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Non Fiction Addiction Book Discussion, "The Human Cosmos: Civilization and the Stars" by Jo Marchant

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups, Social
Age Group:
Adults
Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups, Social
Event Details:

Join us in the adult meeting room for a discussion of "The Human Cosmos" by Jo Marchant. "An historically unprecedented disconnect between humanity and the heavens has opened. Jo Marchant's book can begin to heal it.

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.

TAB Chapter Chat

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups
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 Filled
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: Book Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

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

Weđź’—Graphic Novels Book Club: Frizzy

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Teen → Adult Desert Island Book Party

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups, Social
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years), Adults
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), Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Say goodbye to summer with this beachy book party! If you were stuck on a desert island with one book to read, what book would you bring?

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, October 3, 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: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 9

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.

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

Read to Me Book Club: Cornbread & Poppy for the Win

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Kids in Kindergarten through 2nd grades are invited to join us for a read-aloud of an Early Chapter or Read Alone book. We'll talk about what we read and follow up with a fun, book-related 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novel Mornings

Thursday, October 10, 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 Weyward by Emilia Hart and get ready to share your thoughts with our discussion group. Didn’t finish the book? Feel free to join us anyway! 

Branches:
Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Columbus/ Indigenous Peoples' Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Non Fiction Addiction: "A Street Cat Named Bob" by James Bowen

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups, Social
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us in the adult meeting room for a discussion of A Street Cat Named Bob by James Bowen. This book was an instant New York Times Bestseller.

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.

TAB Chapter Chat

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups
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
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: Book Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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

Weđź’—Graphic Novels Book Club: Buzzing

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Discussion Group

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups
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 Discussion Groups
Event Details:

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

The book this month is "Haunted Destiny" by Heather Graham. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Rambling Readers: A Walking Book Group

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups, Health & Fitness, Social
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups, Health & Fitness, Social
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

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, November 7, 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. ...

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: Book Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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.

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

Read to Me Book Club: Starla Jean Cracks the Case

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Kids in Kindergarten through 2nd grades are invited to join us for a read-aloud of an Early Chapter or Read Alone book. We'll talk about what we read and follow up with a fun, book-related 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.

Veterans Day

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

The library will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Novel Mornings

Thursday, November 14, 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.

Mystery Book Discussion Group

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups
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 Discussion Groups
Event Details:

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

The book this month is "The Yiddish Policemen's Union" by Michael Chabon.

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.

TAB Chapter Chat

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups
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...

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: Book Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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

Weđź’—Graphic Novels Book Club: Spy School

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

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 "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. ...

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: Book Discussion Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Discussion Group

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Book Discussion Groups
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 Discussion Groups
Event Details:

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

The book this month is "Christmas Mourning" by Margaret Maron.