Saturday Fredricksen Reads: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

book9 am – 10 am via Zoom
Join us for a special Saturday discussion on Zoom about the book People We Meet on Vacation, a novel about two friends who haven’t spoken in years. Can their relationship be reconciled during one week of vacation? You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Ages 18 and older, please. Registration begins February 1.

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Fredricksen Reads & Author Visit: The Bright Unknown by Elizabeth Byler Younts

author7:00 pm via Community Room or Zoom
Join us, and the author herself, for this month's discussion of The Bright Unknown, a novel about friends Brighton and Angel who escape their rural Pennsylvania asylum home in the 1940s. You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Ages 18 and older, please. Registration is required.

 

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Fredricksen Reads: The Songs of Trees: Stories from Natures Great Connectors

book7:00 pm – 8:00 pm via Community Room or Zoom
Join us for this month's discussion of The Songs of Trees, this year’s Longwood Gardens Community Read choice. Author David George Haskell's book details how “trees are nature’s great connectors that help us gain insight into ourselves and our place in the world.” You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Ages 18 and older, please. Registration begins February 1.

 

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Fredricksen Reads: Chasing the Thrill by Daniel Barbarisi

book7:00 pm – 8:00 pm via Zoom
Join us for this month's discussion of Chasing the Thrill: Obsession, Death, and Glory in America’s Most Extraordinary Treasure Hunt, a first-person account of the modern legend of the mysterious treasure hunt created by Forrest Fenn. You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Ages 18 and older, please. Registration begins February 1.

 

 

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Fredricksen Reads: The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles

book7 pm – 8 pm via Zoom*
Join us for this month's discussion of The Paris Library, a novel about heroism found in the character of Odile, a librarian from the American Library in Paris during World War II. You must have read or listened to the book to attend. Ages 18 and older, please. 

*This session is FULL. An 8:15 pm session has been added - REGISTER HERE

 

 

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Mission Transition Kindergarten Prep

6 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Mission Transition allows your child to practice skills that will benefit them in kindergarten, meet other students from their school, and build their confidence as they begin their educational journey. Miss Kayla will work with students who will be entering kindergarten in the fall of 2022. Sessions are Monday evenings, September to May. Masking required. Registration required.  

February 7 session 
February 14 session
February 21 session
February 28 session

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Drop-In Paper Crafting

craft1:30 pm – 3:30 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Bring your creativity and drop in anytime from 1:30 to 3:30 pm to use our supplies and paper to do some DIY paper-crafting, including scrapbooking and card making. Project ideas will be available. Feel free to bring your pictures and your own supplies to work on your ongoing projects. We will also have a table for making cards for children who receive items from Caitlin’s Smiles.
For all ages: under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration and masking is required.

*There will be a limited number of grab and go bags for those who cannot attend the program. Available on a first come first served basis, no registration necessary for bags.

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American Girl Book Club

girl6:30 pm - 7:30 pm via Zoom
Each month we will read about an American Girl character, then meet to discuss each girl. During our meetings we will get to know each other and our favorite American Girls. Bring your American Girl or friend (Our Generation, etc.) doll with you to participate in activities. Recommended Ages, 8 - 12. Registration required.

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Kids Paint Night

KIDSPAINT6:30 pm via Zoom
One of our favorite programs! Join us from the comfort of your home and “Zoom in” to paint a masterpiece. Kayla will guide you through a themed-painting for your own enjoyment. A Grab & Go bag will provide you with the paints and canvas, available for pick-up the Saturday before the event. Recommended ages, 6 – 14. Registration required.

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Philosophers’ Roundtable - February 2022

philos2 pm - 3:30 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level 
This round table discussion will apply the Socratic Method to help delve into philosophical discussions and give you an opportunity to share your opinions in a neutral and respectful way without interruption. Each month the group will choose a philosophical issue and everyone attending will have the opportunity to learn and discuss with others in an open and respectful environment. What a great way to expand your mind and reach further with your thoughts! Ages 18 and up, please. Registration begins January 15. The group typically meets the second Monday of each month.

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