School Chess Club!

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

Grades K-5 

Learn chess with Livingston High School Chess Club!

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. 

march madness yoga tickets available at the youth services desk

March Madness Yoga (Grade 5 and under)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

Grades 5 and under

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Grades 5 and under

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. 

CLOSED: Easter Sunday

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10am.   We have a large selection of online services here or visit our page to checkout an eBook, aud...

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10am.   

read to a therapy dog! Image of dog prints. April 13th 6:30 to 7:30 for children in kindergarten and up

Paws to Read (Gr. K+)

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

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

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

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.

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

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.

read to a therapy dog! Image of dog prints. May 4th 6:30 to 7:30 for children in kindergarten and up

Paws to Read (Gr. K+)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Story Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

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

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

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.

steep and sketch a tea party art session

Steep & Sketch (Gr 5-8)

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens

Grades 5-8

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
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.