Spring Into Reading
2023 All Ages Spring Reading Challenge
March 20 – April 28
Join us for our third annual Spring Reading Challenge—from the first day of spring until Arbor Day! Earn badges by logging whatever you like to read and doing activities related to new beginnings, fresh starts, and growth! Beginning March 20, register and participate on Beanstack HERE
10:30 am in the BCC, Upper Level
Learn beginner level or update your older-version PowerPoint skills by creating and editing in Microsoft Office 2019 (using BCC laptops). Registration is required.
2 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Join us for a new daytime series, Leisure Learning, for those who want to learn something new in the afternoon! Sample teas generously donated by local neighbor, One Good Woman tea and coffee shop. Learn about the history of tea and best brewing techniques. No registration necessary. Ages 18+.
Eight Tuesdays, starting February 14
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The Great Decisions Lecture Series is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the documentary film series, and meeting in a discussion group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Fredricksen Library partners with World Affairs Council of Harrisburg to host this annual discussion series. The first and last lectures are held Feb. 14 and April 4 in person at the library at 5 pm. All others will be Zoom webinars. Registration is open.
Global Famine - speaker William Lambers, author and historian
Fears of global food shortages have followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted grain shipments from the major grain producer. But what about countries and regions that were suffering before this impending shortage? How is famine defined, and how is it different from simple food shortages? What if any remedies are there?
Additional Dates and Topics
February 14: Energy Geopolitics
February 21: War Crimes
February 28: China & the U.S.
March 7: Economic Warfare
March 14: Politics in Latin America
March 21: Global Famine
March 28: Climate Migration
April 4: Iran at a Crossroads
3rd Tuesdays
7:00 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Fredricksen Library has teamed up with Penn State Master Gardeners of Cumberland County to bring you a series of workshops about creating a beautiful garden while preserving a healthy environment. Recognizing the ecological and economic importance of supporting pollinators and their habitats, Camp Hill Borough is working towards becoming a Bee City USA affiliate. Join Penn State Master Gardener Lauren Taylor and the borough committee members for Gardening with Nature: Bee Friendly, Plant This and Not That! to learn more about the borough's efforts and discover how you, too, can think globally and act locally to turn your garden into a pollinator-friendly zone. $5 fee. Register online via Penn State Extension
11 am in the BCC, Upper Level
Improve your basic computer skills. Use our laptops or bring your own! In the first half of this session, we will introduce the parts of the computer, identify and use essential keys on the keyboard, and work on mouse skills . During the second half, we will practice skills identified by participants in the sign up survey. Tell us what you're interested in learning, and we'll do our best to address your learning needs! Registration is required.
10 am in the BCC, Upper Level
Need hands-on help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or e-reader? Trying to download an app or program and getting stuck? Interested in using Zoom or Skype but nervous about getting started? Want to use free library media resources like eBooks and audiobooks from Libby? Sign up for a thirty-minute Device Advice session for in person assistance. Bring your personal tablet, laptop, smartphone, or e-reader with you. Make sure you have all passwords you might need during the session. Registration is required.
Second and Fourth Thursdays: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Via Zoom
As part of our Daytime Academy at Fredricksen Library, we are offering language immersion conversation groups on a regular basis. Our expert leaders will guide you through discussion, conversation and culture of your chosen language. Some experience in the language is necessary. Registration is required for Zoom link.
7 pm Hybrid, Small Meeting Room & Zoom
Join us for this month's discussion of Williams' novel that is a “thought-provoking celebration of words and the power of language to shape the world.” Find the book in our catalog. Registration is required. Ages 18+.
Eight Tuesdays, starting February 14
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The Great Decisions Lecture Series is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the documentary film series, and meeting in a discussion group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Fredricksen Library partners with World Affairs Council of Harrisburg to host this annual discussion series. The first and last lectures are held Feb. 14 and April 4 in person at the library at 5 pm. All others will be Zoom webinars. Registration is open.
Climate Migration - speaker Don Brown -- Scholar In Residence, Sustainability Ethics and Law, Widener University School of Law
As climate change accelerates and drought and rising sea levels become more common, millions of people in affected regions must uproot themselves and seek safety elsewhere. Who are these affected individuals, and how might the United States aid them, and be affected by the migration?
