1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. 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. 

1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. 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. 

Monday, July 14; 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Community Room 

Planning international travel? Your passport is your key to the world! In this engaging 30-minute session, Rebecca Weaver, Travel Advisor, will walk through everything you need to know about passports, from first-time applications to renewals, and the essential documents required for seamless travel abroad. 

Learn insider tips on avoiding common mistakes, understanding visa requirements, and ensuring you have the right paperwork for stress-free entry into your dream destinations. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or preparing for your first trip overseas, this session will equip you with the knowledge to navigate international travel with confidence. 

Thursday, June 20; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room 

A lost child, wandering Alzheimer patients, missing hikers and hunters  and helping law enforcement in criminal investigations – these cases are all part of the job for Summit Search and Rescue (SSR) mantrailing bloodhounds and their handlers. Meet these unique dogs, learn about their powerful sense of smell and hear some of their heroic stories. No registration necessary. 

2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Small meeting room 

Playing card games is a great way to socialize with other card playing enthusiasts. Whether you play bridge or gin rummy, pinochle or hearts, all are welcome. Those attending can choose their card game of choice; the more players who attend, the more games can be played. Join with other players for an evening of fun! No registration is necessary for adults 18+.  

2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Small meeting room 

Playing bridge is the perfect balance of fun and logic. Plus, it's great exercise for your brain -- memorizing cards, making quick decisions, analyzing odds, learning visual cues, and working with a teammate all at the same time. Whether you are new to the game or an old hand…let’s play bridge! 

7 pm, Small Meeting Room/Zoom

The books we're reading are award winners (The Booker Prize) or have been featured in the public space as a good read. Join us as we discuss these literary gems. You are welcome to attend whether or not you have read or listened to the selection. Ages 18+. Books selected for Fredricksen Reads will be listed on the Fredricksen Library online events calendar.

The Liars’ Club by Mary Karr 

Karr’s comic childhood in an east Texas oil town brings us characters as darkly hilarious as any of J. D. Salinger’s—a hard-drinking daddy, a sister who can talk down the sheriff at age twelve, and an oft-married mother whose accumulated secrets threaten to destroy them all. This unsentimental and profoundly moving account of an apocalyptic childhood is “funny, lively, and un-put-downable” (USA Today). Registration required.

August: Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder by Salman Rushdie 

Small Meeting Room  

Join with fellow book lovers as we take a look at works from a period in a language or culture's history that was particularly creative and productive. Registration required to receive the zoom link.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde 

One night in the reform club, Phileas Fogg bets his companions that he can travel across the globe in just eighty days. Breaking the well-established routine of his daily life, he immediately sets off for Dover with his astonished valet Passepartout. Passing through exotic lands and dangerous locations, they seize whatever transportation is at hand—whether train or elephant—overcoming set-backs and always racing against the clock. 

August 5: Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne 

 BCC Classroom, 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 Classroom, 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.