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January 2011

Expanding Our Role as an Information Hub
Bonnie Goble, Director
Fredricksen Library has needed television capability for quite a while. As an information center, the library needs to be able to provide up-to-the-minute news on events that are happening in the community and in the nation. In the event of a national emergency, or even a local emergency, Fredricksen should be able to provide immediate coverage. The library is used as a gathering center for people who need information. Until now, Fredricksen had no viable way to provide that for current events.   Read More




Sculpture as an Expression of Literature & History
Tuesday, January 18 at 7 pm
Mr. Ralph Ashwell has graced our lobby display for years with his one-of-a-kind mahogany carvings centered around our history from the Revolutionary War through the Vietnam War. Join him as he delves into the stories behind those sculptures and the fascinating histories they portray. Using his own sculptures and recitations from American literature, Mr. Ashwell paints a vivid picture of our nation's history that you won't soon forget. No registration necessary.

Coming in February! 
World of Percussion with Doc Gibbs!
Saturday, February 5 at 2 pm
Doc Gibbs
, master percussionist, has toured or recorded with many top music artists through the years, including Grover Washington Jr., and added spice to the Food Network Emeril Live Show as musical director. Through interactive demonstration, discussion and performance, Doc Gibbs will have children and parents learning history, culture and geography through creating percussive music. Instruments from around the world such as the ocean drum, flex-tone, spring drum, rain stick, a gong from Thailand, the dun-dun or talking drum, and more will be demonstrated. For ages 5 – 12 with registration starting Jan. 23

Friends of Fredricksen Library Annual Meeting
Thursday, January 20 at 7 pm - Ruggaber Community Room
Social Hour (with light refreshments) from 6 pm to 7 pm:
• Learn about the Friends’ importance to the Library & the community
• Consider joining the Friends of Fredricksen
• Meet people who share your interests 
• Explore volunteering at the library
• Learn how your skills can impact the library 
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The New Fredricksen Blog!
Fredricksen is taking another step into the 21st century with our new blog aimed at our adult patrons. Our hope is to make this a new way for our community to grow. Along with book reviews, coverage of library events, and news, we are planning features on hidden treasures of the library, donations of the week, and virtual book discussions. Sidebars to the main blog include links to other blogs, brain teasers, and staff recommendations.  Read More & access the Fredricksen Library Blog

The 2010 Holidays @ Fredricksen Library
and East Pennsboro Branch!
A relaxing evening of Handbells & Harp, dozens of Gingerbread Boys and Girls coming to life, architectural candy wonders by the teens at the Gingerbread House Extravaganza, and Santa visits at East Pennsboro Branch...
See photos of the holiday fun HERE!


Save the Date!
Birdie for Books! Mini Golf @ Fredricksen Library
In Memory of Heath L. Allen
Saturday, February 26 from 10 am to 6 pm
Families & Businesses - Sponsor a Hole, Tee or Fairway!
Stop by The Cleveland Brothers 19th Hole Cafι  
Back by popular demand! Come play 18 challenging holes inside the Library, featuring sand traps, spiraling tubing, and menacing greens - don’t miss this chance to support your community library!
Read more, download a registration form or sponsor info and see photos of last year's event!


January Adult Events
Abraham Lincoln's Love of Pennsylvania
Sunday, January 30 at 2 pm
Come see highly-acclaimed Abraham Lincoln aficionado and actor, James Hayney. You'll be transported back to Lincoln's era as Mr. Hayney becomes the man himself before your eyes and discusses his family's roots in Pennsylvania, as well as our state's role in his success and this country's success. Followed by a Q & A session.
No registration necessary.

Twisted Stitchers - Monday, January 10 at 6:30 pm – REGISTER ONLINE
Autism Update
- Tuesday, January 11 at 7 pm - No Registration Necessary
Fredricksen Reads - The Blue Orchard - Tuesday, January 11 at 7 pm – SORRY, THIS PROGRAM IS FULL
Foreign Film Fridays – Welcome - Friday, January 14 at 7 pm - No Registration Necessary
Scrabble Tournament - Sunday, January 16 at 1 pm – REGISTER ONLINE
Sculpture as an Expression of Literature & History
- Tuesday, January 18 at 7 pm - No Registration
Indians of Pennsylvania: Archaeology and History - Tuesday, January 25 at 7 pm - No Registration
Foreign Film Fridays – Alamar - Friday, January 28 at 7 pm - No Registration Necessary
Abraham Lincoln's Love of Pennsylvania - Sunday, January 30 at 2 pm - No Registration Necessary
Fredricksen Library Tours - Thursdays from 7 pm to 8 pm – Register by noon Thursdays
Blood Pressure Screenings - Thursdays from 9:15 am to 1 pm
Register in January for these February Adult programs:
Notes with a Nip: Program Music - February 1, 8, 15 & 22 at 2:30 pm – REGISTER ONLINE
Twisted Stitchers - Monday, February 7 at 6:30 pm – REGISTER ONLINE
Fredricksen Reads - Strength in What Remains -Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7 pm – REGISTER ONLINE
Learn to Knit on Double-Point Needles - Saturday, February 12 at 1 pm – REGISTER ONLINE
Learn to Knit the Cable Stitch - Saturday, February 19 at 1 pm – REGISTER ONLINE
Life After Retirement - Session 1 - 4 Mondays, February 28 – March 21 at 7 pm – REGISTER Feb. 1
All Adult Events, More Information & Registration Dates


