Monday, April 21, 2014 - 9:30am
 Join us at this age appropriate program that promotes literacy and provides a fun first experience at the library. This six-week story time will help increase children’s vocabulary, comprehension and ability to interact socially. Registration is required and begins March 3.
Just Baby & Me – Ages 0-2 with an adult, rhymes, songs and board books
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Monday, April 21, 2014 - 10:30am
Join us at this age appropriate program that promotes literacy and provides a fun first experience at the library. This six-week story time will help increase children’s vocabulary, comprehension and ability to interact socially. Two's features songs, rhymes and easy books for children age two with an adult.
Registration is required and begins March 4.
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Monday, April 21, 2014 - 1:15pm
Join us at this age appropriate program that promotes literacy and provides a fun experience at the library. This six-week story time will help increase children’s vocabulary, comprehension and ability to interact socially. Picture book time is for children old enough to sit by themselves for 30-45 minutes. They will listen to age appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays. Registration is required and begins March 4.
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Monday, April 21, 2014 - 6:30pm
 Help your little one prepare for a lifetime of learning by participating in this innovative program developed by our own Pollock Children’s Library staff. Children from Washington Heights, Lower Allen and Highland Elementary Schools are welcome. Future students entering kindergarten in 2014 will do kindergarten readiness activities, hear stories, have parachute fun, and work with colors, alphabet, sorting, and rhyming words. Kids may meet other future students and make early friendships! Sessions for West Shore will be on the third Monday of the month, but moved to Wednesday on holiday weeks. Registration starts December 2, with the first session starting January 20.
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 9:30am
Join us at this age appropriate program that promotes literacy and provides a fun first experience at the library. This six-week story time will help increase children’s vocabulary, comprehension and ability to interact socially. Registration is required and begins March 3.
Just Baby & Me – Ages 0-2 with an adult, rhymes, songs and board books
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 10:15am
Join us at this age appropriate program that promotes literacy and provides a fun first experience at the library. This six-week story time will help increase children’s vocabulary, comprehension and ability to interact socially. Registration is required and begins March 3.
Just Baby & Me – Ages 0-2 with an adult, rhymes, songs and board books
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 11:00am
Join us at this age appropriate program that promotes literacy and provides a fun first experience at the library. This six-week story time will help increase children’s vocabulary, comprehension and ability to interact socially. Two's features songs, rhymes and easy books for children age two with an adult.
Registration is required and begins March 4.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014 - 9:30am
Join us at this age appropriate program that promotes literacy and provides a fun first experience at the library. This six-week story time will help increase children’s vocabulary, comprehension and ability to interact socially. Two's features songs, rhymes and easy books for children age two with an adult.
Registration is required and begins March 4.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014 - 10:30am
Join us at this age appropriate program that promotes literacy and provides a fun first experience at the library. This six-week story time will help increase children’s vocabulary, comprehension and ability to interact socially. Two's features songs, rhymes and easy books for children age two with an adult.
Registration is required and begins March 4.
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Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 9:30am
Join us at this age appropriate program that promotes literacy and provides a fun first experience at the library. This six-week story time will help increase children’s vocabulary, comprehension and ability to interact socially. Three's features stories, songs and fingerplays for three year olds with an adult. Registration is required and begins March 4.
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Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 10:30am
Join us at this age appropriate program that promotes literacy and provides a fun first experience at the library. This six-week story time will help increase children’s vocabulary, comprehension and ability to interact socially. Registration is required and begins March 3.
Just Baby & Me – Ages 0-2 with an adult, rhymes, songs and board books
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Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 3:30pm
 Homework Helpers
Thursdays - March 6 through May 8*
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Retired teachers will be at the Fredricksen Library Lower Lobby to offer individualized tutoring, help with research and report writing, and/or test review for students in grades 1-5. Students, accompanied by at least one parent, should come to the Library prepared with their homework information, relevant textbooks, worksheets, directions, and supplies. Parents must stay in the Library during the session and are welcome to consult with the tutor at the end of the session.
This year's list of six experienced teachers includes a specialist in ESL (English as a second language).
