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Veterans Day

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

The library will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jigsaw Puzzle Club

Thursday, November 14, 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: 7

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

Teen Writing Club

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
TAB Writing Club:

Do you like to write? Do you like playing with words or pictures to tell a story? Are poetry and lyrics more your style? Do you want to write a book someday? Why not start today? T...

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)
Program Type: Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 7

Do you like to write? Do you like playing with words or pictures to tell a story? Are poetry and lyrics more your style? Do you want to write a book someday? Why not start today? Through mysteries, fantasies, horror stories, histories, adventures, essays, letters, and more, the Writing Club explores and creates a variety of writings both individual and collective. 

Join us to discuss writing, get feedback on your works in progress, and get closer to creating your great work! This club gives young writers support and encouragement! This is a hybrid program. Teens and tweens can join us in person or via ZOOM. To access the ZOOM link or for more information, contact Librarian Barb at bpilling@hegganlibrary.org. The TAB Writing Club is open to teens and tweens in grades 6-12. Preference is given to Heggan Library cardholders. Register today!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Rambling Readers: A Walking Book Group

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups, Health & Fitness, Social
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups, Health & Fitness, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Attention all book lovers! Meet Librarian Jenn at Washington Lake Park for a leisurely stroll through the park, while we discuss our latest read. There is no specific book assigned to read. Discuss your favorite, or least favorite, book.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting and Crocheting

Saturday, November 16, 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: 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, November 17, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Health & Fitness, Social
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, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

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.

Adult Board Game Club

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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: 14

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.

Dungeons and Dragons

Monday, November 18, 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 (Left Half)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

The party has arrived at the destination at the end of their treasure map: a decrepit old Chalette resting on a hill.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Non Fiction Addiction Book Discussion: "I'm Glad My Mom Died" by Jennette McCurdy

Thursday, November 21, 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: 17
Event Details:

Join us in the adult meeting room for a discussion of I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy. This is a #1 New York Times Bestseller, with more than 2 million copies sold.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting and Crocheting

Saturday, November 23, 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: 13

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.

Dungeons and Dragons

Monday, November 25, 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.

Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Description:

The library will close early at 5:00 PM in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. 

Thanksgiving Holiday

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Closing
Branches:
Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Description:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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: 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.

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

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

Teen Writing Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
TAB Writing Club:

Do you like to write? Do you like playing with words or pictures to tell a story? Are poetry and lyrics more your style? Do you want to write a book someday? Why not start today? T...

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Do you like to write? Do you like playing with words or pictures to tell a story? Are poetry and lyrics more your style? Do you want to write a book someday? Why not start today? Through mysteries, fantasies, horror stories, histories, adventures, essays, letters, and more, the Writing Club explores and creates a variety of writings both individual and collective. 

Join us to discuss writing, get feedback on your works in progress, and get closer to creating your great work! This club gives young writers support and encouragement! This is a hybrid program. Teens and tweens can join us in person or via ZOOM. To access the ZOOM link or for more information, contact Librarian Barb at bpilling@hegganlibrary.org. The TAB Writing Club is open to teens and tweens in grades 6-12. Preference is given to Heggan Library cardholders. Register today!

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: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 25

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.

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: 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.   

This event is in the "Elementary (age 5 years+)" group.

Kids' Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Program Type:
Crafting, Games & Gaming, Social
Age Group:
Elementary (age 5 years+)
Kids’ Club:

Children in K-5th grade can join us after school at 4:30pm for our monthly Kid’s Club. Each month we will do a different activity. Books, crafts, STEM learning, chess and more...

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Crafting, Games & Gaming, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Children in K-5th grade can join us after school at 4:30pm for our monthly Kid’s Club. Each month we will do a different activity. Books, crafts, STEM learning, chess and more will be our themes throughout the year! Each activity will include a short read aloud.

This month we are having a Pokémon party!

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.

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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary (age 5 years+)" group.

Sock Skating

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

You might have gone ice skating or even roller skating, but have you ever sock skated? Join us for a slippery fun time skating around in your socks on your synthetic ice-skating rink. Be sure to wear your socks!

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.

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: 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.   

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.

Heritage Club

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Teen Heritage Club:

Would you like to learn more about the cultures that make up Washington Township? Would you like to learn more about your own? Come join the Teen & Tween Heritage Club!Each mon...

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Would you like to learn more about the cultures that make up Washington Township? Would you like to learn more about your own? Come join the Teen & Tween Heritage Club!

Each month we'll explore our different cultures. Teen leaders will determine the focus culture and the activities we'll explore. Activities can include: making crafts/items that are representative of a culture, foods specific to a culture, spending time online of one of our ancestry programs, and/or possibly learning some key words in the language of the culture. The topics are up to the teen presenter.

Join us to learn about your peers and explore your own background. The Heritage Club is open to teens and tweens in grades 6-12. Preference is given to Heggan Library cardholders. Register now; supplies may be limited.