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Garden with the words Tiny Tots, A Storytime for Little Ones

Tiny Tots Storytime (Ages 0-2)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Waitlist
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A 20-minute storytime for young toddlers ages birth-2 years old. We will bounce, rhyme, sing, and read simple stories together! Please choose one Tiny Tots Storytime to attend per week.

Disclaimer(s)

  1. Accommodations

Library staff will do our best to reasonably accommodate all children. Accommodations such as noise canceling headphones, fidget toys, special cushions, and weighted blanket are available upon request. Please reach out to youthservices@hegganlibrary.org before the event with accommodation requests and questions.

  1. Cardholders

Open to Heggan cardholders only. Advanced registration is required. Please register children only, not caregivers.

children with parachute

Wiggle Worms (Ages 2-3)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Waitlist
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a fun filled thirty-minute non-traditional, active storytime based around movements, parachute play, and gross motor play for 2 and 3-year-olds. Storytime will sometimes include parachute.

Disclaimer(s)

  1. Accommodations

Library staff will do our best to reasonably accommodate all children. Accommodations such as noise canceling headphones, fidget toys, special cushions, and weighted blanket are available upon request. Please reach out to youthservices@hegganlibrary.org before the event with accommodation requests and questions.

  1. Cardholders

Open to Heggan cardholders only. Advanced registration is required. Please register children only, not caregivers.

Teddy Bear with words Teddy Bear Time

Teddy Bear Time (Ages 2+)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a calm storytime for children ages 2 and up. This storytime is best for toddlers who like to sit still and can engage in simple yoga movements.

Disclaimer(s)

  1. Accommodations

Library staff will do our best to reasonably accommodate all children. Accommodations such as noise canceling headphones, fidget toys, special cushions, and weighted blanket are available upon request. Please reach out to youthservices@hegganlibrary.org before the event with accommodation requests and questions.

  1. Cardholders

Open to Heggan cardholders only. Advanced registration is required. Please register children only, not caregivers.

A row of mushrooms with green caps, featuring windows and doors.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3 and up. A storytime just for preschoolers, full of fun stories and silly songs that incorporate letter and number recognition. Kids will also leave with a simple, take-home craft.

Disclaimer(s)

  1. Accommodations

Library staff will do our best to reasonably accommodate all children. Accommodations such as noise canceling headphones, fidget toys, special cushions, and weighted blanket are available upon request. Please reach out to youthservices@hegganlibrary.org before the event with accommodation requests and questions.

  1. Cardholders

Open to Heggan cardholders only. Advanced registration is required. Please register children only, not caregivers.

the logo for Magic: the Gathering

Magic: the Gathering Commander Night

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Left Half)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you play Magic: The Gathering, come to the library for our Commander night! 

NJ Writers Resource Group logo which features a yellow, green and red quill

NJ Writers Resource Group

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Age Group:
Adults
NJ Writers:

A group of local writers meets in the library on the second Tuesday of each month. Aspiring writers ages 16 and up are invited to come and write, share, be inspired, and enjoy the ...

Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Right Half)
Age Group: Adults

A group of local writers meets in the library on the second Tuesday of each month. Aspiring writers ages 16 and up are invited to come and write, share, be inspired, and enjoy the company of other writers. 

A pink musical note accompanied by smaller notes of different colors.

Babies Boogie (Ages 0-2)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A 20-minute storytime for infants and young toddlers ages birth-2. This is a music and dancing based storytime, with lots of recorded music, movement, and short stories.

Disclaimer(s)

  1. Accommodations

Library staff will do our best to reasonably accommodate all children. Accommodations such as noise canceling headphones, fidget toys, special cushions, and weighted blanket are available upon request. Please reach out to youthservices@hegganlibrary.org before the event with accommodation requests and questions.

  1. Cardholders

Open to Heggan cardholders only. Advanced registration is required. Please register children only, not caregivers.

children with parachute

Wiggle Worms (Ages 2-3)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a fun filled thirty-minute non-traditional, active storytime based around movements, parachute play, and gross motor play for 2 and 3-year-olds. Storytime will sometimes include parachute.

Disclaimer(s)

  1. Accommodations

Library staff will do our best to reasonably accommodate all children. Accommodations such as noise canceling headphones, fidget toys, special cushions, and weighted blanket are available upon request. Please reach out to youthservices@hegganlibrary.org before the event with accommodation requests and questions.

  1. Cardholders

Open to Heggan cardholders only. Advanced registration is required. Please register children only, not caregivers.

