Available on days when Public Schools are closed, our School's Out Vacation Camp will solve your child care needs. Children have fun in an enjoyable environment, supervised by YMCA school-aged child care staff. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Available on days when Public Schools are closed, our School's Out Vacation Camp will solve your child care needs. Children have fun in an enjoyable environment, supervised by YMCA school-aged child care staff.
Available on days when Public Schools are closed, our School's Out Vacation Camp will solve your child care needs. Children have fun in an enjoyable environment, supervised by YMCA school-aged child care staff.
Available on days when Public Schools are closed, our School's Out Vacation Camp will solve your child care needs. Children have fun in an enjoyable environment, supervised by YMCA school-aged child care staff.
Parents, caregivers, and children ages 1-2 years old enjoy stories and songs based on the theme of the day. This program is repeated at 11am as a ticketed event. To prepare for Storytime: Bring your child to the library. Children who visit in advance and are familiar with their surroundings tend to be less apprehensive and more attentive. Read to your child daily! Reading helps to provide early language and literacy skills, helps build memory with repetition, provides phonological awareness and listening skills, helps children develop a lifetime love of books, and so much more! Day of Storytime: Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before storytime begins. Arriving on time gives you a chance to socialize with others and ensures that you will be able to participate in all of the fun activities of the session. We also aim to minimize distractions and be respectful to the group. Parent/Caregiver participation is essential to storytime success! Adults model good behavior for children by being attentive and listening to the stories and songs. Maximize your storytime experience by muting all devices and saving adult conversations until after story time. Do not bring food to storytime. For the safety of the group and to minimize distractions, do not bring food to storytime. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding are welcomed. If your child is not interested, it’s OK to step away and “regroup.” You can always try again a few minutes later or on another day. This program is made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the Livingston Library.
Parents, caregivers, and children ages 1-2 years old enjoy stories and songs based on the theme of the day. To prepare for Storytime: Bring your child to the library. Children who visit in advance and are familiar with their surroundings tend to be less apprehensive and more attentive. Read to your child daily! Reading helps to provide early language and literacy skills, helps build memory with repetition, provides phonological awareness and listening skills, helps children develop a lifetime love of books, and so much more! Day of Storytime: Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before storytime begins. Arriving on time gives you a chance to socialize with others and ensures that you will be able to participate in all of the fun activities of the session. We also aim to minimize distractions and be respectful to the group. Parent/Caregiver participation is essential to storytime success! Adults model good behavior for children by being attentive and listening to the stories and songs. Maximize your storytime experience by muting all devices and saving adult conversations until after story time. Do not bring food to storytime. For the safety of the group and to minimize distractions, do not bring food to storytime. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding are welcomed. If your child is not interested, it’s OK to step away and “regroup.” You can always try again a few minutes later or on another day. This program is made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the Livingston Library.
Parents, caregivers, and children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories and songs based on the theme of the day. This program is repeated at 11am as a ticketed event. To prepare for Storytime: Bring your child to the library. Children who visit in advance and are familiar with their surroundings tend to be less apprehensive and more attentive. Read to your child daily! Reading helps to provide early language and literacy skills, helps build memory with repetition, provides phonological awareness and listening skills, helps children develop a lifetime love of books, and so much more! Day of Storytime: Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before storytime begins. Arriving on time gives you a chance to socialize with others and ensures that you will be able to participate in all of the fun activities of the session. We also aim to minimize distractions and be respectful to the group. Parent/Caregiver participation is essential to storytime success! Adults model good behavior for children by being attentive and listening to the stories and songs. Maximize your storytime experience by muting all devices and saving adult conversations until after story time. Do not bring food to storytime. For the safety of the group and to minimize distractions, do not bring food to storytime. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding are welcomed. If your child is not interested, it’s OK to step away and “regroup.” You can always try again a few minutes later or on another day. This program is made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the Livingston Library.
