7 pm in the Ruggaber Community Room, Lower Level
The Friends of Fredricksen Library will hold their annual meeting on January 17. This meeting is used to elect officers, approve the budget and recruit new members for the upcoming year. The Friends are excited to welcome Connie Doebele as the featured speaker that evening. Ms. Doebele will speak prior to the meeting.

Connie Doebele spent 25 years at C-SPA N television as a senior executive producer. She has produced the network's signature book program "Booknotes." In addition, she was the originating producer for C-SPAN's Book TV. Over the years, she also produced the network's morning show "Washington Journal" in addition to its international coverage and its programming about the Supreme Court. In 2011, she produced a documentary about the Library of Congress. In addition to her behind-the-scenes work, she was also the on-air interviewer for over 2,500 programs. Connie moved to Harrisburg in fall of 2021 after four years at Purdue University as the managing director of the Center for C-SPAN Scholarship & Engagement.

4 pm – 4:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join us for our film discussions! Much like a book group, you will watch the film then if you like, join us for a moderated discussion. Watch the film at the library at 2 pm or watch it on your own. You must have watched the film to participate in the discussion. No registration for discussion.

4 pm – 4:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join us for our film discussions! Much like a book group, you will watch the film then if you like, join us for a moderated discussion. Watch the film at the library at 2 pm or watch it on your own. You must have watched the film to participate in the discussion. No registration for discussion.

Thursdays: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm  
Community Room, Lower Level
As part of our Daytime Academy at Fredricksen Library, we are offering language immersion conversation groups on a regular basis. All levels welcome. Some experience in the language is necessary. Our leaders will guide you through discussion, conversation and culture of your chosen language. No registration necessary. 

Dec. 10 @ 1 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Santa’s elves have brought a workshop to Fredricksen Library just for kids! Help Santa’s elves by making gifts for your family. Enjoy holiday music, popcorn and hot chocolate, face painting and the season of giving. Recommended ages 4 - 18. This event will have two identical sessions. Register for one session only. 

Children's Sessions
Session 1: 1 pm - 2:30 pm Registration required.
Session 2: 2:30 pm- 4 pm Registration required.

Teen Sessions Ages 13 - 18 (held in the KCS)
Session 1: 1 pm - 2:30 pm REGISTER
Session 2: 2:30 pm - 4 pm REGISTER
*Teen crafts include 3D Snowflake Paper Lanterns, Snowman Tea Light Ornaments, fridge magnets, ornaments and snow globes. 

11 am, Children's Library
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 required. *No session 12/28

11 am, Children's Library
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 required. *No session 12/26, 1/2 & 2/27

10 am, Children's Library
Storytime is a beloved tradition that helps set the foundation for a joy of reading. Baby and toddler story time engages participants with fun, dynamic early learning activities with books, songs, and movement. For ages 0 - 2. Registration required. *No session 12/28 

10 am, Children's Library
Storytime is a beloved tradition that helps set the foundation for a joy of reading. Baby and toddler story time engages participants with fun, dynamic early learning activities with books, songs, and movement. For ages 0 - 2. Registration required. *No session 12/26, 1/2 & 2/27

6:30 pm - 8 pm in the Children's Library, Lower Level
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.