Fredricksen Library’s Homework Helpers is a free program, now in its second year.
* NO SESSION THURSDAY APRIL 17th.
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Thursday, April 24, 2014 - 7:00pm
 Drop-in story time with stories, flannel boards, songs and fingerplays provides a fun experience at the library. For ages 3 years and up with no registration necessary.
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Friday, April 25, 2014 - 9:30am
Join us at this age appropriate program that promotes literacy and provides a fun first experience at the library. This six-week story time will help increase children’s vocabulary, comprehension and ability to interact socially. Registration is required and begins March 3.
Just Baby & Me – Ages 0-2 with an adult, rhymes, songs and board books
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Friday, April 25, 2014 - 10:15am
Join us at this age appropriate program that promotes literacy and provides a fun first experience at the library. This six-week story time will help increase children’s vocabulary, comprehension and ability to interact socially. Three's features stories, songs and fingerplays for three year olds with an adult. Registration is required and begins March 4.
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Friday, April 25, 2014 - 11:00am
Join us at this age appropriate program that promotes literacy and provides a fun first experience at the library. This six-week story time will help increase children’s vocabulary, comprehension and ability to interact socially. Three's features stories, songs and fingerplays for three year olds with an adult. Registration is required and begins March 4.
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Monday, April 28, 2014 - 6:30pm
Help your little one prepare for a lifetime of learning by participating in this innovative program developed by our own Pollock Children’s Library staff. Children from Shaull, Hampden and Sporting Hill Elementary Schools are welcome. Future students entering kindergarten in 2014 will do kindergarten readiness activities, hear stories, have parachute fun, and work with colors, alphabet, sorting, and rhyming words. Kids may meet other future students and make early friendships! Sessions for Cumberland Valley will be on the fourth Monday of the month, but moved to Wednesday on holiday weeks. Registration starts December 2, with the first session starting January 27.
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Thursday, May 1, 2014 - 3:30pm
Homework Helpers
Thursdays - March 6 through May 8*
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Retired teachers will be at the Fredricksen Library Lower Lobby to offer individualized tutoring, help with research and report writing, and/or test review for students in grades 1-5. Students, accompanied by at least one parent, should come to the Library prepared with their homework information, relevant textbooks, worksheets, directions, and supplies. Parents must stay in the Library during the session and are welcome to consult with the tutor at the end of the session.
This year's list of six experienced teachers includes a specialist in ESL (English as a second language).
Fredricksen Library’s Homework Helpers is a free program, now in its second year.
* NO SESSION THURSDAY APRIL 17th.
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Friday, May 2, 2014 - 6:30pm
 Experts from the Harrisburg Chess Club will be on hand to assist young chess players and match up competitors with equal skill level. Ages 7-13. Participants are asked to bring a chess set if possible but not required. No registration required.
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Monday, May 5, 2014 - 12:00pm
 Children ages 3 – 6 accompanied by an adult will be read the story My Pop Pop and Me and sample lemon cake. Participants should bring their own bagged lunch. Cost is $1 per person and registration starts Apr. 21.
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Monday, May 5, 2014 - 6:30pm
Help your little one prepare for a lifetime of learning by participating in this innovative program developed by our own Pollock Children’s Library staff. Future Hoover Elementary students entering kindergarten in 2014 will do kindergarten readiness activities, hear stories, have parachute fun, and work with colors, alphabet, sorting, and rhyming words. Kids may meet other future students and make early friendships! Sessions for Camp Hill will be on the first Monday of the month, but moved to Wednesday on holiday weeks. Registration starts December 2, with the first session starting January 6.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 12:00pm
Children ages 3 – 6 accompanied by an adult will be read the story My Pop Pop and Me and sample lemon cake. Participants should bring their own bagged lunch. Cost is $1 per person and registration starts Apr. 21.
