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Take Home Hanukkah craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting December 8th while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: Hanukkah

All Day 12/8 - 12/10

Livingston Public Library

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Stop by the Youth Services Desk and pick up a take home Hanukkah craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Adult Art Workshop: Twinkle Treasures--Decorate Holiday Ornaments

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Program Room at Livingston Public Library

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Creative Arts, Workshop

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Add a touch of sparkle and elegance to your holiday décor with custom, hand-painted glass ornaments.

VIRTUAL Holiday Favorites: The Most Wonderful Songs of The Year

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Zoom at Livingston Public Library

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Hearing holiday music can instantly fill our minds with the smell of pine, the taste of eggnog, and the warmth of a bright burning fire, but did you know that Jingle Bells was originally meant to be a Thanksgiving song?

Take Home Christmas craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting December 15th while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: Christmas

All Day 12/15 - 12/17

Livingston Public Library

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Stop by the Youth Services Desk and pick up a take home Christmas craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Thrilling Tales Book Club: Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Tech Room at Livingston Public Library

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*Attention all book lovers!* The Livingston Public Library invites you to join us for “Thrilling Tales”, our first in-person book club since the pandemic.

White Christmas--the song and all it inspired

White Christmas: Irving Berlin’s Song & All It Inspired

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Program Room at Livingston Public Library

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Can you imagine the holidays without the timeless tune of "White Christmas"?

Crafternoon

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Program Room at Livingston Public Library

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Creative Arts, Workshop

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Adults, Seniors

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Join us at Livingston Public Library on Thursday, December 18th in the Program Room 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.

Take Home Kwanzaa craft, Recommended for ages 3 and up starting December 22nd while supplies last sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library.

Take Home Craft: Kwanzaa

All Day 12/22 - 12/23

Livingston Public Library

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Stop by the Youth Services Desk and pick up a take home Kwanzaa craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

Crafterwork - Snowman Hot Chocolate Bombs

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Take Home Craft: Kwanzaa

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Livingston Public Library

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Take-Home Kit

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Children

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Age Group: Children

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Stop by the Youth Services Desk and pick up a take home Kwanzaa craft perfect for ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library

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10 am				This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Play & Learn (under 5 years old) 10:30am–11:15am Babies, Children, Pre-K Special Event This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Babies, Children, Pre-K Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers will enjoy playing and learning together! Visit various stations that will help strengthen fine & gross motor skills, vocabulary and social awareness through games and activities. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group English Language Learner Level 1 Beginner Book Club - In Person 10:30am–11:30am Adults ELL (English Language Learner) Class Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: ELL Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ELL (English Language Learner) Class Registration Required Event Details: In Person Level 1 Beginner Book Club Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 - 7 weeks, Starts September 10
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group English Language Learner Basic Grammar Workshop - In Person 11:00am–12:00pm Adults ELL (English Language Learner) Class Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: ELL Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ELL (English Language Learner) Class Registration Required Event Details: Basic Grammar Workshop - In Person Tuesdays 11:00 - 12:00 7 weeks, Starts September 9				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Teens" group Quiet Reads - A Silent Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Children, Everyone, Seniors, Teens Book Club This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "Seniors" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adults, Children, Everyone, Seniors, Teens Program Type: Book Club Event Details: The Livingston Public Library welcomes you to Quiet Reads, our Silent Book Club, on Saturday, September 13th at 11am. 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.
12 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group Let's Talk About Books: Picture in the Sand 12:30pm–2:00pm Adults Book Club Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group English Language Learner NEW CLASS Reading for Meaning - In Person 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults ELL (English Language Learner) Class Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: ELL Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ELL (English Language Learner) Class Registration Required Event Details: Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:00 7 weeks, Starts September 9	Reservation Julia 1:15pm–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: Quiet Study Room 3
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Music Matters: Ellie Lee 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Everyone, Family, Seniors Performance This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Family, Seniors Program Type: Performance Event Details: Join us for a jazz concert led by Livingston resident Ellie Seunghyung Lee on piano. She will be joined by Pureum Jin on saxophone, Adrian Moring on bass, and Jarret Walser on drums.			This event is in the "Adults" group Argue Less and Talk More with Communication Expert Jefferson Fisher 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Special Event Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: Online - LSC Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Join us (and be ready to take notes) for an afternoon virtual conversation with communication expert Jefferson Fisher, as we chat about his book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More. This event is in the "Adults" group Better Safe Than Sepsis 2:00pm–3:15pm Adults Community Partnership, Health & Wellness, Lecture Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: Tech Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Partnership, Health & Wellness, Lecture Registration Required Event Details: Think a fever or infection is no big deal? Think again.	This event is in the "Adults" group Unearthing the Past: Surprising Histories of Essex County’s Riker Hill and West Essex Park in Livingston 2:00pm–3:15pm Adults Community Partnership, Lecture This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Partnership, Lecture Event Details: Join us for an engaging talk exploring the fascinating, often surprising histories of Riker Hill Art Park and West Essex Park, both located in Livingston, NJ.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Back to School Yoga (Grades 5 and under) 4:00pm–4:45pm Children, Elementary School Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Special Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Children, Elementary School Program Type: Focus: Wellness, Mindfulness, and Self Care, Health & Wellness, Special Event Event Details: Grades 5 and under 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.	This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "Teens" group Backpack Buttons (Gr 6+) 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle School, Teens Creative Arts, STEAM/STEM This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Age Group: Middle School, Teens Program Type: Creative Arts, STEAM/STEM Event Details: Join us to learn how to use our button maker and then make button for yourself! Grades 6+ Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Collage Creations (Grades K-5) 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Elementary School Creative Arts This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Paws to Read (Gr. K+) 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, Elementary School Community Partnership, Special Event Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: Story Room Age Group: Children, Elementary School Program Type: Community Partnership, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Children in grades K+, emerging readers, - come read to a therapy dog! Recommended to help build confidence and encourage the joy of reading. 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. 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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Crossing Oceans: The Epic History of the Panama Canal 7:00pm–8:15pm Adults Lecture This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lecture Event Details: The idea began with the Spanish, the plans were drawn by the French, but it ultimately took a revolution, groundbreaking technology, immense financial backing, and extraordinary human effort to bring the Panama Canal to life.	This event is in the "Adults" group Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30pm–9:00pm Adults Board Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adults 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cooking as Creative Meditation 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Everyone, Seniors Lecture This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: Program Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Seniors Program Type: Lecture Event Details: Learn how to approach cooking as a daily act involving mindfulness, gratitude, and joy. From the market to the kitchen to the table, cooking offers meaningful ways to bring tranquility and connection into your life. This event is in the "Adults" group English Language Learner Level 2 Advanced Book Club - Virtual 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults ELL (English Language Learner) Class Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: Zoom Age Group: Adults Program Type: ELL (English Language Learner) Class Registration Required Event Details: Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00pm - 7 weeks, Starts September 10 This event is in the "Adults" group How to Make and Feed a Sourdough Starter 7:30pm–8:30pm Adults Special Event Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Livingston Public Library Room: Online - Library Chef Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Discover how to make and feed your own sourdough starter—easy, natural, and perfect for healthy homemade bread with Library Chef! Disclaimer(s) Virtual - Library Chef This program takes place virtually through Library Chef. To create an account, please use the code 07039.

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