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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.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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.

Paper Mill Playhouse Children's Theatre on Tour presents Frog & Toad

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Elementary School, Everyone, Family
Community Partnership, Creative Arts, Performance, Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary School, Everyone, Family
Program Type: Community Partnership, Creative Arts, Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

Performed by Paper Mill Playhouse’s Children’s Theatre on Tour students, the performance runs approximately 35-minutes and is suitable for grades Pre-K and up.

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.

Calligraphy Club - Grades 5-8

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

Calligraphy Club - Grades 5-8

Participants practice and learn hand lettering techniques.

No prior experience is necessary, beginners are welcome, and all materials are provided. 

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. 

Teen Mapmaking Workshop (Gr. 6+)

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

Join us to make a fantasy maps!

Open to grades 6+

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

National Library Week: Bee True to You Interactive Anti Bullying Musical

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

Celebrate National Library Week with Bee True to You!

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.

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.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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.

Makers of History: Arab American Heritage Month (Grades K-5)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary School
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:

Makers of History is a series where we engage in STEM activities inspired by famous figures.

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.

Spring Art Class With Christine Wittlinger - Gr 3-5

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

Grades 3-5 - dress for mess!

Art teacher Christine Wittlinger, of Christine's Art Studio, will guide participants in creating a beautiful spring work of art.

All materials supplied, no prior experience necessary.

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.

 

Crafterwork

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Creative Arts, Workshop
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creative Arts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. 

Adult Art Workshop: Make a Needle Felted Necklace

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
Creative Arts
Registration
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Arts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Learn the art of taking unspun wool and using a special “felting” needle, knit the fibers together to create a beautiful pendant that will then be placed into a jewelry bezel.

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. 

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.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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.

CLOSED: Easter Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10 AM.

Collage Creations (Grades K-5)

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

Come to this open-ended event to make creative collages! We will provide fun clippings, paper, scissors, glue, and tape. You just have to bring your imagination.

Open to children in grades K-5.

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.

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 24th in the adult seating 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.

April Showers Flower Suncatchers (Gr 6+)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Middle School, Teens
Creative Arts
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

Join us at the Teen Desk to make a flower suncatcher. Take it home with you, or put it on the windows in the teen area!

Open to grades 6+.

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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.

Teen Take and Make - Cyanotype Printing (Gr 6+)

04/28/2025 @ 3:00pm - 04/30/2025 @ 6:00pm
Middle School, Teens
Creative Arts, Take-Home Kit
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts, Take-Home Kit
Event Details:

Stop by the Young Adult desk to grab a take home kit!

Open to grades 6+.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Crafts: While Supplies Last

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

Teen Take and Make - Bubble Wrap Cherry Blossom (Gr 6+)

05/05/2025 @ 3:00pm - 05/07/2025 @ 6:00pm
Middle School, Teens
Creative Arts, Take-Home Kit
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts, Take-Home Kit
Event Details:

Stop by the Young Adult desk to grab a take home kit!

Open to grades 6+.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Crafts: While Supplies Last

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

Makers of History: Jewish American Heritage Month (Grades K-5)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary School
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:

Makers of History is a series where we engage in STEM activities inspired by famous figures.

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.

Teen Brain Break - Coloring (Gr 9+)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Creative Arts
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

Join us to decompress after a busy day of testing.

Drop in!

Open to grades 9+.

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Teen Brain Break - Sticker Therapy (Gr 9+)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Creative Arts
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

Join us to decompress after a busy day of testing.

Tickets available at 2:45pm.

Open to grades 9+.

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Middle School Perler Beads (Gr 6-8)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle School
Creative Arts
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Creative Arts
Event Details:

Join us for this retro program, perler beads! 

Drop in!

Grades 6-8.

Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Teen Flower Pot Painting and Planting (Gr. 9+)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Middle School, Teens
Creative Arts, Special Event
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Middle School, Teens
Program Type: Creative Arts, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us in the Young Adult area for this seasonal painting and planting!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Open to grades 9+

Makers of History: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Grades K-5)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Elementary School
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:

Makers of History is a series where we engage in STEM activities inspired by famous figures.

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.