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Thursday, May 8, 2014 - 3:30pm
Homework Helpers
Thursdays - March 6 through May 8*
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Retired teachers will be at the Fredricksen Library Lower Lobby to offer individualized tutoring, help with research and report writing, and/or test review for students in grades 1-5. Students, accompanied by at least one parent, should come to the Library prepared with their homework information, relevant textbooks, worksheets, directions, and supplies. Parents must stay in the Library during the session and are welcome to consult with the tutor at the end of the session.
This year's list of six experienced teachers includes a specialist in ESL (English as a second language).
Fredricksen Library’s Homework Helpers is a free program, now in its second year.
* NO SESSION THURSDAY APRIL 17th.
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Thursday, May 8, 2014 - 6:30pm
 The Parent Child Workshop is a five week program that allows parents/caregivers and children ages 12-42 months time to play, relax, socialize and develop new skills. Parents/caregivers will also have the opportunity to meet with local resource professionals during each session on topics such as early literacy, speech, hearing and language development, child development, nutrition, music, play and health. This program is staffed by Fredricksen's Kristinna Yann, Early Childhood Specialist. Registration begins April 24 and space is limited. All participants are encouraged to have a library card.
Children ages 1 to 3 and siblings birth to 5 are welcome. Children over 5 are not permitted for safety reasons. Family Place programming is sponsored through EITC donations from the following businesses: M&T Bank, Cleveland Brothers, United Concordia, American Sentinel Insurance Company, Metro Bank, Capital Blue Cross, Centric Bank and Susquehanna Bank.
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Thursday, May 8, 2014 - 7:00pm
Drop-in story time with stories, flannel boards, songs and fingerplays provides a fun experience at the library. For ages 3 years and up with no registration necessary.
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Friday, May 9, 2014 - 9:30am
The Parent Child Workshop is a five week program that allows parents/caregivers and children ages 12-42 months time to play, relax, socialize and develop new skills. Parents/caregivers will also have the opportunity to meet with local resource professionals during each session on topics such as early literacy, speech, hearing and language development, child development, nutrition, music, play and health. This program is staffed by Fredricksen's Kristinna Yann, Early Childhood Specialist. Registration begins April 24 and space is limited. All participants are encouraged to have a library card.
Children ages 1 to 3 and siblings birth to 5 are welcome. Children over 5 are not permitted for safety reasons. Family Place programming is sponsored through EITC donations from the following businesses: M&T Bank, Cleveland Brothers, United Concordia, American Sentinel Insurance Company, Metro Bank, Capital Blue Cross, Centric Bank and Susquehanna Bank.
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Monday, May 12, 2014 - 6:30pm
Help your little one prepare for a lifetime of learning by participating in this innovative program developed by our own Pollock Children’s Library staff. Children from West Creek Hills and East Pennsboro Elementary Schools are welcome. Future students entering kindergarten in 2014 will do kindergarten readiness activities, hear stories, have parachute fun, and work with colors, alphabet, sorting, and rhyming words. Kids may meet other future students and make early friendships! Sessions for East Pennsboro will be on the second Monday of the month, but moved to Wednesday on holiday weeks. Registration starts December 2, with the first session starting January 13.
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Thursday, May 15, 2014 - 6:30pm
 Specially trained dogs will be at the library to listen to children read aloud. This program is helpful to children who may be shy or reluctant to read aloud. For readers to age 12 with registration starting the first Thursday of each month.
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Thursday, May 15, 2014 - 6:30pm
The Parent Child Workshop is a five week program that allows parents/caregivers and children ages 12-42 months time to play, relax, socialize and develop new skills. Parents/caregivers will also have the opportunity to meet with local resource professionals during each session on topics such as early literacy, speech, hearing and language development, child development, nutrition, music, play and health. This program is staffed by Fredricksen's Kristinna Yann, Early Childhood Specialist. Registration begins April 24 and space is limited. All participants are encouraged to have a library card.
Children ages 1 to 3 and siblings birth to 5 are welcome. Children over 5 are not permitted for safety reasons. Family Place programming is sponsored through EITC donations from the following businesses: M&T Bank, Cleveland Brothers, United Concordia, American Sentinel Insurance Company, Metro Bank, Capital Blue Cross, Centric Bank and Susquehanna Bank.
