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Poetry Club (Grades 3-5)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Elementary School
Creative Arts
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 presents Frog & Toad

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Elementary School, Everyone, Family
Community Partnership, Creative Arts, Performance, Special Event
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.

Paws to Read (Gr. K+)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Elementary School
Community Partnership, Special Event
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 - Grades 5-8

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Creative Arts
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. 

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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Babies, Children, Elementary School, Family, Pre-K
Creative Arts, Performance, Special Event
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 (Grades 3-5)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Elementary School
Creative Arts
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

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.

Weather Adventures with the Rutgers Meteorology Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Elementary School, Family
Community Partnership, Special Event, STEAM/STEM
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: Arab American Heritage Month (Grades K-5)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary School
Creative Arts, STEAM/STEM
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 With Christine Wittlinger - Gr 3-5

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Elementary School
Creative Arts
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.

 

Family Movie Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Elementary School, Everyone, Family, Middle School, Pre-K, Teens
Movie
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 (Grades 3-5)

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

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

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)

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 (Grades 3-5)

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

Story Coders (Gr 2-3)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Elementary School
STEAM/STEM
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.

Star Wars STEM Storytime (PreK-2nd Grade)

1:30pm - 2:15pm
Children, Elementary School, Family, Pre-K
STEAM/STEM, Storytime
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.

Paws to Read (Gr. K+)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Elementary School
Community Partnership, Special Event
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: Jewish American Heritage Month (Grades K-5)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary School
Creative Arts, STEAM/STEM
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

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children, Elementary School, Pre-K
Storytime
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: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Grades K-5)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary School
Creative Arts, STEAM/STEM
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
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
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 - Grades 5-8

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Elementary School, Middle School
Creative Arts
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.