2 pm Community Room
Join us for this two part series:
A faith, a culture, and a political movement – Islam has represented all of these throughout history. Many Americans find the subject of Islam mysterious, even worrisome, as they reflect on the rise of terrorist movements across the globe. This two-part program seeks to promote a broad, objective understanding of the world’s second-largest religion. Among the topics to be covered are the life of its charismatic founder, the Prophet Muhammad; its core rituals and beliefs; its sectarian diversity; the rise and fall of Muslim power and influence from the 7th through the 19th centuries; and the issues posed by a reinvigorated Islam today. The program is facilitated by historian John Maietta, whose career includes a Master’s Degree in Applied History, service as a public affairs officer with the PA National Guard and completion of deployments to Bosnia, Kosovo, Germany and Iraq.

Part 2: March 17 @ 2pm

4 pm Hybrid, Community Room AND Zoom
Join us for a special Saturday Curl Up with the Classics discussion of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, a 2024 Longwood Gardens Community Read’s choice. “When young Mary Lennox moves into Misselthwaite Manor, she hates it. . . . After uncovering a hidden key, Mary discovers an old, abandoned garden that has a few secrets. With two unexpected friends, Mary is determined to bring the garden back to life.” You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Ages 10 and older please; 12 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

7 pm in the Atrium, Upper Level
We welcome Nashville based indie folk-pop duo The Sea The Sea featuring “excellent harmonies” (NPR’s All Songs Considered) and “two of the loveliest male-female voices you might ever hear this or any other year” (Huffington Post). They have been featured on Mountain Stage and have 20 million + streams on Spotify to date. No registration necessary.  MORE INFO

March 24 @ 2 pm in the Atrium, Upper Level
Join us as we welcome Seasons back to Fredricksen! 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! Check them out:  www.seasonsmusic.com

2 pm Small Meeting Room
New to meditation? No problem! A certified trainer from the Heartfulness Institute (www.heartfulnessinstitute.org) will help you in taking that first step to develop calmness from within. As a practitioner, you can experience better concentration, inner balance and true wellness of being. Come and experience the peace and love as a starting point of many good things in life. Registration required.

1:30 pm Community Room
Join Randy Whitaker, Vice President and General Manager of the Harrisburg Senators, who will talk recap of past seasons, stats, players, and events of the 2024 season. The Senators are Harrisburg’s Minor League Baseball team who play in the Eastern League, and are the Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals.   

2 pm Small Meeting Room
An in-person gathering offered twice monthly (1st Sundays and 4th Wednesdays), inviting you to bring your own book for shared reading experiences. Explore dedicated silent reading time before and after the main session, creating a tranquil space for personal literary immersion. Connect with fellow book enthusiasts during pre-and post-event socializing, sharing literary discoveries and building lasting connections in an inviting atmosphere that seamlessly combines the pleasure of reading with the joy of social interaction. Ages 18+.  

Monthly themes: Poetry Showcase - Poetry books from the library will be on display and attendees are encouraged to share their favorite poet or poetry book. 

2 pm Small Meeting Room
An in-person gathering offered twice monthly (1st Sundays and 4th Wednesdays), inviting you to bring your own book for shared reading experiences. Explore dedicated silent reading time before and after the main session, creating a tranquil space for personal literary immersion. Connect with fellow book enthusiasts during pre-and post-event socializing, sharing literary discoveries and building lasting connections in an inviting atmosphere that seamlessly combines the pleasure of reading with the joy of social interaction. Ages 18+. 

Monthly themes: Poetry Showcase - Poetry books from the library will be on display and attendees are encouraged to share their favorite poet or poetry book

7 pm Community Room
Candidates will make short self-introductions and answer questions. Moderated by Juliet M. Moringiello, Widener University Commonwealth Law School Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Presented by Camp Hill Democrats, East Penn Democratic Club and West Shore Democrats

The Fredricksen Library provides this program for the informational benefit of its patrons and does not endorse the views or opinions of the speakers or groups involved in the program.

2 pm Small Meeting Room
An in-person gathering offered twice monthly (1st Sundays and 4th Wednesdays), inviting you to bring your own book for shared reading experiences. Explore dedicated silent reading time before and after the main session, creating a tranquil space for personal literary immersion. Connect with fellow book enthusiasts during pre-and post-event socializing, sharing literary discoveries and building lasting connections in an inviting atmosphere that seamlessly combines the pleasure of reading with the joy of social interaction. Ages 18+. 
Monthly themes: Share a Paragraph - At the end of the reading session, each attendee is invited to share their favorite excerpt from the book they are reading.