January Children's Events
Winter Storytimes 
January 17 - February 25
Storytimes for all ages from birth – K. Introduce your child to early literacy experiences and good reading techniques at the library! Sessions are as follows: 
Just Baby & Me – Ages 0-2 with an adult, rhymes, songs and board books - Monday  - 9:30, Thursday - 10:15 & 11:00 & Friday - 9:30
Twos – Songs, rhymes & books for children aged two with an adult.
Monday - 10:15 & 11:00 & Wednesday - 9:30 & 10:30
Threes – Stories, songs and finger plays for three year olds with an adult. - Tuesday - 9:30 & 10:30, Thursday - 9:30 & Friday - 10:30
Picture Book Time – Children old enough to come by themselves will listen to age appropriate stories, songs, and finger plays. - Monday - 1:15 pm & Tuesday - 6:30 pm
Registration required beginning Jan. 4 for Baby & Me and Jan. 5 for all others. 

Chess Night - Friday, January 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm - No Registration Necessary
Kindermusik Demo Class - Monday, January 10 at 9:30 & 10:30 am – Register Now
Yoga for Children of all Ages! - Wednesday, January 12 at 9:30, 10:15 & 11 am – Register Now
Drop-In Story Time - Thursday, January 13 at 7 pm - No Registration Necessary
“Howdy Partner” Wild West Story Time! - Friday, January 14 at 10 am – Register Now
READ to Dogs - Thursday, January 20 from 6:30 to 7:45 pm – Register Jan. 6
Family Movie Night – Friday, January 21 at 6:30 pm - No Registration Necessary
Drop-In Story Time - Thursday, January 27 at 7 pm - No Registration Necessary
Register in January for these February Children’s programs:
World of Percussion with Doc Gibbs!
- Saturday, February 5 at 2 pm – Register Jan. 23
2011 Winter Spring American Girl Doll Book Club - Wednesdays, Feb. 16, March 16 & April 13 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm – Register Feb. 2
READ to Dogs - Thursday, February 17 from 6:30 to 7:45 pm – Register Jan. 27 
All Children's Events, More Information & Registration Dates


January Teen Events
Girls Day In
Sunday, January 23 at 2 pm 
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of spa-like pampering with facials, soothing teas, and more. Registration required for grades 6 – 12. Sponsored by Friends of Fredricksen.  Register ONLINE HERE
Nintendo Game Day for Teens - Sunday, January 9 at 2 pm – No Registration Necessary
Safe Sitter Workshop - Saturdays, January 15 and 22 from 10 am – 4:30 pm – Register Now
Register in January for this February Teen program:
Food Fear Factor for Teens - Sunday, February 27 at 2 pm – REGISTER ONLINE Feb. 1
All Teen Events, More Information & Registration Dates
Check out the Teen Blogsite here for photos, videos and more!
Sign up HERE to receive the Teen E-News!


East Pennsboro Branch January Events
Scrapbooking for Fun - Thursday, January 6 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm – Register Now
Chix with Stix – Monthly Knitting Group - Monday, January 10 from 6 pm to 8 pm – Register Now
Reading to Dogs - Tuesday, January 11 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm – Register Now
Winter Story Time with Mrs. B - Tuesdays, January 11 thru February 22 at 10 am – Register Now
Winter Toddler Time with Mrs. B - Tuesdays, January 11 thru February 22 at 11 am – Register Now
Bingo for Books for Boomers and Beyond - Thursday, January 13 at 1 pm – Register Now
Bingo for Books - Tuesday, January 18 at 6:30 pm – Register Now
Third Friday Book Sales - Friday, January 21 from 9 am to 4 pm
Register in January for these February East Pennsboro Branch programs:
Scrapbooking for Fun
- Thursday, February 3 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm – Register Jan. 3
Reading to Dogs - Tuesday, February 8 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm – Register Jan. 8
Valentine Pampering (by Mary Kay) - Thursday, February 10 at 6:30 pm – Register Jan. 10
Bingo for Books for Boomers and Beyond - Thursday, February 10 at 1 pm – Register Jan. 10
Chix with Stix –Monday, February 14 from 6 pm to 8 pm – Register Jan. 14
Bingo for Books - Tuesday, February 15 at 6:30 pm – Register Jan. 15

All East Pennsboro Branch Events, More Information & Registration Dates

Collection Highlights


New Releases - Books

Damage by John Lescroart
Family Affair by Debbie Macomber
Home Free by Fern Michaels
In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz
Inner Circle by Brad Meltzer 

More New Releases



Judas Gate by Jack Higgins
Naked Cruelty by Colleen McCullough
Secrets to the Grave by Tami Hoag
Sentry by Robert Crais
To Have and to Kill by Mary Jane Clark

Check out new & popular titles
in our catalog


Coming Soon - DVDs
24: 8th Season
A-Team
The American
Dinner for Schmucks





Easy A
Other Guys
Salt
Wall Street: money never sleeps

Check out new & popular DVDs
in our catalog



Blogs to Check Out
Fredricksen Library Blog: Created by Fredricksen Library Reference Staff
Libraries, Books, and Technology: Created by Jonelle Darr, Executive Director of Cumberland County Library System.
Mystery and Thriller Review: A forum for mystery lovers, created by Leslie McGill Goldstein.
Teen Scene: Edited by Julie Gay, Teen Services Coordinator at Fredricksen Library and Hannah Killian, Teen Book Reviewer.

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