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

Take Home Craft: Hanukkah

All Day 12/8 - 12/10
Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Take-Home Kit

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Take-Home Kit
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services Desk and pick up a take home Hanukkah craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

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

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

The Story Behind Favorite Holiday Songs

VIRTUAL Holiday Favorites: The Most Wonderful Songs of The Year

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Zoom at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

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

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

Take Home Craft: Christmas

All Day 12/15 - 12/17
Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Take-Home Kit

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Take-Home Kit
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services Desk and pick up a take home Christmas craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Thrilling Tales

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

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

*Attention all book lovers!* The Livingston Public Library invites you to join us for “Thrilling Tales”, our first in-person book club since the pandemic.

White Christmas--the song and all it inspired

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

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

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

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

Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Creative Arts, Workshop

Age Group:

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

Join us at Livingston Public Library on Thursday, December 18th in the Program Room from 12pm to 1pm for a quick, drop-in afternoon craft! No registration required, just stop by and create a fun and easy craft to take home.

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

Take Home Craft: Kwanzaa

All Day 12/22 - 12/23
Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Take-Home Kit

Age Group:

Children
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Take-Home Kit
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services Desk and pick up a take home Kwanzaa craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

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

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Age Group

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

12/15/2025 @ 3:00pm–12/17/2025 @ 6:00pm
Middle School, Teens
Creative Arts, Take-Home Kit
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

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. 

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.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Gr. 6+)

2:00pm–5:00pm
Middle School, Teens
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Grades 6-12

Enjoy an adventure party as you explore a fantasy world in this tabletop role-playing game!   

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.

 

Teen Super Smash Bros. Tournament (Gr. 6+)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Middle School, Teens
Special Event, Technology
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Special Event, Technology
Event Details:

Grades 6+

Players compete against each other 1v1 - winners advance in the bracket at our Super Smash Bros. tournament! Winner gets a gift card to a local business.

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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.

Teen Book Bedazzling (Gr. 6+)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle School, Teens
Creative Arts, Special Event
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.

 

Teen DIY Bulletin Boards (Gr 6+)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Middle School, Teens
Creative Arts
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
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.   

Steep & Sketch (Gr 5-8)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Creative Arts
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
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
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

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

Makers Day 2026

11:00am–2:00pm
Children, Everyone, Family, Middle School, Teens
Special Event, STEAM/STEM, Technology
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone, Family, Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Special Event, STEAM/STEM, Technology
Event Details:

Join us for Livingston Library’s Makers Day 2025! From 11am-2pm, visit the Program Room to tour our vendor showcase to meet local makers and learn all about their crafts.

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. 

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.

CLOSED: Easter Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

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

Steep & Sketch (Gr 5-8)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Elementary School, Middle School, Teens
Creative Arts
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: Memorial Day (eve)

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10am.   

CLOSED: Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10am.   

CLOSED: Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Saturday June 20, 2026 at 10am.   

CLOSED: July 4 (observed)

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1pm.   

CLOSED: July 4

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1pm.   

CLOSED: Labor Day (eve)

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10am.