Peaceful Poses Adult Yoga

yoga9:15 am, Community Room 
Join Ann Fields, founder of Peaceful Poses Kids Yoga, for an adult slow flow yoga class. This class will explore yoga poses, breathing techniques and ways to deal with stress and anxiety. Ann’s 45-minute class is open to all levels and no experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle and yoga mat. Registration suggested, but not required.

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The Puzzlers

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. 

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The Puzzlers

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. 

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Fredricksen Writes

write7 pm - Small Meeting Room
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.

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Fredricksen Writes

write7 pm - Small Meeting Room
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.

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Monthly Blood Drive

blood10:00 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.

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Philosophers’ Roundtable

philosophers roundtable2 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.

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CANCELLED - Rooted Living: Designing Homes for Connection and Well-Being 

Designing Homes for Well-Being and Belonging 

December 19; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room 

 A series of three workshops led by Rachel Andreoli, owner of Love Where you Live, LLC. Learn how to design your home to reflect your personality and life story. Topics include creating memory walls, selecting decor with personal significance, and organizing spaces for connection. 

In December, we will focus on using interior design and homemaking techniques that promote a sense of well-being and place attachment. This workshop covers creating functional spaces and designing your surroundings to support your goals. 

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Native Americans and Film

Sunday, December 1; 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Community Room 

Native Americans have been involved in film since that media's inception. In an interactive presentation, Dr. John Truden will explore evolving ties between the American film industry and Indigenous communities in the United States, beginning with Wild West Shows and ending with modern Indigenous media like Reservation Dogs. Dr. Truden is the Postdoctoral Fellow in Native American and Indigenous Studies at Dickinson College’s Center for the Futures of Native Peoples. 

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A Monthly Roundtable: What’s Going to Become of Mom? 

Second Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 

Small Meeting Room 

Being a caregiver is often a difficult, complicated, unappreciated task, but possibly one of the most important roles you will ever play. This series of five workshops will cover the basics and present an opportunity for participants to share their personal experiences and challenges for the benefit of others in a non-judgmental way. Sessions are facilitated by Glen Dunbar, a semi-retired social gerontologist. No registration required. 

December: Housing Options, including home adaptations vs. Time to move. 

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