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Saturday, March 25th ~ 6:30 pm to 10 pm
West Shore Country Club
In 2017, the Cleve J. Fredricksen Library will celebrate 60 years of nurturing a love of literacy via a variety of formats: print, auditory, visual, and experiential. To commemorate the significant milestone, we are hosting a celebratory event at the West Shore Country Club, sponsored by the Greg and Susan Sutliff Foundation. The evening will feature an original score written by 15-year old, Zev Malina, to Robert McCloskey’s award-winning children’s book, Blueberries for Sal. Zev will read the book aloud while accompanied by Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Maestro, Stuart Malina and five members of the Symphony. The evening will also feature live and silent auctions. Proceeds from the event will be used to augment our collection of print and digital materials, support programs and make building enhancements. Other celebratory events will be held at the library throughout the year, but we hope you can join us for this intimate evening event that will combine the love of reading with a unique symphonic performance.
Ticket price: $125. For additional information, or to reserve your seat, please contact Pamela Rhoads at 717-761-3900 x244.
 Music of the Heart
with Camela Widad
Monday, February 13
at 7 pm
in the Atrium, Upper Level
Try something a little different this Valentine's Day Eve and join us for an evening of music with widely acclaimed singer/songwriter, Camela Widad. Starting her life in Wisconsin and winding her way through the country, we are delighted to bring her refreshing voice and music to you right here in the deep midwinter. This troubadour, with a voice like honey and fire, will warm you up in this coldest of months. HEAR CAMELA WIDAD HERE. Come as you are and enjoy the photo booth, chocolates and "blind date" with a book or CD to round off your evening. No registration necessary.
  Come one, come all to the library to hear your favorite educators reading their favorite picture books!
The Harrisburg Senators' mascot and Fredricksen's very own Jedi Knight will welcome you as you enter starting at 6:15 pm. The readings begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be most appropriate for those in grades K through 2 and their parents. The readers will change every 15 minutes.
GUEST READERS INCLUDE:
Dr. P. Sanker - Superintendent, Camp Hill School District @ 6:30 pm
Mrs. Carrie Tafoya - Elementary Teacher, CHSD @ 6:45 pm
Mrs. Kelly Collingsworth- Elementary Teacher, CHSD @ 7:00 pm
Mr. Chad Runkle - Principal, Sporting Hill Elementary, CVSD @ 7:15 pm
Mrs. Connie Henry - Principal, Hampden Elementary, CVSD @ 7:30 pm
Melanie Shaver-Durham - Principal, West Creek Hills Elementary, EPSD @ 7:45 pm
Snacks will be provided. Be sure to come to this very first collaboration of the
Camp Hill Junior Civic Club and Fredricksen Library.
 Film Fridays: 2017 Oscar-Nominated Short Films
Friday, February 24
at 2 pm & 7 pm
Saturday, February 25
at 2 pm
The Oscars are almost here and we have your opportunity to see the Oscar-Nominated Short Films before the awards are given! These films are wildly popular, but often difficult to find. Look no further! Fredricksen Library gives you a chance to choose the winners before the Academy announces them. Join us on Friday as we view the nominees from the following categories:
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm - Documentary Short Films
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Live Action Short Films
Come back on Saturday, February 25 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm for the Animated Short Films. Not recommended for ages 17 & under without parental permission.
No registration necessary. Sponsored by Jane and Bill Murray. SEE CLIPS HERE.
 2017 Gardening with Nature Workshops:
Reaping the Rewards of Gardening
Tuesday, February 28 from 7 pm to 8 pm
Fredricksen Library has teamed up with Penn State Master Gardeners to bring you a series of workshops that will show you how to garden with nature. Penn State Master Gardeners are volunteers trained by Penn State Extension to provide research-based home gardening information to the public.
The first program in this series is for new or experienced gardeners. Get an introduction to the rewards of gardening, attempting to answer the question “Why Garden?” You'll learn simple tips and resources to enhance your experience. Gardening is not just digging in the dirt but provides a whole host of rewards, all interrelated to an overall better quality of life.
Cost per workshop is $5.00. More topics offered on the 4th Tuesday of each month (3/28, 4/25, 5/23, 6/27, 7/25, 8/22, 9/26 & 10/24). Registration for all programs is now open. To Register Contact: Penn State Extension, Cumberland County 717-240-6500 or 1-888-697-0371 x6500
 TAG Valentine's Day Card FUNDRAISER!
