Library Weekly Newsletter | Date: November 26, 2023

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.

A Message from
the Director

Enjoy a Film at the Library!

Livingston Library Community,

Come sit back and relax as we enjoy the screening of current and trending films here at the Library!

On Thursday, November 30th at 2pm, join us as we show the film Barbie. During this movie, Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

We are also excited to announce our Saturday matinee screening of Oppenheimer on December 2nd at 1:30pm.

Spotlight

Kanopy - Livingston Public Library

Kanopy is a video-streaming platform dedicated to thoughtful and thought-provoking films. In 2016, Kanopy expanded its services to public libraries and now delivers a diverse collection of 30,000+ enriching films, available to stream anytime and anywhere — from desktop to TV to tablet.

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Upcoming Events

Featured

Cinema & Television: The New Jersey Connection

There is a long history of television and film in New Jersey, which is considered the birthplace of the movie picture industry.

Teen Nail Art

(Gr. 6-12)

Join us to do nail art!

Open to grades 6-12. Event sponsored by the Friends of the Library!

Youth Services

Fall Into Early

Literacy Bingo

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!

Garden State Children's Book Award Online Voting

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.

Book Clubs

Friday, December 8 | 12:30pm

Join Let's Talk About Books, a monthly book club that is currently meeting via Zoom.

Wednesday, December 13 | 7pm

Are you an avid reader looking to discuss contemporary fiction, trending titles, and popular authors?

Thursday, December 14 | 11am

Enjoy reading and discussing a “thriller” novel with like-minded friends. Tea will be served at the meeting.

Monday, December 18 | 7pm

Can't get enough of the true crime genre? Looking for something to do after binging shows.

Wednesday, January 17 | 7pm

Do you enjoy cooking, sharing ideas, and kitchen tips, while enjoying great food? Join the Livingston Public Library's Cookbook Club!

Library Blog

Film Noir Now

Streaming on Kanopy

Combining the hard-boiled American crime fiction of the Great Depression with the dark visual style of German Expressionism, the genre now known as Film Noir emerged in the 1940s and '50s and has continued to endure well into the 21st Century. This month, Kanopy is celebrating the genre with "Noirvember,"...

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month 2023:

A Reading List

November, celebrated as Native American Heritage Month, is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse ancestry, cultures and traditions, and to acknowledge the important contributions of American Indian and Alaska Native peoples, past and present. Heritage Month is also an opportune time to educate the general public about tribes,...

Cookbooks for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas

If you're planning to host Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and/or Christmas this season, and you need some ideas for great recipes, you're in luck: here are a few holiday cookbooks you can check out using your Livingston Library card. (Descriptions provided by the publishers) The Complete Autumn & Winter Cookbook: 550+ Recipes...