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Friday, May 16, 2014 - 9:30am
The Parent Child Workshop is a five week program that allows parents/caregivers and children ages 12-42 months time to play, relax, socialize and develop new skills. Parents/caregivers will also have the opportunity to meet with local resource professionals during each session on topics such as early literacy, speech, hearing and language development, child development, nutrition, music, play and health. This program is staffed by Fredricksen's Kristinna Yann, Early Childhood Specialist. Registration begins April 24 and space is limited. All participants are encouraged to have a library card.
Children ages 1 to 3 and siblings birth to 5 are welcome. Children over 5 are not permitted for safety reasons. Family Place programming is sponsored through EITC donations from the following businesses: M&T Bank, Cleveland Brothers, United Concordia, American Sentinel Insurance Company, Metro Bank, Capital Blue Cross, Centric Bank and Susquehanna Bank.
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Friday, May 16, 2014 - 6:30pm
We will be showing a G or PG rated movie and free popcorn will be served. All ages welcome and all children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary.
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Monday, May 19, 2014 - 6:30pm
Help your little one prepare for a lifetime of learning by participating in this innovative program developed by our own Pollock Children’s Library staff. Children from Washington Heights, Lower Allen and Highland Elementary Schools are welcome. Future students entering kindergarten in 2014 will do kindergarten readiness activities, hear stories, have parachute fun, and work with colors, alphabet, sorting, and rhyming words. Kids may meet other future students and make early friendships! Sessions for West Shore will be on the third Monday of the month, but moved to Wednesday on holiday weeks. Registration starts December 2, with the first session starting January 20.
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 4:30pm
 Tuesdays, March 18, April 15 and May 20 from 4:30 to 5:15 pm
The American Girl Doll Book Club will meet and discuss a different doll and her book each month. Please read the book prior to attending; dolls are welcome but not required. Snack and Craft included. Register once for all three sessions starting March 4 for grades 1 & 2 only.
March – Meet Saige, April – Meet McKenna, May – Meet Kaya
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 4:30pm
Wednesdays, March 19, April 16 and May 21 from 4:30 to 5:15 pm
The American Girl Doll Book Club will meet and discuss a different doll and her book each month. Please read the book prior to attending; dolls are welcome but not required. Snack and Craft included. Register once for both sessions starting March 4 for grades 3 & 4 only.
March – Meet Saige, April – Meet McKenna, May – Meet Kaya
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Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 6:30pm
The Parent Child Workshop is a five week program that allows parents/caregivers and children ages 12-42 months time to play, relax, socialize and develop new skills. Parents/caregivers will also have the opportunity to meet with local resource professionals during each session on topics such as early literacy, speech, hearing and language development, child development, nutrition, music, play and health. This program is staffed by Fredricksen's Kristinna Yann, Early Childhood Specialist. Registration begins April 24 and space is limited. All participants are encouraged to have a library card.
Children ages 1 to 3 and siblings birth to 5 are welcome. Children over 5 are not permitted for safety reasons. Family Place programming is sponsored through EITC donations from the following businesses: M&T Bank, Cleveland Brothers, United Concordia, American Sentinel Insurance Company, Metro Bank, Capital Blue Cross, Centric Bank and Susquehanna Bank.
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Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 7:00pm
Drop-in story time with stories, flannel boards, songs and fingerplays provides a fun experience at the library. For ages 3 years and up with no registration necessary.
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Friday, May 23, 2014 - 9:30am
The Parent Child Workshop is a five week program that allows parents/caregivers and children ages 12-42 months time to play, relax, socialize and develop new skills. Parents/caregivers will also have the opportunity to meet with local resource professionals during each session on topics such as early literacy, speech, hearing and language development, child development, nutrition, music, play and health. This program is staffed by Fredricksen's Kristinna Yann, Early Childhood Specialist. Registration begins April 24 and space is limited. All participants are encouraged to have a library card.