Child reading book

Family Storytime (All Ages)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring family-friendly stories, songs, and fun! Please choose one Family Storytime to attend per week.

Disclaimer(s)

  1. Accommodations

Library staff will do our best to reasonably accommodate all children. Accommodations such as noise canceling headphones, fidget toys, special cushions, and weighted blanket are available upon request. Please reach out to youthservices@hegganlibrary.org before the event with accommodation requests and questions.

  1. Cardholders

Open to Heggan cardholders only. Advanced registration is required. Please register children only, not caregivers.

Kids playing and the words Homeschool Hangout

Homeschool Hangout: Art Adventures

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Program Type:
Instruction
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homeschool Hangout is a new program for homeschooling families. Each week we will have a different topic or activity to help support our homeschooling families. Best for children in Kindergarten-5th grade. 

Disclaimer(s)

  1. Accommodations

Library staff will do our best to reasonably accommodate all children. Accommodations such as noise canceling headphones, fidget toys, special cushions, and weighted blanket are available upon request. Please reach out to youthservices@hegganlibrary.org before the event with accommodation requests and questions.

  1. Cardholders

Open to Heggan cardholders only. Advanced registration is required. Please register children only, not caregivers.

Dungeons and Dragons

TAB Game Time: Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
TAB Game Time:

It’s GAME TIME! From board games to building challenges, from trivia to LEGO free plays, from cards to online, from in person to virtual – we play games!If it's a board game night,...

Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s GAME TIME! From board games to building challenges, from trivia to LEGO free plays, from cards to online, from in person to virtual – we play games!

If it's a board game night, we could be playing: Chess, checkers, Battleship, Connect Four, Clue, Villainous, 5 Second Rule, cards, Sushi Go, Exploding Kittens, Gloom and more! If it’s Hybrid, we could be playing any of the Jackbox Party Packs or trivia. If it’s virtual, it’s likely Among Us.

For online gaming, access to ZOOM and a smartphone or tablet is needed to play. Game Time is open to library cardholders in grades 6-12. Preference is given to Heggan Library cardholders.  Register online and email Librarian Barb at bpilling@hegganlibrary.org for any log-in information when you’re joining us virtually. Virtual games are selected and run by TAB members. Register now to save your spot!

Dungeons and Dragons... Save your spot by registering today!

easel with words art adventures

Art Adventures: Frida Kahlo

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For artists in grades K-5. Join us as each month as we learn about a famous artist or illustrator, explore their techniques, and give their art style a try ourselves!

Disclaimer(s)

  1. Accommodations

Library staff will do our best to reasonably accommodate all children. Accommodations such as noise canceling headphones, fidget toys, special cushions, and weighted blanket are available upon request. Please reach out to youthservices@hegganlibrary.org before the event with accommodation requests and questions.

  1. Cardholders

Open to Heggan cardholders only. Advanced registration is required. Please register children only, not caregivers.

A pink musical note accompanied by smaller notes of different colors.

Babies Boogie (Ages 0-1)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Infants (age 0-1 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A 20-minute storytime for infants and young toddlers birth through age 1. This is a music and dancing based storytime, with lots of recorded music, movement, and short stories.

Disclaimer(s)

  1. Accommodations

Library staff will do our best to reasonably accommodate all children. Accommodations such as noise canceling headphones, fidget toys, special cushions, and weighted blanket are available upon request. Please reach out to youthservices@hegganlibrary.org before the event with accommodation requests and questions.

  1. Cardholders

Open to Heggan cardholders only. Advanced registration is required. Please register children only, not caregivers.

A pink musical note accompanied by smaller notes of different colors.

Babies Boogie (Ages 1-2)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A 20-minute storytime for toddlers ages 1-2. This is a music and dancing based storytime, with lots of recorded music, movement, and short stories. Please choose one Babies Boogie Storytime to attend per week.

Disclaimer(s)

  1. Accommodations

Library staff will do our best to reasonably accommodate all children. Accommodations such as noise canceling headphones, fidget toys, special cushions, and weighted blanket are available upon request. Please reach out to youthservices@hegganlibrary.org before the event with accommodation requests and questions.

  1. Cardholders

Open to Heggan cardholders only. Advanced registration is required. Please register children only, not caregivers.

Music & Motion Storytime with instruments

Music & Motion Storytime (Ages 2+)

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a thirty-minute music- and dance-based storytime for kids ages 2 and up full of songs, rhymes, books, instruments, and plenty of wiggles and giggles! Please choose one Music & Motion Storytime to attend per

Disclaimer(s)

  1. Accommodations

Library staff will do our best to reasonably accommodate all children. Accommodations such as noise canceling headphones, fidget toys, special cushions, and weighted blanket are available upon request. Please reach out to youthservices@hegganlibrary.org before the event with accommodation requests and questions.

