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The History of Livingston’s Fire Department with Tom Cooney: L-Town Radio, August 2026

On the latest episode of L-Town Radio, Joe talks with author, firefighter, and retired detective Tom Cooney about his new book History Earned: Livingston History Through the Lens of the Volunteer Fire Department. Plus, Hongmei tells us about “Strange Music Day,” and Kerri talks about some of the most anticipated new books hitting our shelves in August.

Listen to the episode below, as well as on Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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08/06/2026

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The History of Livingston's Fire Department with Tom Cooney: L-Town Radio, August 2026

06 August, 2026

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On the latest episode of L-Town Radio, Joe talks with author, firefighter, and retired detective Tom Cooney about his new book History Earned: Livingston History...

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Movie Magic and Mayhem with Joe Dante: L-Town Radio, July 2026

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The History of the Horseneck Riots: L-Town Radio, June 2026

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Magic and Mayhem: The Joe Dante Collection

20 May, 2026

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Meeting Community Needs with Ragini Lall: L-Town Radio, March 2026

10 March, 2026

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On the latest episode of L-Town Radio: The Livingston Library Podcast, Joe talks with our new Adult Services Department Head Ragini Lall about her NJLA award-winning...

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A Heartwarming Holiday Tale by Freeman Harrison: L-Town Radio, Dec. 2025

05 December, 2025

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On the latest episode of L-Town Radio, Joe reads “Some Things Never Change,” a heartwarming tale of holiday spirit by Livingston historian Freeman Harrison....

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Intuition and the Artistic Process: Barbara Sax on L-Town Radio

06 November, 2025

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On the latest episode of L-Town Radio, Joe talks with Barbara Sax, President of the Arts Council of Livingston, about her career as an art teacher, the roles that...

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Jeff Friedman of Livingston Philanthropies on L-Town Radio

07 October, 2025

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On the latest episode of L-Town Radio, Joe talks with Jeff Friedman about his long & successful career as a TV director / producer, as well as how he serves...

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A Musical Journey with Yang Jin: L-Town Radio, Sept. 2025

05 September, 2025

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On the latest episode of the library podcast, Joe talks with acclaimed musician Yang Jin about her musical journey, her work with the Livingston community, and how...

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On Display September 2025: Livingston Through Time

04 September, 2025

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Take a journey through Livingston and American history at the Library this September! This exhibit in the display case explores Livingston’s story across 250 years,...

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Livingston in Focus

28 August, 2025

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Founded in 1813 and named for William Livingston, New Jersey’s first governor, Livingston Township has grown from a quiet farming community into a thriving suburban...

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Building Community Through Storytelling: L-Town Radio, June 2025

04 June, 2025

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