Thursday, July 11: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room 

From the BUJO and personal organization to creative art journaling, join fellow journal writers as we practice methods to capture thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Whether you are tracking personal growth, cultivating gratitude, setting goals or managing stress, developing your journaling style and routine will boost a positive mindset. Facilitated by paper artist Christine Pizano-Rudy who specializes in all things journaling. Bring your own journal – some art and decorative supplies will be provided. Registration required. 

6 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Join your fellow videophiles in a group discussion based on titles available on Kanopy, an on-demand streaming video platform for libraries. Selections include films, TV shows and documentaries. You'll watch two Kanopy selections at home, voted on by the group, and then spend an hour discussing each selection at the library. We'll end the session with a vote for the next session film selections. Don't have a Kanopy account yet? Head to the Reference Desk and they will assist you in setting it up.

3 pm Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
This program is intended to give neurodiverse people opportunities to discuss relevant topics, share resources and think of ways to help each other. A project of the Neurodiverse Network (https://www.ndnet.org). 18+ adult. 

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.

1 pm, Community Room
Join in this gathering of embroidery enthusiasts for an afternoon of working on your own project, sipping some tea (tea is provided, bring your own mug!) and chatting with others. Learn some needlework tips, tricks and trends in the craft of embroidery. Don’t have a current project? Just come and be inspired to start one!

9:15 am, Community Room 
Join Ann Fields, founder of Peaceful Poses Kids Yoga, for an adult slow flow yoga class. This class will explore yoga poses, breathing techniques and ways to deal with stress and anxiety. Ann’s 45-minute class is open to all levels and no experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle and yoga mat. Registration suggested, but not required.

5 pm in the BCC Classroom
Do you want to learn about different genealogical resources and try them out? Then Genealogy Club is for you! Each meeting will have a genealogical theme which we will discuss before we try out the resources related to the theme. During the meeting, you will have the opportunity to work on your research and bounce your family history questions off of other club members. You will need to bring a computer for each session to work on your research and to access the different resources. Registration required. August: Church Records

Friday, August 9, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room 

Dr. Doug Morris will address crucial lessons we can learn from actors about what it means to live in society with other people, what it might mean to develop a fuller range of our "multiple creative individualities," and what are the societal forces that work against the development of our individual and collective creative potentials.  The presentation (approx. 40 minutes) is followed by open discussion, Q&A, shared insights, collective development of knowledge and understanding, and opportunities to share ideas about a different and better way to organize ourselves to live together in society.  All are welcome!   

Thursday, August 8, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room  

Step into the rainforests of Borneo Island in Indonesia and learn how a once-depleted rainforest site became a thriving ecosystem. Ride in a motorized small boat and weave through islands where orangutans, the rainforest's original foresters, are learning how to live in the wild again. Learn about the role climate change plays in every facet of life and how we can become planetary health guardians. Fredricksen Library's Susan Kiskis will share her experiences living, working, and volunteering last summer in Indonesia. The interactive nature of the session encourages participation and discussion, providing participants with a memorable and educational experience. 

11 am in the Community Room, Lower Level
Just starting your genealogy research and aren’t sure where to begin? Have you hit a roadblock in your research and need help? Or do you just want to learn about different genealogical resources? Then Genealogy Club is for you! During each session, we will spend time working on our individual research and have the opportunity to bounce our family history questions off of other club members. Occasionally, there will be themed meetings where we will discuss and try out different genealogical resources. You will need to bring a computer for each session to work on your research and to access the different resources. Registration required.  

August: Church Records