Additional Dates and Topics
February 14: Energy Geopolitics
February 21: War Crimes
February 28: China & the U.S.
March 7: Economic Warfare
March 14: Politics in Latin America
March 21: Global Famine
March 28: Climate Migration
April 4: Iran at a Crossroads
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm via Zoom
Calling all home-based entrepreneurs! Selling on eBay, Etsy or Minted? Airbnb, pet care or other traditional home-based business? Network with the like-minded and get information and inspiration. Come join us --it's free, casual and interactive. Ask questions, share ideas, then leave motivated! Registration is open.
As a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs through mentoring, workshops, and educational resources since 1964. For more information about the organization, please visit their website at www.score.org
1 pm - 3 pm in the Lower Level Parking Lot
The Friends of Fredricksen will hold Donation Station on the first Saturday of each month to accept donations of books and media for their Book & Media Sales. To drop off donations, please park in the lower parking lot off Walnut Street close or near the sidewalk. Donations of one box or less can be brought to the Reference Desk whenever the Library is open. Thank you for thinking of the Friends when you have extra books.
7 pm Hybrid (Community Room & Zoom)
Come join us at this writers group that provides aspiring writers a forum for their literary work and feedback from their peers in a respectful and friendly environment. This is a chance for you to grow in your craft and help others improve in the art of writing. The group meets the first and third Monday of most months. If you are not ready to share your writing, feel free to observe and listen or even offer your comments during one of our scheduled meetings. Register online.
10 am Hybrid, In Person AND Zoom
Join us as we discuss the Classics. This month we discuss Nathaniel Hawthorne’s exploration of “guilt, revenge, and atonement through the lives of the Pyncheon family in their gloomy, bleak, seven-gabled mansion.” Registration is required. Ages 18+.
*This program is sponsored in memory of Marie Schleicher.
2 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Join us for a new daytime series, Leisure Learning, for those who want to learn something new in the afternoon! In this session, we'll take a brief look at why so many of the legends about the Alamo are wrong. No registration necessary. Ages 18+.
Eight Tuesdays, starting February 14
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The Great Decisions Lecture Series is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the documentary film series, and meeting in a discussion group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Fredricksen Library partners with World Affairs Council of Harrisburg to host this annual discussion series. The first and last lectures are held Feb. 14 and April 4 in person at the library at 5 pm. All others will be Zoom webinars. Registration is open.
Iran at a Crossroads - speaker Dr. Mehdi Noorbaksh
By the fall of 2022, Iran was in a state of turmoil due to widespread protests against government-enforced wearing of the hijab, a failing economy, an ineffective new president, and the looming succession of the country’s leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Abroad, renewal of the Iran nuclear deal seemed doubtful and tensions remain high between Iran, Israel, and Arab states. Many Iranians have lost hope of a better future, and the country seems at a crossroads. How should the United States deal with it?
Additional Dates and Topics
February 14: Energy Geopolitics
February 21: War Crimes
February 28: China & the U.S.
March 7: Economic Warfare
March 14: Politics in Latin America
March 21: Global Famine
March 28: Climate Migration
April 4: Iran at a Crossroads
1st Tuesday of each month, 6 pm - 8:30 pm
Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Come and join your fellow military history aficionados in a meaningful discussion about battles and other military events ranging from circa 1000 BCE up to recent military history. The first half of the discussion will focus on the facts of the battle and the second half will be dedicated to opinions and conjectures about the battle. Everyone will be given equal time to participate in both halves of the discussion. We will wrap up the roundtable with a vote on the topic for the next session. The three priorities for this group are having fun, learning new things, and hopefully developing new friendships. Registration suggested, but not required. Ages 16+. *Topic: Raid on Entebbe 1976
1 pm Hybrid, Small Meeting Room & Zoom
Join us for Moving Forward, a book discussion series geared towards those who have suffered a loss or tragedy and could use an infusion of hope. In cooperation with Hospice of Central PA, we will be reading books focusing on the redemptive power of the human spirit. Join us this month as we discuss Margery Leveen Sher's stories about “ordinary people reacting to extraordinary circumstances.” Find the book in our catalog. Ages 18 and older, please. Registration is required.
