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Saturday Matinee: DUNE: PART TWO

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

Come see Denis Villeneuve's DUNE: PART TWO on the big screen in our program room!

Music Matters: LARYSA MALIUTINA

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Performance
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Children, Everyone, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join us for a performance by classical music pianist Larysa Maliutina!

Swamp Explorations (Grades K-5)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Creative Arts, Special Event, STEAM/STEM
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Creative Arts, Special Event, STEAM/STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join the Essex County Environmental Center (and some of their frogs!) in learning about New Jersey swamps!

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.

Stuffed Animal Camp Out Adventure

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let's go on a camping adventure!

Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a fun night of stories, crafts and fun! This is an indoor event, complete with electricity, air conditioning and indoor plumbing.

 

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.

Crime Time: Starkweather

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

Can’t get enough of the true crime genre? Looking for something to do after binging shows like Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez, McMillions and The Vow?

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.

Link Up with LinkedIn

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Lecture, Workshop
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

LinkedIn, used by millions of job seekers, working professionals and hiring managers to source opportunities and talent, can be a valuable tool for recent college graduates to build their professional network, e

Will It Float? (under 5 years old)

10:30am - 11:15am
STEAM/STEM
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Youth Services Terrace
Age Group: Babies, Children, Pre-K
Program Type: STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

What floats? What doesn't? Find out with us!

Children under 5 and their caregivers are invited to join us on a fun educational adventure. Dress for mess (just in case there are splashes!).

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.

Nursery Rhyme Time (under 23 months)

10:15am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for babies aged 23 months and younger

Traditional storytime with books, songs & American sign language

Please drop in, registration is not required.

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.

Little Listeners Storytime (Ages 2-5)

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

Parents, caregivers, and children ages 2-5 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.

Vivid Hues: Fabric Painting Workshop

11:00am - 12:00pm
Creative Arts
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creative Arts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us at the Livingston Library on Wednesdays, July 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st at 11am as we get together for Vivid Hues, a librarian-led fabric painting workshop where we will paint dinner napkins.

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. 

Book Buddies

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Grades K and up

Emerging readers pair up with trained Teen Mentors to practice reading and help increase sight word recognition and vocabulary. 

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 due to space limitations; 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.

 

Cookbook Club: Simply Tomato

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

Do you 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.

Adult Art Workshop: Make a Fabric Table Runner

11:00am - 12:15pm
Creative Arts, Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Arts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Make a charming summer garden theme fabric table runner in this workshop led by instructor Bernadine Ferrari.

You will learn to decoupage the table runner with Mod Podge and printed decorative paper plus create fringed tasseled edges.

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. 

Teen Kite Decorating and Flying (Gr 6+)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Creative Arts
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

Join us to create your own kite and then head outside to fly it! 

Open to grades 6+

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Disclaimer(s)

Tickets available

Priority is given to Livingston Library card holders due to space limitations; 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.

 

Senior Happening: Brad Ziffer Presents Music from the 1950s - 1960s

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Performance
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

The Livingston Public Library invites the public to join us for our first Senior Happening of the new year on Friday, July 19th when Brad Ziffer presents “Music from the 50s and 60s.” Ziffer is a graduate of Mon

Teen Dungeons and Dragons (Gr. 6+)

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons and Dragons!

This event has limited space. Tickets will be available 30 minutes prior to program start at the Youth Services Desk.

Open to Grades 6-12 only.

Disclaimer(s)

Tickets available

Priority is given to Livingston Library card holders due to space limitations; 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.

 

South Asian Heritage Month Author Visit with Dr. Nidhi Thakur

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us on Sunday, July 21st at 2pm for an author visit with Dr. Nidhi Thakur in honor of South Asian Heritage Month.

Sundae Sunday (Gr 6+)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Stop by to cool off with some ice cream sundaes! 

As supplies last. Limited to grades 6+. 

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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.

Take Home Craft: Camera Craft

All Day 7/22 - 7/24
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 camera 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.

Summer Bingo

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join the Livingston Public Library for  fun-filled Bingo! Bring your best game face and get ready for some friendly Bingo competition, and the chance to win some really cool prizes!

Code Crackers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Creative Arts, STEAM/STEM
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Creative Arts, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Want to keep your secret messages safe? Curious about the life of a spy? Then learn about cryptography with us!

Each week, we will explore different ways to send and decipher secret messages. 

Tuesday Night Movie: 20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL

6:30pm - 8:15pm
Movie
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come see Mstyslav Chernov's 20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL on the big screen in our program room.

Nursery Rhyme Time (under 23 months)

10:15am - 10:30am
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Babies, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Designed for babies aged 23 months and younger

Traditional storytime with books, songs & American sign language

Please drop in, registration is not required.

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.

Little Listeners Storytime (Ages 2-5)

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

Parents, caregivers, and children ages 2-5 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.