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Non Fiction Addiction Book Discussion, "The Human Cosmos: Civilization and the Stars" by Jo Marchant

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups, Social
Age Group:
Adults
Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups, Social
Event Details:

Join us in the adult meeting room for a discussion of "The Human Cosmos" by Jo Marchant. "An historically unprecedented disconnect between humanity and the heavens has opened. Jo Marchant's book can begin to heal it.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (11-13)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (age 13-18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Teen → Adult Desert Island Book Party

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups, Social
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years), Adults
Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years), Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Say goodbye to summer with this beachy book party! If you were stuck on a desert island with one book to read, what book would you bring?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Board Game

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Social
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Board Game Club:

Enjoy board and card games with some new friends in our board game social club! The library will provide a number of different board and card games to choose from, but feel free to...

Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 17

Enjoy board and card games with some new friends in our board game social club! The library will provide a number of different board and card games to choose from, but feel free to bring your own. This program is open to all adults.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

NJ Native Plant Society

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Guest Speaker, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Join the New Jersey Native Plant Society Southwest Chapter for a presentation on the beautiful flora and ecosystems across New Jersey.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Board Game Club

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Social
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Board Game Club:

Enjoy board and card games with some new friends in our board game social club! The library will provide a number of different board and card games to choose from, but feel free to...

Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 16

Enjoy board and card games with some new friends in our board game social club! The library will provide a number of different board and card games to choose from, but feel free to bring your own. This program is open to all adults.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art at the Library: Acrylics

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Art Instruction
Age Group:
Adults
Program Filled
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come join us for a relaxing session of painting at the library. We will be practicing techniques with an exercise following a brief instruction on the basics of painting with acrylics. We will provide the paints, brushes, and paper. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Line Dancing

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Health & Fitness, Instruction, Social
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness, Instruction, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us in the adult meeting room for fun, fitness, and learn some new dance steps, with Candy. Line dancing can improve balance, confidence and muscle tone. It can help burn calories and support mental balance.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting and Crocheting

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Type:
Crafting, Instruction, Social
Age Group:
Adults
Knitting and Crocheting Basics:

Do you want to learn how to knit or crochet?  Join us for a beginner's class with volunteer Flora Bacchues.  Please bring a skein of yarn, and a set of size 8 knitting ne...

Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting, Instruction, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Do you want to learn how to knit or crochet?  Join us for a beginner's class with volunteer Flora Bacchues.  Please bring a skein of yarn, and a set of size 8 knitting needles and/or an H or I crochet hook.  This program is open to everyone ages 18 and up.  Advance online or phone registration is required.   

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Take A Seat: Chair Yoga With Dana

Sunday, September 29, 2024 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...

Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Required
Seats Remaining: 9

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Social
Age Group:
Adults
Dungeons and Dragons:

Join our new social club and enjoy a round of role playing adventures with some new friends! Bring your own character, create a new one, or embody an adventurer prepared for y...

Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 7

Join our new social club and enjoy a round of role playing adventures with some new friends! 

Bring your own character, create a new one, or embody an adventurer prepared for you in advance. New and veteran players welcome alike! Adventures are episodic, jump in at any time!

Curious about our adventurers’ previous quests? Read the adventure logs!

This program is open to all adult card holders; priority registration will be given to Heggan card holders.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jigsaw Puzzle Club

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Social
Age Group:
Adults
Jigsaw Puzzle Club:

Are you a jigsaw enthusiast? Drop in for socializing and jigsaw puzzle fun. This event is free and open to adults. Advance phone or online registration is required. 

Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Are you a jigsaw enthusiast? Drop in for socializing and jigsaw puzzle fun. This event is free and open to adults. Advance phone or online registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art at the Library: Acrylics

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Art Instruction
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Come join us for a relaxing session of painting at the library. We will be practicing techniques with an exercise following a brief instruction on the basics of painting with acrylics. We will provide the paints, brushes, and paper. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Neil Diamond: Singer and Songwriter; Performance by Phil Bruschi

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Guest Speaker, Instruction, Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Instruction, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

Neil Diamond continues to endure in the world of pop music as a solo artist. This program focuses on his legendary career as a singer and songwriter, highlighting more than 45 years of struggles and successes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Take a Seat: Chair Yoga with Dana

Sunday, October 6, 2024 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...

Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Required
Seats Remaining: 14

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Social
Age Group:
Adults
Dungeons and Dragons:

Join our new social club and enjoy a round of role playing adventures with some new friends! Bring your own character, create a new one, or embody an adventurer prepared for y...

Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Join our new social club and enjoy a round of role playing adventures with some new friends! 

Bring your own character, create a new one, or embody an adventurer prepared for you in advance. New and veteran players welcome alike! Adventures are episodic, jump in at any time!

Curious about our adventurers’ previous quests? Read the adventure logs!

This program is open to all adult card holders; priority registration will be given to Heggan card holders.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

NJ Writers Resource Group

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Program Type:
Workshop
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 ...

Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Right Half)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novel Mornings

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Book Group:

Join us for a lively book discussion.

Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for a lively book discussion.

Check out a copy of the novel Weyward by Emilia Hart and get ready to share your thoughts with our discussion group. Didn’t finish the book? Feel free to join us anyway! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jigsaw Puzzle Club

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Social
Age Group:
Adults
Jigsaw Puzzle Club:

Are you a jigsaw enthusiast? Drop in for socializing and jigsaw puzzle fun. This event is free and open to adults. Advance phone or online registration is required. 

Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Are you a jigsaw enthusiast? Drop in for socializing and jigsaw puzzle fun. This event is free and open to adults. Advance phone or online registration is required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art at the Library: Watercolor

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Art Instruction
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Come join us for a relaxing session of painting at the library. We will be practicing techniques with an exercise following a brief instruction on the basics of painting with watercolor. We will provide the paints, brushes, and paper. 

This event is in the "Teens (age 13-18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Federal Student Aid ID Drop-In Workshop

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (age 13-18 years), Adults
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Small Study Room A
Age Group: Teens (age 13-18 years), Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Did you know that all NJ students graduating from public high schools and charter schools will be required to complete a financial aid application in order to graduate per

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting and Crocheting

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Crafting, Instruction, Social
Age Group:
Adults
Knitting and Crocheting Basics:

Do you want to learn how to knit or crochet?  Join us for a beginner's class with volunteer Flora Bacchues.  Please bring a skein of yarn, and a set of size 8 knitting ne...

Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting, Instruction, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Do you want to learn how to knit or crochet?  Join us for a beginner's class with volunteer Flora Bacchues.  Please bring a skein of yarn, and a set of size 8 knitting needles and/or an H or I crochet hook.  This program is open to everyone ages 18 and up.  Advance online or phone registration is required.   

Branches:
Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Columbus/ Indigenous Peoples' Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends of the Library

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

This is the monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library. Everyone is welcome.  Join us to see how you can support the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Board Game Club

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Social
Age Group:
Adults
Adult Board Game Club:

Enjoy board and card games with some new friends in our board game social club! The library will provide a number of different board and card games to choose from, but feel free to...

Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 19

Enjoy board and card games with some new friends in our board game social club! The library will provide a number of different board and card games to choose from, but feel free to bring your own. This program is open to all adults.