10:00 am - 5:30 pm in the Lower Parking Lot, Walnut St. side
Donating blood may be one of the most important things you’ve ever done. Just one pint of your blood can save as many as four lives. Come and donate in Fredricksen's lower parking lot (Walnut Street). The Central PA Blood Bank will be here the first Thursday this month. It is a safe and easy process which takes approximately 45 minutes. Generally, anyone age 16 or older, weighing at least 110 pounds and in good health, can donate blood. We strongly suggest you schedule an appointment to donate blood. Appointments help us improve your donation experience. A form of ID is required to donate. Go to 717giveblood.org or call the number listed below. Walk-Ins are welcome; however, donors with appointments will be taken first and this may result in a significant wait time. If you have any questions about donating, call Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank at 1-800-771-0059 or visit www.cpbb.org.
Beginner & Intermediate Conversation – First and Third Thursdays, 10 am, Community Room, Lower Level
As part of our Daytime Academy at Fredricksen Library, we are offering language immersion conversation groups on a regular basis. Our expert leaders will guide you through discussion, conversation and culture of your chosen language. Some experience in the language is necessary. No registration required. *No session April 20
6 pm in the BCC
As part of our Introduction to Entrepreneurship Series, this workshop will discuss the importance of credit score, determining your cost of startup, and some options for financing your business. Registration is required.
Thursdays, April 6 - June 8
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm ONLINE via Zoom
If you have always wanted to learn the Italian language and to share this passion with people who live in your area, this is a great time to do it in the comfort and safety of your home and in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Italian for Beginners classes have successfully been offered in person at Fredricksen for more than 2 years by native and experienced instructor Anna Maria Bertini Jones. Since 2020, the pandemic has prompted the opportunity to explore online instruction options. The result is an even more effective and enjoyable learning experience, without commuting at night and easy to attend also when you are out of town. You will be learning the basics of the Italian language through live interactive classes and group work. A variety of online multimedia resources will be used to develop basic vocabulary, conversation skills and to introduce some cultural topics like cuisine, art, lifestyle, etc.
Classes are very easy to access. You will receive a Zoom link invitation through which you will be automatically directed to your classroom. During class time students will be learning in a fun and collaborative atmosphere, with the instructor’s help and direction. No specific technological skills are required. All you need is a computer/ laptop/tablet and a printer. Ages 16 and older. Cost: $120 for 10 classes. Students will be advised to also purchase a book online. Register online, by phone, or in person at the library beginning March 1.
Fredricksen Library will be closed on Sunday, April 9 for the Easter holiday; no library items will be due, no fines will accrue and no holds will expire.
2 pm - 3:30 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
This round table discussion will apply the Socratic Method to help delve into philosophical discussions and give you an opportunity to share your opinions in a neutral and respectful way without interruption. Each month the group will choose a philosophical issue and everyone attending will have the opportunity to learn and discuss with others in an open and respectful environment. What a great way to expand your mind and reach further with your thoughts! Ages 18 and up, please. Registration is suggested. The group typically meets the second Monday of each month.
11 am in the Community Room, Lower Level
Just starting your genealogy research and aren’t sure where to begin? Have you hit a roadblock in your research and need help? Or do you just want to learn about different genealogical resources? Then Genealogy Club is for you! During each session, we will spend time working on our individual research and have the opportunity to bounce our family history questions off of other club members. Occasionally, there will be themed meetings where we will discuss and try out different genealogical resources. You will need to bring a computer for each session to work on your research and to access the different resources. Registration required.
*This month's theme is Genealogy and Family Photos, circa 1840 to present (You will need to bring a couple family photos for this activity)
10 am in the BCC, Upper Level
Need hands-on help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or e-reader? Trying to download an app or program and getting stuck? Interested in using Zoom or Skype but nervous about getting started? Want to use free library media resources like eBooks and audiobooks from Libby? Sign up for a thirty-minute Device Advice session for in person assistance. Bring your personal tablet, laptop, smartphone, or e-reader with you. Make sure you have all passwords you might need during the session. Registration is required.
Second and Fourth Thursdays: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Via Zoom
As part of our Daytime Academy at Fredricksen Library, we are offering language immersion conversation groups on a regular basis. Our expert leaders will guide you through discussion, conversation and culture of your chosen language. Some experience in the language is necessary. Registration is required for Zoom link.
