Saturday, September 14th, 1-5pm
FREE and OPEN to the public.

Travel the world during Fredricksen Library’s multicultural festival. Discover different cultures through music and activities. Get a taste of the world through food trucks and vendors from different cultures. Stop by for children’s storytime in French, Spanish, Hindi and more. Come celebrate different cultures in this family-friendly event.

• 1pm French Travel in the Community Room
  The Fredricksen Library French Club shares a travel photo collection. Presented in French.

• 1pm Storytime in the Children’s Storytime Nook
  Spanish storytime. Elephant and Piggy We Are In A Book! ¡Estamos en un libro! by Mo Willems

• 1:30pm Storytime & Conservation Education with local author, Julie Ilondo in the Community Room
  Reading of Meeting the mountain gorilla and learn about endangered species that can only be found in the wild in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa.

• 2pm Celtic Harp Music in the Community Room
  Performed by Mary-Teresa of Seasons

• 2pm Storytime in the Children’s Storytime Nook
  French storytime with the Fredricksen Library French Club. Elephant and Piggy We Are In A Book! Nous Sommes Dans Un Livre! by Mo Willems

• 2:30pm Storytime in the Children’s Storytime Nook
  Hindi storytime with Priyanka Saran. Chalo Jungle Chalein by Balveen Singh OR I Love Autumn by Shelley Admont 

• 3pm Afro-Brazilian martial art Capoeira on the Side Lawn (In case of rain the program will be held in the Community Room)
  Led by the Capoeira Brazilian Pelourinho PA

• 3pm Storytime in the Children’s Storytime Nook
  Korean storytime with Sarah. Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister

• 3:30pm Yoga for Families in the Community Room
  Led by Jignasha Vyas

• 3:30pm Storytime with local author, Pauline Atilite in the Children’s Storytime Nook
  Reading of GUESS AND LEARN Magic Words: Please, Sorry, Thank You, and More!

• 4pm Arabic Storytime in the Children’s Storytime Nook
  Read by Jinan Haija. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr.

Plus enjoy throughout the event:

• Craft and information booths

• Food Trucks and Food Stands on Walnut Street

  • Marsico’s A Taste of Italy

  • Kimchee Girl

• World Cup 2026 and Olympic Medalist exhibit by Fredricksen Library Teens volunteers

• Games and Puzzles in the Lower Level Lobby

Vendors and Organizations:

• CWS Harrisburg - “Marketplace” crafts made by refugee women in CWS’s economic empowerment program

• Capoeira Brazilian Pelourinho PA

• The Scottish Society

• Chinese Cultural Arts Institute

• Local authors, Pauline Atilite and Julie Ilondo

• Cleve J. Fredricksen Library French Group

• Heartfulness Meditation! Meditation made simpler!!

Second & Fourth Thursdays, 10 am 
Small Meeting Room 
The intermediate level speakers will have a chance to practice with one another in a casual setting. A themed conversation for each session will be announced. No registration necessary.   

Second & Fourth Thursdays, 10 am 
Small Meeting Room 
The intermediate level speakers will have a chance to practice with one another in a casual setting. A themed conversation for each session will be announced. No registration necessary.   

First and Third Thursdays
10 am, Community Room, Lower Level
Learn basic Spanish conversation in an informal and friendly setting. This immersive conversation workshop is a great way to acquire the fundamentals of a new language. No registration necessary. 

First and Third Thursdays
10 am, Community Room, Lower Level
Learn basic Spanish conversation in an informal and friendly setting. This immersive conversation workshop is a great way to acquire the fundamentals of a new language. No registration necessary. 

Second and Fourth Thursdays at 12:30 pm via Zoom
Join this language immersion conversation group with an experienced native teacher who will guide you through discussion, conversation and culture of the language. Some experience in the language is necessary. Registration is required for Zoom link.  

Second and Fourth Thursdays at 12:30 pm via Zoom
Join this language immersion conversation group with an experienced native teacher who will guide you through discussion, conversation and culture of the language. Some experience in the language is necessary. Registration is required for Zoom link.  

 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? 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.

 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? 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.