Library Weekly Newsletter | Date:
August 20, 2023
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The
Livingston Public Library, the heart of our vibrant town, fosters
community engagement, connects people with ideas and each other, and
makes Livingston a better place to live and work.
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A Message from
the Director
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Join
Us for
Lawn Games on the Oval!
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Livingston
Library Community,
Come
celebrate summer outside with the Livingston Public Library. On
Wednesday, August 23rd, at 6:30pm, you are invited to join us outside
on the Livingston Oval, where we will be playing lawn games!
Set
up on the oval will be fun games such as giant-sized chess, limbo,
badminton, and croquet (just to name a few)! All ages are welcome as
we play games, engage in friendly competition, and even share a few
laughs. You can learn more about this event on the Library’s event calendar.
Are
you interested in bringing the Library’s lawn games home to your next
outdoor event? The Livingston Library’s lawn games are part of our ever-growing Library of Things collection.
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Upcoming Events This Week
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Adult
Art Workshop: Create A Mini Mosaic Art Piece
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Mosaics
are a time-honored tradition going back centuries. Learn the art of
mosaic using glass and create a mini piece to take home with you.
Participants will be provided with a 5x5" wooden square and a
multitude of glass tile colors and shapes to choose from to create
their design.
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Join
us at the Livingston Oval for some summer fun on Wednesday, August
23rd from 6:30pm to 8pm. We will have Giant Chess, Badminton,
Limbo, Croquet, and other lawn games for you to enjoy. Bring your
family and friends, this event is free and open to all. See you
there!
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English Language Learners
(ELL)
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Please
see
Events
Calendar for full listing of
in-person
and virtual ELL offerings.
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Wednesday,
September 6 | 7pm
Are
you an avid reader looking to discuss contemporary fiction, trending
titles, and popular authors?
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Friday,
September 8 | 12:30pm
Join Let's
Talk About Books, a monthly book club that is currently meeting via
Zoom.
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Monday,
September 11 | 7pm
Can't
get enough of the true crime genre? Looking for something to do after
binging shows.
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Wednesday,
September 13 | 7pm
Do
you enjoy cooking, sharing ideas, and kitchen tips, while enjoying
great food? Join the Livingston Public Library's Cookbook Club!
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Thursday,
September 14 | 11am
Enjoy
reading and discussing a “thriller” novel with like-minded friends.
Tea will be served at the meeting.
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Elvis
in Music, Books, and Film
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Today
marks the beginning of "Elvis Week" (August 9- 17), an
occasion to celebrate Elvis Presley's extraordinary talent and
cultural influence, which coincides with the anniversary of his
untimely death in 1977. If you'd like to commemorate "The King
of Rock N' Roll" yourself, here are some Elvis-themed music, books, ...
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History
Matters: New Reads
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History
is the study of change over time, and it covers all aspects of
human society. Political, social, economic, scientific,
technological, medical, cultural, intellectual, religious and
military developments are all part of history. Looking back at history
can provide a crucial perspective for understanding (and solving)
current and future problems....
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August
is Read-a-Romance Month and Romance Awareness Month
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Do
you know that August is National Romance Awareness Month? It was
chosen in August since Romance Awareness Day is on August 14th.
Romance Awareness month was created to encourage couples to give
attention to their relationship at all times of the year. August is
also Read A Romance Month....
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Livingston, New Jersey 07039
(973) 992-4600
livingstonlibrary.org
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