6 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
During Earth month we will reflect and discuss what sustainable living means, the interconnectivity of food, health, and the planet, and how we can live and eat in a sustainable way. This program is being held as part of Longwood Garden’s 2023 Community Read theme of how food connects people to each other and to the world around us. No registration necessary. Ages 18+.
6 pm in the BCC
Calculating what you need in order to retire can be difficult. Where do you begin to come up with that magic number? Will you have a mortgage or car payment? What will your sources of income be; pension, Social Security, 401(k), etc. This session will help you to evaluate where you currently are and where you need to be. This program is presented by the PA Dept of Banking and Securities. Register online.
2:00 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Our Indie & Foreign Film Fridays are a great way to spend a spring afternoon. Following the film, you are encouraged to join us for our film discussions. Sponsored by Bill and Jane Murray.
4 pm – 4:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join us for our film discussions! Much like a book group, you will watch the film then if you like, join us for a moderated discussion. Watch the film at the library at 2 pm or watch it on your own. You must have watched the film to participate in the discussion. No registration for discussion.
7 pm Hybrid (Community Room & Zoom)
Come join us at this writers group that provides aspiring writers a forum for their literary work and feedback from their peers in a respectful and friendly environment. This is a chance for you to grow in your craft and help others improve in the art of writing. The group meets the first and third Monday of most months. If you are not ready to share your writing, feel free to observe and listen or even offer your comments during one of our scheduled meetings. Register online.
11 am in the BCC, Upper Level
Improve your basic computer skills. Use our laptops or bring your own! In the first half of this session, we will introduce the parts of the computer, identify and use essential keys on the keyboard, and work on mouse skills . During the second half, we will practice skills identified by participants in the sign up survey. Tell us what you're interested in learning, and we'll do our best to address your learning needs! Registration is required.
April 20 - 23
Ruggaber Community Room, Downstairs Lobby Area, Small Meeting Room & Library Atrium
Thursday, April 20 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday, April 21 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 22 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 23 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm – BAG SALE 2 Bags for $10!
6 pm in the BCC
As part of the Small Business Owner Support Series, this workshop will discuss good business practices to help keep good employees who often include multiple generations working together. What are some things we can do to run smoothly and efficiently? Registration is required.
April 20 - 23
Ruggaber Community Room, Downstairs Lobby Area, Small Meeting Room & Library Atrium
Thursday, April 20 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Friday, April 21 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 22 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 23 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm – BAG SALE 2 Bags for $10!
April 20 - 23
Ruggaber Community Room, Downstairs Lobby Area, Small Meeting Room & Library Atrium
Thursday, April 20 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday, April 21 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 22 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 23 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm – BAG SALE 2 Bags for $10!
April 20 - 23
Ruggaber Community Room, Downstairs Lobby Area, Small Meeting Room & Library Atrium
Thursday, April 20 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday, April 21 from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 22 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 23 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm – BAG SALE 2 Bags for $10!
7 pm Hybrid, In Person & Zoom
Join us for this month's discussion about Amanda Oliver’s discoveries of the roles of public librarians as well as what it takes for “American society [to] sustain one of its most noble institutions.” Find the book in our catalog. Ages 18+. Registration is required.
2 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Join us for a new daytime series, Leisure Learning, for those who want to learn something new in the afternoon! In celebration of National Poetry month we’ll share some different ways of creating poetry- black out poetry and book spine poetry. Come prepared to use your creative side. No registration necessary. Ages 18+.
10 am in the BCC, Upper Level
Need hands-on help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or e-reader? Trying to download an app or program and getting stuck? Interested in using Zoom or Skype but nervous about getting started? Want to use free library media resources like eBooks and audiobooks from Libby? Sign up for a thirty-minute Device Advice session for in person assistance. Bring your personal tablet, laptop, smartphone, or e-reader with you. Make sure you have all passwords you might need during the session. Registration is required.
10 am in the BCC, Upper Level
Need hands-on help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or e-reader? Trying to download an app or program and getting stuck? Interested in using Zoom or Skype but nervous about getting started? Want to use free library media resources like eBooks and audiobooks from Libby? Sign up for a thirty-minute Device Advice session for in person assistance. Bring your personal tablet, laptop, smartphone, or e-reader with you. Make sure you have all passwords you might need during the session. Registration is required.
