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Teen Art Gallery Reception

Teen and Tween Art Gallery Reception

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

This reception is for April's Teen and Tween Arts Gallery participants celebrating our teen artwork, photography, and writings!

a beaker

Cool Science for Preschoolers

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this monthly program for preschoolers, we’ll explore STEM and science concepts in a fun (and often messy) way!

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.

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, May 7, 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.

Mother's Day

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

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

Girl in Flamenco Outfit with a fan

Little Linguistas: K-5 Intro to Spanish

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Elementary (age 5 years+)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children in grades K-5 are welcome to learn basic and beginner Spanish through games and another fun activities.

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.

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, May 21, 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.

Memorial Day

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

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

movie poster for Extremely Unique Dynamic

Monthly Friday Matinee

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be screening the film, Extremely Unique Dynamic, released in 2025. This film is not rated and the runtime is one hour and seven minutes.

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 4, 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.

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.

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.

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.

two dinosaurs made of books

Monday Funday - I Survived the Library! (Session 1)

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

KIDS ENTERING GRADES K-5. Fans of the I Survived books series by Lauren Tarshis can join us for an afternoon of different thematic activities from the book series.

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.

lego bricks

Big Kids’ LEGO Club

Wednesday, July 1, 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: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

KIDS ENTERING GRADES K-5. Join us for an evening of LEGO making fun. Choose from one of our many challenges if you’re feeling creatively stumped!

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.

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, July 2, 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.

Independence Day

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

The library will be closed in celebration of Independence Day.

two dinosaurs made of books

Triassic Trivia for Kids!

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

KIDS ENTERING GRADES K-5

Are you a dinosaur expert? Test your knowledge with Triassic Trivia.

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.

Two dinosaurs made of books

Monday Funday - Dungeons and Dinos (Session 1)

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

KIDS ENTERING GRADES 2-5. Join us for a fun prehistoric spin on the imaginary on an imaginary role playing game. It should be a fun dino-venture! Program repeats; sign up for just one session.

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.

Two dinosaurs made of books

Monday Funday - Dungeons and Dinos (Session 2)

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

KIDS ENTERING GRADES 2-5. Join us for a fun prehistoric spin on the imaginary on an imaginary role playing game. It should be a fun dino-venture! Program repeats; sign up for just one session.

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.

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, July 16, 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.

A colorful geode

Crystals, Rocks & Geodes

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

KIDS ENTERING GRADES K-5. They’ve been here since the time before dinosaurs! Learn about how earth’s crystals, rocks, and geodes were formed, and explore our collection hands-on. You will leave with a geode to take home!

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.

Green dinosaur

Dino-Butts!

Wednesday, July 22, 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: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

KIDS ENTERING GRADES K-5. Can you identify your favorite dinosaur by its BUTT?! Did you know that paleontologists learn a lot a-butt dinos by their fossilized POOP?

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.

Excavator, dump truck, and cement mixer driving on road

Annual Truck Night Event

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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), Elementary (age 5 years+), Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years), Adults, Everyone
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+), Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years), Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

KIDS OF ALL AGES. Do you love fire trucks and rescue vehicles? See and touch trucks of all shapes and sizes!