10 Tuesdays, January 4 – March 8
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Fredricksen Library is excited to offer a new series of paid classes to learn to speak Mandarin. Designed for learners who have had little or no previous exposure to Mandarin, the fun and relaxed environment will focus mostly on speaking, but you will also learn to recognize and write some basic characters. The course is divided into sessions of 10 classes. The instructor, Alicia Sigmon has a B.A. in Linguistics, with a minor in Chinese from the University of Pittsburgh. She lived in Fuzhou, Fujian in China where she taught English as a foreign language for 3 years. Now she lives in Mechanicsburg and wants to share her passion for language with you! Ages 16 and older. Cost: $100 for 10 classes and Alicia recommends purchasing a $15 book – details TBA. Registration begins December 1 online, by phone or in person at the library.

Thursdays, October 14 - December 23 (no class 11/25)
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm ONLINE via Zoom
If you have always wanted to learn the Italian language and to share this passion with people who live in this area, this is a great time to do it in the comfort and safety of your home and in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Italian for Beginners classes have successfully been offered in person at Fredricksen for more than 2 years by instructor Anna Maria Bertini Jones. The current situation has opened up the opportunity to explore online instruction options to make the learning experience even more effective and enjoyable. You will still be learning the basics of the Italian language through interactive online classes and group work, but it will also be possible to use a variety of online multimedia resources to develop basic conversation skills and get in touch with cultural topics like cuisine, art, movies, lifestyle, etc.

Classes are very easy to access. You will receive a Zoom link invitation; click on the link and you will be automatically directed to your classroom. During class time students will be learning and collaborating with the instructor’s help and direction. No specific technological skills are required. All you need is a computer/ laptop/tablet and a printer. Ages 16 and older. Cost: $100 for 10 classes. Students will be advised to also purchase a book online. Registration begins September 15 online, by phone, or in person at the library.

Thursdays, August 5 - October 7
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm ONLINE via Zoom
This class is designed for those who have already taken Italian for Beginners I or who have an equivalent knowledge. The course is divided into sessions of 10 classes each. The instructor, Anna Maria Bertini-Jones, is an Italian native teacher with extensive experience in teaching Italian in college courses and elective adult classes. If you are unsure if you would fit in the class, we will connect you with the instructor to determine what's right for you.

Classes are very easy to access. You will receive a Zoom link invitation; click on the link and you will be automatically directed to your classroom. During class time students will be learning and collaborating with the instructor’s help and direction. No specific technological skills are required. All you need is a computer/ laptop/tablet and a printer. Ages 16 and older. Cost: $100 for 10 classes. Students will be advised to also purchase a book online. Registration now open online, by phone or in person at the library.

Thursdays, August 5 - October 7
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm ONLINE via Zoom
If you have always wanted to learn the Italian language and to share this passion with people who live in this area, this is a great time to do it in the comfort and safety of your home and in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Italian for Beginners classes have successfully been offered in person at Fredricksen for more than 2 years by instructor Anna Maria Bertini Jones. The current situation has opened up the opportunity to explore online instruction options to make the learning experience even more effective and enjoyable. You will still be learning the basics of the Italian language through interactive online classes and group work, but it will also be possible to use a variety of online multimedia resources to develop basic conversation skills and get in touch with cultural topics like cuisine, art, movies, lifestyle, etc.

Classes are very easy to access. You will receive a Zoom link invitation; click on the link and you will be automatically directed to your classroom. During class time students will be learning and collaborating with the instructor’s help and direction. No specific technological skills are required. All you need is a computer/ laptop/tablet and a printer. Ages 16 and older. Cost: $100 for 10 classes. Students will be advised to also purchase a book online. Registration is now open online, by phone, or in person at the library.

Thursdays, April 1 - June 3
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm ONLINE via Zoom
This class is designed for those who have already taken Italian for Beginners I or who have an equivalent knowledge. The course is divided into sessions of 10 classes each. The instructor, Anna Maria Bertini-Jones, is an Italian native teacher with extensive experience in teaching Italian in college courses and elective adult classes. If you are unsure if you would fit in the class, we will connect you with the instructor to determine what's right for you.

Classes are very easy to access. You will receive a Zoom link invitation; click on the link and you will be automatically directed to your classroom. During class time students will be learning and collaborating with the instructor’s help and direction. No specific technological skills are required. All you need is a computer/ laptop/tablet and a printer. Ages 16 and older. Cost: $100 for 10 classes. Students will be advised to also purchase a book online. Registration begins March 5 online, by phone or in person at the library.