Second and Fourth Thursdays: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Via Zoom
As part of our Daytime Academy at Fredricksen Library, we are offering language immersion conversation groups on a regular basis. Our expert leaders will guide you through discussion, conversation and culture of your chosen language. Some experience in the language is necessary. Registration is required for Zoom link.
7:00 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Fredricksen Library has teamed up with Penn State Master Gardeners of Cumberland County to bring you a series of workshops that will show you how to garden with nature. This month's topic is The Twilight Garden. Night brings a new dimension to a garden. Flower blossoms shimmer in the moonlight, sweet fragrances hang in the air and for most us, the evening is a time to relax. Not so for the nocturnal pollinators who are beginning their work day. This presentation will provide a unique insight into the lives of these creatures as well as provide design ideas to create a healthy garden that glows.
$5.00 fee. Register online or call Penn State Extension Registration Services toll-free at 1-877-345-0691. Walk-ins will be accepted if space is available.
1 pm - 3 pm Community Room, Lower Level
Enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and enthusiastic instructor. You'll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation to enjoy! Cost: $5 per person. All art materials supplied. Registration begins one month prior via telephone or in person at the library. Ages 18 & up.
1 pm - 3 pm Community Room, Lower Level
Enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and enthusiastic instructor. You'll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation to enjoy! Cost: $5 per person. All art materials supplied. Registration begins one month prior via telephone or in person at the library. Ages 18 & up.
7 pm Hybrid (Community Room & Zoom)
Come join us at this writers group that provides aspiring writers a forum for their literary work and feedback from their peers in a respectful and friendly environment. This is a chance for you to grow in your craft and help others improve in the art of writing. The group meets the first and third Monday of most months. If you are not ready to share your writing, feel free to observe and listen or even offer your comments during one of our scheduled meetings. Register online.
10 am Hybrid, In Person AND Zoom
Join us as we discuss the Classics. This month we discuss William Faulkner’s “novel set in the American South during Prohibition about hopeful perseverance in the face of mortality.” Registration is required. Ages 18+.
*This program is sponsored in memory of Marie Schleicher.
2 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Join us for a new daytime series, Leisure Learning, for those who want to learn something new in the afternoon! This month we'll look at the history and beauty of the Ancient Puebloan cliff dwellings. No registration necessary. Ages 18+.
1st Tuesday of each month, 6 pm - 8:30 pm
Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Come and join your fellow military history aficionados in a meaningful discussion about battles and other military events ranging from circa 1000 BCE up to recent military history. The first half of the discussion will focus on the facts of the battle and the second half will be dedicated to opinions and conjectures about the battle. Everyone will be given equal time to participate in both halves of the discussion. We will wrap up the roundtable with a vote on the topic for the next session. The three priorities for this group are having fun, learning new things, and hopefully developing new friendships. Registration suggested, but not required. Ages 16+. *May topic: Battle of Point Pleasant 1774
1 pm Hybrid, Small Meeting Room & Zoom
Join us for Moving Forward, a book discussion series geared towards those who have suffered a loss or tragedy and could use an infusion of hope. In cooperation with Hospice of Central PA, we will be reading books focusing on the redemptive power of the human spirit. Join us this month as we discuss Charles Finch’s book about 2020, his account of “one endless year with delightful commentary on current events and the things that distract him.” Find the book in our catalog. Ages 18 and older, please. Registration is required.
Beginner & Intermediate Conversation – First and Third Thursdays, 10 am, Community Room, Lower Level
As part of our Daytime Academy at Fredricksen Library, we are offering language immersion conversation groups on a regular basis. Our expert leaders will guide you through discussion, conversation and culture of your chosen language. Some experience in the language is necessary. No registration required. *No session April 20
6 pm in the BCC
You know you want to invest; you know it is critical for your long-term financial health, but, knowing what strategy to take to get started can be difficult. We will cover various strategies, including Dollar-Cost Averaging, Growth Investing, and others. We will also discuss common times to re-examine our strategies and how change them for our changing circumstances. This program is presented by the PA Dept of Banking and Securities. Register online.
