1 pm in the Kunkel Creation Station
Get ready to explore, create, learn, and experiment in our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) monthly meetups. STEM activities are a great way to discover concepts and promote skills that are scientific, creative, and collaborative. Each STEM program includes concept learning and experimentation or creation of a project based on the topic. Recommended ages 8 - 10 years old. Registration required.
September - Children’s Garden clean-up, learn about seed collection, and harvest

3 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Join us for parachute play where children develop language and social skills through singing and rhyming while incorporating movement. Recommended ages 3 - 5. Registration required.

6 pm, Community Room, Lower Level
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.

September: Elemental

6 pm Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join John Reid, Housing Counselor, Sue Dunfee, Housing Program Specialist, and Mikayla Kitchen, Community Redevelopment Specialist in an exploration of the many programs and opportunities offered through the Housing and Redevelopment Authorities of Cumberland County - CCHRA. Bring your questions and find out about eligibility, the application process and more.

The group will have a table display set up in the lower lobby from Oct. 23 - 26 as well. 

6:30 pm Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
If you are struggling because someone you care about is suffering from a mental health condition, you are not alone. The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a Central Pennsylvania volunteer led support group for family members, significant others and friends of people with mental health challenges. All are welcome to drop in to share experiences and learn about resources to help better understand the issues you face. (www.nami.org).

6:30 pm Small Meeting Room, Lower Level  *PROGRAM CANCELED*
If you are struggling because someone you care about is suffering from a mental health condition, you are not alone. The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a Central Pennsylvania volunteer led support group for family members, significant others and friends of people with mental health challenges. All are welcome to drop in to share experiences and learn about resources to help better understand the issues you face. (www.nami.org).

7 pm Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join hobby enthusiasts, Dana Sadarananda and Peter Espoda, as they introduce participants to the world of scale modeling. They will review the tools, kits available, subject matter and more to get you started. Sample builds will be on hand to further wow participants. New builders, young and old, are welcome! Register in person or by calling the library.

7 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Adult English language learners can practice conversational English in a safe and welcoming environment. The one-hour weekly sessions will be held from 7 pm – 8 pm and are led by a trained volunteer teacher. Registration is required. To register call, text or whats app Katie Martin-Momose at Catholic Charities 717.329.6139; kmartin@cchbg.org.

7 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Fredricksen Library has teamed up with Penn State Master Gardeners of Cumberland County to bring you a series of workshops about creating a garden while preserving a healthy environment. This month's topic is Winter Seed Sowing. Penn State Master Gardener Jane Shull will provide best practices and tips for creating a beautiful garden of native and pollinator-friendly plants through winter seed sowing, a no-fuss planting method in milk jugs or other containers in the fall. Learn about seed selection, soil, containers, sowing techniques, transplant care, and more. Jane will have numerous seeds from her garden to share so you can have a bounty of new plants for your spring garden.

$5.00 fee. Register online or call Penn State Extension Registration Services toll-free at 1-877-345-0691. Walk-ins will be accepted if space is available. 

7 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Fredricksen Library has teamed up with Penn State Master Gardeners of Cumberland County to bring you a series of workshops about creating a beautiful garden while preserving a healthy environment. This month's topic is Pruning Basics. Approach pruning with confidence! Join Penn State Master Gardener, Pat Welfley, for a hands-on demonstration that will prepare you to tackle your own pruning projects with greater skill and confidence. By the end of this session, you will understand the basic rules of pruning as well as the science behind these guidelines.

$5.00 fee. Register online or call Penn State Extension Registration Services toll-free at 1-877-345-0691. Walk-ins will be accepted if space is available.