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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

The Greatest Book to Screen Adaptations

From Book to Screen: The Greatest Film Adaptations of All Time

Monday, December 8, 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:

Join author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin for a lively and engaging look at some of the most iconic film adaptations ever made.

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

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POSTPONED: The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Special Event
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Online - LSC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

This event has been postponed and is tentatively scheduled for August 4, 2026.

Traditions Trivia (Gr 6+)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Community Partnership, Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us to learn about different cultures through trivia. Prizes await the winners! 

Open to grades 6+

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

In partnership with the Livingston High School Black Student Union.

Find Your Zen: Quick Daily Meditation with Library Chef

7:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Special Event
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Online - Library Chef
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us as we delve into meditation and what it means. Learn a simple meditation to use through out the day to center you back into your zen.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual - Library Chef

This program takes place virtually through Library Chef. To create an account, please use the code 07039. 

Toddler Read & Rave Dance Party

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Family, Pre-K
Creative Arts, Special Event
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. 

Teen Advisory Board (Gr. 9+)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Let's work together to make the library and community a better place! Open to grades 9+ only.

 

Zucchini Cups Filled with Creamy Spinach with Library Chef

7:30pm–8:15pm
Adults
Special Event
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Online - Library Chef
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Whip up a SIMPLE holiday side that wows! Join us to make Zucchini Cups filled with creamy, flavorful spinach — a fun way to get your veggies in!

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual - Library Chef

This program takes place virtually through Library Chef. To create an account, please use the code 07039. 

Community Tech Helpers

3:00pm–4:00pm
Seniors
Special Event, Technology
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Special Event, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Feel more confident using your phone, tablet, or computer as you pair up with a knowledgeable, patient Teen Volunteer who can help you learn at your own pace. No question is to small!

Learn how to:

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.

Chef Knife Skills with Library Chef

7:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Special Event
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Online - Library Chef
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Master essential knife skills while prepping fresh ingredients for a delicious soup. Learn proper techniques, safe handling, and how to chop like a pro.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual - Library Chef

This program takes place virtually through Library Chef. To create an account, please use the code 07039. 

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.

 

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.

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Special Event
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Online - LSC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for an online discussion with prominent cultural writer and bestselling author David Brooks on his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply, in which he helps us pose essential qu

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.

It’s Soup Time!!! Let’s Make Butternut Squash and Apple Soup with Library Chef

7:30pm–8:15pm
Adults
Special Event
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Online - Library Chef
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us to make a velvety butternut squash and apple soup full of warm, cozy flavor. Learn simple tricks that make every bowl taste amazing.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual - Library Chef

This program takes place virtually through Library Chef. To create an account, please use the code 07039. 

Community Tech Helpers

3:00pm–4:00pm
Seniors
Special Event, Technology
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Special Event, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Feel more confident using your phone, tablet, or computer as you pair up with a knowledgeable, patient Teen Volunteer who can help you learn at your own pace. No question is to small!

Learn how to:

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.   

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Special Event
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Online - LSC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Be sure to jump start your new year with us as we chat virtually with journalist and author Julia Hotz about her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging