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Theater & film
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
The Library is closed. We will reopen Saturday June 20, 2026 at 10am. We have a large selection of online services here or visit our page to checkout an eBook, audiobook, or stream a movie or TV show.
Theater & film
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Come see Kleber Mendonça Filho's THE SECRET AGENT on the big screen in our program room! In 1977, a technology expert (Wagner Moura) flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife in search of peace. He soon realizes that the city is far from being the refuge he seeks. THE SECRET AGENT was nominated for four awards at this year's Oscars: Best Picture, Best International Feature, Best Casting, and Best Actor (Wagner Moura). This film is rated R, and runs 2 hours & 40 minute...
Classes & arts
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
We're playing with glue again! This time let's make some textured art.
Theater & film
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
In mid-20th-century America and Britain, homosexuality was not just controversial—it was criminalized. Careers could be destroyed, reputations shattered, and lives upended by exposure. Yet some of the most beloved songs in Broadway and West End history were written by men who lived behind carefully constructed public personas. How did they navigate fame in a world that denied their true selves? This compelling program explores the lives and music of three legendary songwriters: Lorenz Hart –...
Theater & film
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Come see Park Chan-wook's NO OTHER CHOICE on the big screen in our program room! After being unemployed for several years, a man (Lee Byung-hun) devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition. NO OTHER CHOICE was nominated for Best Foreign Language film at this year's Golden Globe awards, and shortlisted for Best International Feature at this year's Academy Awards. The New York Times Magazine named actor Lee Byung-hun as one of the 10 Best Performers of 2025. This film i...
Lifelong learning
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Want to listen to audiobooks without using CDs? This beginner-friendly class will show you how to access free audiobooks through the library using apps like Libby, Palace Project, and Hoopla. We’ll go over how to download the apps, sign in with your library card, borrow audiobooks, and listen on your phone, tablet, or desktop/laptop. Please bring your own device to follow along.
Lifelong learning
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Long before the network became known as the Underground Railroad, enslaved people risked everything to escape bondage and seek freedom. In New Jersey, one of the most traveled routes ran along the Delaware River from Salem County to Trenton, then across the state toward New York. Along the way, both Black and white allies offered critical support to runaways on their perilous journeys to freedom. This illustrated lecture will explore the history of enslavement in New Jersey, the role of Quake...
Community & civic
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Come see Hikari's RENTAL FAMILY on the big screen in our program room! A down-and-out actor (Brendan Fraser) living in Tokyo is hired as a token American guy for a Japanese rental-family company, leading him on an unexpected journey of self-discovery through the roles he plays in other people's lives. The critical consensus from Rotten Tomatoes says, "A sweet-natured dramedy about faking human connection until you make it, Rental Family provides Brendan Fraser an ideal showcase for his sensit...
Classes & arts
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Join us at Livingston Public Library on Thursday, June 25th in the Common 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. In June we will be creating Pressed Flower Canvas Art. Crafts are available while supplies last and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Event is sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library!
Theater & film
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Join us on Thursday, June 25th at 6:30pm for a special screening of the Plastic Detox. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion. Lois Kraus, cofounder of Beyond Plastics NJ, is a climate reality leader, Rutgers Environmental Steward and member of the Westfield Green Team. Janette Spiezio, owner of Sustainable Haus Mercantile, a large zero-waste refill shop in Summit, founded in 2017. She is cofounder of Beyond Plastics NJ and a climate reality leader. This event is being held in p...
Music & concerts
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
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.” Join vocalist Angelo Uccello for a lively performance of timeless Italian favorites, featuring popular songs made famous by legends like Sinatra and Engelbert — with plenty of opportunities for the audience to sing along and join the fun! Angelo Uccello is a classical pianist and composer, online piano teacher, and au...
Classes & arts
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Wear clothes you don't care about to make a shirt you'll love! Bring your own white shirt and we'll bring the dye.
Food festivals
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
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. We offer more than just ingredients, we provide a journey. Every spice has a history, every seed a legacy. Understanding their origins, the cultures that cultivated them, and the traditions they represent adds depth to your cooking. It transforms every meal into an experience, connecting you to the rich tapest...
Lifelong learning
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Discover the benefits of yoga through a practice that strengthens the body, calms the mind, and relieves everyday stress. Join the Livingston Public Library for a monthly yoga session led by Livingston-based certified instructor Yuka Sakyo and experience the restorative power of mindful movement. This Open Level Vinyasa Flow class links yoga poses (asanas) with breath in a gentle, flowing sequence designed to improve flexibility, build strength, and encourage relaxation. Sessions include mind...
Theater & film
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
The Library is closed. We will reopen Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1pm. We have a large selection of online services here or visit our page to checkout an eBook, audiobook, or stream a movie or TV show.
Theater & film
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
The Library is closed. We will reopen Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 1pm. We have a large selection of online services here or visit our page to checkout an eBook, audiobook, or stream a movie or TV show.
Classes & arts
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Celebrate creativity and country at this festive, patriotic-themed paint night led by arts instructor Smriti Sangal! Whether you're honoring Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, or simply embracing the red, white, and blue spirit, this guided painting experience blends art, relaxation, and community. Participants will create a vibrant, Americana-inspired masterpiece — imagine glowing fireworks over a city skyline, a rustic American flag with rich, textured brushstrokes, a star-filled...
Community & civic
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Come see Jafar Panahi's IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT on the big screen in our program room! An unassuming mechanic, Vahid (Vahid Mobasseri), has a chance encounter with a man he suspects to be his former sadistic jailhouse captor, Eghbal (Ebrahim Azizi). Panicked, Vahid kidnaps the man and rounds up a few of his fellow ex-prisoners to try and confirm the man's identity. As the bickering group drives around Tehran with the captive, they must confront how far to take matters with their presumed torm...
Lifelong learning
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
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. For the July meeting we will be selecting titles for 2026-2027.
Theater & film
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Come see James Cameron's AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH on the big screen in our program room! Jake (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) grapple with grief, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang (Oona Chaplin), as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges. AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH won this year's Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, and was named one of the Top 10 films of 2025 by the American Film Institute. This film is...
Lifelong learning
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
*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. Enjoy reading and discussing a “mystery” or “thriller” novel with like-minded friends. Tea will be served at the meeting. On Monday, July 13th at 11am we will be discussing "The Night She Disappeared" by Lisa Jewell. Please stop by the Patron Services desk to pick up a copy of the book starting June 8th. Stay tuned and check out the Library...
Community & civic
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
On July 4, 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its independence, marking a pivotal moment in world history when a group of colonies challenged the most powerful empire of their time. This engaging multimedia presentation by historian and photographer Mario Medici, traces the dramatic story of the American Revolution, beginning with the growing tensions between the colonies and Great Britain and culminating in the bold declaration of independence. Through a clear...
Community & civic
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
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. How does Cookbook Club work? Copies of the selected title are available at the main desk. Choose a recipe and email Melissa Brisbin before the due date at melissa.brisbin@livingston.bccls.org. Create your dish and be ready to discuss and share with others. The Library will provide d...
Lifelong learning
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Tom Cooney of the Livingston Fire Department will discuss his new book, History Earned: Livingston History Through the Lens of the Volunteer Fire Department.
Community & civic
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
***Back by popular demand!*** The Livingston Public Library invites you to a Murder Mystery, where we will all work together to solve a murder. Prepare for an afternoon of fast-paced action, suspense, and unexpected plot twists. The program will be held on Sunday, July 19th from 2pm to 4pm. Light refreshments will be served at the event. This event is open to Livingston residents 18 and older and registration is required. Registration starts on Monday, June 29th at 10am. The event is sponsore...
Theater & film
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Come see Bradley Cooper's IS THIS THING ON? on the big screen in our program room! As their marriage unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene. Meanwhile, his wife Tess (Laura Dern) confronts sacrifices made for their family, forcing them to navigate co-parenting and identities. The Hollywood Reporter calls IS THIS THING ON? "an unassuming comic drama that sneaks up on you, its emotional honesty fueled by gorgeous performances...
Classes & arts
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Get ready for a little midyear merriment! Celebrate the magic of the holidays, summer style. Join Susan Niedt for a festive Christmas in July workshop where you’ll transform simple wine corks into adorable gnomes. You will have the opportunity to create both wintry and summery looking gnomes. These charming creations are winsome, versatile, and surprisingly easy to make, and are perfect for adding a touch of handcrafted cheer to your home. Add a hook to hang your gnome on a Christmas tree, in...
Senior programs
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
***Library Bingo is back by popular demand!*** Are you looking for an evening of friendly competition and excitement? On Wednesday, July 22nd at 7pm, you are invited to join us for an all ages Bingo Night in the Library’s program room. Participation is easy and registration is not required. Bingo chips and cards will be provided by the library, all you need to provide is your best game face as we compete to win some awesome prizes! Prizes include advance reader copies of novels, novelty games...
Theater & film
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
**February's Senior Happening Rescheduled to July 24th** The Livingston Public Library invites the public to an in-person Senior Happening on Friday, July 24th at 1pm featuring “It's Today! The Showtunes of Jerry Herman” by Susie Speidel and Joseph Regan. This performance will feature a celebration of the career of Broadway composer Jerry Herman, including selections from his greatest hits, such as Hello, Dolly!, Mame, and La Cage Aux Folles, plus a few of his lesser-known shows such as Dear...
Classes & arts
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Join us this July as we celebrate South Asian Heritage Month through the timeless art of henna. Deeply rooted in traditions across India, Pakistan, and neighboring regions, henna (mehendi) has been used for centuries to adorn the body during festivals, weddings, and moments of joy—blending artistry with cultural expression. This beginner-friendly workshop, led by Smriti Sangal from Culture Chauraha, offers a welcoming space to explore this beautiful practice. We’ll begin with a brief introduc...
Classes & arts
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Join us at Livingston Public Library on Thursday, July 30th in the Common 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. In July we will be creating DIY Clay Pens. Crafts are available while supplies last and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Event is sponsored by the Friends of the Livingston Library!
Classes & arts
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Celebrate the beauty of summer with a relaxing, ocean-inspired evening of painting! Join local artist Sandra Charlap for a guided step-by-step session as you create a dreamy jellyfish drifting through glowing, summery waters. Using acrylics on canvas, you’ll explore color, movement, and light—no experience needed. Enjoy a laid-back, creative atmosphere and leave with your own vibrant underwater masterpiece. This program is open to Livingston Library cardholders 18 and up with registration onl...
Lifelong learning
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Explore Kanopy: the library’s free streaming service featuring movies, documentaries, classic cinema, and educational programs. This class will walk participants through setting up an account, browsing titles, and streaming on different devices so they can comfortably use Kanopy at home.
Music & concerts
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
This edition of our "Music Matters" concert series features a performance by local band Workingman's Jed. The members of Workingman's Jed share a common love for the Grateful Dead’s musical canon, great jams, and beautiful multi-part vocal harmonies. They strive to honor the original compositions through their individual styles and musical experiences, to create something familiar, yet different and special. They design unique set lists for each show, merge songs together in original ways, an...
Lifelong learning
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Discover the benefits of yoga through a practice that strengthens the body, calms the mind, and relieves everyday stress. Join the Livingston Public Library for a monthly yoga session led by Livingston-based certified instructor Yuka Sakyo and experience the restorative power of mindful movement. This Open Level Vinyasa Flow class links yoga poses (asanas) with breath in a gentle, flowing sequence designed to improve flexibility, build strength, and encourage relaxation. Sessions include mind...
Theater & film
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Come see Disney Pixar's HOPPERS on the big screen in our program room! Animal lover Mabel uses clever new technology designed to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals to communicate with beavers, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined. HOPPERS is rated PG, and runs 1 hour & 45 minutes. It will be screened with English subtitles for the hard of hearing. This screening is free and open to the public, with no registration required....
Lifelong learning
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Join us for a jazz concert led by Livingston resident Ellie Seunghyung Lee on piano. She will be accompanied by Pureum Jin on saxophone, Adrian Moring on bass, and Jarret Walser on drums. Ellie is a composer and pianist who plays in a variety of styles including Jazz, Classical, Pop, R&B/Soul, and Gospel. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Classical Piano Performance from Sookmyung Women's University in Seoul, South Korea, as well as a Master of Music in Jazz Studies & Performance from William...
Lifelong learning
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
*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. Enjoy reading and discussing a “mystery” or “thriller” novel with like-minded friends. Tea will be served at the meeting. On Monday, August 10th at 11am we will be discussing "Gone to Dust" by Matt Goldman. Please stop by the Patron Services desk to pick up a copy of the book starting July 13th. Stay tuned and check out the Library’s event...
Classes & arts
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Why does taking care of your health often feel harder than it should? Many people rely on motivation or willpower, yet lasting health is not built on effort alone. It is built on thoughtful design. In this session, health and wellness Coach Karthikka Subramanian introduces her Health Without the Hassle framework — a practical, five-element approach to building a healthy lifestyle that works with your real life. Drawing on the elements of Earth, Fire, Water, Air, and Space, participants will l...
Theater & film
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
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 will be served (while supplies last). Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
Classes & arts
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Design a charming nautical-themed votive candle on a cork base. You will decoupage the holder with nautical themed printed paper, and then embellish with paint, and elements of rope and seashell accents for a relaxed coastal vibe accent in your home. This workshop, led by Bernadine Ferrari, is open to Livingston Public Library cardholders 18 and up with registration only. Space is limited. All materials will be supplied. This event is made possible with the support of The Friends of the Livin...
Theater & film
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
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 will be served (while supplies last). Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
Lifelong learning
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Discover the benefits of yoga through a practice that strengthens the body, calms the mind, and relieves everyday stress. Join the Livingston Public Library for a monthly yoga session led by Livingston-based certified instructor Yuka Sakyo and experience the restorative power of mindful movement. This Open Level Vinyasa Flow class links yoga poses (asanas) with breath in a gentle, flowing sequence designed to improve flexibility, build strength, and encourage relaxation. Sessions include mind...
Community & civic
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
Join historian Rick Geffken for a captivating look at one of the lesser-known chapters of the Revolutionary War in New Jersey. This talk explores the extraordinary clash between Col. Tye, a runaway slave who became a formidable Loyalist fighter, and his Patriot adversary, Capt. Joshua Huddy. Their bitter conflict culminated in Huddy’s extralegal hanging, an event so shocking it sparked an international crisis. George Washington threatened to execute a British prisoner in retaliation, a move t...
Theater & film
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
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 will be served (while supplies last). Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
Theater & film
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
The Library is closed. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10am. We have a large selection of online services here or visit our page to checkout an eBook, audiobook, or stream a movie or TV show.
Theater & film
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
The Library is closed. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10am. We have a large selection of online services here or visit our page to checkout an eBook, audiobook, or stream a movie or TV show.
Community & civic
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
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. How does Cookbook Club work? Copies of the selected title are available at the main desk. Choose a recipe and email Melissa Brisbin before the due date at melissa.brisbin@livingston.bccls.org. Create your dish and be ready to discuss and share with others. The Library will provide d...
Theater & film
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
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 will be served (while supplies last). Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
Music & concerts
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
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 composers from the 18th century through today, including powerful works by Jessie Montgomery, Chevalier de Saint-Georges and Akua Dixon. The Senior Happening is a monthly series that allows attendees (“Seniors” or otherwise) to socialize during the first part of the...
Theater & film
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
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 will be served (while supplies last). Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
Music & concerts
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
For more than twenty years (and still going-strong), The Kootz have delivered a musical menu of Classic 60s-thru-90s' pop, rock, r&b, and blues music across the tri-state area and beyond. Come enjoy a one-hour set by one of New Jersey's most beloved bands! Learn more at thekootz.com. This program is funded by the Friends of the Livingston Library's Music Matters series. It is free and open to everyone, with no registration required.
Theater & film
livingston · Livingston, NJ
livingston
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 will be served (while supplies last). Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
Markets
12 Sloan Street, SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey 07079 · New York, NY
12 Sloan Street, SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey 07079
Open: June to October; <br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Cut flowers;Dairy products.;Eggs;Fish/seafood;Fresh/dried herbs;Honey;Juices/non-alcoholic ciders;Maple product
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7 Smull Ave., parlking lot behind the Caldwell Cinema, Caldwell, NJ, 07006 · New York, NY
7 Smull Ave., parlking lot behind the Caldwell Cinema, Caldwell, NJ, 07006
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66 Main Street (Parking Lot behind Town Hall) West Orange, NJ 07052 · New York, NY
66 Main Street (Parking Lot behind Town Hall) West Orange, NJ 07052
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6 Sloan St., Parking lot across from NJ Transit Sation, South Orange, NJ, 07079 · New York, NY
6 Sloan St., Parking lot across from NJ Transit Sation, South Orange, NJ, 07079
Community & civic
chathamlibrary · Chatham, NJ
chathamlibrary
Prior to the development of train, car and air travel, water travel was a crucial means of transporting goods and people, and continues to have an important role in leisure, travel and defense. This program traces the development of maritime technology, usage and safety measures through examination of some of the shipwrecks that are part of life for a coastal state like NJ. This program will be conducted by a museum educator from the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts.
Dance & fitness
chathamlibrary · Chatham, NJ
chathamlibrary
Embark on a journey to unlock your full potential with Sahaja Yoga Meditation, a timeless practice brought into today’s fast-paced world. Learn how to find balance and peace from within as you connect with the healing energy that resides in all of us. Each session features a guided meditation to awaken and nourish this subtle, inner force, offering a pathway to self-awareness and tranquility. What to Expect: - Guided Meditation: Calm the mind and rejuvenate the body with a guided experience l...
Community & civic
chathamlibrary · Chatham, NJ
chathamlibrary
Join us for a Bring Your Own Device help session at the library! Do you need help adding new contacts to your phone, sending an email, or adding & using new apps on your device? Bring your own phone, laptop, or tablet to the library for help with learning the basics. We will provide individualized help based on your needs. Please register for this program here or by giving us a call at 973-635-0603. Drop-ins may be accepted if time permits.