Children ages 1 to 3 and siblings birth to 5 are welcome. Children over 5 are not permitted for safety reasons. Family Place programming is sponsored through EITC donations from the following businesses: M&T Bank, Cleveland Brothers, United Concordia, American Sentinel Insurance Company, Metro Bank, Capital Blue Cross, Centric Bank and Susquehanna Bank.
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Saturday, May 24, 2014 - 3:30pm
Join Sovia Therapy at this Story Time and Music Class designed for all children, including those who may have challenges with traditional story times and/or have developmental delays. Sensory play, read aloud stories, music and ASL interpretation will all be a part of the program, which will take place in a no ‘shush’ zone. Led by certified Music and Developmental Therapists, this full sensory experience is for children of all ages and developmental levels. The eight-session program will be held at the library one Saturday a month with varying themes. May's theme is Bugs. Come as often as or as little as you like.
Registration is required and begins May 9; adult must accompany child. Future class dates: June 14, July 12, August 23, September 27 and October 11.
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Monday, May 26, 2014 - 6:30pm
Help your little one prepare for a lifetime of learning by participating in this innovative program developed by our own Pollock Children’s Library staff. Children from Shaull, Hampden and Sporting Hill Elementary Schools are welcome. Future students entering kindergarten in 2014 will do kindergarten readiness activities, hear stories, have parachute fun, and work with colors, alphabet, sorting, and rhyming words. Kids may meet other future students and make early friendships! Sessions for Cumberland Valley will be on the fourth Monday of the month, but moved to Wednesday on holiday weeks. Registration starts December 2, with the first session starting January 27.
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Thursday, May 29, 2014 - 6:30pm
The Parent Child Workshop is a five week program that allows parents/caregivers and children ages 12-42 months time to play, relax, socialize and develop new skills. Parents/caregivers will also have the opportunity to meet with local resource professionals during each session on topics such as early literacy, speech, hearing and language development, child development, nutrition, music, play and health. This program is staffed by Fredricksen's Kristinna Yann, Early Childhood Specialist. Registration begins April 24 and space is limited. All participants are encouraged to have a library card.
Children ages 1 to 3 and siblings birth to 5 are welcome. Children over 5 are not permitted for safety reasons. Family Place programming is sponsored through EITC donations from the following businesses: M&T Bank, Cleveland Brothers, United Concordia, American Sentinel Insurance Company, Metro Bank, Capital Blue Cross, Centric Bank and Susquehanna Bank.
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Friday, May 30, 2014 - 9:30am
The Parent Child Workshop is a five week program that allows parents/caregivers and children ages 12-42 months time to play, relax, socialize and develop new skills. Parents/caregivers will also have the opportunity to meet with local resource professionals during each session on topics such as early literacy, speech, hearing and language development, child development, nutrition, music, play and health. This program is staffed by Fredricksen's Kristinna Yann, Early Childhood Specialist. Registration begins April 24 and space is limited. All participants are encouraged to have a library card.
Children ages 1 to 3 and siblings birth to 5 are welcome. Children over 5 are not permitted for safety reasons. Family Place programming is sponsored through EITC donations from the following businesses: M&T Bank, Cleveland Brothers, United Concordia, American Sentinel Insurance Company, Metro Bank, Capital Blue Cross, Centric Bank and Susquehanna Bank.
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Thursday, June 5, 2014 - 6:30pm
The Parent Child Workshop is a five week program that allows parents/caregivers and children ages 12-42 months time to play, relax, socialize and develop new skills. Parents/caregivers will also have the opportunity to meet with local resource professionals during each session on topics such as early literacy, speech, hearing and language development, child development, nutrition, music, play and health. This program is staffed by Fredricksen's Kristinna Yann, Early Childhood Specialist. Registration begins April 24 and space is limited. All participants are encouraged to have a library card.
Children ages 1 to 3 and siblings birth to 5 are welcome. Children over 5 are not permitted for safety reasons. Family Place programming is sponsored through EITC donations from the following businesses: M&T Bank, Cleveland Brothers, United Concordia, American Sentinel Insurance Company, Metro Bank, Capital Blue Cross, Centric Bank and Susquehanna Bank.
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