Thursdays, January 8 through March 12; 7:30 - 8:30 PM on 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 are taught by experienced instructor Anna Maria Bertini Jones. 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: $130 for 10 classes. Students will be advised to also purchase a book online. Register by phone or in person at the library. 

Thursdays, January 29 through March 12; 6:30 - 8:30 PM in the Community Room

Bounce a radio signal off the moon. Download images from the International Space Station. Report significant weather events. Assist local emergency communications. It’s all possible with an Amateur Radio Technician License. Experienced South Mountain Radio Amateurs Club instructors teach this 7-week course and course materials are provided free of charge. Attendees who pass the FCC license exam ($35 FCC fee) will receive a handheld radio and instruction on how to use it. Attendees under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. To register, contact Melinda Shultz at Fredricksen Library, 717-761-3900, ext. 242. 

1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room

Heart Saver courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory (for example, OSHA), or other requirements. This 3.5 hour course can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. Students receive a course completion card that is valid for 2 years. Cost: $55 payable to instructor day of training. Space is limited to 6 adults. To register for either course, call Melinda Shultz, Fredricksen Library, 717-761-3900; ext. 242. Facilitated by Lindsey Oleniacz, a Licensed Practical Nurse and an American Heart Association instructor. 

1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room

Heart Saver courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory (for example, OSHA), or other requirements. This 3.5 hour course can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. Students receive a course completion card that is valid for 2 years. Cost: $55 payable to instructor day of training. Space is limited to 6 adults. To register for either course, call Melinda Shultz, Fredricksen Library, 717-761-3900; ext. 242. Facilitated by Lindsey Oleniacz, a Licensed Practical Nurse and an American Heart Association instructor. 

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in the Community Room 

Open Stage presents a delightful, family-friendly adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol — faithful to the original text yet brought to life with humor, imagination, and heart. This inventive two-actor version uses live Foley sound effects and quick character transformations to tell the story of Scrooge and his journey with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. It’s a lively, heartfelt, and true-to-Dickens retelling of redemption and joy — perfect for audiences of all ages. 

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM in the Small Meeting Room

Are you looking for a way to reduce stress and anxiety while also improving concentration? Led by Ev Hawley, a meditation teacher affiliated with Red Rose Sangha in Lancaster, we will gather in community for silent meditation. The second half of the program will feature a brief talk about meditation related topics. This program is for adults and no registration is necessary. 

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM in the Small Meeting Room

Are you looking for a way to reduce stress and anxiety while also improving concentration? Led by Ev Hawley, a meditation teacher affiliated with Red Rose Sangha in Lancaster, we will gather in community for silent meditation. The second half of the program will feature a brief talk about meditation related topics. This program is for adults and no registration is necessary.