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 not required.

7 pm - Small Meeting Room and Zoom
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.

7 pm - Small Meeting Room and Zoom
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.

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.

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

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!

Thursday, May 15 - 6:30 pm in the Community Room. 

Join Melissa Allis, a certified aging in place specialist as well as a certified fall prevention specialist, to learn where the red flags are in a home or with a loved one that could indicate that it’s time to make some home safety changes. From the simple addition of a shower chair to installing an elevator, learn some of the ways to maximize safety, independence, and peace of mind. Melissa, owner of the local business Safe Optimal Spaces, was an occupational therapist for 15 years.  She now helps guide families wishing to live safely in their homes while aging, navigating chronic disease, acute injuries and other life-altering diagnoses.

Friday, May 30; 1 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room 

If you like puzzles, you are invited! There will be a group puzzle to work on as well as a puzzle for younger ones to complete. Light refreshments available. A special thank you to all who helped complete the puzzles. No registration necessary. 

Tuesday, May 13; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room 

Join local author Michael H. Zang for an overview of his recently published WWII biography, Guest of Adolf: The War of SSG Ernest V. Focht, 805th Tank Destroyer Battalion.  Focht was a long time Central Pennsylvania resident until his passing in 2003.  Captured in North Africa in February 1943, Focht spent 27 months as a prisoner of war. Using wartime diaries and letters home, this book offers an insight into the 805th Tank Destroyer Battalion, and the experiences of prisoners of war. Michale Zang is a retired Elementary School Principal and U.S. Army Colonel. 

7 pm in the Community Room 

Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Cumberland County for this series. Registration is $5 per workshop online at the Penn State Extension website or walk-in and pay at the door. 

May 8: Creating a Pollinator Paradise   

Heather Andrews, Penn State Extension Master Gardener of Cumberland County 

The discussion begins with information about the Asian jumping worm. Then, discover the power of native plants in supporting pollinators and enriching our ecosystem. Learn the process of creating a beautiful, sustainable garden that attracts and nurtures essential pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds. Whether you are new to gardening or looking to make a positive environmental impact, this program will equip you with the knowledge to transform your garden into a haven for wildlife. REGISTER HERE