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TAB Chapter Chat

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Filled
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

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

Game Time

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Open
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

It’s GAME TIME! From board games to building challenges, from trivia to LEGO free plays, from cards to online, from in person to virtual – we play games!

If it's a board game night, we could be playing: Chess, checkers, Battleship, Connect Four, Clue, Villainous, 5 Second Rule, cards, Sushi Go, Exploding Kittens, Gloom and more! If it’s Hybrid, we could be playing any of the Jackbox Party Packs or trivia. If it’s virtual, it’s likely Among Us.

For online gaming, access to ZOOM and a smartphone or tablet is needed to play. Game Time is open to library cardholders in grades 6-12. Preference is given to Heggan Library cardholders.  Register online and email Librarian Barb at bpilling@hegganlibrary.org for any log-in information when you’re joining us virtually. Virtual games are selected and run by TAB members. Register now to save your spot!

This month is our chess tournament! Who will be our next grand master?

Thanksgiving Eve

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.

Game Time

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Open
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

It’s GAME TIME! From board games to building challenges, from trivia to LEGO free plays, from cards to online, from in person to virtual – we play games!

If it's a board game night, we could be playing: Chess, checkers, Battleship, Connect Four, Clue, Villainous, 5 Second Rule, cards, Sushi Go, Exploding Kittens, Gloom and more! If it’s Hybrid, we could be playing any of the Jackbox Party Packs or trivia. If it’s virtual, it’s likely Among Us.

For online gaming, access to ZOOM and a smartphone or tablet is needed to play. Game Time is open to library cardholders in grades 6-12. Preference is given to Heggan Library cardholders.  Register online and email Librarian Barb at bpilling@hegganlibrary.org for any log-in information when you’re joining us virtually. Virtual games are selected and run by TAB members. Register now to save your spot!

Today we're playing Dungeons and Dragons in the story room.

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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Open
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussion Groups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

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.

We'll be discussing Raina Telgemeier's Smile series.

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.

Teen Art Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Open
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Art Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Explore your interest in art with friends. Participants will have time, space, and materials to create. This monthly club will be led by a Teen Advisory Board member and is meant to allow teens to explore all things ART! Come check it out and have fun while exploring favorite artistic mediums and hanging out with like-minded friends.
Meetings include discussions, art challenges, time for participants to work on individual projects, collaborations with fellow members, or simply hanging out while incubating one’s creative genius. Come join us to create and have a supportive sounding board for your creativity. The Art Club is open to Teens and Tween in grades 6-12. Preference is given to Heggan Library cardholders. Register now, supplies are limited.
 

Today's focus is watercolor.

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.

Teen Writing Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Open
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Social
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11

Do you like to write? Do you like playing with words or pictures to tell a story? Are poetry and lyrics more your style? Do you want to write a book someday? Why not start today? Through mysteries, fantasies, horror stories, histories, adventures, essays, letters, and more, the Writing Club explores and creates a variety of writings both individual and collective. 

Join us to discuss writing, get feedback on your works in progress, and get closer to creating your great work! This club gives young writers support and encouragement! This is a hybrid program. 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. The TAB Writing Club is open to teens and tweens in grades 6-12. Preference is given to Heggan Library cardholders. Register today!

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.

Teen Crafts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Open
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

It's time for a Teen and Tween Crafting! Ready to transform basic supplies into something creative and wonderful? Interested in jewelry making, origami, diamond art, unique accessories, ornaments, paper beadmaking, bookbinding, or card making? This group might be for you. Using crafting supplies, we’ll make paper beads, duct tape fabric, or clay shapes to turn into something amazing. Using found items, we’ll use our creativity to make something unique.

From suncatchers and squishy shapes to journals and satchels, the possibilities are endless. What will we be working on this month? Come join us to find out and CRAFT something unique! Everything needed will be supplied. Interested teens in grades 6-12 should register online. Preference is given to Heggan cardholders. Register now, supplies are limited.

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.

Heritage Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Social
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Would you like to learn more about the cultures that make up Washington Township? Would you like to learn more about your own? Come join the Teen & Tween Heritage Club!

Each month we'll explore our different cultures. Teen leaders will determine the focus culture and the activities we'll explore. Activities can include: making crafts/items that are representative of a culture, foods specific to a culture, spending time online of one of our ancestry programs, and/or possibly learning some key words in the language of the culture. The topics are up to the teen presenter.

Join us to learn about your peers and explore your own background. The Heritage Club is open to teens and tweens in grades 6-12. Preference is given to Heggan Library cardholders. Register now; supplies may be limited.

Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Closing
Branches:
Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of the Christmas 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.

TAB Chapter Chat

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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.

Today's discussion focuses on medieval stories.

New Year's Eve

1:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Description:

The library will close early in observance of New Year's Eve.

New Year's Day

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

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

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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Registration
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
Registration 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (11-13)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (age 13-18 years)" group.

Teen Art Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Art Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Explore your interest in art with friends. Participants will have time, space, and materials to create. This monthly club will be led by a Teen Advisory Board member and is meant to allow teens to explore all things ART! Come check it out and have fun while exploring favorite artistic mediums and hanging out with like-minded friends.
Meetings include discussions, art challenges, time for participants to work on individual projects, collaborations with fellow members, or simply hanging out while incubating one’s creative genius. Come join us to create and have a supportive sounding board for your creativity. The Art Club is open to Teens and Tween in grades 6-12. Preference is given to Heggan Library cardholders. Register now, supplies are limited.
 

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.

Teen Writing Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Social
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Do you like to write? Do you like playing with words or pictures to tell a story? Are poetry and lyrics more your style? Do you want to write a book someday? Why not start today? Through mysteries, fantasies, horror stories, histories, adventures, essays, letters, and more, the Writing Club explores and creates a variety of writings both individual and collective. 

Join us to discuss writing, get feedback on your works in progress, and get closer to creating your great work! This club gives young writers support and encouragement! This is a hybrid program. 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. The TAB Writing Club is open to teens and tweens in grades 6-12. Preference is given to Heggan Library cardholders. Register today!

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.

Teen Crafts

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Crafting
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

It's time for a Teen and Tween Crafting! Ready to transform basic supplies into something creative and wonderful? Interested in jewelry making, origami, diamond art, unique accessories, ornaments, paper beadmaking, bookbinding, or card making? This group might be for you. Using crafting supplies, we’ll make paper beads, duct tape fabric, or clay shapes to turn into something amazing. Using found items, we’ll use our creativity to make something unique.

From suncatchers and squishy shapes to journals and satchels, the possibilities are endless. What will we be working on this month? Come join us to find out and CRAFT something unique! Everything needed will be supplied. Interested teens in grades 6-12 should register online. Preference is given to Heggan cardholders. Register now, supplies are limited.

Branches:
Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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.

Babysitting Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Social
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Is your goal to earn a little money by babysitting? Do you want to have answers for many of the what-ifs of taking care of younger siblings and children? This program is designed to give teens and tweens the tools needed to build confidence, find success, and earn some money along the way.

From preconceived expectations through safety issues, we discuss how having a babysitting plan with numerous activity options and journaling can make the experience an enjoyable one. Whether house, sitting, babysitting, or pet sitting, we’ll discuss it all. This group is open to teens and tweens in grades 6-12. Preference is given to Heggan Library cardholders. Register now.

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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Registration
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
Registration 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (11-13)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (age 13-18 years)" group.

TAB Game Time

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Games & Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

It’s GAME TIME! From board games to building challenges, from trivia to LEGO free plays, from cards to online, from in person to virtual – we play games!

If it's a board game night, we could be playing: Chess, checkers, Battleship, Connect Four, Clue, Villainous, 5 Second Rule, cards, Sushi Go, Exploding Kittens, Gloom and more! If it’s Hybrid, we could be playing any of the Jackbox Party Packs or trivia. If it’s virtual, it’s likely Among Us.

For online gaming, access to ZOOM and a smartphone or tablet is needed to play. Game Time is open to library cardholders in grades 6-12. Preference is given to Heggan Library cardholders.  Register online and email Librarian Barb at bpilling@hegganlibrary.org for any log-in information when you’re joining us virtually. Virtual games are selected and run by TAB members. Register now to save your spot!

January is totally VIRTUAL. We're online playing Among Us. Save your spot by registering today!

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.

Heritage Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Social
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Would you like to learn more about the cultures that make up Washington Township? Would you like to learn more about your own? Come join the Teen & Tween Heritage Club!

Each month we'll explore our different cultures. Teen leaders will determine the focus culture and the activities we'll explore. Activities can include: making crafts/items that are representative of a culture, foods specific to a culture, spending time online of one of our ancestry programs, and/or possibly learning some key words in the language of the culture. The topics are up to the teen presenter.

Join us to learn about your peers and explore your own background. The Heritage Club is open to teens and tweens in grades 6-12. Preference is given to Heggan Library cardholders. Register now; supplies may be limited.

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.

Teen Art Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Registration
Library Branch: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Art Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Explore your interest in art with friends. Participants will have time, space, and materials to create. This monthly club will be led by a Teen Advisory Board member and is meant to allow teens to explore all things ART! Come check it out and have fun while exploring favorite artistic mediums and hanging out with like-minded friends.
Meetings include discussions, art challenges, time for participants to work on individual projects, collaborations with fellow members, or simply hanging out while incubating one’s creative genius. Come join us to create and have a supportive sounding board for your creativity. The Art Club is open to Teens and Tween in grades 6-12. Preference is given to Heggan Library cardholders. Register now, supplies are limited.