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Tote Bag Painting workshop for adults

Adult Art Workshop: Carry Your Art--Painted Tote Bags

Thursday, April 9, 2026 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:

Turn an everyday tote into a wearable work of art in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop, led by Smriti Sangal.

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Teen Social Justice Read-in

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Special Event

Age Group:

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

Community members, educators, and local leaders are invited to come together in support of student expression and thoughtful dialogue at the Third Annual Social Justice Read-In: an afternoon of student voices, creativity, and courage.

Understanding Your Cat's Behavior

Understanding Your Cat: Behavior, Care, and Communication

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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:

Cats are fascinating, complex companions—but their behavior can sometimes feel mysterious or misunderstood. 

Thrilling Tales

Thrilling Tales Book Club: The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand

Monday, April 13, 2026 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.

A Talk on Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock: Behind the Curtain of Suspense

Monday, April 13, 2026 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:

Legendary master of screen tension Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980), shocked, thrilled, amused, and delighted moviegoers and TV viewers throughout his half-century directing career.

Retirement Planning Workshop

De-Risk Your Retirement: Protect Your Income, Lifestyle, and Legacy

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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:

Retirement can feel complex and unpredictable, often leaving people overwhelmed or uncertain. It brings a mix of excitement and anxiety—and involves some of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make.

Seed Library

Seed Library Kickoff

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 9:00pm
Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Special Event

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event
Event Details:

After the immense success of the past 2 years, the Livingston Public Library invites you to participate in our 2026 Seed Library.

Blue background with white text. Accent with shapes progressing. Story Coders Monday April 20th 4pm - 5pm for Gr 2-3. Tickets available with Livingston Library card . Priority given to Livingston cardholders. 30 minutes before the program starts. Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Public Library

Story Coders Gr 2-3

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

STEAM/STEM

Age Group:

Children, Elementary School
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

What Happens to the Stuff We Toss

Beyond the Bin: What Really Happens to the Stuff We Toss

Monday, April 20, 2026 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 Melanie Mannarino, author of The (Almost) Zero-Waste Guide, for an eye-opening look at what really happens after we put things “out for recycling.” 

A Talk on Artist Marcel Duchamp

Marcel Duchamp: The Alchemist of the Avant-Garde

Thursday, April 23, 2026 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:

Look up the word iconoclast, and you might expect to find Marcel Duchamp staring back at you. Few artists so radically challenged the assumptions of what art could be—or who could define it.

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Total Body Mat Pilates Sculpt for Adults

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to fire up your core and energize your entire body with this monthly All-Levels Adult Mat Pilates Fitness Class that blends strength, stability, and mobility training to help you move smarter, f

Disclaimer(s)

Exercise Class Disclaimer

This program requires physical activity. It is your responsibility to listen to your body and to know what is appropriate for your body and abilities.  By registering for this program attendees assume full responsibility for any risks or injuries which might incur as a result of participating in the program. Photos during the event may be taken by library staff and used by the Library.

Special Needs Resource Fair

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Children, Everyone, Family, Seniors, Teens
Community Partnership, Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Children, Everyone, Family, Seniors, Teens
Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us at the Livingston Public Library on Sunday, April 26th from 2pm-4pm for an informative and inclusive event designed to connect individuals with special needs and their families to valuable resources, services, and opportunities in th

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.

Take Home Craft: May the Fourth

All Day 4/27–4/29
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 May the Fourth 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.

Estate Planning 101

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults
Community Partnership, Lecture
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Partnership, Lecture
Event Details:

Estate planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming—come learn how to take control of your legacy with confidence.

Navigating the Library's Website

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Technology
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Discover everything the library has to offer online in this hands-on program designed to help patrons navigate the library’s website and digital resources with ease.

codergals (Gr. 3-5)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Elementary School
Community Partnership, STEAM/STEM, Technology
Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Community Partnership, STEAM/STEM, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

The codergals Initiative aims to teach elementary school girls in grades 3 to 5 all about coding, empowering children with valuable skills in the field of technology.

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. 

Tuesday Night Movie: IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Movie
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come see Mary Bronstein's IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU on the big screen in our program room!

Adult Yoga Workshop: Open Flow Vinyasa Yoga

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Yoga offers a powerful blend of physical strength, mental clarity, and stress relief—helping you build flexibility, enhance focus, and cultivate inner peace.

Disclaimer(s)

Exercise Class Disclaimer

This program requires physical activity. It is your responsibility to listen to your body and to know what is appropriate for your body and abilities.  By registering for this program attendees assume full responsibility for any risks or injuries which might incur as a result of participating in the program. Photos during the event may be taken by library staff and used by the Library.

VIRTUAL LivGreen Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Livingston Public Library welcomes you to our brand new LivGreen Book Club on Wednesday, April 29th at 7pm. We will be discussing Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual programs and link

Registration is required. Information on how to access the Zoom event will be emailed to you the day before the program.

Crafternoon

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Creative Arts, Workshop
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Common Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creative Arts, Workshop
Event Details:

Join us at Livingston Public Library on Thursday, April 30th in the Common Area 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.

How to Maintain a Healthy Blood Pressure, Naturally

2:00pm–3:15pm
Adults
Community Partnership, Health & Wellness, Lecture
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Partnership, Health & Wellness, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Blood pressure plays a vital role in overall health, affecting the heart, brain, kidneys, and blood vessels.

On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience in Virtual Conversation with Jason Reynolds

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

Join us in an online conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series.

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.

This program is made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the Livingston 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. 

Spice It Up!

10:00am–9:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Take-Home Kit
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Take-Home Kit
Event Details:

Spice up your kitchen with the Livingston Public Library’s new Spice It Up! program. From seeds to spices, the Livingston Library has everything you need to elevate your culinary creations.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Programs

The following program will serve food and/or beverages. The Library is not responsible for individual food allergies.  If there is a concern, we strongly suggest bringing your own snack and/or lunch.

Artists' Eyes on the American Revolution: Gilbert Stuart, Portraitist of the Founding Fathers

2:00pm–3:15pm
Adults
Lecture
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

This illustrated lecture, presented in celebration of America250, traces the artistic career of Gilbert Stuart (1755–1828), one of the most influential portrait painters in American history. 

Take Home Craft: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AANHPI)

All Day 5/4–5/6
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 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Crafts: While Supplies Last

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

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.

Finding Calm: Practical Tools for Managing Stress and Anxiety

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults
Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Lecture
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Lecture
Event Details:

Stress and anxiety are a part of modern life—but when left unchecked, they can take a real toll on both mental and physical health.

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. 

Five Steps to Getting Organized: Practical Strategies for Real Life

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults
Community Partnership, Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Lecture
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Partnership, Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Lecture
Event Details:

Getting organized isn’t about perfection — it’s about creating systems that actually work for you.

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali

7:00pm–8:00pm
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 exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehr

Let's Talk About Books: The Secrets We Kept

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Let's Talk About Books, a monthly book club that meets online via Zoom.  The meeting is free and open to everyone interested, whether they have read the book or not.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual programs and link

Registration is required. Information on how to access the Zoom event will be emailed to you the day before the program.

Thrilling Tales Book Club: The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress by Ariel Lawhon

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Club
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.

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)

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.