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Tai Chi Chih

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Health & Fitness
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Event Details:

T'ai Chi Chih is a gentle moving mediation meant to activate, circulate, and balance the body's energy. It promotes peace and well-being. Join certified instructor Cady Moraczewski for a relaxing session of T'ai Chi Chih.

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
Pteradactyl reading

Triceratots: All Ages Storytime

Monday, June 15, 2026 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), 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 this summer, featuring songs, rhymes, dancing, and fun! Storytime repeats content daily and space is limited, so please choose only one morning 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.

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
Chapter Chat

TAB Teen Book Club

Monday, June 15, 2026 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...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
A table covered in detective gear, including a magnifying glass, glass bottles, and maps

Mystery Book Discussion Group

Monday, June 15, 2026 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.

Location: 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
This event is in the "Pre-School (age 3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Elementary (age 5 years+)" group
An illustration of a yellow waning crescent moon, with several "Z"s scattered in its recess.

Dino-snores! Bedtime Stories

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 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: Storyroom
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:

All ages and their caregivers can snuggle up with us at 7:00pm for our Bedtime Stories program! Wear your PJs and slippers. Bring your favorite stuffy and listen to some of our favorite bedtime 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.

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
Parent, child and dinosaur reading and snuggling

Snuggle-Saurus Storytime: Babies 0-15 Months

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 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 babies up to 15 months old. In this lapsit program, we will bounce, rhyme, sing, and read simple stories together! 

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
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
Pteradactyl reading

Triceratots: All Ages Storytime

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 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), 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 this summer, featuring songs, rhymes, dancing, and fun! Storytime repeats content daily and space is limited, so please choose only one morning 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Pre-School (age 3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Elementary (age 5 years+)" group
child reading book

Roaring Readers: Storytime for Big Dinos!

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 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, Pre-School (age 3-5 years), Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime for older dinosaurs ages 3 and up featuring longer stories, songs and dancing. Storytime repeats content and space is limited, so please choose only one session 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Friends of the Library

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

This is the monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library. Everyone is welcome.  Join us to see how you can support the library.

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 Photography Club

Teen Photography Club

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Instruction
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Upcoming
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: Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

This club offers a program to learn and practice picture taking skills as well as to connect with others who share an interest in photography! 

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
Pteradactyl reading

Triceratots: All Ages Storytime

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 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), 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 this summer, featuring songs, rhymes, dancing, and fun! Storytime repeats content daily and space is limited, so please choose only one morning 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens (age 13-18 years)" group
Teen Talk

TAB Teen Talk

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Program Type:
Instruction
Age Group:
Teens, Teens (age 13-18 years)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen Talk is time and space to talk about Pop Culture, Movies, Games, Music, Art, Theatre, Hobbies, and more. Anything you want to talk about, this is a good place to do it. Join old friends and make some new ones.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
The Heggan Library logo

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Elementary (age 5 years+)" group
Cartoon child writing poetry with a feather pen

Unearth a Poem (Blackout Poetry)

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

KIDS ENTERING GRADES 3-5. Create unique poems by using someone else’s writing and choosing only the words YOU want to keep!

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
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
Pteradactyl reading

Triceratots: All Ages Storytime

Thursday, June 18, 2026 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), 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 this summer, featuring songs, rhymes, dancing, and fun! Storytime repeats content daily and space is limited, so please choose only one morning 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Pre-School (age 3-5 years)" group
This event is in the "Elementary (age 5 years+)" group
child reading book

Roaring Readers: Storytime for Big Dinos!

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 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, Pre-School (age 3-5 years), Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime for older dinosaurs ages 3 and up featuring longer stories, songs and dancing. Storytime repeats content and space is limited, so please choose only one session 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
book cover

Non Fiction Addiction: Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
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 Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela. Long Walk to Freedom is his moving and exhilarating autobiography, destined to take its place among the finest memoirs of history's greatest figures.

This event is in the "Adults" group
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The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's (Rutgers Coop)

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Guest Speaker
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program will help you recognize common signs of Alzheimer's in yourself and others. The program also discusses next steps to take, including how to talk to your doctor about concerns and evaluation.

This event is in the "Adults" group
puzzle pieces

Jigsaw Puzzle Club

Thursday, June 18, 2026 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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Children" group
The Furever as Friends logo, featuring an illustration of two children seated with a book between them, and a puppy and kitten at their side

S.M.I.L.E.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 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.

Juneteenth

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

The library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

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
paleontology tools sitting around an open book

Paleontologist Palooza! (Summer Reading Program Kickoff)

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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:

KIDS OF ALL AGES

Join us for a party of prehistoric proportions! We will have some dinosaur themed games, face-painting, snacks, and more. Let’s kick off this summer with a bang! Special storytimes every 30 minutes (11, 11:30, and 12).

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.

Father's Day

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

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

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
Pteradactyl reading

Triceratots: All Ages Storytime

Monday, June 22, 2026 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), 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 this summer, featuring songs, rhymes, dancing, and fun! Storytime repeats content daily and space is limited, so please choose only one morning 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.