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6:30 pm in the Children's Library
Specially trained dogs from K-PETs will be at the library to listen to children read aloud. This program is helpful to children who may be shy or reluctant to read aloud and will encourage them to practice reading independently. For budding readers, ages 6 - 12. Registration required.
6:00 pm in the Community Room
Join us for a night of creativity and cinema. Kid's Paint Night will be followed by a drop in family movie. Kids are invited to participate in a movie-based guided painting before the family film starts. Registration required. Films will be rated G or PG.
June 27- Wild Robot
2:00 pm in the Community Room
Bring your favorite doll to our American Girl camp out. We will have activities and snacks with fellow American Girl fans. Recommended ages 8 - 12. This is a walk-in event, no registration required.
6:30 pm in the Community Room
Volunteers from the Harrisburg/West Shore Chess Club will be on hand to assist young chess players and match up competitors. Join us and have fun! Participants are asked to bring a chess set if possible, but not required. No registration required. Ages 5 - 13.
11 am, Side Lawn Patio or Storytime Nook in the Children’s Library (pending weather)
Storytime is a beloved tradition that helps set the foundation for a joy of reading. Children's storytime engages participants with fun dynamic early learning activities with books, songs, and movement. Recommended ages 2 and up. Registration not required.
10 am, Library Lawn or Community Room
Yoga classes and story times designed just for kids! Join Ann Fields, founder of Peaceful Poses Kids Yoga, for some mindful movement, deep breaths, and ways we can learn about our feelings. We read books, listen to music, and move our bodies. Recommended ages 2.5 - 5 years old. Registration required.
9:30 am Children’s Library
We are taking our storytime and adding sparkle! Each month a Disney book will be selected and a coloring page or craft associated with that story will be available. These Disney Storytimes are also great times to dress up as your favorite character from the monthly story. Recommended ages 3 - 5. Registration not required.
August 28th - Encanto
9:30 am Children’s Library
We are taking our storytime and adding sparkle! Each month a Disney book will be selected and a coloring page or craft associated with that story will be available. These Disney Storytimes are also great times to dress up as your favorite character from the monthly story. Recommended ages 3 - 5. Registration not required.
June 26th - Lilo & Stitch
July 24th - The Little Mermaid
August 28th - Encanto
9:30 am Children’s Library
We are taking our storytime and adding sparkle! Each month a Disney book will be selected and a coloring page or craft associated with that story will be available. These Disney Storytimes are also great times to dress up as your favorite character from the monthly story. Recommended ages 3 - 5. Registration not required.
July 24th - The Little Mermaid
August 28th - Encanto
Monday – Thursday, July 28 – August 1, 9 AM-Noon in the Community Room
Adventure begins at the library this summer with our free summer “mini” camps! Camps are designed around themes and include reading, discussion, hands-on activities, special library programs, and conclude with group lunchtime. Parents/Guardians are required to stay on the premises for all children under the age of 12.
Join us for Art Camp where you will learn about different artists and artistic styles. Activities will include looking at works by famous artists, replicating art by the artist, and creating our own art using their style.
Registration required. Registration links will be posted one month prior to an event. You may also create a free Eventbrite account and follow Fredricksen Library. Eventbrite will inform you when Fredricksen Library opens registration for an event.
Each morning, camper goers will meet in the children’s library before spending time outside. Families will need to provide a snack, brown bag lunch, water bottle, and ensure their child has sunscreen applied as the children will be spending time outdoors weather permitting.
Parents/Guardians are required to stay on the premises for all children under the age of 12. Registration required. Camps are limited to 15 individuals. A waitlist will be enabled. If you registered for a space your child can no longer keep, please cancel the reservation so another child on the waitlist can register.