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The Rambling Readers: A Walking Book Group

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

A table covered in detective gear, including a magnifying glass, glass bottles, and maps

Mystery Book Discussion Group

Monday, December 15, 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.

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.

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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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.

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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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Chasing Clues: A Cozy Mystery Club: Night of the Living Deed by E. J. Copperman

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 Night of the Living Deed by E. J. Copperman.

New Year's Day

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

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

Cover of the book All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

Novel Mornings

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Book Group:

Join us for a lively book discussion.

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 lively book discussion.

Check out a copy of the novel All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker and get ready to share your thoughts with our discussion group. Didn’t finish the book? Feel free to join us anyway! 

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Non Fiction Addiction Book Discussion

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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 Spinach King by John Seabrook. The riveting saga of the Seabrook Family, by one of The New Yorker's most acclaimed storytellers.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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

The library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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Chasing Clues: A Cozy Mystery Club: "Curiosity Thrilled the Cat" by Sofie Kelly

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 Curiosity Thrilled the Cat by Sofie Kelly: When librarian Kathleen Paulson moved to Mayville Heights, Minnesota, she had no idea that two strays would nuzzle their way into her life.

Chapter Chat

TAB Teen Book Club

Wednesday, January 21, 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: 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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Graphic Novels Book Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 lively book discussion.

A table covered in detective gear, including a magnifying glass, glass bottles, and maps

Mystery Book Discussion Group

Monday, January 26, 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.

Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Novel Mornings

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Book Group:

Join us for a lively book discussion.

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 lively book discussion.

Check out a copy of the novel Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez and get ready to share your thoughts with our discussion group. Didn’t finish the book? Feel free to join us anyway! 

Presidents' Day

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

The library will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day.

Chapter Chat

TAB Teen Book Club

Wednesday, February 18, 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: 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.

A table covered in detective gear, including a magnifying glass, glass bottles, and maps

Mystery Book Discussion Group

Monday, February 23, 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.

A table covered in detective gear, including a magnifying glass, glass bottles, and maps

Mystery Book Discussion Group

Monday, March 16, 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.

Chapter Chat

TAB Teen Book Club

Wednesday, March 18, 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: 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.

Good Friday

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

The library will be closed in observance of Good Friday.

Easter

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

The library will be closed in observance of Easter.

Chapter Chat

TAB Teen Book Club

Wednesday, April 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: 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.

A table covered in detective gear, including a magnifying glass, glass bottles, and maps

Mystery Book Discussion Group

Monday, April 20, 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.