Library Weekly
Newsletter August 4, 2024
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A
Message from the Director
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Livingston Library
Community,
Are you looking to
beat the heat with friendly competition with friends and neighbors
and the chance to win some cool prizes? Bingo enthusiasts of all ages
are welcome to participate in the fun this August during our special
Summer Bingo series!
Summer Bingo will be
held in the Library’s program room during the following dates and
times:
Monday,
August 19th at 2pm
Wednesday,
August 28th at 7pm
Get ready to bring
your A-game as we compete for some fantastic prizes! The library will
provide bingo chips and cards. All you need to do is show up and have
a great time. Prizes include advance reader copies of adult fiction
titles, novelty games, and more!
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Beat
the Heat Book Blasts
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The Friends of
the Livingston Library will hold two Beat the Heat Book Blast sales
during August. Friends Board member and Book Blast
Co-coordinator Anita Mintz says, “During the dog days of summer we
encourage patrons to cool off in the Library and browse the Friends
Book Store. As the Library’s summer reading programs wind down on
August 2, our sales give all ages the opportunity to continue
reading books sold at deeply discounted prices.”
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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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Wednesday,
August 14 | 7pm
Are you an avid reader
looking to discuss contemporary fiction, trending titles, and popular
authors?
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Thursday, August
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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Friday,
September 13 | 12:30pm
Join Let's Talk
About Books, a monthly book club that is currently meeting via
Zoom.
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Monday,
September 16 | 7pm
Can't get enough of
the true crime genre? Looking for something to do after binging shows.
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Wednesday,
September 18 | 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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Explore
Nordic
Regions
& Cultures:
A
Library Program and Books
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The Nordic
countries are a geographical and cultural region in Northern Europe
and the North Atlantic. It includes the sovereign states of
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. This region is
fascinating for many reasons, including its natural scenery,
culture, and history. Known for its fjords, forests, volcanoes,
glaciers, geysers,...
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Legend
the Library Llama
visits
Town Hall
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You voted and
Legend listened-Legend visited Livingston Town Hall! All this week,
you can come to the library to fill out a journal page or coloring
sheet to tell us what you think Legend got up to at Livingston Town
Hall. If you give your story or drawing to a...
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The 2024 Summer
Olympics begin today, and for the next two weeks, viewers around
the world will be riveted by the drama of elite athletes going for
the gold. Of course, the history of the Olympics is filled with
stories that are just as compelling as the games themselves. If...
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Livingston, New Jersey 07039
(973) 992-4600
livingstonlibrary.org
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