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 Friday, September 29 from 11am - 4pm. room of the Margaret E. Heggan Library. Members and visitors are welcome to attend. |
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Novel Mornings
Thursday, September 7, 11:30 am
Meeting Room
Enjoy a discussion of the novel The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict. This group meets at 11:30 to discuss popular fiction and is open to all adults.
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Dystopian Book Club- 1984 by George Orwell
Tuesday, September 26, 6:00 pm
Meeting Room
Join us in the adult meeting room for a discussion of the popular dystopian fiction novel, 1984 by George Orwell. "A startling and haunting novel, 1984 creates an imaginary world that is completely convincing from start to finish. No one can deny the novel's hold on the imaginations of whole generations, or the power of its admonitions-a power that seems to grow, not lessen, with the passage of time." All adults are welcome to join us.
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Non Fiction Addiction: Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation by Dan Fagin
Thursday, September 28, 2:00 pm
Meeting Room
Join us in the adult meeting room for a discussion of Pulitzer Prize winning Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation by Dan Fagin. "The Riveting true story of a small town ravaged by industrial pollution, Toms River melds hard-hitting investigative reporting, a fascinating scientific detective story, and an unforgettable cast of characters into a sweeping narrative in the tradition of A Civil Action, The Emperor of All Maladies, and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Advance registration is required. This program is open to all adults.
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Take A Seat: Chair Yoga With Dana
Sunday, September 3, 1:30 pm
Meeting Room
Join us for our chair yoga class where we focus on moving, breathing, building strength & flexibility, and end with relaxation! This class is perfect for all levels of students, including those who are new to yoga, as we use the chair to help balance, support, and challenge us. **Please wear comfortable clothing that you will be able to move freely in.** This class is limited to Margaret E Heggan cardholders due to its size and popularity. The class will be held in our adult meeting room. Advance registration is required.
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, September 6, 1:00 pm
Meeting Room
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: margaret e heggan to schedule an appointment.
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Adult Board Game Club
Monday, September 11, 6:30 pm
Meeting Room
Join our new monthly social club and enjoy board and card games with some new friends! The library will provide a number of different board and card games to choose from, but feel free to bring you own! This program is open to all adults and will be held in person in our adult meeting room. Please register in advance by calling the library or visiting our website.
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Computer Class: Web 3.0 Lecture
Monday, September 18, 6:30 pm
Meeting Room
Advocates of web 3.0 endorse a paradigm shift in our relationship to the internet to the extent that this radical change extends to almost every facet of our lives offline. Would this be a change for the better or a change for the worse? This lecture will provide a brief overview of Web 3.0, covering topics like block chain, crypto currency, and NFTs. This program is open to all adults and will be held in person in our adult meeting room as well as virtually over Zoom. Please register in advance by calling the library or visiting our website.
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Functional Foods for Life: Tea
Tuesday, September 19, 6:00 pm
Meeting Room
Join us in the adult meeting room for this educational program from Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Learn about the history, culture and these potential health benefits of tea. Free samples will be provided. This program is open to all adults.
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Career and Job Seeking Resources
Thursday, September 21, 2:30 pm
Adult Computer Lab
Join Reference Librarian Debra Rosner to learn about the career and job resources available at the library. This includes online databases, websites, and print resources. This program will take place in the computer lab. Online or phone registration required.
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Art at the Library: Still Life
Monday, September 25, 6:30 pm
Meeting Room
Learn the techniques you'll need to capture a moment frozen in time and give it depth just by the angle of your approach. In this lesson we'll give you some pointers on drawing objects with accuracy, texture, and weight as well as composition fundamentals. Includes a still life drawing exercise. This program is open to all adults and will be held in person in our adult meeting room. Please register in advance by calling the library or visiting our website.
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Teen Art Club
Monday, September 11, 4:00 pm
Story Room
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, and time for participants to work on individual projects, collaborate with fellow members, or simply hang out while incubating their creative genius.
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TAB Meeting
Tuesday, September 12, 4:00 pm
The Teen Advisory Board meets to discuss upcoming teen programming, library events, displays, and the collection. Want to make a difference in the library and the community? Join us to find out how.Eligible teens must apply for membership. This group meets in the Teen Area.
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Teen & Tween Writing Club
Tuesday, September 12, 4:30 pm
Meeting Room
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!Come join us in the Meeting Room to discuss writing, get feedback on your work in progress, and get closer to creating your great work!The Writing Club will give young writers support and encouragement!Open to Teens and Tweens from 6th-12th grade only. Register online or call the library for assistance.Email Librarian Barb for details at bpilling@hegganlibrary.org
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Teen Book Club
Monday, September 18, 4:00 pm
Meeting Room
Chapter Chat is a Heggan Teen book club. This group is led by Teen Advisory Board members. Join us in the Teen Area or join us on ZOOM for lively teen and tween book discussions. This month we're talking about books made into movies. This month's series is Percy Jackson. Come join us to chat! Chapter Chat meets monthly to discuss popular youth fiction. For more information, please contact Librarian Barb at bpilling@hegganlibrary.org.
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Teen Movie
Thursday, September 21, 4:00 pm
Meeting Room
Join your peers in our Meeting Room at 4:00 PM to watch Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief
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Teen Crafts
Tuesday, September 26, 4:00 pm
Story Room
It's time for a Teen and Tween Crafting! This month we'll be working on some locker bling! Make your locker more personalized.Everything you need will be supplied for you. This program will take place in the Story Room.Open to Heggan cardholders in grades 6-12. Register online or call the library for help.
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Teen Talk
Tuesday, September 26, 4:30 pm
Meeting Room
Let's TALK about it! Join us to discuss: Pop Culture, Movies, Games, Art, Theatre, Hobbies, Music, and more! Join old friends and make some new ones. This group meets to talk about personal favorites, the latest and the greatest, and new finds and trends.
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Family Storytime
Friday, September 8, 10:15 am
Story Room
Join us for an all-ages storytime featuring family-friendly stories, songs, and fun! Will take place in the Children's Story Room. Open to Heggan cardholders only. Advanced registration is required. Please register children only, not caregivers.
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Saturday Stories
Saturday, September 9, 10:15 am
Meeting Room
Join us for an all-ages, special Saturday storytime featuring family-friendly stories, songs, and fun! Will take place in the Library Meeting Room.Open to Heggan cardholders only. Advance registration is required. Please register children only, not caregivers.
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Kids' Crafternoon
Saturday, September 9, 2:30 pm
Meeting Room
Make some cool crafts with your library friends at this monthly program, suitable for kids in grades K through 5. We will kick things off with a short story! Will be held in the Library Meeting Room.This month: TP Roll DIY Binoculars. Open to Heggan cardholders only. Advance registration is required. Please register children only, not caregivers.
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Homeschool Hangout
Monday, September 11, 1:30 pm
Meeting Room
Would you like to meet other homeschooling families? Stop by the Library Meeting Room on the first Monday of the month (or 2nd Monday if the 1st is a holiday) from 1:30-2:30pm to get to know other homeschool families, see what the library has to offer, and give us some feedback on how we can serve you. Legos, board games, and an easy craft will be available for children. Registration required; Heggan cardholders only. Register children only, not caregivers.
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Art Adventures
Wednesday, September 13, 6:30 pm
Story Room
For artists in grades K-5, in the Children's Story Room. 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: Disney artist Mary Blair. Open to Heggan cardholders only. Registration required; register children only, not caregivers.
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Messy Art
Thursday, September 14, 1:30 pm
Story Room
Join us on the second Thursday of each month at 1:30pm to experience and explore different art mediums with your toddler or preschooler. Best for ages 2-5 years. Dress for a mess! This month: bubble wrap feet painting! This program will meet in the Children's Story Room. Advanced Registration is required. Register children only, not caregivers. Open to Heggan cardholders only.
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Sensory Friendly Storytime
Friday, September 15, 10:15 am
Meeting Room
A monthly event supporting neurodivergent families, including those with children who are diagnosed with autism, those with expressive language disorders, those who are developmentally or intellectually disabled, those who are typical, and more. We will read a few stories and give patrons a chance to interact with other families. Accommodating materials include diverse seating (bean bags, rocking chairs, and squishy seats), noise canceling headphones (patrons are also encouraged to bring their own), dimmed lighting, fidgets, a sensory break corner, and more. Held in the Library Meeting Room.Registration required; Heggan cardholders only. Register children only, not caregivers.
*Program sponsored by funds from the Level Up Your Library Grant. The Level Up Your Library mini-grants programs is supported by funds from LibraryLinkNJ. LibraryLinkNJ, the New Jersey Library Cooperative, and its services are funded by the New Jersey State Library, which is responsible for the coordination, promotion and funding of the New Jersey Library Network.
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Sensory Lab
Friday, September 22, 2:00 pm
Meeting Room
A monthly event supporting neurodivergent families, including those with children who are diagnosed with autism, those with expressive language disorders, those who are developmentally or intellectually disabled, those who are typical, and more. Stop in to try out our sensory table and use some of other sensory items (including balance beam, tunnel, fidgets, and more) and hang out with other patrons in a safe and accepting environment. Registration required; Heggan cardholders only. Register children only, not caregivers.
*Program sponsored by funds from the Level Up Your Library Grant. The Level Up Your Library mini-grants programs is supported by funds from LibraryLinkNJ. LibraryLinkNJ, the New Jersey Library Cooperative, and its services are funded by the New Jersey State Library, which is responsible for the coordination, promotion and funding of the New Jersey Library Network.
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