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Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Upcoming
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.

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

Babies Boogie (Ages 0-2)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Upcoming
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, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Upcoming
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, December 17, 2025 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)
Upcoming
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, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Program Type:
Instruction
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Upcoming
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.

Chapter Chat

TAB Teen Book Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
TAB Chapter Chat:

Interested in lively teen and tween book discussions? Come join us to chat!Chapter Chat is a Heggan YA focused book club. This group is led by Teen Advisory Board members. This boo...

Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required

Interested in lively teen and tween book discussions? Come join us to chat!

Chapter Chat is a Heggan YA focused book club. This group is led by Teen Advisory Board members. This book club meets monthly to discuss popular authors and works of YA fiction. Participants generally select a theme for the books and authors to be discussed each month.

This is a hybrid book club. 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. TAB Chapter Chat is open to teens in grades 6-12. Preference is given to Heggan Library cardholders. Register now.

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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Library Board of Trustees
Age Group:
Everyone
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board of Trustees
Event Details:

The Library Board of Trustees will be meeting in the adult meeting room.

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Santa Comes to Heggan!

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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+)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Adult Reference
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:

Santa is stopping by our library on his way back to the North Pole! Join us for some holiday stories, crafts, and a photo opportunity to get you in the Christmas spirit! Open to children of all ages.

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, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years)
Upcoming
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, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Upcoming
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.

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Non Fiction Addiction: The Road to Jonestown by Jeff Guinn

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 Road to Jonestown  by Jeff Guinn. 2018 Edgar Award Finalist-Best Fact Crime.

puzzle pieces

Jigsaw Puzzle Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Jigsaw Puzzle Club:

Are you a jigsaw puzzle enthusiast? Drop in for socializing and jigsaw puzzle fun. This event is open to adults. Advance registration is encouraged.

Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Adult Reference
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required

Are you a jigsaw puzzle enthusiast? Drop in for socializing and jigsaw puzzle fun. This event is open to adults. Advance registration is encouraged.

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Messy Art

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
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.

Speech bubble with We Love Graphic Novels Book Club

We💗Graphic Novels Book Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a 3rd through 5th grader who loves graphic novels? We love them, too! Read our book selection for the month, then join us to discuss it and do an activity!

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.

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S.M.I.L.E.

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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, December 19, 2025 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)
Upcoming
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.

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, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Health & Fitness, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Upcoming
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.

Craft supplies

Crafty Corner

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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+)
Upcoming
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library once a month to make a fun and easy craft with us!

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.

mahjong tiles

Mahjong Club

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the meeting room to learn to play the popular, fun game of Mahjong! If you have always wanted to learn, but didn't know where to start, this is the place for you to start.

A desktop computer

Drop In Tech Time

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Small Study Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

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

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Saturday Storytime

Saturday, December 20, 2025 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+)
Upcoming
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!

Two children cooking in a kitchen

Foodie Fun Club: Donut Snowpeople

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Elementary (age 5 years+)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to make a fun and tasty treat while learning basic kitchen skills in our hands-on activity. This month’s treat will be Donut Snowpeople.

Ingredients:

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, December 21, 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
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.

Flowers and text that says Tiny Tots: A Storytime for Little Ones!

Tiny Tots Storytime (Ages 0-1)

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years)
Upcoming
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 ages birth-1 year old. We will bounce, rhyme, sing, and read simple stories together! Please choose one Tiny Tots Storytime to attend per week.