Fredricksen Library Closed
Fredricksen Library will be closed on Sunday, December 24 for the Christmas Eve holiday; no library items will be due, no fines will accrue and no holds will expire.
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Fredricksen Library Closed
Fredricksen Library will be closed on Monday, December 25 for the Christmas Day holiday; no library items will be due, no fines will accrue and no holds will expire.
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Fredricksen Reads: The Spanish Daughter
7 pm, Small Meeting Room & Zoom
Join us to discuss Lorena Hughes novel set in “the lush tropical landscape of 1920s Ecuador, [this novel] blends family drama, dangerous mystery, and the real-life history of the coastal town known as the ‘birthplace of cacao.’” Registration is required. Ages 18 +. You must have read or listened to the book to attend.
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Fredricksen Reads: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women
7 pm, Small Meeting Room & Zoom
Join us as we discuss Lisa See's “captivating story of women helping each other. Lady Tan’s Circle of Women is a triumphant reimagining of the life of one person who was remarkable in the Ming dynasty.” Registration is required. Ages 18 +. You must have read or listened to the book to attend.
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Fredricksen Reads: The Last Garden in England
7 pm, Small Meeting Room & Zoom
Join us as we discuss this year’s Longwood Gardens Community Read’s choice: The Last Garden in England. “Taking place in 1907, 1944, and present day, this novel connects five women—from the gardens’ original designer through to the modern-day designer charged with restoring their beauty—all of whom find true meaning and solace in the gardens.” You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Ages 18 +. Registration is required.
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Fredricksen Reads: Take My Hand
7 pm, Online via Zoom
Join us for this month's discussion of Dolen Perkins-Valdez book Take My Hand. “A profoundly moving novel about a Black nurse in post-segregation Alabama who blows the whistle on a terrible wrong done to her patients.” You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Ages 18 +. Registration is required.
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Fredricksen Reads: Wandering Souls
7 pm, Online via Zoom
Join us for this month's discussion of Wandering Souls by Cecile Pin. “Told through lyrical narrative threads, historical research, voices from lost family, and notes by an unnamed narrator determined to chart their fate, Wandering Souls captures the lives of a family marked by war and loss yet relentless in the pursuit of a better future.” Ages 18+. Registration is required.
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Creating a Life of Intention
6:30 pm in the Community Room
Learn how to create intentionality and purpose in your living space with Rachel Andreoli, Home Designer, and Erin MacNamara, Professional Organizer. This workshop is focused on the transformative power of interior design and organization with a few tips that will see you through the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Topics include decluttering and organizing, how spaces impact mood and mindset, and designing a personalized action plan to maintain these practices. Register online.
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Harp & Handbells Seasonal Concert
Monday, Dec 11, at 7 pm in the Atrium, Upper Level
Enjoy the spirit of the season with an evening of carols and holiday music performed by Louis Lynch (harpist) and the First United Methodist Church Handbell Choir. No registration necessary.
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Get That Job!
Portray your best self to potential employers through your resume, cover letter, interviews, social media, proper dress and communication. Please have access to your digital resume and cover letter!
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