10 am in the Community Room

Believe in the power of community! Bring your coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or water bottle and let's chat in an informal program where participants gather to discuss meaningful topics that unite us all. Whether it's sharing personal stories, exploring new ideas, or simply listening to others, this program is a space for thoughtful dialogue helpful in strengthening our community bonds. No registration necessary. 

6:30 pm in the Community Room 

Black holes are a staple of science fiction movies and TV shows. And occasionally they even make headline news. But what exactly are black holes? How do they work? How do they form? How do astronomers know they exist? What would happen if you fell into a black hole? And are we in any danger of a black hole roaming through our solar system and gobbling up Earth? Join science journalist Robert Naeye, a former NASA employee and editor in chief of Sky & Telescope magazine, as he explains in clear language the fascinating science of black holes. 

1:00 pm, Community Room 

Join us for an afternoon of board games, card games, games of skill and strategy. Fun for the entire family. The library has a stash of games to choose from or you are welcome to bring your own. Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary. 

1st Saturdays from 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 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. No registration necessary. 

2nd Mondays from 1:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 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. No registration necessary. 

7 pm - Small Meeting Room and Zoom
Want to be part of a local, supportive writing group that helps you grow in your craft? Fredricksen Writes is for writers of all experience levels who want to be critiqued and in exchange provide critiques for other writers. This group is best suited for writers of memoirs, short stories, novels or essays. Join us to observe and learn what we’re all about. Space is limited; Registration required.

7 pm - Small Meeting Room and Zoom
Want to be part of a local, supportive writing group that helps you grow in your craft? Fredricksen Writes is for writers of all experience levels who want to be critiqued and in exchange provide critiques for other writers. This group is best suited for writers of memoirs, short stories, novels or essays. Join us to observe and learn what we’re all about. Space is limited; Registration required.

10:00 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.

2 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.