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Paint Night with Local Artisan Andrea Weaver. This event will feature a painting with a Christmas/Winter theme. Registration is required and there is a $30 cost, which includes a canvas, all paint supplies, and an easel. Snacks and bottled water will be provided. Visit the library to sign up and pay to reserve your spot.
Barbara Bingham from YWCA Greater Harrisburg will join us to discuss the serious issue of human trafficking in Pennsylvania, particularly along the busy U.S. Route 15 corridor. The YWCA created the PAATH 15 Crossroads (Pennsylvania Alliance Against Trafficking in Humans) division specifically to combat this modern-day slavery and assist its victims.
Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Victims can be both international and domestic, and the forms of trafficking include labor and/or sex.
The YWCA offers crucial services to victims of human trafficking, including legal services, housing, and counseling. Ms. Bingham will help us understand the full impact of this situation and, most importantly, what we should do if we suspect we are witnessing someone in need of help.
Registration: Please register online for this program.
Location: The Learning and Book Sale Center at 45 W. Allen St., Mechanicsburg
Questions? Email Joelene or call 766-0171.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in the Comunity Room
Watch the selected film, either at home or at the library, then join fellow movie enthusiasts after the screening for a lively and thought-provoking discussion moderated by Lee Johnson. Sponsored by Bill and Jane Murray.
November - A Hijacking (2012: 103)
Somali Pirates hijack a Danish cargo ship and engage in escalating negotiations with authorities in Copenhagen (including a rock star CEO of a shipping company), eventually taking charge of the ship. Rated R: Denmark.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM in the Small Meeting Room
Providing help to aging family members who need assistance should be easy, but it isn’t. Join Glen Dunbar, Social Gerontologist and college professor, in this series of roundtables covering the basics of elder care and providing an opportunity for sharing firsthand experiences in a non-judgmental way. The sessions are suitable for both caregivers and potential care recipients. Topics for discussion include:
November 11: Responsible planning for the final stage of life, including powers of attorney, wills, advance care directives, family talk, hospice care, and getting through “not ready yet” procrastination.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM in the Small Meeting Room
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. No registration required.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM in the Community Room
Believe in the power of community! Bring your coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or water bottle and let's chat in an informal program where participants gather to discuss meaningful topics that unite us all. Whether it's sharing personal stories, exploring new ideas, or simply listening to others, this program is a space for thoughtful dialogue helpful in strengthening our community bonds. No registration necessary.
1:00 PM - 4:30PM in the Atrium
Enjoy seeing a jigsaw puzzle come together? Just grab one or two from your own stash and join fellow enthusiasts in choosing, assembling and enjoying the selected puzzle – a 300-500 piece puzzle is suggested, one that can be assembled in the allotted time. Drop in when you can and leave when you need. No registration necessary.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in the Small Meeting Room
Want to be part of a local, supportive writing group that helps you grow in your craft? Fredricksen Writes is for writers of all experience levels who want to be critiqued and in exchange provide critiques for other writers. This group is best suited for writers of memoirs, short stories, novels or essays. Join us to observe and learn what we’re all about. Space is limited; registration required.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM in the Small Meeting Room
Are you looking for a way to reduce stress and anxiety while also improving concentration? Led by experienced practitioners of meditation, we will gather in community for silent meditation. This program is for adults and no registration is necessary.
1 PM - 4 PM in the Community Room
Join this gathering of embroidery enthusiasts for an afternoon of working on your own project. Bring a cup of tea and plan to share ideas and inspiration with other stitchers. 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! No registration necessary.