Thursdays, March 31 – June 2 *PROGRAM CANCELED
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm online via Zoom
If you have always wanted to learn the Italian language, 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 3 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: $120 for 10 classes. Students will be advised to also purchase a book online. Registration opens February 15 online, by phone, or in person at the library.

6:30 pm- 8:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Twisted Stitchers is back in person! Join us for an informal and fun gathering centered around knitting and crochet. Twisted Stitchers will meet on the 2nd Monday of each month. 16 years and older, please. Registration is recommended so you receive an email reminder. 

6:30 pm- 8:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Twisted Stitchers is back in person! Join us for an informal and fun gathering centered around knitting and crochet. Twisted Stitchers will meet on the 2nd Monday of each month. 16 years and older, please. Registration is recommended so you receive an email reminder. 

6:30 pm- 8:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
Twisted Stitchers is back in person! Join us for an informal and fun gathering centered around knitting and crochet. Twisted Stitchers will meet on the 2nd Monday of each month. 16 years and older, please. Registration is recommended so you receive an email reminder. 

2 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 April 15. The group typically meets the second Monday of each month.

2 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 March 15. The group typically meets the second Monday of each month.

2 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 February 15. The group typically meets the second Monday of each month.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Our Indie/Foreign Film Fridays are back with small changes. Registration is required and we are only filling 50% capacity. Films are still free and fabulous!

FROM the USA: In the early 1970s, teenagers with disabilities faced a future shaped by isolation, discrimination and institutionalization. Camp Jened, a ramshackle camp in the Catskills, was their freewheeling Utopia where they enjoyed full inclusion as human beings. Their bonds endured as many migrated West to Berkeley, California — a hotbed of activism where they realized that disruption, civil disobedience, and political participation could change the future for millions. As entertaining as it is inspiring, this documentary uses one group's remarkable story to highlight hope for the future and the power of community. Don’t miss this important and uplifting film. Registration begins March 1. Sponsored by Bill and Jane Murray.

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 at 3:45 pm. 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.

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Our Indie/Foreign Film Fridays are back with small changes. Registration is required and we are only filling 50% capacity. Films are still free and fabulous!

FROM the USA: In the early 1970s, teenagers with disabilities faced a future shaped by isolation, discrimination and institutionalization. Camp Jened, a ramshackle camp in the Catskills, was their freewheeling Utopia where they enjoyed full inclusion as human beings. Their bonds endured as many migrated West to Berkeley, California — a hotbed of activism where they realized that disruption, civil disobedience, and political participation could change the future for millions. As entertaining as it is inspiring, this documentary uses one group's remarkable story to highlight hope for the future and the power of community. Don’t miss this important and uplifting film. Registration begins March 1. Sponsored by Bill and Jane Murray.

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 at 3:45 pm. 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.

7 pm – 8:30 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Gardening with Nature is back! In partnership with the Master Gardeners of Cumberland County, we will be offering a new gardening topic on the third Tuesday of each month (this month is the fourth). This month: The Regal Fritillary Butterfly. Cost: $5.00 Register online via the Penn State Extension website or by calling 1-877-345-0691 from 8 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday.