One Monday a month, based on school district, at 6:30 pm during the 2019/20 school year in the Ruggaber Community Room, Lower Level
Help your little one prepare for a lifetime of learning by participating in Fredricksen Library's Kindergarten readiness program. Children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2020 will do kindergarten readiness activities, hear stories, meet other future students and make early friendships! Registration is open. The last day to register is January 31.

This month's Mission Transition will be held on December 9 for children from all the school districts to celebrate the December holidays!

One Monday a month, based on school district, at 6:30 pm during the 2019/20 school year in the Ruggaber Community Room, Lower Level

Help your little one prepare for a lifetime of learning by participating in Fredricksen Library's Kindergarten readiness program. Children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2020 will do kindergarten readiness activities, hear stories, meet other future students and make early friendships! Registration is open. The last day to register is January 31.

Sessions run one hour. Children attending these schools are welcome to attend:

Camp Hill School District (Hoover Elementary)
First Session: September 9th FIRST MONDAYS

East Pennsboro School District (West Creek Hills and East Pennsboro Elementary)
First Session: September 25th  FOURTH WEDNESDAYS - NOW HELD AT EAST PENNSBORO BRANCH!

West Shore School District (Washington Heights, Lower Allen and Highland Elementary)
First Session: September 23rd THIRD MONDAYS

Cumberland Valley School District (Shaull, Hampden, and Sporting Hill)
First Session: September 30th FOURTH MONDAYS

One Monday a month, based on school district, at 6:30 pm during the 2019/20 school year in the Ruggaber Community Room, Lower Level

Help your little one prepare for a lifetime of learning by participating in Fredricksen Library's Kindergarten readiness program. Children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2020 will do kindergarten readiness activities, hear stories, meet other future students and make early friendships! Registration is open. The last day to register is January 31.

Sessions run one hour. Children attending these schools are welcome to attend:

Camp Hill School District (Hoover Elementary)
First Session: September 9th FIRST MONDAYS

East Pennsboro School District (West Creek Hills and East Pennsboro Elementary)
First Session: September 25th  FOURTH WEDNESDAYS - NOW HELD AT EAST PENNSBORO BRANCH!

West Shore School District (Washington Heights, Lower Allen and Highland Elementary)
First Session: September 23rd THIRD MONDAYS

Cumberland Valley School District (Shaull, Hampden, and Sporting Hill)
First Session: September 30th FOURTH MONDAYS

5 pm - 6 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station, Lower Level
Come learn more about coding through hands-on, exciting games and activities! Learn how to use Bee Bots, Sphero Robots, and Makey Makeys! Those registering for all six sessions will get preferential registration. For ages 8 - 12, register starting Oct. 7. This program will have the same content as the Junior Coding Club that ran in June/July 2019.

5:00 pm – 5:45 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level

Meet Someone New in our Biography Club! Explore the life of a famous historical figure through activities and crafts. This fall will focus on people that were the "first" to do something outstanding. This month we discover Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major league baseball. For ages 6 – 9 with registration required beginning September 23.

5:00 pm – 5:45 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level

Meet Someone New in our Biography Club! Explore the life of a famous historical figure through activities and crafts. This fall will focus on people that were the "first" to do something outstanding. This month we discover Amelia Earhart, the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. For ages 6 – 9 with registration required beginning October 21.

Tuesdays 9:30 am - 10:00 am, August 27 - October 1 in the Pollock Children’s Library, Lower Level
Join us for a cozy and entertaining story time for children ages 0-2 and the family members they love. Registration is required and sessions last for six weeks. Registration begins August 12. 

Just Baby & Me Ages 0-2 with an adult, rhymes, songs and board books.

Call the Children's Desk at 717-761-3900 x229 to register for story times.

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm in the Atrium, Upper Level
 

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the Ruggaber Community Room, Lower Level
Experts from the Harrisburg/West Shore Chess Club will be on hand to assist young chess players and match up competitors with equal skill level. Ages 7-13. Participants are asked to bring a chess set if possible but not required. No registration required.

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in the Ruggaber Community Room, Lower Level
Experts from the Harrisburg/West Shore Chess Club will be on hand to assist young chess players and match up competitors with equal skill level. Ages 7-13. Participants are asked to bring a chess set if possible but not required. No registration required.