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The Poetry of Faleeha Hassan: an Evening of Readings
Thursday, April 10, 6:00pm
We are very happy to welcome back Pulitzer Prize nominated and Washington Township resident, Faleeha Hassan, for an evening of poetry readings at the Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library.
This is an event you won’t want to miss!
Hassan is a poet, teacher, editor, writer, and playwright born in Najaf, Iraq. She received her master's degree in Arabic literature, and just recently published her 26th book, A Goat in a Tequila Cup, in October of 2024. Her poems have been translated into over 20 languages.
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Dr. Nicholas DePace from the DePace Sports Museum
Saturday, April 26, 2:00pm
The DePace Sports Museum in Washington Township contains some of the most treasured sports artifacts in sports history. Dr. Nicholas L. DePace, founder of the museum, will be speaking about how his passion for collecting baseball cards evolved into the DePace Sports Museum.
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Zine Studio
Friday, April 11, 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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Novel Mornings
Thursday, April 10, 11:30am
Join us for a lively book discussion. Check out a copy of the novel The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon 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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Non Fiction Addiction: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Thursday, April 17, 11:30am
Join us for a discussion of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. This book is a #1 New York Times Bestseller, a Time 100 Must-Read Book of 2024, and The Goodreads Choice Award Nonfiction Book of the Year. A must-read for all parents: the generation defining investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones, social media, and big tech-and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood. This discussion with be held in the adult meeting room, and is open to all adults.
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The Rambling Readers: A Walking Book Group
Monday, April 28, 2:00pm
Attention all book lovers! 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 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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New Jersey Audubon Presents: Birding Basics
Monday, April 7, 7:00pm
Discover the diversity of birds that share your neighborhood! Learn tools and tricks for finding and identifying birds both by sight and sound. We will discuss how you can contribute to citizen science and utilize a variety of resources to continue to sharpen your skills. Presented by New Jersey Audubon. This program is open to all. Advance registration is required. This program is sponsored by the Washington Township Environmental Commission.
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Microsoft Word: Learn how to create, format, and save a document
Friday, April 11, 10:30am
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word in this hands-on workshop! We'll guide you through creating, formatting, and saving documents with ease. Whether you're new to Word or need a refresher, this session will help you build the skills to create professional-looking documents in no time. This program is open to all adults. Those attending must be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard. The program will be held in the computer lab. Attendees will work through a self-directed course on DigitalLearn, a platform of the Public Library Association, and a librarian will assist learners with their questions as they go through the course.
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Introduction to Google Maps
Tuesday, April 15, 2:00pm
Explore the world with Google Maps! Join us at the library for a hands-on session where you'll learn how to navigate, discover new places, and use cool features like Street View and real-time traffic updates. Whether you're planning a trip or just curious, this workshop will help you master Google Maps and make the most of your travels. This program is open to all adults. Anyone attending should be comfortable with using a mouse and keyboard. the program will be held in our computer lab. Attendees will work through a self-directed course on DigitalLearn, a platform of the Public Library Association, and a librarian will assist learners with their questions as they go through the course.
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Open Mic Night
Thursday, April 24, 6:00pm
Come explore and engage with your community of artists by participating in the library's Open Mic Night! We hope to have a lovely evening of performances. This event will be held in our Meeting Room and is open to everyone ages 18 and up. Registration is required to attend the event, and performers should come early to sign up for your slot.
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Magic: the Gathering Commander Night
Tuesday, April 29, 6:00pm
If you play Magic: The Gathering, come to the library for our Commander night! Calling all planeswalkers! Enjoy casual games against fellow Magic: The Gathering players! We accept players at all skill levels including new players just looking to get into the game. However, we strongly encourage you to bring your own deck.
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Sound Stories: Unlocking eAudiobooks Through Our Library
Wednesday, April 30, 2:00pm
Do you love audiobooks? Did you know you can listen to audiobooks on your phone, computer, or other device? If this sounds interesting, but you don't know how to get started, then this is the perfect class for you! Librarian Jenn will show you how to install and use our three digital sources for audiobooks; Blackstone, Hoopla, and Overdrive/Libby. Please bring the device(s) you plan to use. This program is limited to Heggan cardholders. All attendees must have their library card and PIN.
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Babysitting Club
Thursday, April 3, 4:00pm
Is your goal to earn a little money by babysitting? Do you want to have answers for many of the what-ifs of taking care of younger siblings and children? This program is designed to give teens and tweens the tools needed to build confidence, find success, and earn some money along the way. From preconceived expectations through safety issues, we discuss how having a babysitting plan with numerous activity options and journaling can make the experience an enjoyable one. Whether house, sitting, babysitting, or pet sitting, we’ll discuss it all. This group is open to teens and tweens in grades 6-12. Preference is given to Heggan Library cardholders. Register now.
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Teen Art Club
Monday, April 7, 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. The Art Club is open to Teens and Tween in grades 6-12.
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Heritage Club
Thursday, April 17, 4:00pm
Would you like to learn more about the cultures that make up Washington Township? Would you like to learn more about your own? Come join the Teen & Tween Heritage Club! Each month we'll explore our different cultures. Teen leaders will determine the focus culture and the activities we'll explore. Activities can include: making crafts/items that are representative of a culture, foods specific to a culture, spending time online of one of our ancestry programs, and/or possibly learning some key words in the language of the culture. The topics are up to the teen presenter.
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TAB Chapter Chat
Wednesday, April 16, 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. 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.
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TAB Game Time
Wednesday, April 30, 4:00pm
The second and last Wednesday of the month is for Dungeons and Dragons. Save your spot by registering today!
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S.M.I.L.E.
Thursday, April 3rd, 6:30pm
S.M.I.L.E. (Silent Mentors in Literary Education): Read to a dog or cat! For registration, please call or visit the library.
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Furs, Feathers, and Scales: Cedar Run Wildlife Center
Sunday, April 6, 2:00pm
This program gives students a better understanding of the different animal groups, and discusses how their body coverings serve many important purposes. Participants will be able to see and feel elements, bringing these concepts to life. They will also meet animals from the different groups to discover the diversity of life within an ecosystem. This program is open to anyone.
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Kids' Crafternoon
Saturday, April 12, 2:30pm
Make a cool craft with your library friends at Kids' Crafternoon, suitable for children in grades K through 5. We will kick things off with a short story! This month: Cardboard Tube Flying Bees
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Tuesday, April 22, 2:00pm
Join science educator Shannon Hornibrook to learn all about natural resources, recycling and taking care of our earth! This program is for children in grades k-5.
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