Device Advice

bcc10 am in the 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? Interested in using Zoom or Skype but nervous about getting started? 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.

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Device Advice

bcc10 am in the 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? Interested in using Zoom or Skype but nervous about getting started? 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.

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Device Advice

bcc10 am in the 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? Interested in using Zoom or Skype but nervous about getting started? 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.

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Gardening with Nature Series

garden7 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Fredricksen Library has teamed up with Penn State Master Gardeners of Cumberland County to bring you a series of workshops about creating a beautiful garden while preserving a healthy environment. This month's topic is Tree Selection & Planting. Want to increase your property value, save on utility bills, and improve your health? Plant a tree! Learn how to select a street tree appropriate for your conditions, such as a narrow or wide strip or the dreaded “under power lines.” You will also learn proper tree planting and maintenance techniques. This program is presented by Pat Baumann who has over 30 years of experience in the horticulture industry and is a member of the Camp Hill Shade Tree Commission.

$5.00 fee. Register online or call Penn State Extension Registration Services toll-free at 1-877-345-0691. Walk-ins will be accepted if space is available. 

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Gardening with Nature Series

garden7 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Fredricksen Library has teamed up with Penn State Master Gardeners of Cumberland County to bring you a series of workshops about creating a beautiful garden while preserving a healthy environment. This month's topic is How to Create a Pollinator Friendly Garden. Penn State Master Gardener, Ruth Osborne, will share best practices and tips for enticing pollinators to your garden. Learn about the recommended trees, shrubs, and perennials by season that serve as larval host plants and nectar plants for butterflies and other pollinators. Learn how to certify your own garden through the Penn State Pollinator Friendly Garden certification process.

$5.00 fee. Register online or call Penn State Extension Registration Services toll-free at 1-877-345-0691. Walk-ins will be accepted if space is available. 

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Philosophers’ Roundtable - August 2023

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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Philosophers’ Roundtable - July 2023

philos2 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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Philosophers’ Roundtable - June 2023

philos2 pm - 3:30 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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Upcycling Books to Art

learn2 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level 
Join us for our daytime series, Leisure Learning, for those who want to learn something new in the afternoon! Let’s have fun repurposing a worn-out book into a beautiful work of art. This craft is simple to do and makes a cheery bookshelf keepsake or a handmade gift for someone special. All materials provided. Ages 18+. Registration is open.

 

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The War Room: Military History Roundtable

mil1st Tuesday of each month, 6 pm - 8:30 pm
Small Meeting Room, Lower Level

Come and join your fellow military history aficionados in a meaningful discussion about battles and other military events ranging from circa 1000 BCE up to recent military history. The first half of the discussion will focus on the facts of the battle and the second half will be dedicated to opinions and conjectures about the battle. Everyone will be given equal time to participate in both halves of the discussion. We will wrap up the roundtable with a vote on the topic for the next session. The three priorities for this group are having fun, learning new things, and hopefully developing new friendships. Ages 16+.  TOPIC: Sherman's March to the Sea 1864

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