Saturday, November 30 from 1 pm to 5 pm
Come and meet Team Technicon, a robotics team in the organization First comprised of students from the Cumberland Valley School District. They will be in the library to conduct STEM related activities and get children/teens excited about robotics. Drop by and see what it's all about! No registration necessary. Visit the team's website for more details. 

Friday, December 6: 9 am - 8 pm and Saturday, December 7: 1 pm - 5 pm in the Atrium
The Friends of Fredricksen Library will hold a special children's book sale in partnership with the Midtown Scholar Bookstore. A selection of award winning, best selling and popular children's and youth books chosen by Midtown Scholar will be available for purchase. Categories for sale include: Toddler books; Beginning Readers/Picture books; Chapter books; Young Adult books, and Teen books priced from $2 - $10.  

The sale will raise funds for the Friends to benefit the library and provide opportunities for children to buy high quality books as holiday gifts for their family and friends (and adults to do the same) at a fraction of list prices. The sale is open to the public.

Friday, December 6: 9 am - 8 pm and Saturday, December 7: 1 pm - 5 pm in the Atrium
The Friends of Fredricksen Library will hold a special children's book sale in partnership with the Midtown Scholar Bookstore. A selection of award winning, best selling and popular children's and youth books chosen by Midtown Scholar will be available for purchase. Categories for sale include: Toddler books; Beginning Readers/Picture books; Chapter books; Young Adult books, and Teen books priced from $2 - $10.  

The sale will raise funds for the Friends to benefit the library and provide opportunities for children to buy high quality books as holiday gifts for their family and friends (and adults to do the same) at a fraction of list prices. The sale is open to the public. 

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Join us as we welcome Bright Star Touring Theatre this Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Their powerful production will introduce audiences to poignant events and notable names of the Civil Rights Movement. This acclaimed show focuses on the tumultuous years between 1955 and 1968 and shines light on important milestones in our history, including: the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the SCLC, Brown v. Board of Education, the Sit-In Movement, the Freedom Riders, the March on Washington, and the assassination of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Viewers can expect to meet important figures and hear inspiring songs of the era. Recommended for 3rd grade – adult. No registration necessary.

1:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the Ruggaber Community Room, Lower Level
Do you have a story to tell? Teens, along with their parents/caregivers, are invited for an afternoon of zine making with the LGBT Center of Central PA! Zines are short, DIY style magazines that are easy to photocopy and distribute, and a perfect way to start sharing your unique story. Parents/Caregivers of participants are invited to check out our book display and browse information provided by the Center. All materials provided, no registration necessary. For teens ages 12-18.

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station, Children's Library
Join us in the Kunkel Creation Station to design aprons! Use our Circut Maker to create iron on patches for your apron, or use fabric paint to make it extra unique! For teens ages 12 - 18. No registration necessary.

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station, Children's Library
Join us in the Kunkel Creation Station to design t-shirts! Use our Cricut Maker to create iron on patches or use fabric paint to make it extra unique! For teens ages 12 - 18. No registration necessary.

2 pm to 5:30 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Get ready to channel the Force during this interactive movie experience! Join Rey, Finn, and Poe in fighting the Dark Side. You will be given props and a script to follow along with during the movie. For teens ages 12 – 18. No registration necessary.

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Our teen entrepreneurs are ready to show off! Join us to support them as they present their businesses and find out who has won our top prizes. Refreshments will be served. For teens ages 12 – 18. No registration necessary.

4 pm to 6 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station
Join us in the Kunkel Creation Station to create some greeting cards! Use our Circut Maker, stamps, markers, and cool paper to create unique cards for your family and friends! Holidays, birthdays, thank you cards... the possibilities are endless! For teens ages 12 – 18. No registration necessary.