March 30 @ 2 pm in the Atrium, Upper Level

Seasons is an award-winning Celtic New-Folk group out of Central PA. Their albums have received national acclaim and radio play, and several of the band members have competed in Ireland at the highest level of Irish music competition. The band has performed at numerous festivals, including Celtic Fling, Bethlehem Music Festival, and the Kutztown Folk Festival. Their concerts include traditional Irish songs and instrumentals and also original compositions on harp, hammered dulcimer, fiddle, concertina, and more! 

www.facebook.com/seasonsfamilyband 

www.seasonsmusic.com 

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.

March: The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins 

The Woman in White is a gripping Victorian mystery novel that tells the story of a young art teacher who becomes entangled in a web of deception and madness. Filled with suspense and unexpected twists, the novel explores themes of identity, love, and the power of the human spirit. 

6:30 – 8:30 PM in the Community Room

Take a safari drive through Thula Thula Game Reserve and see elephants, rhinos, leopards, hippos, and if you are lucky, a hyena at night. Located in the former Zulu Empire, Thula Thula, in partnership with local communities provides almost 14,000 acres of natural land for wildlife in South Africa. Learn about their efforts to protect endangered rhinos and meet elephant land size needs.
Recommended reading by author, Françoise Malby-Anthony, owner of Thula Thula, available at the library include: “An elephant in my kitchen: what the herd taught me about love, courage and survival,” and “The elephants of Thula Thula.” Plus, “The elephant whisperer: my life with the herd in the African wild,” by Thula Thula founder, Lawrence Anthony.

Fredricksen Library will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day.

2 p.m. - 4 p.m. with Discussion from 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room  

Watch the selected film and join fellow movie enthusiasts for a lively and thought-provoking discussion moderated by Lee Johnson. View the film at the library or at home. Sponsored by Bill and Jane Murray. 

February: The Treasure (2017) Costi is a workaday family man whose cash-strapped neighbor makes him an intriguing proposition – help him find the fortune reportedly buried somewhere on the grounds of his family’s country home and split the profits. Romanian. Not rated. (89 minutes) 

Second & Fourth Thursdays, 10 am 
Small Meeting Room 
The intermediate level speakers will have a chance to practice with one another in a casual setting. A themed conversation for each session will be announced. No registration necessary.   

Second & Fourth Thursdays, 10 am 
Small Meeting Room 
The intermediate level speakers will have a chance to practice with one another in a casual setting. A themed conversation for each session will be announced. No registration necessary.   

First and Third Thursdays
10 am, Community Room, Lower Level
Learn basic Spanish conversation in an informal and friendly setting. This immersive conversation workshop is a great way to acquire the fundamentals of a new language. No registration necessary. 

First and Third Thursdays
10 am, Community Room, Lower Level
Learn basic Spanish conversation in an informal and friendly setting. This immersive conversation workshop is a great way to acquire the fundamentals of a new language. No registration necessary. 

2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Small Meeting Room  

From the BUJO and personal organization to creative art journaling, join fellow journal writers as we practice methods to capture thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Whether you are tracking personal growth, cultivating gratitude, setting goals or managing stress, developing your journaling style and routine will boost a positive mindset. Facilitated by paper artist Christine Pizano-Rudy who specializes in all things journaling. Bring your own journal – some art and decorative supplies will be provided. Registration required.