Thursday, August 7; 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (no rain date)

Miller Family Courtyard/Walnut Street 

Welcome to an evening of music in a special tribute to Shea’s brother, Shawn, front man and lead vocals in the band, The Pikers (1979-1981). Band members joining the performance include: Daryl Beam/guitar, Frank Shafner/keyboards, Kirk Hassinger/drums, Rosemary Boyle/vocals. This is a happening you won’t want to miss! 

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets! Our Teen Advisory Group will be selling popcorn and refreshments or feel free to bring your own. All concerts are free to the public. Concerts are held on the west lawn next to the lower parking lot. No registration necessary. Sponsored by McCormick Family Foundation. 

7 pm to 8:30 pm (no rain date)

Miller Family Courtyard/Walnut Street 

The West Shore Symphony Orchestra will present Renaissance “Fare” on Monday, June 23 at 7:00 pm. The program will feature traditional Renaissance sounds and themes by modern British & European composers alongside great works of the Harlem Renaissance:  Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway and more!  Featured singer soloists will be students from Lebanon Valley College and Susquehanna University, Xavier Bates and Destiny King. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy!  

For complete program information: www.westshoresymphony.org  

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets! Our Teen Advisory Group will be selling popcorn and refreshments or feel free to bring your own. All concerts are free to the public. Concerts are held on the west lawn next to the lower parking lot. No registration necessary. Sponsored by McCormick Family Foundation. 

7 pm - Miller Family Courtyard/Walnut Street (no rain date) 

With a five-piece horn section, three strong lead vocalists, and a driving rhythm section, The Maxwell Project (TMP) is best known for its creative interpretations of 70s and 80s R&B, funk, and soul music as well as standout renditions of Earth, Wind, and Fire classics. Blending “old school” R&B with contemporary dance music, TMP always brings the party to the dance floor (or lawn, in this case!) www.themaxwellproject.com

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets! Our Teen Advisory Group will be selling popcorn and refreshments or feel free to bring your own. All concerts are free to the public. Concerts are held on the west lawn next to the lower parking lot. No registration necessary. Sponsored by McCormick Family Foundation. 

10:30 am Community Room

Take a deep dive into the work and history of West Shore Wildlife Center. Learn about some of our past patients and their miraculous stories of recovery and return to the wild. Find ways to become more involved in our mission to inspire coexistence between humans and wildlife.  

Recommended for mixed or older age groups. No registration required. 

10:30 AM in the Community Room 

Reptiles are amazing artists! Each species has its own colorful way to survive, to defend territory, and to attract a mate. Can you dance like a lizard? Can you sing like an alligator? Can you camouflage your colors like a box turtle, or boast your bright colors to advertise venom, like a coral snake? You'll learn all this, and more, as you meet Jesse Rothacker and his rescued reptiles, in the "Animal Art Forms" interactive show! 

No registration required. 

Monday – Thursday, July 28 – August 1, 9 AM-Noon in the Community Room 

Adventure begins at the library this summer with our free summer “mini” camps! Camps are designed around themes and include reading, discussion, hands-on activities, special library programs, and conclude with group lunchtime. Parents/Guardians are required to stay on the premises for all children under the age of 12. 

Join us for Art Camp where you will learn about different artists and artistic styles. Activities will include looking at works by famous artists, replicating art by the artist, and creating our own art using their style.  

Registration required. Registration links will be posted one month prior to an event. You may also create a free Eventbrite account and follow Fredricksen Library. Eventbrite will inform you when Fredricksen Library opens registration for an event.

Each morning, camper goers will meet in the children’s library before spending time outside. Families will need to provide a snack, brown bag lunch, water bottle, and ensure their child has sunscreen applied as the children will be spending time outdoors weather permitting.  

Parents/Guardians are required to stay on the premises for all children under the age of 12. Registration required. Camps are limited to 15 individuals. A waitlist will be enabled. If you registered for a space your child can no longer keep, please cancel the reservation so another child on the waitlist can register. 

REGISTER

Monday – Thursday, July 28 – August 1, 9 AM-Noon in the Community Room 

Adventure begins at the library this summer with our free summer “mini” camps! Camps are designed around themes and include reading, discussion, hands-on activities, special library programs, and conclude with group lunchtime. Parents/Guardians are required to stay on the premises for all children under the age of 12. 

Join us for Art Camp where you will learn about different artists and artistic styles. Activities will include looking at works by famous artists, replicating art by the artist, and creating our own art using their style.  

Registration required. Registration links will be posted one month prior to an event. You may also create a free Eventbrite account and follow Fredricksen Library. Eventbrite will inform you when Fredricksen Library opens registration for an event.

Each morning, camper goers will meet in the children’s library before spending time outside. Families will need to provide a snack, brown bag lunch, water bottle, and ensure their child has sunscreen applied as the children will be spending time outdoors weather permitting.  

Parents/Guardians are required to stay on the premises for all children under the age of 12. Registration required. Camps are limited to 15 individuals. A waitlist will be enabled. If you registered for a space your child can no longer keep, please cancel the reservation so another child on the waitlist can register. 

REGISTER

Monday – Thursday, June 23 – 27, 9-10 AM OR 11 AM-12 PM in the Community Room 

Adventure begins at the library this summer with our free summer “mini” camps! Camps are designed around themes and include reading, discussion, hands-on activities, special library programs, and conclude with group lunchtime. Parents/Guardians are required to stay on the premises for all children under the age of 12. 

For children going into Kindergarten in Fall 2025. Choose one of the sessions 9:00-10:00 or 11:00-12:00. Children will get to practice important skills to help get ready for kindergarten. We will work on social, literacy, and math skills through books, crafts, and hands-on activities. 

Adults must accompany children during the event. Registration required.  

10:30 am Community Room

Nicholas offers a joke-packed, interactive family comedy show that includes some of the most RIDICULOUS stunts and tricks you’ve ever witnessed! No registration required. 

10:30 am Community Room

Andrew’s Big Show is a one-man comedy, juggling, circus show that is fun for the whole family.  Andrew spent years in circuses and on cruise ships honing his crazy circus tricks and sense of humor, and now he’s bringing it to your local library!  Many folks return year after year to see Andrew’s Big Show. No registration required.