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Jigsaw Puzzle Club

Thursday, December 5, 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: Adult Reference
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 9

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.

Take a Seat: Chair Yoga With Dana

Sunday, December 8, 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...

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

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, December 9, 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
Event Details:

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.

Our heroes stepped through the shadow-crossing portal and into the Shadowfell, a dark plane of suffering and despair. Before them was a path winding into the darkness, peppered with large clay pots.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

NJ Writers Resource Group

Tuesday, December 10, 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: Storyroom
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.

Crafting for Adults: Make A Decorative Santa and Reindeer

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Adult Reference
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

No Santa is complete without his sidekick, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! This wood block Santa and Reindeer come side by side to make the most adorable DIY Christmas crafts to spruce up your decor this Holiday season! All supplies provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novel Mornings

Thursday, December 12, 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: Adult Reference
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 The Writing Retreat by Julie Bartz 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, December 12, 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: Adult Reference
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 9

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.

Adult Board Game Club

Friday, December 13, 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: Adult Reference
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 22

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.

Cupcake Decorating With Allison

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Crafting, Instruction
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Adult Reference
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting, Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Celebrate the holidays with cupcakes! Learn decorating basics and create cupcake designs like a pro. All supplies are provided. Allison will show you how to decorate your cupcakes. Any cupcakes you decorate you get to take home to eat!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting and Crocheting

Saturday, December 14, 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: Storyroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting, Instruction, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 11

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, December 15, 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...

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

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.

Mystery Book Discussion Group

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Mystery Book Discussion Group:

The Mystery Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of each month. This discussion is open to everyone. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Right Half)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups
Event Details:

The Mystery Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of each month. This discussion is open to everyone. Registration is not required.

The book this month is "Christmas Mourning" by Margaret Maron. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Craft: Make a Mini Yarn Hat Ornament

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us in the adult meeting room for some fun holiday crafting! We will be making cute hat ornaments from yarn. No crafting skill is needed. Make as many as you want! All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Non Fiction Addiction: "Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity" by Peter Attia

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups, Social
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us in the adult meeting room for a discussion of Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity by Peter Attia, MD. #1 New York Times Bestseller.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Time Device Help

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Basic Technology Instruction
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Small Study Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Basic Technology Instruction
Event Details:

If your gadgets give you fits, we'll try to get you out of the pits. Bring your devices in for help. Reference Librarian Jenn will offer drop-in assistance in Small Study Room A. No appointment is necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting and Crocheting

Saturday, December 21, 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: 12

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, December 22, 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: 7

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.

Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

Monday, December 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: 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.

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Description:

The library will close early in observance of New Year's Eve.

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in celebration of New Year's Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Take A Seat: Chair Yoga With Dana

Sunday, January 5, 2025 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.

Novel Mornings

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Adults
Book Group:

Join us for a lively book discussion.

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 The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden 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.

Take A Seat: Chair Yoga With Dana

Sunday, January 12, 2025 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: 19

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.