Saturday, January 14 to Tuesday, February 14
Avoid the same-old, same-old clichéd Valentine's Day cards this year. Send a special message to your friends, true love or family with a beautiful card handmade by our Teen Advisory Group. Cards (with envelopes) will be on sale at the Reference Desk from January 14th to February 14th. The Valentine's Day card sale is a fundraiser of the Fredricksen Teen Advisory Group to support teen programming.
 Fredricksen Story time at Country Meadows
Wednesday, February 22 at 10 am
Join us at Country Meadows Retirement Community for a story time that is open to those young and young at heart. This program will appeal to Birth – 6 years and loved ones. Story times will be held the last Wednesdays of each month - Feb. 22, March 29, April 26 and May 31.
The story time will be held at Country Meadows, Building 2, Garden Room,
355 S. Sporting Hill Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
Program held in partnership with Country Meadows. No registration necessary.
 First sesson: The Future of Europe
Monday, February 6 at 1 pm
Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions Briefing Book, watching the DVD and meeting expert speakers in a Discussion Group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today. Each year, eight topics are chosen by Foreign Policy Association's panel of experts. The list of 2017 topics will be announced soon. In partnership with the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg, this year's discussions will meet every other Monday afternoon at 1:00 pm (2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15). Registration is now open. Cost: $10 per individual session or $50 covers all 8 sessions. REGISTER ONLINE with credit card or send a check to World Affairs Council of Harrisburg /Walnut St. & N. 4th St/ 234 Strawberry Square/ Harrisburg, PA 17101. Free for Associates of the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg. Membership information available HERE .
 FREDRICKSEN LIBRARY
BIKE RAFFLE
Sponsored by Holmes Cycling & Fitness
Through the generosity of our neighbor and longtime sponsor, Holmes Cycling & Fitness, the lucky winner will have a choice of bikes (with a value of up to $450). Tickets will go on sale March 1 at $5 per ticket, $12 for three tickets at the libraries. The drawing will be held in early June. The winner does not need to be present to win. For more information please call extension 244 after March 1.
It's time to VOTE for Simply the Best Library 2017!
If you have enjoyed programming Fredricksen has offered, borrowed books, CDs and DVDs, utilized our free internet computers, learned something new at a workshop, or just needed a beautiful place to get away, please take the time to VOTE HERE. We appreciate your votes! Thank You! SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Deadline for voting is APRIL 17, 2017!
 Homework Helpers Club
For students in grades 1 through 5. The volunteer helpers are experienced educators ready to help with all subject areas. Students are responsible to bring all textbooks, homework, instructions and related materials. A parent/caregiver must remain in the library during the instruction. There is no charge for this program. Sessions are held at the Library by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call Diane Myers at 717-761-3730. Any questions? Contact the children’s library at 717-761-3900 extension 229.
Sessions are also held at the East Pennsboro Branch by appointment - please call 732-4274 to make arrangements.
Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Program
Cumberland County Library System is running a pilot project to loan Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots to our customers through June 30, 2017! Our T-Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots are easy-to-use devices that connect your tablet, laptop and other Wi-Fi-enabled devices to the Internet. You can connect up to 15 devices to 4G LTE and 3G networks.
Stop by any Cumberland County Library location and use your Library Card to place a hold and check it out just like any other item. Any cardholder with a valid Cumberland County Library System card can borrow a Mobile Wi-Fi Hotpspot for 30 days. Get more info HERE
COMING IN MARCH...
Community Health Fair
Thursday, March 2
11 am to 3 pm in the Atrium, Upper floor
will be at Fredricksen Library offering a Community Health Fair.
Come in for any or all of these free services:
Blood Pressure ~ Body Mass Index (BMI) ~ Bone Density by heel scan
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment ~ Falls prevention in home
Glucose and cholesterol by fingerstick (no fast)
Nutrition information ~ Sleep Assessment
No need to register, walk in and have any or all of the screenings done. For further information, call 763-2427.
At our East Pennsboro Branch...
 East Pennsboro Branch Library Winter Reading for All Ages: January - March
Pick up a Bingo card at the Circulation Desk. Read a book or complete an activity to finish a square on the card. These items should be age-appropriate for the person completing the card. Submit your completed Winter Reading Bingo card (five in a row) to the Library in order to be entered for one of our cool grand PRIZES! GET ALL THE DETAILS HERE!
 Scented Pine Cone Craft
Monday, February 20
at 1 pm
Patrons of all ages are welcome at the library for a winter pine cone craft! Decorate your pine cone and make it scented to accent any room. Vanilla essential oil provided. No registration necessary.
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