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Drop-In Tech Time

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Small Study Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

If your gadgets give you fits, we'll try to get you out of the pits. Bring your devices in for help. Reference Librarian Jenn will offer drop-in assistance at Small Study Room A. No appointment is necessary.

Knitting and Crocheting

2:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our knitting and crocheting club! If you want to learn how to knit or crochet, our volunteer, Flora Bacchues, will be on hand to teach you.

Tai Chi Chih: Joy Thru Movement

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join certified instructor Candy Moraczewski for a relaxing session of T'ai Chi Chih. All fitness levels and abilities are welcome. No special equipment is needed. This program is limited to adult Heggan cardholders.

Tiny Tots Storytime (birth- 1 year)

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Infants (age 0-1 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A 20-minute storytime for infants and young toddlers ages birth- 1 year old. We will bounce, rhyme, sing, and read simple stories together! Please choose one Tiny Tots Storytime to attend per week.

Tiny Tots Storytime (Ages 1-2)

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A 20-minute storytime for young toddlers ages 1-2 years old. We will bounce, rhyme, sing, and read simple stories together! Please choose one Tiny Tots Storytime to attend per week.

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 (Ages 2+)

11:00am–11:30am
Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Open
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: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a thirty-minute music- and dance-based storytime for kids ages 2 and up full of songs, rhymes, books, instruments, and plenty of wiggles and giggles! Please choose one Music & Motion Storytime to attend per

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.

Teen Photography Club

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

This club offers a program to learn and practice picture taking skills as well as to connect with others who share an interest in photography! 

Kids' Club: Perler Beads

4:30pm–5:15pm
Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Open
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 K-5th grade can join us after school at 4:30pm for our monthly Kid’s Club. Each month we will do a different activity. Books, crafts, STEM learning, chess and more will be our themes throughout the year! Each activity will include a short read aloud.

This month's activity will be Perler Beads!

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.

Kids' Chess

6:30pm–7:30pm
Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grades k-5 are welcome to join us to play chess. No experience required!

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.

Mystery Book Discussion Group

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Right Half)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions

The Mystery Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of each month. This discussion is open to everyone. Registration is not required.

Tiny Tots Storytime (Ages 0-2)

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A 20-minute storytime for young toddlers ages birth-2 years old. We will bounce, rhyme, sing, and read simple stories together! Please choose one Tiny Tots Storytime to attend per week.

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 (Ages 2-3)

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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. Storytime will sometimes include parachute.

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.

Teddy Bear Time (Ages 2+)

11:00am–11:30am
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Health & Fitness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is a calm storytime for children ages 2 and up. This storytime is best for toddlers who like to sit still and can engage in simple yoga movements.

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 Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3 and up. A storytime just for preschoolers, full of fun stories and silly songs that incorporate letter and number recognition. Kids will also leave with a simple, take-home 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.

Friends of the Library

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

This is the monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library. Everyone is welcome.  Join us to see how you can support the library.

Babies Boogie (Ages 0-2)

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Infants (age 0-1 years), Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A 20-minute storytime for infants and young toddlers ages birth-2. This is a music and dancing based storytime, with lots of recorded music, movement, and short stories.

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 (Ages 2-3)

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 2-3 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
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. Storytime will sometimes include parachute.

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 (All Ages)

11:00am–11:30am
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 Required
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)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring family-friendly stories, songs, and fun! Please choose one Family Storytime to attend per week.

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.

Homeschool Hangout: Geography Club

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Instruction
Registration Required
Event Details:

Homeschool Hangout is a new program for homeschooling families. Each week we will have a different topic or activity to help support our homeschooling families. Best for children in Kindergarten-5th grade. 

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.

TAB Teen Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Teen Area
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required

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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board of Trustees
Event Details:

The Library Board of Trustees will be meeting in the adult meeting room.

Kids' Crochet Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Elementary (age 5 years+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids in 1st-5th grade are invited to join us to learn basic crochet, or to bring along works-in-progress. All levels welcome!

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.

Babies Boogie (Ages 0-1)

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Infants (age 0-1 years)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Infants (age 0-1 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A 20-minute storytime for infants and young toddlers birth through age 1. This is a music and dancing based storytime, with lots of recorded music, movement, and short stories.

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.

Babies Boogie (Ages 1-2)

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Storyroom
Age Group: Children, Toddlers (age 1-2 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A 20-minute storytime for toddlers ages 1-2. This is a music and dancing based storytime, with lots of recorded music, movement, and short stories. Please choose one Babies Boogie Storytime to attend per week.

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.