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Library Weekly Newsletter | Date:
February 4, 2024
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A Message from
the Director
Celebrate Black History Month at the
Livingston Library!
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Livingston
Library Community,
February
marks Black History Month. We invite you to join us here at the
Library as we celebrate and learn with events, activities, and
resources for all ages.
Adults
are invited to join us in the Library’s program room on Monday,
February 5th, at 7pm, for the lecture Harmonizing History:
Celebrating the Legacies of 3 Black Composers. During
this lecture we will explore the work of three African American
composers who have created memorable orchestral music: Joseph
Bologne (The Chevalier de Saint-Georges), Samuel Coleridge-Taylor,
and Florence Price.
On
Wednesday, February 7th and 21st, at 4pm, children in grades K-5 are
welcome to join us for Makers of History.
During these interactive sessions, children will learn about famous
Black trailblazers and make their own creations based upon their work
in the field of science. February 7th will focus on Alexander Miles,
who made elevators safer. Children will then make their own pulley
systems! The session on February 21st will focus on Cornelius Coffey,
a pilot and aircraft mechanic who built his own planes and founded a
flying school that taught students of all races. Children will then
create their own flying aircrafts!
Beginning
on February 20th, children in grades 5 and under can pick up a Take Home STEM Airplane
Craft in honor of Bessie Coleman, the first
African-American woman to earn a pilot’s license.
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We are looking for local makers/artisans to exhibit at
Makers Day. Consider applying through our Vendor Application.
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NJ
Makers Day is a celebration of maker culture across New Jersey.
This all-ages event connects individuals with libraries, schools,
businesses, and independent makerspaces that support making,
tinkering, crafting, manufacturing, and STEM-based learning.
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Harmonizing
History: Celebrating the Legacy of Three Black Composers
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Every
composer brings their own unique voice to their orchestral
compositions. The music of some brilliant composers of African
descent has too long been neglected in Western classical music
tradition.
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Disney's
Finding Nemo Jr. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved
2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, performed by Paper Mill's Children's
Theatre on Tour students.
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Makers
of History
(Grades
K-5)
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Makers
of History is a series where we engage in STEM activities inspired
by famous figures. In our interactive sessions, we will learn about
famous Black trailblazers and make our own creations based upon
their work in the field of science.
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The
Livingston Public Library offers a variety of ELL programs to
residents interested in practicing their English speaking,
listening, and reading skills. Opportunities to tutor are also
available.
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Thursday,
February 15 | 11am
Enjoy
reading and discussing a “thriller” novel with like-minded friends.
Hot tea will be served at the meeting.
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Wednesday,
March 6 | 7pm
Are
you an avid reader looking to discuss contemporary fiction, trending
titles, and popular authors?
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Friday,
March 8 | 12:30pm
Join Let's
Talk About Books, a monthly book club that is currently meeting via
Zoom.
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Monday,
March 18 | 7pm
Can't
get enough of the true crime genre? Looking for something to do after
binging shows.
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Wednesday,
March 20 | 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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New
& Notable Wintry Reads
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Winter
may not be the most enjoyable time of year, especially once the
holiday season passes and the temperatures start plummeting. But
winter often provides the setting for fascinating works of fiction.
Here are some wintry novels from the past year that you can check
out using your Livingston Library...
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Montessori
Education Week: Library Display & Reading List
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During
the week of February 25 - March 2, 2024, several hundred students
at The Montessori Children's Academy (MCA) will celebrate
Montessori Education Week, along with Montessori students from
around the world! They celebrate Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian
physician and the child-focused educational approach she developed
to help grow...
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Found
in Translation: Translated Literature for Kids
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Translated
literature is often praised for introducing readers to other
cultures, different literary traditions and forms, exploration
outside of one's comfort zone, greater empathy for others, and
more. In short, translated literature offers different perspectives.
Yet this is what all books do (all well-written books, that is). So
why read...
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