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Veterans Day

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

The library will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

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

All Day
Children
Program Open
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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: Marble Run

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.

Mother Goose on the Loose

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Open
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

For children ages 0-29 months and their caregivers. This is a fun-filled twenty-minute session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and young toddlers. 

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.

Wiggle Worms

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Open
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

This is a fun filled thirty-minute non-traditional, active storytime based around movements, parachute play, and gross motor play for 2 and 3 year olds.

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.

Preschool Storytime

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Open
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Stories for children ages 36 months and up, filled with songs, stories, and general silliness. This program will take place in the Children's Story Room.

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.

Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Open
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13

Stories for children ages 36 months and up, filled with songs, stories, and general silliness. This program will take place in the Children's Story Room.

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.

Wiggle Worms

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Open
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11

This is a fun filled thirty-minute non-traditional, active storytime based around movements, parachute play, and gross motor play for 24-36 months. Storytime will sometimes include parachute, bubbles, hula hoops, rhythm sticks, and/or 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.

Grossology: Snot

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

This month: Snot

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.

Music & Motion Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Open
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us for a thirty-minute music- and dance-based storytime for children ages 30 months (2.5 years) and up.

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.

Pre-K Grossology: Snot

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Open
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Other
Registration 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: Snot!

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.

Family Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Open
Registration
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)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring family-friendly stories, songs, and fun!

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.

Drop-In Craft: Thanksgiving

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Open
Registration
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)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Stop by the Meeting Room any time between 11 and noon to create a quick and easy Thanksgiving craft. Please register!

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.

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

All Day
Children
Program Open
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Children's Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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: Marble Run

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.

Mother Goose on the Loose

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

For children ages 0-29 months and their caregivers. This is a fun-filled twenty-minute session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and young toddlers. 

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.

Music & Motion Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for a thirty-minute music- and dance-based storytime for children ages 30 months (2.5 years) and up.

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.

No Nap Storytime

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
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: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you have kiddos who have given up the nap, but you both still need some chill time? Join us for calm, restful stories, stretches and soft songs. All ages. 

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.

Mother Goose on the Loose

10:15am - 10:45am
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

For children ages 0-29 months and their caregivers. This is a fun-filled twenty-minute session that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, and more to stimulate the learning process of babies and young toddlers. 

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.

Wiggle Worms

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This is a fun filled thirty-minute non-traditional, active storytime based around movements, parachute play, and gross motor play for 2 and 3 year olds.

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.

Preschool Storytime

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Stories for children ages 36 months and up, filled with songs, stories, and general silliness. This program will take place in the Children's Story Room.

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.

Preschool Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Stories for children ages 36 months and up, filled with songs, stories, and general silliness. This program will take place in the Children's Story Room.

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.

Wiggle Worms

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

This is a fun filled thirty-minute non-traditional, active storytime based around movements, parachute play, and gross motor play for 24-36 months. Storytime will sometimes include parachute, bubbles, hula hoops, rhythm sticks, and/or 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.

Art Adventures: Barbara Cooney

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Art Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

For artists in grades K-5. Join us as each month as we learn about a famous artist or illustrator, explore their techniques, and give their art style a try ourselves!

This month: Author and illustrator Barbara Cooney

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.

Music & Motion Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for a thirty-minute music- and dance-based storytime for children ages 30 months (2.5 years) and up.

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.

Messy Art

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children, Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 1-2 years), Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us to experience and explore different art mediums with your toddler or preschooler. Best for ages 2-5 years. Dress for a mess! This month we will be making shaving cream snowmen.

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.