Parents, caregivers, and children ages 3-5 years old enjoy stories and songs based on the theme of the day. To prepare for Storytime: Bring your child to the library. Children who visit in advance and are familiar with their surroundings tend to be less apprehensive and more attentive. Read to your child daily! Reading helps to provide early language and literacy skills, helps build memory with repetition, provides phonological awareness and listening skills, helps children develop a lifetime love of books, and so much more! Day of Storytime: Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before storytime begins. Arriving on time gives you a chance to socialize with others and ensures that you will be able to participate in all of the fun activities of the session. We also aim to minimize distractions and be respectful to the group. Parent/Caregiver participation is essential to storytime success! Adults model good behavior for children by being attentive and listening to the stories and songs. Maximize your storytime experience by muting all devices and saving adult conversations until after story time. Do not bring food to storytime. For the safety of the group and to minimize distractions, do not bring food to storytime. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding are welcomed. If your child is not interested, it’s OK to step away and “regroup.” You can always try again a few minutes later or on another day. This program is made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the Livingston Library.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has settled the state's long-running natural resource damages suit over groundwater contamination across the 10,000 acre Pohatcong Valley superfund site representing a major win for the environment. Al Anthony, Attorney for the NJDEP, puts us in the room where it happened by sharing this case study and how they reached a $49.5M settlement for New Jersey. About Al Anthony: One of New Jersey’s most prominent personal injury, mass tort, class action, and environmental attorneys heads the firm’s Roseland, New Jersey office. Mr. Anthony has spent his entire career handling personal injury, environmental contamination, toxic and mass torts, chemical exposure, benzene exposure, asbestos exposure, pharmaceutical torts and products liability litigation. Mr. Anthony has over 31 years of experience as a trial lawyer, 12 years as a council member and mayor, and has spent his career helping people. This program is made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the Livingston Library in partnership with LivGreen and the League of Women Voters.
A lapsit storytime designed for babies 11 months and younger Expect an exciting mix of colorful books, rhymes, soft songs, and American Sign Language, all tailored to support early language development while promoting developmental milestones like motor skills, social interaction, and auditory awareness. We provide a safe, inclusive environment where babies can wiggle, giggle, and enjoy each moment with you! Storytime is a special bonding time for you and your child. We’ve created some guidelines to help ensure that your experience is safe and fun for everyone. TO PREPARE FOR STORYTIME: Bring your child to the library. Children who visit in advance and are familiar with their surroundings tend to be less apprehensive and more attentive. Read to your child daily! Reading helps to provide early language and literacy skills, helps build memory with repetition, provides phonological awareness and listening skills, helps children develop a lifetime love of books, and so much more! DAY OF STORYTIME: Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before storytime begins. Arriving on time gives you a chance to socialize with others and ensures that you will be able to participate in all of the fun activities of the session. We also aim to minimize distractions and be respectful to the group. Parent/Caregiver participation is essential to storytime success! Adults model good behavior for children by being attentive and listening to the stories and songs. Maximize your storytime experience by muting all devices and saving adult conversations until after story time. Do not bring food to storytime. For the safety of the group and to minimize distractions, do not bring food to storytime. Breastfeeding and bottle feeding are welcomed. If your child is not interested, it’s OK to step away and regroup. You can always try again a few minutes later or another day. Program is sponsored by the generosity of the Friends of the Livingston Public Library.
In this special session, kids will learn about ofrendas, which are altars to loved ones that families create during Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations. We'll talk about Día de los Muertos, the significance of the traditions surrounding the holiday, and the history of the festivities. Finally, we will make our own beautiful marigolds (which usually adorn ofrendas) out of tissue paper. Open to kids in grades 3-5. Drop in! This program is made possible by the generosity of the Friends of the Livingston Library.
Acro Dance, also called Acrobatics, uses strength and flexibility to perform gymnastic-based tricks. In this class, students perform conditioning exercises to prepare them for increased difficulty. It teaches flexibility, balance, strength, and coordination.