MARGARET E. HEGGAN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER Heggan Happenings 606 Delsea Drive Sewell, NJ 08080 Phone: 856-589-3334 www.hegganlibrary.org Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. July 2017 “You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals. To that end, each of us must work for his own improvement and, at the same time, share a general responsibility for all humanity, our particular duty being to aid those to whom we think we can be most useful.” ~Marie Curie Summer Reading Kick-Off The library kicked off its 2017 Summer Reading Program on Monday, June 26, with an interactive concert by Two of a Kind. Later in the afternoon, children visited the library to “Build a Better Ice Cream Sundae.”
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MARGARET E. HEGGAN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER
Heggan Happenings
606 Delsea DriveSewell, NJ 08080
Phone: 856-589-3334www.hegganlibrary.org
Monday - Thursday10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
July 2017
“You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals. To that end, each
of us must work for his own
improvement and, at the same time, share a general
responsibility for all humanity, our particular duty
being to aid those to whom we think
we can be most useful.”
~Marie Curie
Summer Reading Kick-OffThe library kicked off its 2017 Summer Reading Program on Monday, June 26, with an interactive concert by Two of a Kind.
Later in the afternoon, children visited the library to “Build a Better Ice Cream Sundae.”
The dogs and cats from FURever as Friends will be in
the library to listen to children read on July 6 and 20 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. On the
20th, we’ll have a Dog Days of Summer Party with snacks for everyone. S.M.I.L.E. is open to everyone. Please call or visit
the library to register your child.
Children ages 6–10 can Build with Us on Friday, July 14 and
28, at 2:15 p.m.Princes and princesses ages 3–10 can join us for a Royal
Ball on Wednesday, July 19, at 10:15 a.m. or 2:15 p.m.
Come to the library on July 26 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. for
Truck Night. No registration is required.
On Sunday, July 30, we’ll celebrate Beatrix Potter’s
birthday with a Happy Birthday Beatrix Potter Party! Children
ages 3–9 can join us at 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., or
3:30 p.m. for fun activities to celebrate the author of the
Peter Rabbit books.Mrs. Kramer has many more
activities planned throughout the month. Please check our
website or pick up a calendar in the library to see all the
events.Unless noted, advance online
registration is required for children’s programs and is limited to Heggan Library
cardholders. To register, go to Programs and Events at www.hegganlibrary.org.
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KIDS’ CORNER
Minecraft Night
July 17 • 6:30 p.m.Sandcastle Build
Competition August 14 & 21 • 6:30 p.m.
Let’s QuestFor all ages. Children under 10 must
be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration required.
BUILD A BETTER BRAIN WITH
BOOKSFrom June 26th – August 18th,
children from birth through grade 5 will be able to keep track
of their reading with a special reading log, and be entered into
a drawing on August 21st for a special grand prize.
Reading logs and information are in the Children’s Library.
Truck Nightis back at the Heggan Library!
Wednesday, July 266:00–8:00 p.m.
Get an up close look at fire trucks, police motorcycles,
ambulances, and more!
No registration necessary.
Heggan ROCKSJuly 6 & 20 • 2:30 p.m.
in the teen area Decorate a rock for the teen
area rock garden.
MakerCamp Mondays Build A Better Locker July 10, 17, & 24 • 2:30 p.m.
in the teen area Personalize your school locker
with DIY crafts!
Harry Potter’s BirthdayMonday, July 31 2:30–4:00 p.m.
in the meeting roomWear your best Hogwarts
attire, and join us for crafts to celebrate Harry’s 37th birthday.
Teen Activities
in July
These programs are open to Heggan Library cardholders ages 11-18. Advance online or phone registration is required.
Summer StorytimeBig Kid Edition
Attention kids between the ages of 6 and 10: we have a storytime
just for you!Join us in the Children’s Library at 10:15 a.m. for
stories and a themed craft on the following dates:
Wednesdays, July 5 and 12,
and August 2 and 9.
These programs are open to Heggan Library cardholders
ages 6-10. Advance online or phone registration is required.
Video Game Night is open to everyone–adults and children.
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Advance
online or phone registration is required. Please call the library or go
to Programs and Events at www.hegganlibrary.org to register.
Video Game Night
@ the Library
July 24 • 6:30 p.m.Let’s Play WarioWare
Smooth MovesWarioWare is rated E10 for Everyone
10 and up by the ESRB for crude humor and mild cartoon violence.
August 28 • 6:30 p.m.2nd Annual
Super Smash Brothers Summer Tournament
Super Smash Brothers WiiU is rated E10 for Everyone 10 and up by the ESRB
for cartoon violence, comic mischief, and mild suggestive themes.
