Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Take Home Lunar New Year craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting February 17th while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: Lunar New Year

All Day 2/17 - 2/19
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 Lunar New Year craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Adult Collage Workshop: Blooms with Paper and Paint

Collage Blooms: Floral Art with Paper & Paint

Wednesday, February 18, 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:

Celebrate the season of love and flowers with a creative collage workshop! '

Participants will design a colorful vase of blooms on canvas using papers, paint, and glue. 

America's Quirkiest Roadside Attractions

VIRTUAL Quirky Landmarks: The Curious History of America’s Roadside Attractions

Wednesday, February 18, 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:

Ever slept in a wigwam, snapped a selfie with Paul Bunyan, or wandered into the jaws of a giant alligator?

An Overview of Lung Cancer

Understanding Lung Cancer: An Overview and the Role of Robotic Bronchoscopy

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Tech Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Health & Wellness, Lecture

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Partnership, Health & Wellness, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lung cancer is one of the most common and deadliest cancers worldwide, often diagnosed at later stages when treatment options are more limited. 

Take Home Ramadan craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting February 23rd while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: Ramadan

All Day 2/23 - 2/25
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 Ramadan craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Underground Railroad in NJ

The Underground Railroad in New Jersey

Monday, February 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:

Long before the network became known as the Underground Railroad, enslaved people risked everything to escape bondage and seek freedom.

Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Common Area at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Creative Arts

Age Group:

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

Join us at Livingston Public Library on Thursday, February 26th 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.

All Levels Adult Mat Pilates

Total Body Mat Pilates Sculpt for Adults

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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:

Start the new year strong—inside and out, with our new wellness program offering total-body strength through mindful, precise Pilates flow.

Take Home Holi craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting March 2nd while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: Holi

All Day 3/2 - 3/4
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 Holi craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Spice It Up!

Spice It Up!

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 9:00pm
Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Take-Home Kit

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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.

Filters
Age Group

Cookbook Club: Grains for Every Season

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

Enjoy cooking, sharing ideas, and kitchen tips, while enjoying great food?  Join the Livingston Public Library's Cookbook Club!  We meet once every other month to create recipes from a cookbook to share and discuss.

Disclaimer(s)

Cookbook Club

The Library is not responsible for dishes that may conflict with an individual’s food allergies. The Library will provide a copy of each recipe, along with the list of ingredients for each dish as provided by participants.

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn

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:

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live ins

Laughter Unleashed: Women Who Shaped 20th-Century Comedy

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

For much of the early 20th century, comedy was considered a man’s game—but a fearless group of funny women stepped up to the mic, took over our screens, and changed the rules of laughter forever.

Let's Talk About Books: Foster and Small Things like These (2 novellas)

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.

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. 

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 2026! From 11am-2pm, visit the Program Room to tour our vendor showcase to meet local makers and learn all about their crafts.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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. 

Take Home Craft: Women's History Month

All Day 3/16–3/18
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 Women's History 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.

VIRTUAL The Founding Mothers: The Women who Shaped a Nation

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults
Lecture
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Zoom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

The “Mothers” of America aren’t often mentioned – the women whose influence on the early years of the United States reverberated for centuries afterwards.

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.

Toddler Time (Ages 1-2)

10:15am–10:45am
Babies, Children, Family
Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Parents, caregivers, and children ages 1-2 years old enjoy stories and songs based on the theme of the day.

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.

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. 

Toddler Time (Ages 1-2)

11:00am–11:30am
Babies, Children, Family
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Parents, caregivers, and children ages 1-2 years old enjoy stories and songs based on the theme of the day.

 

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.

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 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.

 

March Madness Yoga (Grade 5 and under)

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Elementary School
Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Grades 5 and under

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. 

Board Meeting

7:30pm–8:30pm
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

NOTICE is hereby given that the Livingston Library Board of Trustees has scheduled a meeting for the Livingston Public Library, Livingston, New Jersey, beginning at 7:30 PM.

Little Listeners Storytime (Ages 3-5)

10:15am–10:45am
Children, Family, Pre-K
Storytime
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Parents, caregivers, and children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories and songs based on the theme of the day.

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.

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. 

Little Listeners Storytime (ages 3-5)

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Pre-K
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Parents, caregivers, and children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories and songs based on the theme of the day.

 

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.

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.

 

Understanding Epilepsy: Urban Myths & Medical Facts

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:

This lecture examines common myths and misconceptions surrounding epilepsy and seizure disorders, highlighting how these conditions are frequently misunderstood by the general public.

Food Mood Boosters: Golden Turmeric Latte with Library Chef

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

A warm, cozy drink that supports mood and wellness. Join us on Library Chef to make this simple, nourishing latte, perfect for self-care and feel-good vibes, one golden sip at a time.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual - Library Chef

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

Bouncy Babies: A Lapsit Storytime

10:15am–10:45am
Babies, Children
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

A lapsit storytime designed for babies 11 months and younger

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.

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.

 

Adult Art Workshop: Garden Glam--Create A Decorative Plant Stake

11:00am–12:15pm
Adults
Creative Arts, Workshop
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Arts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Add a touch of handmade charm to your favorite plants with this simple, eye-catching craft. 

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. 

Senior Happening: Fred Miller Presents "How Ya Gonna Keep Em Down on the Farm?"

1:00pm–2:00pm
Seniors
Performance
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Livingston Public Library invites the public to our Senior Happening event on Friday, March 20th at 1pm featuring “Lecture-in-Song: How Ya Gonna Keep Em Down on the Farm?”  performed by Fred Miller. 

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:

Saturday Matinee: ZOOTOPIA 2

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Children, Elementary School, Everyone, Family, Pre-K
Movie
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Children, Elementary School, Everyone, Family, Pre-K
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come see ZOOTOPIA 2 on the big screen in our program room!

Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers.

Sunday Matinee: ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

1:30pm–4:15pm
Adults
Movie
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come see Paul Thomas Anderson's ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER on the big screen in our program room!

Take Home Craft: Easter

All Day 3/23–3/25
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 Easter 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.