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Ernest Shackleton & the age of Antarctic Exploration

VIRTUAL Ernest Shackleton and the Age of Antarctic Exploration

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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:

In 1914, Ernest Shackleton embarked on his daring Trans-Antarctic Expedition—an adventure that would become one of the most gripping survival stories in history.

Eco Crafting

Eco Crafting

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Creative Arts

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Creative Arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Livingston Public Library for Eco Crafting and get creative while being kind to the planet!

Approaches to Weight Management

Beyond the Scale: Approaches to Weight Management

Wednesday, January 28, 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:

Join us for an informative and empowering program that looks at weight management from a holistic, evidence-based perspective. 

History of Film Music

Scoring the Movies: A History of Film Music

Wednesday, January 28, 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:

Even before films had synchronized sound, they were never truly silent—live music accompanied the images, setting mood and enhancing emotion. 

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

Take Home Craft: Black History Month

All Day 2/2 - 2/4
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 Black History Month 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, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 9:00pm
Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit

Age Group:

Adults, Family, Seniors
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Take-Home Kit
Event Details:

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

Adult All Levels Yoga Workshop

Adult Yoga Workshop: Open Flow Vinyasa Yoga

Wednesday, February 4, 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:

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

US Presidential Scandals and Tragedies

The Dark Side of the White House: Scandals and Tragedies in US Presidential History

Wednesday, February 4, 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:

From the nation’s founding to today, American presidents and their families have lived under intense public scrutiny, experiencing both extraordinary triumphs and heartbreaking losses. 

Quiet Reads

Quiet Reads: A Silent Book Club

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room at Livingston Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults, Children, Middle School, Seniors, Teens
Library Branch: Livingston Public Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Children, Middle School, Seniors, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Livingston Public Library welcomes you to Quiet Reads, our Silent Book Club, on Friday, February 6th at 4pm.

Spirituality in Everyday Life: A Talk by Author Dr. Shrenik Shah

A Practical Spiritual Life: Integrating Spirituality into Everyday Living-- An Author Talk by Dr. Shrenik Shah

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
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:

What happens when the science of medicine meets the wisdom of spirituality?

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CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library will be CLOSED, Sunday, January 25, 2026, due to the weather.

Paper Mill Playhouse Children's Theatre on Tour presents Shrek the Musical, Jr.

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:

The Paper Mill Playhouse's Children's Theatre on Tour returns to the Livingston Public Library to present Shrek the Musical, Jr. 

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. 

CLOSED: President's Day (eve)

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10am.   

CLOSED: President's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10am.   

Senior Happening: Susan Speidel & Joe Regan Present “It's Today! The Showtunes of Jerry Herman”

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 an in-person Senior Happening on Friday, February 20th at 1pm featuring “It's Today! The Showtunes of Jerry Herman” by Susie Spiedel and Joseph Regan.

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. 

CLOSED: Easter Sunday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10am.   

Senior Happening: LHS Jazz Band

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 join us  for the Library’s April Senior Happening performance, where the Livingston High School Jazz Band, under the direction of James Hegedus, will make its 24th annual app

Senior Happening: Stephen Fuller Presents "Expressions of the Heart"

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 join us for a Senior Happening performance on Friday, May 15th at 1pm where Stephen Fuller will present “Expressions of the Heart.” Vocalist Stephen Fuller and his fantastic

CLOSED: Memorial Day (eve)

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10am.   

CLOSED: Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10am.   

CLOSED: Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Saturday June 20, 2026 at 10am.   

Senior Happening: Angelo Uccello Presents "A Musical Afternoon"

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 you to join us for our June Senior Happening performance on Friday, June 26 at 1pm where Angelo Uccello will present “A Musical Afternoon.” 

CLOSED: July 4 (observed)

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1pm.   

CLOSED: July 4

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1pm.   

CLOSED: Labor Day (eve)

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10am.   

CLOSED: Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10am.   

Senior Happening: NJS Presents "Musical Changemakers"

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 the premiere of the Fall 2026 Senior Happening series on Friday, September 18th when the NJ Symphony (NJS) will present “Musical Changemakers.” This string quartet features Black

Senior Happening: Fred Miller Presents "Happy Days are Here Again!"

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, November 20th at 1pm featuring “Lecture-in-Song: Happy Days are Here Again” performed by Fred Miller. 

 

EARLY CLOSING: Thanksgiving Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library closes early at 4pm.  We will reopen Friday, November 27, 2026 at 10am.   

CLOSED: Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Friday, November 27, 2026 at 10am.   

Senior Happening: David Podles Presents "Winter Fairytales"

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 the premiere of our 2026 Senior Happening performances on Friday, December 19 at 1pm where David Podles will present “Winter Fairytales.” 

EARLY CLOSING: Christmas Eve

1:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library closes early at 1pm.  We will reopen Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 10am.   

CLOSED: Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Livingston Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed.  We will reopen Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 10am.