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Novel Mornings
Thursday, September 4, 11:30am
Join us for a lively book discussion. Check out a copy of the novel The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid and get ready to share your thoughts with our discussion group. Didn’t finish the book? Feel free to join us anyway!
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The Rambling Readers: A Walking Book Group
Friday, September 12th, 3:00pm
Meet Librarian Jenn at Washington Lake Park for a leisurely stroll through the park, while we discuss our latest read. There is no specific book assigned to read. Discuss your favorite or least favorite book. Make suggestions to others on books they may enjoy. Learn from others about new books to add to your reading list. This group is for anyone who enjoys reading, regardless of who or what you like to read. All this while getting your steps in for the day. We will cover approximately 1-1.5 miles. Please wear comfortable clothes/footwear. We will meet in Lot A. This program is open to all adults. Advance registration is required. Please provide a contact number in case we have to cancel the program due to inclement weather.
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Chasing Clues: A Cozy Mystery Club: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Monday, September 29, 6:30pm
Join us for a fun new spin on the book club. Our new Cozy Mystery Club will have a different theme each month. This month's theme is "The Golden Age Detectives." Four septuagenarians with a few tricks up their sleeves. A female cop with her first big case. A brutal murder. Welcome to...THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB! Light refreshments of tea and cookies will be provided. This book group is open to all adults.
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Book Fair & Swap
Saturday, September 6, 1:00pm
Rediscover the magic of books! Join us for a fun, laid-back Adult Book Fair featuring a Book Swap (bring up to 3 books to trade), cozy coloring pages, coffee & snacks, a hands-on zine-making station, and a showcase of new and noteworthy reads. Plus, enjoy free gifts, enter to win raffle prizes, and connect with fellow book lovers. Whether you're swapping stories or just sipping and browsing, there's something for everyone. Don’t miss it! Open to all adults; registration encouraged.
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Internet Safety for Parents, Guardians and Communities
Monday, September 8, 6:00pm
The New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S) initiative provides free, prevention-focused programs to support the mental, emotional, and social well-being of youth and families across New Jersey. Through school and community-based workshops, NJ4S offers resources on topics like mental health, substance use prevention, healthy relationships, and digital safety. This event, “Internet Safety for Parents, Guardians & Communities,” is part of NJ4S’s mission to help families navigate today’s digital world. Attendees will learn how to keep children safe online, recognize potential risks, and set healthy boundaries around internet and social media use.
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Zine Studio
Friday, September 12, 3:30pm
Join us to create zines and connect with local artists! Blank zines, as well as collaging and drawing materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies too. Printing and copy services available for your zine creations. Come and create zines in a collaborative, low-stress environment.
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Functional Food For Life: Coffee: Should it be your mug of choice?
Wednesday, September 24, 6:30pm
Coffee has been studied extensively and up until recently was thought to have more risks than benefits to health. Current research indicated possible health benefits including a decreased risk of certain types of cancer, cardiovascular disease, some neurodegenerative disorders, type 2 diabetes and liver disease. These areas of research are reviewed as well as the historical perspective of how the berries of coffee trees in Ethiopia became one of the world's most consumed beverages.
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AARP Getting to Know Your Smartphone
Friday, September 26, 10:30am
Don't let your smartphone's settings stump you! Learn the basics in this workshop. During this hands-on workshop, we'll explore some of the common features of smartphones. You'll learn ways to interact with the touch screen, how to access important controls, and how to search for specific settings, including securing your phone. We'll also go over useful built-in voice assistant and accessibility features. This workshop will cover both iPhones and Android phones.
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Teen Writing Club
Wednesday, September 3, 4:00pm
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.
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Teen Art Club
Monday, September 8, 4:00pm
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.
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TAB Teen Book Club
Wednesday, September 17, 4:00pm
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.
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Foam and Fun: End of Summer Foam Party
Saturday, September 6, 11:00am
All Ages. Join us and Mr. Foamtastic to celebrate the end of summer and the kick-off of Library Card Sign-up Month with a fabulous foam party! Wear your bathing suit or bring a change of clothes and meet us in the parking lot for a bubbly blast! This program is being financially sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Crafty Corner
Friday, September 19, 11:30am
Come to the library once a month to make a fun and easy craft with us! We're making hedgehog foam magnets.
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Foodie Fun Club: Dirt Cup
Saturday, September 27, 2:30pm
Join us to make a fun and tasty treat while learning basic kitchen skills in our hands-on activity. This month’s treat will be Dirt Cups.
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