Fredricksen Library Closed - Thanksgiving
Fredricksen Library will be closed on Thursday, November 24 for Thanksgiving. No items will be due and no fines will accrue.
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Fredricksen Library Closed
Fredricksen Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 9 for Staff Development Day. No items will be due and no fines will accrue.
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Church and State
No Registration Required
In Foundation House
Joining us from Hendrix College, Dr. Deborah Skok (PhD University of Chicago) will illuminate the life of Jane M. Hoey, one of the most powerful women in the federal government in her talk, "Jane Hoey and Mother’s Aid during the Great Depression."
A pioneer in professionalizing the field of social work, Ms. Hoey was brought into FDR's administration with the founding of Social Security (SSA),holding for nearly 20 years the position of Director of the Bureau of Public Assistance, which included Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children, and Aid to the Blind. A fiery advocate on behalf of these programs, Hoey was a devout Catholic her entire life and Catholic social teaching informed her own commitment to social justice.
Program starts at 7 pm but do join us at 6:30 pm for cookies and socializing.
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January Book Discussion
Come discuss January's featured book, Sorcery of Thorns, at Carolyn Cook's monthly book club!
The book club will be held here at the Coy Public Library, Thursday, January 12th from 5:00pm-6:30 pm.
This month's book is "Sorcery of Thorns", written by Margaret Robinson. You can request this item through our digital catalog, or by calling the library at 717-532-4508.
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December Book Discussion
Come discuss December's featured book, The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, at Carolyn Cook's monthly book club!
The book club will be held here at the Coy Public Library, Thursday, December 8th from 5:00pm-6:30 pm.
This month's book is "The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet", written by Jamie Ford. You can request this item through our digital catalog, or by calling the library at 717-532-4508.
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November Book Discussion
Come discuss November's featured book, The Boys in the Boat, at Carolyn Cook's monthly book club!
The book club will be held here at the Coy Public Library, Thursday, November 10th from 5:00pm-6:30 pm.
This month's book is "The Boys in the Boat ", written by Daniel James Brown. You can request this item through our digital catalog, or by calling the library at 717-532-4508.
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October Book Discussion
Come discuss October's featured book, No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, at Carolyn Cook's monthly book club!
The book club will be held here at the Coy Public Library, Thursday, October 13th from 5:00pm-6:30 pm.
This month's book is "No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency ", written by Alexander McCall Smith. You can request this item through our digital catalog, or by calling the library at 717-532-4508.
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Peaceful Poses Adult Yoga - PROGRAM CANCELED
9 am - 9:45 am, Community Room
Join Ann Fields, founder of Peaceful Poses Kids Yoga, for an adult slow flow yoga class. This new class at Fredricksen will explore yoga poses, breathing techniques and ways to deal with stress and anxiety. This 45 minute class is open all levels and no experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle and yoga mat. Ann has her E-RYT-200, RCYT and is an adjunct instructor at HACC. Registration recommended.
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Great Stories
10 am - 11:30 am in the Community Room, Lower Level
Join this monthly group as we explore the best American and English short stories. Read and discuss two stories a month from 100 Years Of The Best American Short Stories by Lorrie Moore and Heidi Pitlor. Book must be purchased independently (approx. $30). Registration begins September 1. *This class meets monthly through May on the second Wednesday of most months.
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Film Discussion: We are the Best
4 pm – 4:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join us for our film discussions! Much like a book group, you will watch the film then if you like, join us for a moderated discussion. Watch the film at the library or watch it on your own. You must have watched the film to participate in the discussion. No registration for discussion.
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