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Friendship Bracelets. Image of plastic woven bracelets on a colorful background

Friendship Bracelets (Grades 3 - 5)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

Join us as we make dazzling bracelets that you can show off to or share with your friends! Materials will be provided along with instructions and step by step guidance. Beginners welcome; don't be afraid to ask questions!

 

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

Join us as we make dazzling bracelets that you can show off to or share with your friends! Materials will be provided along with instructions and step by step guidance. Beginners welcome; don't be afraid to ask questions!

 

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.

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

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

Registration Open
Registration Required
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.

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. 

Card Making. Write letters to family and friends! We’ll supply the materials. Image of envelope and pencil.

Card Making (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Children, Elementary School

Write letters to family and friends! We’ll supply the materials. For kids in grades K-5. Drop in!

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

Write letters to family and friends! We’ll supply the materials. For kids in grades K-5. Drop in!

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.

neon toddler read & rave text on a pink to purple gradient background

Toddler Read & Rave Dance Party

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Family, Pre-K

Perfect for ages 2 and up, and their grownups

It's a musical, magical toddler friendly party with live music, dancing, surprises, and sing-alongs! 

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

Perfect for ages 2 and up, and their grownups

It's a musical, magical toddler friendly party with live music, dancing, surprises, and sing-alongs! 

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. 

Green background with holly plant graphics

Teen Take and Make - Holly Craft (Gr 6+)

12/15/2025 @ 3:00pm to 12/17/2025 @ 6:00pm
Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, Take-Home Kit
Age Group:
Middle School, Teens

Drop by after school and pick up a take home holly craft made out of pipe cleaners!

Grades 6+. 

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts, Take-Home Kit
Event Details:

Drop by after school and pick up a take home holly craft made out of pipe cleaners!

Grades 6+. 

Event 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.

Community Art Workshop. STUFFED SNOW PEOPLE. Make one for you and one to donate! All ages. Sponsored by Coloring the Community, a local non-profit led by Livingston High School Students, and Friends of the Library. Image of snow person with scarf and hat.

Community Art Workshop: Stuffed Snow People

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Creative Arts
Age Group:
Adults, Children, Elementary School, Family, Middle School, Seniors, Teens

All ages are welcome to create stuffed snow people! Make one to donate to RWJ Barnabas Pediatrics and one for yourself. Supplies and instructions are provided and no prior experience is needed.   

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Children, Elementary School, Family, Middle School, Seniors, Teens
Program Type: Community Partnership, Creative Arts
Event Details:

All ages are welcome to create stuffed snow people! Make one to donate to RWJ Barnabas Pediatrics and one for yourself. Supplies and instructions are provided and no prior experience is needed.   

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. 

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

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.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Crafts: While Supplies Last

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

Comedy and tragedy masks in front of a stage.

Performing Arts Club (Grades 3-5)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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)

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.

Crafterwork

Crafterwork - Snowman Hot Chocolate Bombs

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for Crafterwork, a relaxing and stress-relieving arts and crafts workshop at the end of a busy workday.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creative Arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Crafterwork, a relaxing and stress-relieving arts and crafts workshop at the end of a busy workday.

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. 

CLOSING EARLY @ 1 PM: Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closing early at 1 PM.  We will reopen on Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10 AM.

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closing early at 1 PM.  We will reopen on Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10 AM.

CLOSED: Christmas Day

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10 AM.

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10 AM.

CLOSING EARLY @ 4PM: New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closing early at 4 PM.  We will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10 AM.

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closing early at 4 PM.  We will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10 AM.

CLOSED: New Year's Day

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10 AM.

Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10 AM.

Sensory Social Hour

Sensory Social Hour

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Teens

The Livingston Public Library presents Sensory Social Hour, a drop-in program for teens and adults with sensory sensitivities, developmental disabilities, or those who prefer a calm and structured environment.

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts, Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Workshop
Event Details:

The Livingston Public Library presents Sensory Social Hour, a drop-in program for teens and adults with sensory sensitivities, developmental disabilities, or those who prefer a calm and structured environment.

Bad Art Night

Bad Art Night

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us at the Livingston Public Library on Tuesday, January 6th from 7-8pm for an evening where the goal is gloriously terrible art!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creative Arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Livingston Public Library on Tuesday, January 6th from 7-8pm for an evening where the goal is gloriously terrible art!

Disclaimer(s)

Crafts: While Supplies Last

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

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. 

Art Workshop for Adults: Mandala Painted Coasters

Adult Art Workshop: Mandala Magic--Painted Coaster Art

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Transform plain ceramic coasters into mini masterpieces! 

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

Transform plain ceramic coasters into mini masterpieces! 

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. 

Purple sparkles in the background, with a blue gradient main background. Purple large text.

Teen Book Bedazzling (Gr. 6+)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts, Special Event
Age Group:
Middle School, Teens

Stop by after school to use diamond art supplies to bedazzle a book cover! We will have books available, but feel free to bring your own (we think softcover will work best).

Open to grades 6+.

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

Stop by after school to use diamond art supplies to bedazzle a book cover! We will have books available, but feel free to bring your own (we think softcover will work best).

Open to grades 6+.

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.

 

Brown tack board background, blueprints with the words of the program on it in tan. Images of different life events across the board.

Teen DIY Bulletin Boards (Gr 6+)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Middle School, Teens

Join us to ring in the new year with a new bulletin board!

Open to grades 6+.

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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

Join us to ring in the new year with a new bulletin board!

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.

 

CLOSED: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (eve)

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, January 20, 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, January 20, 2026 at 10am.   

CLOSED: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Livingston Public Library

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, January 20, 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, January 20, 2026 at 10am.   

Crafternoon

Crafternoon - Hand-Stamped Tea Towels

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Arts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us at Livingston Public Library on Thursday, January 22nd 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.

Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

Join us at Livingston Public Library on Thursday, January 22nd 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Crafts: While Supplies Last

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

Eco Crafting

Eco Crafting

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Creative Arts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us at the Livingston Public Library for Eco Crafting and get creative while being kind to the planet!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Creative Arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Livingston Public Library for Eco Crafting and get creative while being kind to the planet!

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. 

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. 

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.