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 June 24 - August 5 Blind Date with a book is back for the summer! Choose from a large selection of potential book dates. Take your date home, and determine if it’s True Love, or Just a Summer Fling. Each date comes with a Date Rating Card. Return the card to the library and be entered to win two tickets to see Grease on July 30 at The Broadway Theatre of Pitman. If you don’t win the tickets, you still have a chance to win a Grease gift basket in August! There is no limit to how many dates you can go on and each date card returned gives you another chance at winning! The prizes are limited to Heggan adult cardholders, but anyone can check out one of our dates. All Rate Your Date cards must be returned by August 13. Drawing for the Grease tickets will take place on July 17. The drawing for the basket will be on September 1. The Grease tickets were made possible thanks to financial support from the Friends of the Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library. |
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Gaming Discussion Group: Shadows of Doubt
Monday, June 5, 6:30 pm
Meeting Room
Play and discuss a diverse collection of computer and console games in this new social group for adults! Shadows of Doubt is a new and ambitious procedurally generated open world detective simulator. Each citizen has their own home, habits, job, and routine. You'll need to investigate every lead you can find in order to reveal the criminal. Join us to play this game, discuss what it does and doesn't accomplish, as well as your other favorite detective games!Open to adult cardholders. This program will be held in person in our adult meeting room, and virtually. Advance registration required.
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Functional Foods For Life: Bringing Vegetables to The Table, A Celebration of the Harvest
Tuesday, June 6, 6:00 pm
Meeting Room
Research on vegetables as a whole to determine their potential health benefits has been ongoing. Overall, it has been well established that the intake of vegetables are beneficial to health and there is convincing evidence that they contribute to the prevention of CHD, HTN, stroke and certain types of cancer. In addition to a review of health benefits, this session also explores interesting facts and historical information about vegetables, as well as ways to store and prepare them. As a nation, we are not doing too well when it comes to meeting vegetable recommendations. Discover and share new, creative ways to encourage an increase in vegetable intake. This program is open to all adults. Registration is required. This program will be held in our adult meeting room.
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Take a Seat: Chair Yoga With Dana
Sunday, June 11, 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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Art at the Library: Acrylics
Monday, June 12, 6:30 pm
Meeting Room
Come join us for a relaxing session of painting at the library. We will be practicing techniques with an exercise following a brief instruction on the basics of painting with acrylics. We will provide the paints, brushes, and paper. Beginners and masters alike are welcome! This program will be held in person in the library meeting room. Open to adult cardholders only. Advance registration is required.
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Non Fiction Addiction: War and Me by Faleeha Hassan
Thursday, June 15, 10:00 am
Join us for our Nonfiction Addiction Book Discussion with Faleeha Hassan, author of War and Me. All are welcome to attend to ask the author questions about her book, whether you have read the book or not. War and Me is an intimate memoir about coming of age in a tight-knit working class family during Iraq's seemingly endless series of wars. This book discussion will be held in our adult meeting room. All adult cardholders are welcome to attend.
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Computer Class: Introduction to HTML
Friday, June 16, 11:00 am
Learn basic website coding in our introduction HTML, one of the most elementary scripting languages in web design. Learn how to embed images, create hyperlinks, create tables and more! This program will be held both in person in our adult meeting room, and virtually on Zoom. Open to adult cardholders only. Advanced registration required.
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AARP NJ: AARP Social Security: Understanding Your Benefits
Tuesday, June 20, 6:00 pm
Do you understand how Social Security works? Have you wondered what the difference between full, early, and delayed benefits are? This program focuses on building an understanding of the implications of Social Security claiming decisions. You will discover what Social Security is and you will also learn how to secure your benefits, as well as the future of Social Security. This program will be held in our adult meeting room. Advance registration is required. This program is open to all adults.
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Art at the Library: Facial Expressions
Friday, June 23, 11:00 am
Facial expressions are a very important element of communication, so being able to articulate them accurately is important for any figure you draw. This lesson, featuring several exercises, will introduce you to the fundamentals of facial expressions. Open to adult cardholders only. We will be holding this program in our adult meeting room. Advance registration is required.
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Computer Class: Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Monday, June 26, 6:30 pm
Meeting Room
Join us for this lesson on Microsoft Excel, and learn how to enter data into a spreadsheet, sort values, calculate formulas, and more! This program will be held both in person in the left half of our adult meeting room, and virtually on Zoom. Open to adult cardholders only. Advance registration required.
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Braver Angels- Depolarizing Within Workshop
Tuesday, June 27, 6:30 pm
Meeting Room
Braver Angels seeks to depolarize American politics. Their work is rooted in grassroots organizing. From the grassroots, however, their volunteer leaders (supported by a small staff) leverage Braver Angels programs and unique organizing structure to impact community life and American institutions. The Depolarizing Within Workshop is designed to foster skills to help you lessen the effects of polarization when you encounter them in your political conversations. Goals To teach participants: How to be more aware of their own "inner polarizer" How to be critical without demonizing, dismissing or stereotyping large swaths of the population Strategies for intervening constructively in social conversations with like-minded peers when these conversations veer into contempt and ridicule for people who hold other political views. This workshop will be held in our adult meeting room. All adults are welcome.
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Teen Art Club
Tuesday, June 6, 4:00 pm
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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Teen & Tween Writing Club
Tuesday, June 13, 4:30 pm
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 & Tween Movie Matinee
Saturday, June 17, 1:00 pm
Meeting Room
Register online at www.hegganlibrary.org.
Open to Teen & Tween Heggan cardholders in grades 6-12.
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TAB Meeting
Tuesday, June 20, 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 Book Club
Tuesday, June 20, 4:30 pm
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 and their movie versions. 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 Crafts
Tuesday, June 27, 4:00 pm
Meeting Room
It's time for a Teen Crafting fun! Ever wanted to make a book of your own? This program will teach you simple ways to do just that using any paper you choose. We'll look at traditional sewn bindings as well as glued bindings. Everything you need will be supplied for you. This program will take place in the Meeting Room. Open to Heggan cardholders in grades 6-12. Register online or call the library for help.
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Teen Talk: Movies, Games, Music
Tuesday, June 27, 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. Join us in the meeting room and let's TALK about it!
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S.M.I.L.E.
Thursday, June 1, 6:30 pm
Event Location
Silent Mentors in Literacy Education Read to a certified therapy dog or cat! All animals provided by FURever as Friends. For children of all ages, plus caregiver. Heggan card not required. Please visit the Children's Desk or call 856-589-3334 ext.223 to register, and check in at the Children's Desk upon arrival.
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All Together Now Storytime!
Tuesday, June 20, 10:30 am
Meeting Room
MOST APPROPRIATE FOR AGES 5 AND UNDER; OLDER SIBLINGS WELCOME! Join us for fun-filled, all ages storytimes this summer with songs, rhymes, dancing, and fun! Storytime repeats content daily, so please choose only one morning to attend per week.
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South Pacific Island Dancers - Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Thursday, June 22, 7:00 pm
Outdoors
ALL AGES!. Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff event featuring the South Pacific Island Dancers. Learn about the cultural dances of the South Pacific Islands, including the hula! Pick up some of your own moves! Learn more about the South Pacific Island Dancers, a local family led group, here: www.southpacificislanddancers.comThis program is scheduled to be outside. In the event of rain, event will be moved inside and audience will be limited due to space.
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All Together Now Storytime - Saturday Edition!
Saturday, June 24, 10:30 am
Meeting Room
MOST APPROPRIATE FOR AGES 5 AND UNDER; OLDER SIBLINGS WELCOME! Join us for fun-filled, all ages storytimes this summer with songs, rhymes, dancing, and fun!
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Afternoon at the "Drive-in": Winnie-the-Pooh
Wednesday, June 28, 2:00 pm
Meeting Room
ALL AGES. First, make your own "vehicle" at home out of a cardboard box and any materials you have around. "Drive" your homemade box vehicle to the library and enjoy a family movie at the "drive-in." No car? No worries- we have chairs, too! We will be watching Winnie-the-Pooh. Popcorn will be provided .This program will be held in the Library Meeting Room. Please register children only, not caregivers. Open to Heggan Library cardholders only. Advance online registration is required.
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Thoughtful Thursday: Magnificent Monarchs
Thursday, June 29, 2:00 pm
Meeting Room
FOR KIDS ENTERING GRADES PRE-K-5 .Science instructor Shannon Hornibrook will be teaching children all about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly and how we can help create a better habitat for them. Hands-on activities, videos, and pictures will have you leaving full of monarch knowledge. Meet our library caterpillars that will grow into monarchs and be released later in the summer !This program will be held in the Library Meeting Room. Please register children only, not caregivers. Open to Heggan Library cardholders only. Advance online registration is required.
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Monday - Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday & Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 1pm - 5pm The library will be closed for Father's Day on: Sunday, June 18, 2023 and In observance of Juneteenth on: Monday, June 19, 2023 |
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