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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

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

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
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.

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

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
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

Take Home New Year's Eve craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting December 29th while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: New Year's Eve

All Day 12/29 - 12/30
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 New Year's Eve craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Take Home New Year's Eve craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting December 29th while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
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 New Year's Eve craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

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
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.

Take Home Muslim Heritage Month craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting January 5th while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: Muslim Heritage Month

All Day 1/5 - 1/7
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 Muslim Heritage Month craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

The Most Influential Cookbooks in America

VIRTUAL Stirring Up History: The Cookbooks That Shaped America’s Kitchen

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Zoom at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

Cookbooks have existed as long as our nation has.  Among the thousands of American cookbooks published over the past 250 years, a group of them have not only sold well but also profoundly influenced how we cook and eat. 

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Age Group

Take Home Craft: Christmas

All Day 12/15–12/17
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 Christmas 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.

Community Art Workshop: Stuffed Snow People

3:30pm–5:00pm
Adults, Children, Elementary School, Family, Middle School, Seniors, Teens
Community Partnership, Creative Arts
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. 

Performing Arts Club (Grades 3-5)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Elementary School
Creative Arts
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.

Sensory Inclusive Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Elementary School, Family, Teens
Storytime
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.

Take Home Craft: Kwanzaa

All Day 12/22–12/23
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 Kwanzaa 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.

Youth Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 12/22–2/20
Babies, Children, Elementary School, Pre-K
Special Event
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

Take Home Craft: Kwanzaa

10:00am–1:00pm
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 Kwanzaa 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.

CLOSING EARLY @ 1 PM: Christmas Eve

1:00pm–9:00pm
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
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

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

Saturday Matinee: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

1:30pm–3:30pm
Children, Everyone, Family
Movie
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone, Family
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come see the live-action adaptation of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON on the big screen in our program room!

Take Home Craft: New Year's Eve

All Day 12/29–12/30
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 New Year's Eve 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.

Take Home Craft: New Year's Eve

10:00am–4:00pm
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 New Year's Eve 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.

CLOSING EARLY @ 4PM: New Year's Eve

4:00pm–9:00pm
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
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

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

Take Home Craft: Muslim Heritage Month

All Day 1/5–1/7
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 Muslim Heritage Month 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.

Performing Arts Club (Grades 3-5)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Elementary School
Creative Arts
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. 

Checkmate Champs Chess Club (Gr K-5)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Elementary School
Special Event
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. 

Paws to Read (Gr. K+)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Elementary School
Community Partnership, Special Event
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.

Play & Learn (under 5 years old)

10:30am–11:15am
Babies, Children, Pre-K
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Pre-K
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers will enjoy playing and learning together!  Visit various stations that will help strengthen fine & gross motor skills, vocabulary and social awareness through games and activities.

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.

Collage Creations (Grades K-5)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Elementary School
Creative Arts
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)

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. 

Fire Robotics Coding Workshop (Gr 3-5)

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Elementary School
Community Partnership, STEAM/STEM, Technology, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Community Partnership, STEAM/STEM, Technology, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades 3-5

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. 

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

All Day
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
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

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

Take Home Craft: Martin Luther King Jr Day

All Day 1/19–1/21
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 Martin Luther King Jr Day 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.