  1. Cardholders

Open to Heggan cardholders only. Advanced registration is required. Please register children only, not caregivers.

book cover

Non Fiction Addiction: The Spinach King by John Seabrook

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of The Spinach King by John Seabrook. The riveting saga of the Seabrook Family, by one of The New Yorker's most acclaimed storytellers.

paint hands

Messy Art

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience and explore different art mediums with your toddler or preschooler. Best for ages 2-5 years. Dress for a mess! We will read a short story and then complete a messy craft. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

  1. Accommodations

Library staff will do our best to reasonably accommodate all children. Accommodations such as noise canceling headphones, fidget toys, special cushions, and weighted blanket are available upon request. Please reach out to youthservices@hegganlibrary.org before the event with accommodation requests and questions.

  1. Cardholders

Open to Heggan cardholders only. Advanced registration is required. Please register children only, not caregivers.

The Furever as Friends logo, featuring an illustration of two children seated with a book between them, and a puppy and kitten at their side

S.M.I.L.E.

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
S.M.I.L.E.:

S.M.I.L.E. (Silent Mentors in Literary Education): Read to a dog or cat! For registration, please call or visit the library.

Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other

S.M.I.L.E. (Silent Mentors in Literary Education): Read to a dog or cat! For registration, please call or visit the library.

boy reading book

Family Storytime (All Ages)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring family-friendly stories, songs, and fun! Please choose one Family Storytime to attend per week.

Open to Heggan cardholders only. Advanced registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

  1. Accommodations

Library staff will do our best to reasonably accommodate all children. Accommodations such as noise canceling headphones, fidget toys, special cushions, and weighted blanket are available upon request. Please reach out to youthservices@hegganlibrary.org before the event with accommodation requests and questions.

  1. Cardholders

Open to Heggan cardholders only. Advanced registration is required. Please register children only, not caregivers.

a stuffed teddy bear

Teddy Bear Time

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Health & Fitness, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
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Program Filled
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Health & Fitness, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a calm storytime for children ages 2 and up. This storytime is best for toddlers who like to sit still and can engage in simple yoga movements.

Disclaimer(s)

  1. Accommodations

Library staff will do our best to reasonably accommodate all children. Accommodations such as noise canceling headphones, fidget toys, special cushions, and weighted blanket are available upon request. Please reach out to youthservices@hegganlibrary.org before the event with accommodation requests and questions.

  1. Cardholders

Open to Heggan cardholders only. Advanced registration is required. Please register children only, not caregivers.

Blue crafting supplies such as a tube of paint, pencils and buttons scattered across a blue table

Zine Studio

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to create zines and connect with local artists! Blank zines, as well as collaging and drawing materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies too. Printing and copy services available for your zine creations.

book open on a table with trees and magical forest

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years), Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years), Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled, all-ages storytime with songs, rhymes, dancing, and fun! Most appropriate for ages 5 and under; older siblings welcome!

The words KPop Demon Hunters with microphone and musical notes

KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along!

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years), Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years), Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all demon hunters! Come to the library to sing your heart out, and help us keep the Honmoon intact! Enjoy a photo op, trivia, and Huntrix inspired coloring. Costumes are encouraged!

Disclaimer(s)

  1. Accommodations

Library staff will do our best to reasonably accommodate all children. Accommodations such as noise canceling headphones, fidget toys, special cushions, and weighted blanket are available upon request. Please reach out to youthservices@hegganlibrary.org before the event with accommodation requests and questions.

  1. Cardholders

Open to Heggan cardholders only. Advanced registration is required. Please register children only, not caregivers.

A silhouette meditating beneath the sun

Take A Seat: Chair Yoga With Dana

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adults
Take a Seat: Chair Yoga with Dana:

Join us for our chair yoga class where we focus on moving, breathing, building strength & flexibility, and end with relaxation! This class is perfect for all levels of students...

Waitlist
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Registration Required

Join us for our chair yoga class where we focus on moving, breathing, building strength & flexibility, and end with relaxation! This class is perfect for all levels of students, including those who are new to yoga, as we use the chair to help balance, support, and challenge us.  

**Please wear comfortable clothing that you will be able to move freely in.** 

This class is limited to Margaret E Heggan cardholders due to its size and popularity. The class will be held in our adult meeting room. Advance registration is required.