{"id":10669,"date":"2023-03-21T16:45:49","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T20:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hegganlibrary.org\/?page_id=10669"},"modified":"2025-09-30T13:02:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T17:02:56","slug":"programming","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hegganlibrary.org\/index.php\/services\/youth-services\/programming\/","title":{"rendered":"Programming"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.INDEXcontainer{display: grid;grid-template-areas:\"INthumb INlink\" \"INthumb INdesc\";grid-template-columns: 100px auto;border-bottom-color: silver;border-bottom-style: solid;border-width: 0.5px;}\n.INDEXthumbnail{grid-area: INthumb; padding:5px;}\n.INDEXlink{grid-area: INlink;font-size: 1.2em;margin-top: auto;margin-bottom: auto;padding: 5px; text-align:center;}\n.INDEXdescription{grid-area: INdesc;margin-top: auto;margin-bottom: auto;padding: 5px;}\n.INDEXcontainer:hover{background-color: #ffe2ea;}\nimg.INDEXthumb{width:100%;margin-top:auto;margin-bottom:auto;}\n@media (max-width: 900px) {\n.INDEXcontainer{grid-template-areas:\"INthumb INlink\" \"INdesc INdesc\";grid-template-columns: 100px auto;text-align:center;}\t\n}\n<\/style>\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hegganlibrary.org\/style\/gallery.css\">\n<div class=\"PAGEcontainer\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hegganlibrary.org\/img\/youthservicesbanner.PNG\" alt=\"The children's library at the Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library\" class=\"GLOBALland\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"PAGEheader\">\n<h1 class=\"PAGEtitle\">Programming<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"PARENTabout\">The library offers an array of programs for children and teens. Most library programs are restricted to Margaret E. Heggan cardholders in good standing (<a href=\"https:\/\/hegganlibrary.org\/index.php\/about\/policies\/#POLICY8-5\" class=\"linkalpha\">Library policy 8.5<\/a>). Margaret E. Heggan library primarily serves the residents of Washington Township and 97% of our library funding comes from Washington Township taxpayers. For more information on who can get a library card, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/hegganlibrary.org\/index.php\/about\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" class=\"linkalpha\">follow this link<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"PARENTcontainer\" id=\"Quick Links\">\n<div class=\"PARENTcontimg\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hegganlibrary.org\/img\/PARENT_LINK.png\" class=\"PARENTcontIMG\" alt=\"Quick Links\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"PARENTcontheader\">\n\t\tQuick Links\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"PARENTcontbody\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hegganlibrary.org\/index.php\/services\/youth-services\/youth-services-gallery\/\" class=\"linkalpha\">Youth Services Gallery<\/a>: Photos of youth services events and features.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/\" class=\"linkalpha\">Event Calendar<\/a>: A calendar of library events. You can register for programs online with this feature.\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"linkalpha\" href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?age_groups%5B4%5D=4\">Adult Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"linkalpha\" href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?age_groups%5B3%5D=3&#038;age_groups%5B75%5D=75&#038;age_groups%5B147%5D=147\">Teen &#038; Tween Programs<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"linkalpha\" href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?age_groups%5B75%5D=75\">Tween Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"linkalpha\" href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?age_groups%5B147%5D=147\">Teen Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"linkalpha\" href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\">Children&#8217;s Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"linkalpha\" href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?age_groups%5B143%5D=143\">Infants (0-1 years)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"linkalpha\" href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?age_groups%5B144%5D=144\">Toddlers (1-2 years)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"linkalpha\" href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?age_groups%5B174%5D=174\">Toddlers (2-3 years)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"linkalpha\" href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?age_groups%5B145%5D=145\">Pre-School (3-5 years)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"linkalpha\" href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?age_groups%5B146%5D=146\">Elementary (5+ years)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"PARENTcontainer\" id=\"Preschool Programs\">\n<div class=\"PARENTcontimg\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hegganlibrary.org\/img\/YS\/kittens.png\" class=\"PARENTcontIMG\" alt=\"Three cartoon kittens. One is holding a toy robot, and one is holding a teddy bear.\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"PARENTcontheader\">\n\t\tPreschool Programs\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"PARENTcontbody\">\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"BBoogie\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=Babies%20Boogie&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Babies Boogie<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXthumbnail\">\n\t\t \t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hegganlibrary.org\/gallery\/babies-boogie\/thumbs_bb3.jpg\" class=\"INDEXthumb\" alt=\"An infant in a green sweater dances at storytime in the library\">\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\tA twenty-minute active storytime for 0-24 months that focuses on using lap rhymes, fingerplays, music, and movement, as well as very short stories.\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"Bedtime\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=bedtime%20stories&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Bedtime Stories<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\tEvery other week, all ages and their caregivers can snuggle up with us at 6:30pm for our Bedtime Stories program! Wear your PJs and slippers. Bring your favorite stuffy and listen to some of our favorite bedtime stories.\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"CoolScience\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=cool%20science%20for%20Preschoolers&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Cool Science for Preschoolers<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\tIn this monthly program for preschoolers, we\u2019ll explore STEM and science concepts in a fun (and often messy) way!\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"CraftyCorner\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=crafty%20corner&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Crafty Corner<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\tCome to the library once a month to make a fun and easy craft with us!\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"FamilyStory\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=Family%20Storytime&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Family Storytime<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXthumbnail\">\n\t\t \t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hegganlibrary.org\/gallery\/family-storytime\/thumbs_familyst.jpeg\" class=\"INDEXthumb\" alt=\"Two chidren place felt shapes on a blue easle in the library story room.\">\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\tAn all-ages storytime featuring family-friendly stories, songs, and fun!\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"MessyArt\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=Messy%20Art&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Messy Art<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\tExperience and explore different art mediums with your toddler or preschooler. Best for ages 2-5. Dress for a mess!