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Bollywood Dance Project
Saturday, May 17, 1:00pm
Take a cultural journey across India with performer Swati Chaturvedi.
In this highly interactive session, participants experience the music and rhythms of India, learn fun Bollywood dance moves to upbeat music, and explore the diversity and richness of India's culture. Swati inspires joy, empowers individuals, and brings people together, via Bollywood dance!
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Novel Mornings
Thursday, May 8, 11:30am
Join us for a lively book discussion.
Check out a copy of the novel Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano 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 Book Discussion: A Big Little Life by Dean Koontz
Thursday, May 15, 11:30am
Join us for a discussion of A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog Named Trixie by bestselling author Dean Koontz. In a profound, funny, and beautifully rendered portrait of a beloved companion, bestselling novelist Dean Koontz remembers the golden retriever who changed his life.
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The Rambling Readers: A Walking Book Group
Friday, May 30, 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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Mahjong for Beginners
Thursday, May 1, 2:00pm
Join us in the adult meeting room to learn to play the popular, fun game of Mahjong! If you have always wanted to learn, but didn't know where to start, this is the place for you to start. This is "American Mahjong". Mahjong is similar to poker but using colorful tiles rather than cards. Instructor Nancy will introduce you to the game basics. You can learn at your own pace with other players who like playing games, learning new things and socializing. Mahjong also gives your mind and memory a healthy workout. Laughter is always a part of playing Mahjong, so have fun!
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Greenwich Teaburner's Tea: Steeped in Tradition
Wednesday, May 7, 6:30pm
Join us in the adult meeting room for a historical tea demonstration. Learn more about tea from the first and only tea farm in New Jersey. Enjoy a tea tasting while you relax and listen to the demonstration.
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Learn in Excel: Basic skills to create a household budget
Friday, May 9, 11:30am
Learn basic computer skills needed to create a basic household budget using spreadsheet programs like Microsoft Excel in this self-guided course. Skills include creating a spreadsheet, entering data, writing formulas, applying formatting, inserting rows, and copying data to paste into a new sheet. A librarian will be present to answer questions and assist you as you use the DigitalLearn platform in this program. Ability to use a mouse and keyboard is required.
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Zine Studio
Friday, May 9, 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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Magic: the Gathering Commander Night
Tuesday, May 27, 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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Concert: Lena Fine & GBMystical
Thursday, May 29, 6:30pm
Join us for a lovely evening of music, as we welcome Philly artists, Lena Fine and GBMystical to the Margaret E Heggan Free Public Library!
Lena Fine is an indie folk/rock musician based in Philadelphia, PA. Born and raised in northern New Jersey, Lena began writing music at age 14, taking nods and inspiration from the likes of Soccer Mommy, Pinegrove, and Liz Phair. Moving to Philadelphia when she was 19, she’s spent the past four years sowing seeds and growing roots in the Philly DIY scene.
GBMystical is a Philadelphia based artist whose next album, Wannabe, will be released via Bee Side Cassettes on May 2, 2025.
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Teen Art Club
Monday, May 5, 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
Monday, May 19, 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, May 21, 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, May 28, 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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Kids' Club
Monday, May 5, 4:30pm
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 we are learning how to crochet.
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Kids' Crafternoon
Saturday, May 10, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm
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: Decoupage Vases
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S.M.I.L.E.
Thursday, May 15, 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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Winnie the Pooh Party!
Saturday, May 24, 11:00am
Bring your family to the library to celebrate everyone’s favorite Pooh Bear! You’re encouraged to bring your own teddy bear or Winnie the Pooh stuffie while we listen to some stories and do a special craft.
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The library will be closed: Sunday, May 11th in celebration of Mother’s Day Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day |
Monday - Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday & Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 1pm - 5pm |
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