6:45 pm - 8:45 pm via Zoom
Come join us at this writers group that provides aspiring writers a forum for their literary work and feedback from their peers in a respectful and friendly environment. This is a chance for you to grow in your craft and help others improve in the art of writing. The group meets the first and third Monday of most months. If you are not ready to share your writing, feel free to observe and listen or even offer your comments during one of our scheduled meetings.  

6:45 pm - 8:45 pm via Zoom
Come join us at this writers group that provides aspiring writers a forum for their literary work and feedback from their peers in a respectful and friendly environment. This is a chance for you to grow in your craft and help others improve in the art of writing. The group meets the first and third Monday of most months. If you are not ready to share your writing, feel free to observe and listen or even offer your comments during one of our scheduled meetings. Register online in order to receive the Zoom link.

2:00 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Our Indie & Foreign Film Fridays are continuing through the winter. They are still free to the public (and wonderful!). Also, you are encouraged to join us for our film discussions following the 2 pm showing! Sponsored by Bill and Jane Murray. 

FROM THE USA: Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand each other, without realizing that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous penpal. This movie starring Jimmy Stewart, which inspired the film You've Got Mail, will put you in a festive holiday mood. Not rated.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Our Indie & Foreign Film Fridays are continuing through the winter. They are still free to the public (and wonderful!). Also, you are encouraged to join us for our film discussions following the 2 pm showing!

7 pm in the  Community Room, Lower Level
The Friends of Fredricksen cordially invites all community members to attend the Friends annual membership meeting to learn more about the organization as well as hear a presentation on Climate Science Research by local educator, Justin Suran. The Friends of Fredricksen raises money in support of children’s, teen and adult programming, building projects, and staff and volunteer recognition programs for the Fredricksen Library.

Please consider becoming a member! Membership dues include exclusive Friends events, networking opportunities and ways to become engaged in the community by helping with the semi-annual book sales, book sorting, assisting with the annual basket raffle or serving as an officer or committee member. We welcome new volunteers!!

7 pm in the Ruggaber Community Room, Lower Level
The Friends of Fredricksen Library will hold their annual meeting on January 17. This meeting is used to elect officers, approve the budget and recruit new members for the upcoming year. The Friends are excited to welcome Connie Doebele as the featured speaker that evening. Ms. Doebele will speak prior to the meeting.

Connie Doebele spent 25 years at C-SPA N television as a senior executive producer. She has produced the network's signature book program "Booknotes." In addition, she was the originating producer for C-SPAN's Book TV. Over the years, she also produced the network's morning show "Washington Journal" in addition to its international coverage and its programming about the Supreme Court. In 2011, she produced a documentary about the Library of Congress. In addition to her behind-the-scenes work, she was also the on-air interviewer for over 2,500 programs. Connie moved to Harrisburg in fall of 2021 after four years at Purdue University as the managing director of the Center for C-SPAN Scholarship & Engagement.

4 pm – 4:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
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. 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.

4 pm – 4:30 pm in the Small Meeting Room, Lower Level
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. 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.

Thursdays: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm  
Community Room, Lower Level
As part of our Daytime Academy at Fredricksen Library, we are offering language immersion conversation groups on a regular basis. All levels welcome. Some experience in the language is necessary. Our leaders will guide you through discussion, conversation and culture of your chosen language. No registration necessary. 

10:00 am - 5:30 pm in the Lower Parking Lot, Walnut St. side
Donating blood may be one of the most important things you’ve ever done. Just one pint of your blood can save as many as four lives. Come and donate in Fredricksen's lower parking lot (Walnut Street). The Central PA Blood Bank is here on the first Friday of every month. It is a safe and easy process which takes approximately 45 minutes. Generally, anyone age 16 or older, weighing at least 110 pounds and in good health, can donate blood. We strongly suggest you schedule an appointment to donate blood. Appointments help us improve your donation experience. A form of ID is required to donate. Go to 717giveblood.org or call the number listed below. Walk-Ins are welcome; however, donors with appointments will be taken first and this may result in a significant wait time. If you have any questions about donating, call Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank at 1-800-771-0059 or visit www.cpbb.org.