Thursdays, April 1 - June 3
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm ONLINE via Zoom
If you have always wanted to learn the Italian language and to share this passion with people who live in this area, this is a great time to do it in the comfort and safety of your home and in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Italian for Beginners classes have successfully been offered in person at Fredricksen for more than 2 years by instructor Anna Maria Bertini Jones. The current situation has opened up the opportunity to explore online instruction options to make the learning experience even more effective and enjoyable. You will still be learning the basics of the Italian language through interactive online classes and group work, but it will also be possible to use a variety of online multimedia resources to develop basic conversation skills and get in touch with cultural topics like cuisine, art, movies, lifestyle, etc.

Classes are very easy to access. You will receive a Zoom link invitation; click on the link and you will be automatically directed to your classroom. During class time students will be learning and collaborating with the instructor’s help and direction. No specific technological skills are required. All you need is a computer/ laptop/tablet and a printer. Ages 16 and older. Cost: $100 for 10 classes. Students will be advised to also purchase a book online. Registration begins March 5 online, by phone or in person at the library.

7 pm – 8:30 pm via Zoom
Fredricksen Library is excited to offer a new series of online paid classes to learn the German language. Designed for learners who have had little or no previous exposure to the German language, the fun and relaxed environment will get you working on the basics of German grammar and conversation. The course is divided into sessions of 12 classes each and participants are invited to plan on attending at least two sessions to gain a basic grasp of the language. The instructor, Rick Gross, learned German as an adult while studying in Basel, Switzerland and later at a Goethe Institute before attending Heidelberg University. Although his career path took him in a different direction, he continued to keep up with the language by conversing with local native speakers, reading, and corresponding with contacts in Europe. He has also returned a number of times with his family to visit friends and tour. Rick is currently the coordinator of the Greater Harrisburg German Culture Group and attends weekly conversation sessions with other German speakers.

Classes are very easy to access. You will receive a Zoom link invitation; click on the link and you will be automatically directed to your classroom. During class time students will be learning and collaborating with the instructor’s help and direction. No specific technological skills are required. All you need is a computer/ laptop/tablet and a printer. Ages 16 and older. Cost: $100 for 12 classes. The free resources used in the sessions will all be available online, but Rick recommends participants purchase German for Dummies 5-in-1 if they are serious about learning the language. Registration begins December 1 online, by phone or in person at the library.

Thursdays, October 8 - December 17
5 pm - 6 pm ONLINE via Zoom
If you have always wanted to learn the Italian language and to share this passion with people who live in this area, this is a great time to do it in the comfort and safety of your home and in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Italian for Beginners classes have successfully been offered in person at Fredricksen for more than 2 years by instructor Anna Maria Bertini Jones. The current situation has opened up the opportunity to explore online instruction options to make the learning experience even more effective and enjoyable. You will still be learning the basics of the Italian language through interactive online classes and group work, but it will also be possible to use a variety of online multimedia resources to develop basic conversation skills and get in touch with cultural topics like cuisine, art, movies, lifestyle, etc.

Classes are very easy to access. You will receive a Zoom link invitation; click on the link and you will be automatically directed to your classroom. During class time students will be learning and collaborating with the instructor’s help and direction. No specific technological skills are required. All you need is a computer/ laptop/tablet and a printer. Ages 16 and older. Cost: $100 for 10 classes. Students will be advised to also purchase a book online. Registration is closed.

*No class 11/26.

Thursdays, April 9 – June 11
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm ONLINE via Zoom
Designed for learners who have had little or no previous exposure to the Italian language, the fun and relaxed environment will get you working on the basics of Italian grammar and conversation. The course is divided into sessions of 10 classes each and participants are invited to plan on attending at least two sessions to gain a basic grasp of the language. The instructor, Anna Maria Bertini-Jones, is an Italian native teacher with extensive experience in teaching Italian in college courses and elective adult classes. She travels to Italy every year to reconnect with her family, her culture and her beautiful country. Ages 16 and older. Cost: $110 for 10 classes ($100 for classes plus a $10 handout fee). Students will be advised to also purchase a book online.  Registration CLOSED.

Thursdays, April 9 - June 11
5 pm - 6 pm ONLINE via Zoom
This class is designed for those who have already taken Italian for Beginners I or who have an equivalent knowledge. The course is divided into sessions of 10 classes each. The instructor, Anna Maria Bertini-Jones, is an Italian native teacher with extensive experience in teaching Italian in college courses and elective adult classes. If you are unsure if you would fit in the class, we will connect you with the instructor to determine what's right for you. Ages 16 and older. Cost: $110 for 10 classes ($100 for classes plus a $10 handout fee). Students will be advised to also purchase a book online.  Registration CLOSED.