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Library Weekly Newsletter | Date:
October 29, 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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Help
Us Plan
the Future of LPL!
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Livingston
Library Community,
As
the Livingston Public Library develops its strategic plan for the
next five years, we are eager to invite our community members to
share their thoughts to help determine our future areas of focus. A
strategic plan helps to guide year-over-year services, and a major
part of the planning includes essential feedback from our community.
Following
our community survey, focus groups, and stakeholder interviews, we
would like to extend an invitation to all members of the community to
our upcoming virtual town halls on Wednesday, November 1 from at 11am
and at 7pm to learn more about the process, reflect on current
library services, and share your thoughts to help us further define
the library ’s direction for its strategic plan.
These
virtual interactive sessions are a way for us to gather your thoughts
on and contributions to our strategic plan and share your
expectations for the library's work. The session will last 60 to 90
minutes, and you will find the most value if you are able to remain
for the full time. Content will be repeated at each session, so
there's no need to attend more than one.
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Upcoming Events This Week
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"Stranger
Stop and
Cast
An Eye":
An
Introduction To New Jersey's
Historic
Burial Grounds
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Far
from being scary, spooky places, New Jersey's historic burial
grounds are treasure troves of information for historians,
genealogists, archaeologists, and art historians.
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Elevate
your Energy:
Natural
Ways to Ditch the 3PM Slump
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Do
you find yourself reaching for coffee and/or sweet treats to make
it through the mid-afternoon slump? Join us for an interactive
workshop to learn simple, affordable ways to boost your energy
naturally, without caffeine and sugary treats.
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Fall
Into Early
Literacy
Bingo
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Designed
for pre-schoolers, toddlers and babies to introduce pre-reading
skills and reading concepts while earning prizes and having fun!
Complete Bingo, 5 in a row vertically, horizontally or diagonally
& earn a prize!
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Garden
State Children's Book Award Online Voting
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Every
year, the Garden State Children's Book Award committee selects
nominees from American children's literature based on literary
merit. Children choose the winners by reading and voting for their
favorite book.
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| Wednesday,
November 8 | 7pmDo
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,
November 9 | 11am
Enjoy
reading and discussing a “thriller” novel with like-minded friends.
Tea will be served at the meeting.
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Friday,
November 10 | 12:30pm
Join Let's
Talk About Books, a monthly book club that is currently meeting via
Zoom.
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Monday,
November 13 | 7pm
Can't
get enough of the true crime genre? Looking for something to do after
binging shows.
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Wednesday,
November 15 | 7pm
Are
you an avid reader looking to discuss contemporary fiction, trending
titles, and popular authors?
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| Books
On Words and Language for "National
Dictionary Day" |
October
16 is "National Dictionary Day" in honor of lexicographer
Noah Webster, born on this day in 1758, and best known for
compiling the famous dictionary that bears his name. Webster's
impact on our language, however, extends far beyond merely
recording the definitions of words. As Britannica.com notes,
"Webster was... |
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Tales
from the Ice:
Hockey
Stories
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That
October chill is finally in the air, and the NHL season is
underway, which makes it a great time to read books about ice
hockey. Not only does the sport make for a fascinating subject due
to its extreme physicality and colorful characters, but it has also
been in...
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Great
Reads: National Book Awards 2023 Finalists
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Looking
for your next great read? If so, check out the finalists for this
year's National Book Awards, which were announced on October 3.
Established in 1950, the National Book Awards are American literary
prizes administered by the National Book Foundation, a nonprofit
organization. Recognizing literary excellence, the Awards
currently...
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