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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.

 

Summer Snapshots (Gr. 6+)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
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:

Join us for this repeating summer program open to grades 6+! Stop by to - 

- Pick out and decorate your summer journal.

- Print photos using our portable printer.

- Commemorate your summer memories!

VIRTUAL Bookish Vibes: Book Club & Author Visit with Dolen Perkins Valdez

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:

Are you an avid reader looking to discuss contemporary fiction, trending titles, and popular authors?  If so, our Bookish Vibes book group is for you!  Join us this month as we discuss "Take My Hand" by Dolen Perkins Valdez, who will als

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

11:00am - 12:00pm
Creative Arts
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, July 25th in the adult seating area from 12pm to 1pm for a quick, drop-in afternoon craft!

Disclaimer(s)

Crafts: while supplies last

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

Thursday Matinee

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Movie
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come see a recently-released movie on the big screen in our program room!

This screening is free and open to the public, with no registration required.

Free popcorn and water will be served (while supplies last).

Comic Club (Grades 3-5)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Creative Arts
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

Comic lovers, unite! Flex your creative muscles at Comic Club. Children in grades 3-5 will write and illustrate their own comics based on prompts. We will look at graphic novels in the library for inspiration.

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.

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. 

Exploring Norway & Iceland: Magical Landscapes, Northern Lights, & Waterfalls

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

Picture yourself standing on the shores of majestic fjords, their rugged cliffs rising dramatically from the crystal-clear waters, or watching the northern lights dance above you. 

Volcano Field Trip (Grades K-5)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

We will (virtually) visit a volcano and learn about what goes on inside. Then, we will make our own baking soda volcanoes! 

This program is open to all children in grades K-5.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Crafterwork

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Creative Arts
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creative Arts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for Crafterwork, a relaxing and stress-relieving arts and crafts workshop at the end of a busy workday.

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. 

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.

 

Teen STEAM Challenge (Gr. 6+)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Special Event, STEAM/STEM
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Special Event, STEAM/STEM
Event Details:

Join us to complete a mystery STEAM challenge! 

Open to grades 6+

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Summer Snapshots (Gr. 6+)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Join us for this repeating summer program open to grades 6+! Stop by to - 

- Pick out and decorate your summer journal.

- Print photos using our portable printer.

- Commemorate your summer memories!

Endless Summer: Shells and Stories

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

Join us at the Livingston Public Library as we celebrate the essence of summer with Endless Summer: Shells and Stories on Friday, August 2nd at 11am.

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. 

Library for Me! for children with disabilities

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Story Room
Age Group: Children, Family, Elementary School, Teens
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For ages 5 and up.

An inclusive, interactive, and engaging story time program for children of all abilities and their families! 

 

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.

Family Summer Concert - Play Date

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Family, Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

We are going on a fun, musical adventure to celebrate the end of our Summer Learning Challenge with Play Date!

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.

Take Home Craft: Dog Craft

All Day 8/5 - 8/7
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 Summer dog 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.

Livi Cares: Knit a Square

11:00am - 12:00pm
Creative Arts
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creative Arts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The Livingston Public Library invites you to join Livi Cares: our Adult Volunteer Club on Monday, August 5th, 2024 from 11am - 12pm, where we will be putting our crafty skills to good use by “knitting squares” t

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. 

Whalemobile Adventure

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary School
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

This program will span 2 hours in the library, visits are 30 minutes each. Tickets will be available for each of the four 30-minute time slots. There are other activities for children to do after they exit the in the whale.

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.

 

Your All Access Pass Behind the Scenes at the Space Station with Smithsonian Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur

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

You’re invited to virtually step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur.

Teen Bullet Journaling Workshop Gr 5+

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Creative Arts
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Tech Room
Age Group: Children, Middle School, Elementary School, Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

Grades 5 and up 

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.