Handicap Chess & Strategy Games

chess4:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room
Handicap chess allows players of different experience levels to play a competitive game of chess. The more experienced player will start the game with fewer pieces. The greater the difference in experience, the greater the amount of removed pieces. Players can play regular chess if they prefer. Participants are asked to bring a chess set, if possible, but it is not required to participate. Participants who want to expand their horizons are welcome to try other games of strategy. Beginners are welcome. Feel free to drop in when you can and leave when you need to. No registration required. Ages 14+

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The Puzzlers

puzzle1:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the Atrium
Enjoy seeing a jigsaw puzzle come together? Just grab one or two from your own stash and join fellow enthusiasts in choosing, assembling and enjoying the selected puzzle – a 300-500 piece puzzle is suggested, one that can be assembled in the allotted time. Drop in when you can and leave when you need to. No registration necessary.

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The Puzzlers

puzzle1 pm - 4:30 pm in the Atrium
Enjoy seeing a jigsaw puzzle come together? Just grab one or two from your own stash and join fellow enthusiasts in choosing, assembling and enjoying the selected puzzle – a 300-500 piece puzzle is suggested, one that can be assembled in the allotted time. Drop in when you can and leave when you need to. No registration necessary.

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Philosophers’ Roundtable

philosophers roundtable2 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level 
This round table discussion will apply the Socratic Method to help delve into philosophical discussions and give you an opportunity to share your opinions in a neutral and respectful way without interruption. Each month the group will choose a philosophical issue and everyone attending will have the opportunity to learn and discuss with others in an open and respectful environment. What a great way to expand your mind and reach further with your thoughts! Ages 18 +. The group typically meets the second Monday of each month.

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Fredricksen Reads: The All-American

7 pm, Small Meeting Room & Zoom Monday, July 22 – The All-American by Susan Finkbeiner 

Join us for this month's discussion of this historical fiction novel about chasing dreams and finding belonging as Bertha Harding longs to play baseball in the 1950s. Registration is required. Ages 18 +. You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Registration required.

 

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Monthly Blood Drive

blood10:00 am - 5:30 pm in the Lower Parking Lot, Walnut St. side 
Come and donate blood to the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank – the bus will be parked along Walnut Street near Fredricksen’s lower parking lot. Registration is inside the library’s lower level lobby. Call CPBB at 1-800-771-0059 with questions or to schedule an appointment; though walk-ins are welcome, donors with appointments will be taken first. A form of ID is required to donate.

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Bingo for Books - All Ages!

book1:30 pm OR 3 pm, Community Room
Join us to play Bingo! Each person will win at least two books to take home and keep! All ages are welcome; ages 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. 

1:30 PM Session - REGISTER
3:00 PM Session - REGISTER

 

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Evening Genealogy Club

gen5 pm in the BCC
Do you want to learn about different genealogical resources and try them out? Then Genealogy Club is for you! Each meeting will have a genealogical theme which we will discuss before we try out the resources related to the theme. During the meeting, you will have the opportunity to work on your research and bounce your family history questions off of other club members. You will need to bring a computer for each session to work on your research and to access the different resources. Registration required. July: Death Records and Grave Records

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Avoiding Identity Theft

bccThursday, July 25 at 6:00 pm in the BCC Classroom--This presentation takes a look at ways people’s identities are stolen or compromised, what you can do if you find you have had your identity stolen, and how to stop theft from occurring.

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Paragon of People's Music - Woody Guthrie

Friday, July 19, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  Community Room 

Woodrow Wilson Guthrie was an American singer-songwriter and composer and one of the most significant figures in American folk music. Woody’s themes of American socialism and anti-fascism inspired several generations both politically and musically with songs such as "This Land Is Your Land".  Presented by guitarist, singer and West Chester University professor, Doug Morris. All are welcome!   

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