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DIRECTOR’S CORNER
Comic JamMonday, July 10 • 6:00 p.m.
Monday, August 7 • 6:00 p.m.Learn how to create your own graphic novel by participating in this Comic Jam session.You will be given some tools and a challenge guiding you through the process from brainstorming to printing, all in a single sitting!
This workshop is open to all ages. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Advance online or phone registration is required. Please go to Programs and Events at www.hegganlibrary.org or call the library to register.
Required and Recommended
Summer ReadingThe library has multiple copies of many of the books on the Washington Township School District reading lists. Teens and tweens can combine their required or recommended summer reading for school with the library’sWorld Building Book Bingo. Teens and tweens ages 11–18 can read 5 books and fill in our special bingo card to receive a prize and be entered into a drawing for a special grand prize.Bingo cards and details are available in the Teen Area of the library.
Blood DriveAugust 14 • 2 - 7 p.m.
Appointments are preferred. Please call 1-800 Red Cross
or sign up online at redcrossblood.org. Enter sponsor
code Margaret E. Heggan.
July is National Make a Difference to Children Month. Here at the Heggan Library, we strive to make a difference to children every single day of the year! This month, though, we have displayed books and other materials that are especially useful to caregivers and other adults who are trying to make a difference in the lives
of children. Along with enjoying the display, please have fun guessing the staff members from their childhood photos! Sheila Mikkelson
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of T.R. Salvadori, a librarian for twenty-two years who retired in 2013. T.R. worked in the Cataloging and Processing Department. During his long library career, he also worked in the Waterford Library, McCowan Library, Glassboro Library, Rowan University Library, and the Monroe Twp. Library. T.R. earned his MS in Information Science from Drexel University in 1990. He was responsible for converting the card catalog to a computerized database.
IN MEMORIUM
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
These events are free and open to everyone, unless otherwise noted. Advance online or phone registration is required. Please go to
Programs and Events at www.hegganlibrary.org or call the library to register.
Knitting and Crocheting Basics Saturdays, July 1, 8, and 15 • 2:00 p.m.
Comic Jam Monday, July 10 • 6:00 p.m.Advance Care Planning Tuesday, July 11 • 1:00 p.m.
Grants for Nonprofits Tuesday, July 11 • 7:00 p.m.Introduction to the Mouse Tuesday, July 18 • 6:30 p.m.
Bad Art Night Thursday, July 20 • 7:00 p.m.
Video Game Night @ the Library Lets’s Play WarioWare Smooth Moves
Monday, July 24 • 6:30 p.m.Color Me Happy
Tuesday, July 25 • 7:00 p.m.Computer Autopsy Lecture Monday, July 31 • 6:30 p.m.Windows File Navigation
and Management Tuesday, August 1 • 6:30 p.m.
Comic Jam Monday, August 7 • 6:00 p.m.Librarian by Appointment
Tuesday, August 8 • 7:00 p.m.Build a Better Pickle
Thursday, August 10 • 7:00 p.m.Video Game Night @ the Library
2nd Annual Super Smash Brothers Tournament Monday, August 28 • 6:30 p.m.
Autumn Colors: Color Me Happy Adult Coloring Group
Tuesday, August 29 • 7:00 p.m.
For the Love of Nonfiction meets quarterly at 7:00 p.m. to
discuss nonfiction.August 1
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Novel Mornings meets one Thursday each month at 11:30 a.m.
July 6 The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
August 3 And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled
Hosseini
Mystery Book Discussion meets on the third Monday at 6:30 p.m.
July 17 Once a Crooked Man by David McCallum
August 21 Guilt by Association by Marsha Clark
Catch Up with the Classics meets one Tuesday each month at 7:00 p.m.
July 18 Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
August 15 Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift
These events are free and open to everyone. Advance online or phone registration is required.
Please go to Programs and Events at www.hegganlibrary.org or call the library
to register.
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY CLASSES
Introduction to the Mouse Tuesday, July 18 • 6:30 p.m.
Computer Autopsy Lecture Monday, July 31 • 6:30 p.m.
Windows File Navigation and Management Tuesday, August 1 • 6:30 p.m.
These classes are free and open to everyone. Advance online or phone registration is required.
Please call the library, 856-589-3334, or go to Programs and Events at
www.hegganlibrary.org to register.
WRITERS GROUP
NJ Writers Resource Group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Aspiring writers ages 16 and up are
invited to come and write, share and be inspired.
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