Upcoming Events

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Program Type

Primary tabs

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

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

S.M.I.L.E.

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Location: 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.

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

Little Linguistas: K-5 Intro to Spanish

7:00pm–7:45pm
Elementary (age 5 years+)
Upcoming
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 grades K-5 are welcome to learn basic and beginner Spanish through games and another fun activities.

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

Science Shenanigans: Optical Illusions & The Sense of Sight

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

Get ready to explore, experiment, and get a little messy! Join us for hands-on science fun with simple, kid-friendly experiments that spark curiosity and laughs. Perfect for young scientists in grades K–5!

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

Monthly Friday Matinee

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Program Open
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be screening the film, “Lee,” released in 2024. This film is rated R for some disturbing images, language and nudity. The runtime is 1 hour and 57 minutes.

This event is in the "Toddlers (age 2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Pre-School (age 3-5 years)" group

Cool Science for Preschoolers

1:30pm–2:00pm
Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Upcoming
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: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this monthly program for preschoolers, we’ll explore STEM and science concepts in a fun (and often messy) way!

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.

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Location: 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.

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

Little Linguistas: K-5 Intro to Spanish

7:00pm–7:45pm
Elementary (age 5 years+)
Upcoming
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 grades K-5 are welcome to learn basic and beginner Spanish through games and another fun activities.

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.

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Location: 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.

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

Science Shenanigans: Wildflower Seed Bombs

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

Get ready to explore, experiment, and get a little messy! Join us for hands-on science fun with simple, kid-friendly experiments that spark curiosity and laughs. Perfect for young scientists in grades K–5!

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

Monthly Friday Matinee

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be screening the film, “NOVA: Secrets of the Forest,” released in 2025. This film is rated PG, and the runtime is 53 minutes.

The film is hosted on Kanopy, a free resource that patrons can use, which is provided by the Library.

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 and Tween Art Gallery Reception

5:00pm–5:30pm
Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Location: Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens (11-13), Teens (age 13-18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

This reception is for April's Teen and Tween Arts Gallery participants celebrating our teen artwork, photography, and writings!

This event is in the "Toddlers (age 2-3 years)" group
This event is in the "Pre-School (age 3-5 years)" group

Cool Science for Preschoolers

1:30pm–2:00pm
Toddlers (age 2-3 years), Pre-School (age 3-5 years)
Upcoming
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: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this monthly program for preschoolers, we’ll explore STEM and science concepts in a fun (and often messy) way!

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.

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Location: 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 celebration of Mother's Day.

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

Little Linguistas: K-5 Intro to Spanish

7:00pm–7:45pm
Elementary (age 5 years+)
Upcoming
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 grades K-5 are welcome to learn basic and beginner Spanish through games and another fun activities.

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.

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Location: 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.

Memorial Day

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

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

This event is in the "Children" group

S.M.I.L.E.

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Location: 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

S.M.I.L.E.

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Location: 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.

Juneteenth

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

The library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Father's Day

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

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