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Easter

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

The library will be closed in observance of Easter.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

All Day
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

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 "Infants (age 0-1 years)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (age 1-2 years)" group.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Mother Goose on the Loose:

For children ages 0-29 months and their caregivers. This is a fun-filled twenty-minute session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, and more to stimulate the learning process of babie...

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

For children ages 0-29 months and their caregivers. This is a fun-filled twenty-minute session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and young toddlers. 

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

Music & Motion Storytime

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Music and Motion:

Join us for a thirty-minute music- and dance-based storytime for children ages 30 months (2.5 years) and up.

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for a thirty-minute music- and dance-based storytime for children ages 30 months (2.5 years) and up.

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 "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Discussion Group

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Book Discussions
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 Discussions

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

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.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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)
Mother Goose on the Loose:

For children ages 0-29 months and their caregivers. This is a fun-filled twenty-minute session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, and more to stimulate the learning process of babie...

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

For children ages 0-29 months and their caregivers. This is a fun-filled twenty-minute session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and young toddlers. 

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 "Toddlers (age 2-3 years)" group.

Wiggle Worms

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

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

Teddy Bear Time

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 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, Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School (age 3-5 years)" group.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Preschool Storytime:

Stories for children ages 36 months and up, filled with songs, stories, and general silliness. This program will take place in the Children's Story Room.

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Stories for children ages 36 months and up, filled with songs, stories, and general silliness. This program will take place in the Children's Story Room.

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 "Elementary (age 5 years+)" group.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Age Group:
Elementary (age 5 years+)
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (age 5 years+)
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join science educator, Shannon Hornibrook, to learn all about natural resources, recycling and taking care of our earth! This program is for children in grades k-5.

This event is in the "Infants (age 0-1 years)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (age 1-2 years)" group.

Babies Boogie

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Babies Boogie:

Please join us for a twenty-minute active storytime for 0-24 months that focuses on using lap rhymes, fingerplays, music, and movement, as well as very short stories. 

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Please join us for a twenty-minute active storytime for 0-24 months that focuses on using lap rhymes, fingerplays, music, and movement, as well as very short stories. 

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 "Pre-School (age 3-5 years)" group.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Preschool Storytime:

Stories for children ages 36 months and up, filled with songs, stories, and general silliness. This program will take place in the Children's Story Room.

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Stories for children ages 36 months and up, filled with songs, stories, and general silliness. This program will take place in the Children's Story Room.

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 "Toddlers (age 2-3 years)" group.

Wiggle Worms

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Wiggle Worms:

This is a fun filled thirty-minute non-traditional, active storytime based around movements, parachute play, and gross motor play for 24-36 months. Storytime will sometim...

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This is a fun filled thirty-minute non-traditional, active storytime based around movements, parachute play, and gross motor play for 24-36 months. Storytime will sometimes include parachute, bubbles, hula hoops, rhythm sticks, and/or more.

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 "Infants (age 0-1 years)" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (age 1-2 years)" group.

Babies Boogie

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Babies Boogie:

Please join us for a twenty-minute active storytime for 0-24 months that focuses on using lap rhymes, fingerplays, music, and movement, as well as very short stories. 

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Please join us for a twenty-minute active storytime for 0-24 months that focuses on using lap rhymes, fingerplays, music, and movement, as well as very short stories. 

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

Music & Motion Storytime

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Music and Motion:

Join us for a thirty-minute music- and dance-based storytime for children ages 30 months (2.5 years) and up.

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for a thirty-minute music- and dance-based storytime for children ages 30 months (2.5 years) and up.

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 "Adults" group.

Jigsaw Puzzle Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Gaming
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. 

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Elementary (age 5 years+)" group.

Crafternoon: Slime Lab

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Need something to get you through the end of spring break? Stop in the Meeting Room between 2 and 3pm and make a container of your own slime! Registration 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Board Game Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Gaming
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: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

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.

Open Mic Night

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Come explore and engage with your community of artists by participating in the library's Open Mic Night! We hope to have a lovely evening of performances. This event will be held in our Meeting Room and is open to everyone ages 18 and up.

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.

Stay & Play

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Stay and Play:

Stop in for 45 minutes of free play with some of our developmentally appropriate toys, a sensory art center (be ready for some mess), and a short story! Meet new friends and take a...

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)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 25

Stop in for 45 minutes of free play with some of our developmentally appropriate toys, a sensory art center (be ready for some mess), and a short story! Meet new friends and take an opportunity to connect with other caregivers. Ages birth through age 5 with caregiver.

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.

Drop-In Tech Time: Help With Your Device

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: 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. Reference Librarian Jenn will offer drop-in assistance at Small Study Room A. No appointment is necessary.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Collecting Sports Memorabilia: Dr. Nicholas DePace from the DePace Sports Museum

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Guest Speaker
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

The DePace Sports Museum in Washington Township contains some of the most treasured sports artifacts in sports history. Dr. Nicholas L.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Take A Seat: Chair Yoga With Dana

Sunday, April 27, 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: 2

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:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

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.