Food, Faith, and Football: The True Story of Thanksgiving

thanks7 pm in the Community Room
In 1621, a year after their fateful landing at Plymouth Rock, grateful Pilgrim settlers in Massachusetts sat down to a three-day feast with their Native American neighbors. That event, known as “The First Thanksgiving”, left an enduring legacy all across the country – a beloved annual ritual of family, food, faith, and football. Before you get ready to pop your turkey into the oven, join historian John Maietta to explore the history, traditions, and lasting meaning of this uniquely American holiday. No registration required.

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Church and State

A photo of Jane Hoey sitting at a deskNo Registration Required
In Foundation House
Joining us from Hendrix College, Dr. Deborah Skok (PhD University of Chicago) will illuminate the life of Jane M. Hoey, one of the most powerful women in the federal government in her talk, "Jane Hoey and Mother’s Aid during the Great Depression."

A pioneer in professionalizing the field of social work, Ms. Hoey was brought into FDR's administration with the founding of Social Security (SSA),holding for nearly 20 years the position of Director of the Bureau of Public Assistance, which included Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children, and Aid to the Blind. A fiery advocate on behalf of these programs, Hoey was a devout Catholic her entire life and Catholic social teaching informed her own commitment to social justice.
Program starts at 7 pm but do join us at 6:30 pm for cookies and socializing.
 

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Weekly Event

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Amelia Givin Library Closed for New Year's Day

Happy New YearThe Amelia Givin Library will be closed for New Year's Day- Thursday, January 1, 2026 and will reopen on Friday, January 2.

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Amelia Givin Library Closing at 2 pm on 12/31

Closing EarlyThe Amelia Givin Library will close at 2 pm on New Year's Eve, Wednesday, December 31 for the holiday.

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Amelia Givin Library Closed Wed/Thurs 12/24, 12/25

ChristmasAmelia Givin Library will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, December 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday. The library will reopen on Friday, December 26. We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas!

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January Book Discussion

January Book Club Sorcery of Thorns

Come discuss January's featured book, Sorcery of Thorns, at Carolyn Cook's monthly book club!

 

The book club will be held here at the Coy Public Library, Thursday, January 12th from 5:00pm-6:30 pm.

This month's book is "Sorcery of Thorns", written by Margaret Robinson. You can request this item through our digital catalog, or by calling the library at 717-532-4508.

 

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December Book Discussion

December Book Club Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

Come discuss December's featured book, The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, at Carolyn Cook's monthly book club!

 

The book club will be held here at the Coy Public Library, Thursday, December 8th from 5:00pm-6:30 pm.

This month's book is "The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet", written by Jamie Ford. You can request this item through our digital catalog, or by calling the library at 717-532-4508.

 

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November Book Discussion

November Book Club Boys in the Boat

Come discuss November's featured book, The Boys in the Boat, at Carolyn Cook's monthly book club!

 

The book club will be held here at the Coy Public Library, Thursday, November 10th from 5:00pm-6:30 pm.

This month's book is "The Boys in the Boat ", written by Daniel James Brown. You can request this item through our digital catalog, or by calling the library at 717-532-4508.

 

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October Book Discussion

"October 2022 Book Club - No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency"

Come discuss October's featured book, No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, at Carolyn Cook's monthly book club!

 

The book club will be held here at the Coy Public Library, Thursday, October 13th from 5:00pm-6:30 pm.

This month's book is "No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency ", written by Alexander McCall Smith. You can request this item through our digital catalog, or by calling the library at 717-532-4508.

 

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Peaceful Poses Adult Yoga - PROGRAM CANCELED

yoga9 am - 9:45 am, Community Room 
Join Ann Fields, founder of Peaceful Poses Kids Yoga, for an adult slow flow yoga class. This new class at Fredricksen will explore yoga poses, breathing techniques and ways to deal with stress and anxiety. This 45 minute class is open all levels and no experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle and yoga mat. Ann has her E-RYT-200, RCYT and is an adjunct instructor at HACC. Registration recommended.

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