9 am - 9:45 am, Community Room
Join Ann Fields, founder of Peaceful Poses Kids Yoga, for an adult slow flow yoga class. This new class at Fredricksen will explore yoga poses, breathing techniques and ways to deal with stress and anxiety. This 45 minute class is open all levels and no experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle and yoga mat. Ann has her E-RYT-200, RCYT and is an adjunct instructor at HACC. Ages 18+. Registration recommended.
1 pm - 3 pm in the Lower Level Parking Lot
The Friends of Fredricksen will hold Donation Station on the first Saturday of each month to accept donations of books and media for their Book & Media Sales. To drop off donations, please park in the lower parking lot off Walnut Street close or near the sidewalk. Donations of one box or less can be brought to the Reference Desk whenever the Library is open. Thank you for thinking of the Friends when you have extra books.
2 pm - 3:30 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
This round table discussion will apply the Socratic Method to help delve into philosophical discussions and give you an opportunity to share your opinions in a neutral and respectful way without interruption. Each month the group will choose a philosophical issue and everyone attending will have the opportunity to learn and discuss with others in an open and respectful environment. What a great way to expand your mind and reach further with your thoughts! Ages 18 and up, please. Registration is suggested. The group typically meets the second Monday of each month.
Second and Fourth Thursdays: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Via Zoom
As part of our Daytime Academy at Fredricksen Library, we are offering language immersion conversation groups on a regular basis. Our expert leaders will guide you through discussion, conversation and culture of your chosen language. Some experience in the language is necessary. Registration is required for Zoom link.
2:00 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Our Indie & Foreign Film Fridays are a great way to spend a spring afternoon. Following the film, you are encouraged to join us for our film discussions. Sponsored by Bill and Jane Murray.
4 pm – 4:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join us for our film discussions! Much like a book group, you will watch the film then if you like, join us for a moderated discussion. Watch the film at the library at 2 pm or watch it on your own. You must have watched the film to participate in the discussion. No registration for discussion.
1 pm - 3 pm Community Room, Lower Level
Enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and enthusiastic instructor. You'll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation to enjoy! Cost: $5 per person. All art materials supplied. Registration begins one month prior via telephone or in person at the library. Ages 18 & up.
1 pm - 3 pm Community Room, Lower Level
Enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and enthusiastic instructor. You'll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation to enjoy! Cost: $5 per person. All art materials supplied. Registration begins one month prior via telephone or in person at the library. Ages 18 & up.
7 pm Hybrid (Community Room & Zoom)
Come join us at this writers group that provides aspiring writers a forum for their literary work and feedback from their peers in a respectful and friendly environment. This is a chance for you to grow in your craft and help others improve in the art of writing. The group meets the first and third Monday of most months. If you are not ready to share your writing, feel free to observe and listen or even offer your comments during one of our scheduled meetings. Register online.
Beginner & Intermediate Conversation – First and Third Thursdays, 10 am, Community Room, Lower Level
As part of our Daytime Academy at Fredricksen Library, we are offering language immersion conversation groups on a regular basis. Our expert leaders will guide you through discussion, conversation and culture of your chosen language. Some experience in the language is necessary. No registration required. *No session April 20
7 pm Hybrid, In Person & Zoom
Join us for this month's discussion about Serena Burdick's novel about a “story of literary secrets, a family curse, and the lengths women will go to take charge of their future.” Find the book in our catalog. Ages 18+. Registration is required.
11 am in the Community Room, Lower Level
Just starting your genealogy research and aren’t sure where to begin? Have you hit a roadblock in your research and need help? Or do you just want to learn about different genealogical resources? Then Genealogy Club is for you! During each session, we will spend time working on our individual research and have the opportunity to bounce our family history questions off of other club members. Occasionally, there will be themed meetings where we will discuss and try out different genealogical resources. You will need to bring a computer for each session to work on your research and to access the different resources. Registration required.
Second and Fourth Thursdays: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Via Zoom
As part of our Daytime Academy at Fredricksen Library, we are offering language immersion conversation groups on a regular basis. Our expert leaders will guide you through discussion, conversation and culture of your chosen language. Some experience in the language is necessary. Registration is required for Zoom link.
Fredricksen Library will be closed on Monday, May 29 for the Memorial Day holiday; no library items will be due, no fines will accrue and no holds will expire.
1:30 pm OR 3 pm
MON: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
TUE: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
WED: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
THU: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
FRI: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
SAT: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
SUN: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
