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. 

2:00 pm in the BCC Classroom 

Improve your basic computer skills! Bring your own laptop or use one of ours. In this session, we will learn what a computer is, the basic parts of a computer, and how to use a keyboard and mouse. Registration is required. 

5 pm in the BCC Classroom
Just starting your genealogy research and aren’t sure where to begin? Have you hit a roadblock in your research and need help? Or do you just want to learn about different genealogical resources? Then Genealogy Club is for you! During each session, we will spend time working on our individual research and have the opportunity to bounce our family history questions off of other club members. Occasionally, there will be themed meetings where we will discuss and try out different genealogical resources. You will need to bring a computer for each session to work on your research and to access the different resources. Registration required.

12 pm in the BCC Classroom
Just starting your genealogy research and aren’t sure where to begin? Have you hit a roadblock in your research and need help? Or do you just want to learn about different genealogical resources? Then Genealogy Club is for you! During each session, we will spend time working on our individual research and have the opportunity to bounce our family history questions off of other club members. Occasionally, there will be themed meetings where we will discuss and try out different genealogical resources. You will need to bring a computer for each session to work on your research and to access the different resources. Registration required.

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 Light of the World by Elizabeth Alexander 

In The Light of the World, Elizabeth Alexander finds herself at an existential crossroads after the sudden death of her husband. Channeling her poetic sensitivities, Alexander tells a love story that is also a story of loss. As she reflects on the beauty of her married life, the trauma resulting from her husband's death, and the solace found in caring for her two teenage sons, Alexander universalizes a very personal quest for meaning and acceptance in the wake of loss. Biography finalist/Pulitzer Prize in Letters, 2015. Registration required.

July: The Liars’ Club by Mary Karr 

 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.

Thursday, June 26; 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Community Room 

Join Rebecca Weaver, Travel Agent, for a fascinating 45-minute journey through the Galápagos Islands, one of the most pristine and wildlife-rich destinations on Earth. Fresh from an expedition cruise with National Geographic, she will share firsthand experiences, expert insights, and stunning visuals that bring this remarkable adventure to life. 

Discover the unique ecosystems, encounter incredible wildlife—including blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises, and marine iguanas—and learn how sustainable expedition cruising enhances conservation efforts while offering an unparalleled travel experience. Whether you’re dreaming of your own Galápagos adventure or simply curious about this iconic destination, this talk will transport you there! 

Wednesdays, June 18, July 16, August 20; 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. in the Community Room 

Join author/advocate Michelle Wilson for a transformative three-session series designed to help you speak your truth and break free from the silence that’s kept you stuck. Stop shrinking, reclaim your voice and be confident. Whether you attend all three sessions, or just one, this program will provide you with the tools and insights to step into your worth, set clear boundaries and stop people-pleasing so that you can communicate from a place of strength and authenticity. No registration necessary. 

Session 1: Releasing Silence 

Where the silence started, the cost of your silence in your life, and overcoming the fear of speaking your truth.