\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"Music&#038;Motion\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=Music%20and%20Motion&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Music and Motion<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXthumbnail\">\n\t\t \t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hegganlibrary.org\/gallery\/music-and-motion\/thumbs_mm3.JPEG\" class=\"INDEXthumb\" alt=\"Children dance in the library meeting room.\">\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\tJoin us for a thirty-minute music- and dance-based storytime for kids ages 2 and up full of songs, rhymes, books, instruments, and plenty of wiggles and giggles!\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"Playdough\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=Playdough%20Club&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Playdough Club<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\tJoin us once a month to play with playdough, tools, and accessories. We will read a short story and then play. We will be working on fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and imagination!\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"PreschoolStory\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=Preschool%20Stories&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Preschool Stories<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXthumbnail\">\n\t\t \t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hegganlibrary.org\/gallery\/preschool-storytime\/thumbs_preschoolst6.JPG\" class=\"INDEXthumb\" alt=\"A young boy claps to storytime in the library story room.\">\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\tA storytime for children ages 36 months and up, filled with songs, stories, and general silliness.\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"SatStory\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=saturday%20storytime&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Saturday Storytime<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\tJoin us for a fun-filled, all-ages storytime with songs, rhymes, dancing, and fun! Most appropriate for ages 5 and under; older siblings welcome! Every other Saturday.\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"TeddyBear\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=Teddy%20Bear%20Time&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Teddy Bear Time<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\t This is a calm storytime for children ages 2 and up. This storytime is best for toddlers who like to sit still and can engage in simple yoga movements. Toddlers that like to move are encouraged to join our Wiggle Worms storytime instead of this one. Teddy bears or stuffies are also welcome.\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"TinyTots\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=tiny%20tots&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Tiny Tots<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\tA 20-minute storytime for young toddlers ages birth-2 years old. We will bounce, rhyme, sing, and read simple stories together!\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"Wiggle\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=Wiggle%20Worms&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Wiggle Worms<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXthumbnail\">\n\t\t \t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hegganlibrary.org\/gallery\/wiggle-worms\/thumbs_ww3.JPG\" class=\"INDEXthumb\" alt=\"Children listen to a story.\">\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\t A thirty-minute non-traditional, active storytime based around movements, parachute play, gross motor play for 24-36 months. Will take place in Children&#8217;s room.\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"PARENTcontainer\" id=\"School Age Programs\">\n<div class=\"PARENTcontimg\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hegganlibrary.org\/img\/YS\/teacher.png\" class=\"PARENTcontIMG\" alt=\"A cartoon of a cat leading a classroom of kittens. She uses a laser pointer to gesture at the chalkboard, prompting one kitten to leap for the dot.\"><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"PARENTcontheader\">\n\t\tSchool Age Programs\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"PARENTcontbody\">\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"ArtAdv\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=Art%20Adventures&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Art Adventures<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXthumbnail\">\n\t\t \t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hegganlibrary.org\/gallery\/art-adventures\/thumbs_AA42.JPG\" class=\"INDEXthumb\" alt=\"A boy presents his artwork depicting a gray building.\">\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\tGrades K-5. 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!\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"Lego\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=Family%20LEGO%20Night&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Family LEGO Night<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXthumbnail\">\n\t\t \t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hegganlibrary.org\/gallery\/lego-club\/thumbs_6.JPG\" class=\"INDEXthumb\" alt=\"A fantasy raft constructed out of Leog bricks.\">\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\tAll ages. Bring your family to the library for an evening of LEGO making fun!\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"Foodie\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=Foodie%20Fun%20Club&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Foodie Fun Club<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\t Join us to make a fun and tasty treat while learning basic kitchen skills in our hands-on activity. Check calendar for each month&#8217;s specific treat and allergy information.\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"Homeschool\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=Homeschool%20Hangout&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Homeschool Hangout<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\tHomeschool Hangout is a new program for homeschooling families. Each week we will have a different topic or activity to help support our homeschooling families. Best for children in Kindergarten-5th grade.\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"Chess\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=%22Kid%E2%80%99s%20Chess%22&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Kid\u2019s Chess<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\t Drop in and play chess! No prior experience required.\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"KidClub\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=%22Kid%E2%80%99s%20Club%22&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Kid&#8217;s Club<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\tChildren in K-5th grade can join us after school at 4:30pm for our monthly Kid\u2019s 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.\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"D&#038;D\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=dungeons%20and%20dragons&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Kid&#8217;s D&#038;D<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\tKids- Join us to play a simplified version of the role play adventure game. For grades 2-5 (students must be able to read). Once a month on Mondays at 4:30pm.\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXcontainer\" id=\"Yoga\">\n<div class=\"INDEXlink\">\n\t\t \t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heggan.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?keywords=Kids%27%20Yoga&#038;age_groups%5B2%5D=2&#038;age_groups%5B143%5D=143&#038;age_groups%5B144%5D=144&#038;age_groups%5B174%5D=174&#038;age_groups%5B145%5D=145&#038;age_groups%5B146%5D=146\" class=\"linkalpha\">Kids&#8217; Yoga<\/a>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXthumbnail\">\n\t\t \t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hegganlibrary.org\/gallery\/kids-yoga\/thumbs_2.JPEG\" class=\"INDEXthumb\" alt=\"Librarian Stephanie leads a yoga class in front of several children.\">\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"INDEXdescription\">\n\t\t\t\tExplore some mindful movement in this yoga class for school age kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade. 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