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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 "Children" group.

S.T.E.A.M. on the GO Kit

All Day
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
STEAM on the GO Kits:

Quick and fun STEAM activities for kids! Take your kit to go or work on it in the library. Books on the monthly topic will be on display. This program is for children in ...

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Quick and fun STEAM activities for kids! Take your kit to go or work on it in the library. Books on the monthly topic will be on display. This program is for children in Grades K-5. Please sign up, and then pick up your kit any time after the 1st of the month at the children’s desk. You must be registered in order to get a kit.

This month: Dissolving Candy Cane

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.

Art at the Library: Still Life Drawing

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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: 2
Event Details:

Join us for a refresher on fundamental drawing techniques and an exercise in drawing a season themed tableau. 

Beginners and masters alike are welcome!

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.

Game Time

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Type:
Games & 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
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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!

Today we're playing Dungeons and Dragons in the story room.

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

Tween Book Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Tween Book Club – In BeTWEEN the Pages:

Join us for this special book discussion series geared toward middle school and favorite juvenile works. This book club meets each month to discuss popular authors and series. ...

Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us for this special book discussion series geared toward middle school and favorite juvenile works. This book club meets each month to discuss popular authors and series. 

The Tween Book Club experience is social and a great way to motivate kids to read, get them talking about books they’ve read or listened to, and have them share ideas and perspectives. By sharing loved stories, tweens help motive others to explore works they might not have otherwise. Selections for each month are made by tweens who are willing to share their love of particular books and series.

The Tween Book Club is open to interested book lovers in grades 6-12. Preference is given to Heggan Library cardholders. Register now.

We'll be discussing Raina Telgemeier's Smile series.

This event is in the "Children" group.

S.M.I.L.E.

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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.

Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infants (age 0-1 years)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (age 1-2 years)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (age 2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School (age 3-5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Elementary (age 5 years+)" group.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
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+)
Saturday Storytime:

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!

Required
Library Branch: 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
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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!

Please list CHILD'S name in the "Name" fields and caregiver’s name in the "Caregiver Name" field. Register each child separately by clicking the "Add Another" button, or complete a separate registration.

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

Kids' Crafternoon

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Program Type:
Art Instruction, Crafting
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: Art Instruction, Crafting
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Make a cool craft with your library friends at Kids' Crafternoon, suitable for children in grades K through 5. We will kick things off with a short story!

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.

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...

Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Required
Seats Remaining: 16

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 "Children" group.

S.T.E.A.M. on the GO Kit

All Day
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
STEAM on the GO Kits:

Quick and fun STEAM activities for kids! Take your kit to go or work on it in the library. Books on the monthly topic will be on display. This program is for children in ...

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Quick and fun STEAM activities for kids! Take your kit to go or work on it in the library. Books on the monthly topic will be on display. This program is for children in Grades K-5. Please sign up, and then pick up your kit any time after the 1st of the month at the children’s desk. You must be registered in order to get a kit.

This month: Dissolving Candy Cane

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

Teen Art Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Art Instruction
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
TAB Art Club:

Explore your interest in art with friends. Participants will have time, space, and materials to create. This monthly club will be led by a Teen Advisory Board member and is meant 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: Art Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Explore your interest in art with friends. Participants will have time, space, and materials to create. This monthly club will be led by a Teen Advisory Board member and is meant to allow teens to explore all things ART! Come check it out and have fun while exploring favorite artistic mediums and hanging out with like-minded friends.
Meetings include discussions, art challenges, time for participants to work on individual projects, collaborations with fellow members, or simply hanging out while incubating one’s creative genius. Come join us to create and have a supportive sounding board for your creativity. The Art Club is open to Teens and Tween in grades 6-12. Preference is given to Heggan Library cardholders. Register now, supplies are limited.
 

Today's focus is watercolor.

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.

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: 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.

Crafting for Adults: Make A Decorative Santa and Reindeer

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Crafting
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

No Santa is complete without his sidekick, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! This wood block Santa and Reindeer come sis 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: 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 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: 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...

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: 11

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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Infants (age 0-1 years)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (age 1-2 years)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (age 2-3 years)" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School (age 3-5 years)" group.

Gingerbread Party

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Age Group:
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Required
Library Branch: 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)
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Children 5 and under can join us to decorate your own (cardboard) gingerbread man, read all about the Gingerbread Man's adventures and find out if our Gingerbread Men stay put or run away!

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.

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.

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: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafting, Instruction
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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: 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 "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...

Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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.