6:30 pm in the Children's Library
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.

6:30 pm in the Community Room
Volunteers from the Harrisburg/West Shore Chess Club will be on hand to assist young chess players and match up competitors. Join us and have fun! Participants are asked to bring a chess set if possible, but not required. No registration required. Ages 5 - 13.

5:30 pm, Community Room
Join us each week for Kindergarten Prep and to explore a book. We will read the story, then participate in crafts and activities that relate to the story. Recommended ages 3 - 6 years old. Registration required.

6:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room or Masland Board Room
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. September – Meet Isabel and Nicki. Recommended ages 8 - 12. Registration required.

1 pm Community Room, Lower Level
Enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and enthusiastic instructor. You'll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation to enjoy! Cost: $5 per person. All art materials supplied. Registration begins one month prior via telephone or in person at the library. Ages 18 & up.

10:00 am - 5:30 pm in the Lower Parking Lot, Walnut St. side 
Come and donate blood to the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank – the bus will be parked along Walnut Street near Fredricksen’s lower parking lot. Registration is inside the library’s lower level lobby. Call CPBB at 1-800-771-0059 with questions or to schedule an appointment; though walk-ins are welcome, donors with appointments will be taken first. A form of ID is required to donate.

10:00 am - 5:30 pm in the Lower Parking Lot, Walnut St. side 
Come and donate blood to the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank – the bus will be parked along Walnut Street near Fredricksen’s lower parking lot. Registration is inside the library’s lower level lobby. Call CPBB at 1-800-771-0059 with questions or to schedule an appointment; though walk-ins are welcome, donors with appointments will be taken first. A form of ID is required to donate.

Thursday, September 12, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the Community Room 

Brianna Labuskes is a USA Today, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post best-selling author, who writes historical fiction and psychological thrillers. She got her start in romance and still adores swoon-worthy meet-cutes—you can find that strong sense of relationship-building in all of Bri’s work. Much of her historical fiction work focuses on the importance of books, the power the written word has to create and strengthen community bonds, and of course, the wonders of libraries. Visit her website: briannalabuskes.com. 

Tuesday, September 10; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room 

Few people on this earth have gone through the atrocities Sami Steigmann faced when he was just a child. When he was liberated, he became a survivor, transforming himself from victim to social action agent. Hear Sami’s very moving story and find out how he can inspire you. No registration necessary.