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S.M.I.L.E.

Thursday, September 19, 2024 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
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.

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

Open House: 2nd and 3rd Grade!

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:30pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month by stopping in for our 2nd and 3rd grade Open House any time between 10 and 4:00 on Saturday, September 21.

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.

S.T.E.A.M. on the GO Kit

All Day
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
STEAM on the GO Kits:

Quick and fun STEAM activities for kids! Take your kit to go or work on it in the library. Books on the monthly topic will be on display. This program is for children in ...

Program Filled
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Quick and fun STEAM activities for kids! Take your kit to go or work on it in the library. Books on the monthly topic will be on display. This program is for children in Grades K-5. Please sign up, and then pick up your kit any time after the 1st of the month at the children’s desk. You must be registered in order to get a kit.

This month: Twirly Gig Spinners

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 "Elementary (age 5 years+)" group.

Grossology: Milk & Vinegar Plastic

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 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: 5
Event Details:

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

This month: Milk and Vinegar Plastic

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.

NJ Native Plant Society

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Type:
Guest Speaker, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Join the New Jersey Native Plant Society Southwest Chapter for a presentation on the beautiful flora and ecosystems across New Jersey.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School (age 3-5 years)" group.

Pre-K Grossology: Milk & Vinegar Plastic

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Preschool Grossology:

For preschool scientists ages 4-6 and their caregivers. Let's read a picture book and explore some “gross” science together!

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 4-6 and their caregivers. Let's read a picture book and explore some “gross” science together!

This month: Milk and Vinegar Plastic

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 "Elementary (age 5 years+)" group.

Open House: 4th and 5th grade!

All Day
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month by stopping in for our 4th and 5th grade Open House any time between 10 and 4:00 on Saturday, September 14.

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.

S.T.E.A.M. on the GO Kit

All Day
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
STEAM on the GO Kits:

Quick and fun STEAM activities for kids! Take your kit to go or work on it in the library. Books on the monthly topic will be on display. This program is for children in ...

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Quick and fun STEAM activities for kids! Take your kit to go or work on it in the library. Books on the monthly topic will be on display. This program is for children in Grades K-5. Please sign up, and then pick up your kit any time after the 1st of the month at the children’s desk. You must be registered in order to get a kit.

This month: Candy Pumpkin Towers

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 "Elementary (age 5 years+)" group.

Family LEGO Night

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 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: 28
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

S.M.I.L.E.

Thursday, October 3, 2024 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
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

S.T.E.A.M. on the GO Kit

All Day
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
STEAM on the GO Kits:

Quick and fun STEAM activities for kids! Take your kit to go or work on it in the library. Books on the monthly topic will be on display. This program is for children in ...

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Quick and fun STEAM activities for kids! Take your kit to go or work on it in the library. Books on the monthly topic will be on display. This program is for children in Grades K-5. Please sign up, and then pick up your kit any time after the 1st of the month at the children’s desk. You must be registered in order to get a kit.

This month: Candy Pumpkin Towers

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 "Tweens (11-13)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (age 13-18 years)" group.

Open House: 6th-12th Grade!

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month by stopping in for our 6th - 12th grade Open House any time between 10 and 4:00 on Saturday, October 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.

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 "Children" group.

S.M.I.L.E.

Thursday, October 17, 2024 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
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.

This event is in the "Tweens (11-13)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (age 13-18 years)" group.

Open House: Make Up Day!

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Did you miss one of our Open Houses? Well, students of any age can stop by any time between 10 and 4:00 on Saturday, October 19. Come enjoy a fun day at the library. Activities, prizes, and more!

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.

Sounds In A Forest Crystal Bowl Sound Bath - A Multisensory Immersion

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Type:
Guest Speaker, Health & Fitness, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Program Open
Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speaker, Health & Fitness, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join us for an immersive sound bath meditation in an hour of harmonic crystal bowl sound frequencies for mind, body, and soul healing as we blend in nature's soothing forest sounds with the singing crystal bowls.

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 High Tea

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Type:
Social, Other
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: Social, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of tea and light refreshments at the library! Wearing your fanciest hat is encouraged, but not required, at High tea. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

S.T.E.A.M. on the GO Kit

All Day
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
STEAM on the GO Kits:

Quick and fun STEAM activities for kids! Take your kit to go or work on it in the library. Books on the monthly topic will be on display. This program is for children in ...

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Quick and fun STEAM activities for kids! Take your kit to go or work on it in the library. Books on the monthly topic will be on display. This program is for children in Grades K-5. Please sign up, and then pick up your kit any time after the 1st of the month at the children’s desk. You must be registered in order to get a kit.

This month: Candy Pumpkin Towers

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 "Elementary (age 5 years+)" group.

Grossology: Blood!

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 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: Blood!

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.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: margaret e heggan to schedule an appointment.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Pre-School (age 3-5 years)" group.

Pre-K Grossology: Blood!

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Preschool Grossology:

For preschool scientists ages 4-6 and their caregivers. Let's read a picture book and explore some “gross” science together!

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 4-6 and their caregivers. Let's read a picture book and explore some “gross” science together!

This month: Blood!

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.

Swiftie Singalong!

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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: 30
Event Details:

Calling all Swifties! Join us to sing some of Taylor Swift's hits.

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.

S.T.E.A.M. on the GO Kit

All Day
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
STEAM on the GO Kits:

Quick and fun STEAM activities for kids! Take your kit to go or work on it in the library. Books on the monthly topic will be on display. This program is for children in ...

Required
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Quick and fun STEAM activities for kids! Take your kit to go or work on it in the library. Books on the monthly topic will be on display. This program is for children in Grades K-5. Please sign up, and then pick up your kit any time after the 1st of the month at the children’s desk. You must be registered in order to get a kit.

This month: Candy Pumpkin Towers

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.

Halloween Storytime and Parade

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Program Type:
Social, Storytime, 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: Social, Storytime, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Wear your most spooktacular costumes and join us for a Halloween themed storytime! Afterwards, we will parade around the building and make a few stops to “trick or treat!”

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.