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Grossology with slime dripping down

Grossology: Dirt

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Grossology:

For school-aged scientists in grades K-5. Come explore some “gross” science with us!

Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

For school-aged scientists in grades K-5. Come explore some “gross” science with us!

This month: Dirt

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.

Pre-K Grossology with slime dripping down

Pre-K Grossology: Dirt

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

For preschool scientists ages 3-6 and their caregivers. Let's read a picture book and explore some “gross” science together!

This month: Dirt

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.

Furever as Friends logo

S.M.I.L.E.

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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.

Library Branch: 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.

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.

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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.

Legos

Family LEGO Night

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Family LEGO Night:

Bring your family to the library for an evening of LEGO making fun! This monthly event is open to children of all ages.

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Bring your family to the library for an evening of LEGO making fun! This monthly event is open to children of all ages.

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.

Furever as Friends logo

S.M.I.L.E.

Thursday, May 1, 2025 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.

Library Branch: 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 observance of Mother's Day

Furever as Friends logo

S.M.I.L.E.

Thursday, May 15, 2025 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.

Library Branch: 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.

Grossology with slime dripping down

Grossology: Slugs & Snails

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Grossology:

For school-aged scientists in grades K-5. Come explore some “gross” science with us!

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

For school-aged scientists in grades K-5. Come explore some “gross” science with us!

This month: Slugs & Snails

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.

Pre-K Grossology with slime dripping down

Pre-K Grossology: Dirt

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

For preschool scientists ages 3-6 and their caregivers. Let's read a picture book and explore some “gross” science together!

This month: Slugs & Snails

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.

Winnie the Pooh

Winnie the Pooh Party!

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years), Elementary (age 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), Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Bring your family to the library to celebrate everyone’s favorite Pooh Bear! You’re encouraged to bring your own teddy bear or Winnie the Pooh stuffie while we listen to some stories and do a special craft.

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.

Memorial Day

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

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

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Stay & Play

Friday, May 30, 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
Event Details:

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.

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.

Furever as Friends logo

S.M.I.L.E.

Thursday, June 5, 2025 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.

Library Branch: 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.

Father's Day

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

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

Juneteenth

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

The library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Rainbow carnival tent

A Colorful Carnival: Summer Reading Kick Off Event

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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+)
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), Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

KIDS OF ALL AGES. Join us for a carnival inside the library! We will have some fun carnival games, face-painting, snacks and more. Let’s kick off this summer with a bang! Special storytimes every 30 minutes (11, 11:30, 12, and 12:30). 

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.

Legos

Family LEGO Night

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years), Elementary (age 5 years+)
Family LEGO Night:

Bring your family to the library for an evening of LEGO making fun! This monthly event is open to children of all ages.

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years), Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Bring your family to the library for an evening of LEGO making fun! This monthly event is open to children of all ages.

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.

Bubbles

Bubbleganza! (Session 1)

Friday, June 27, 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), Elementary (age 5 years+)
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), Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

KIDS OF ALL AGES. Join us outside for a few bubble stories and to play with all kinds of bubbles! Bring your own bubbles, too! If the weather is bad, we will still have storytime inside. 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.

Cooking utensils

Red, White & Blue Dump Cakes

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years), Elementary (age 5 years+)
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years), Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

KIDS OF ALL AGES. Celebrate Fourth of July by making an easy and delicious red, white, and blue “dump” cake that you will take home to bake. Just add your own butter at home! (Please register as one household group.)

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.

Furever as Friends logo

S.M.I.L.E.

Thursday, July 3, 2025 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.

Library Branch: 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 observance of Independence Day.