The Friends of the Fredricksen Library are hosting a Bag Book Sale from Thursday, October 1st thru Monday, October 5th in the Community Room. The sale will be open from 12pm - 7pm on weekdays (October 1st/2nd/5th), and 1pm - 5pm on weekends (October 3rd/4th). Reusable bags (courtesy of Karns Foods) will be purchased at the Reference or Circulation desks for $10.00 each. Only Adult Fiction and Non-fiction books will be available; there will not be any Children's Book or media available. You must use the bag the library provides, no personal bags or bins will be allowed. *Masks required. Limit of 25 in the Community Room at one time. 

The Friends of the Fredricksen Library are hosting a Bag Book Sale from Thursday, October 1st thru Monday, October 5th in the Community Room. The sale will be open from 12pm - 7pm on weekdays (October 1st/2nd/5th), and 1pm - 5pm on weekends (October 3rd/4th). Reusable bags (courtesy of Karns Foods) will be purchased at the Reference or Circulation desks for $10.00 each. Only Adult Fiction and Non-fiction books will be available; there will not be any Children's Book or media available. You must use the bag the library provides, no personal bags or bins will be allowed. *Masks required. Limit of 25 in the Community Room at one time. 

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Come join the Ladies of DIY, professional crafters, as they lead you through making some new décor for Fall! We'll have options for different projects (participants can choose one). Basic supplies provided by the library. Cost: $10.00. Register in person or by phone beginning October 1. Ages 16+.

7 pm – 8 pm in the Atrium
Learn about options for personal or business financial restructuring
Unexpected life changes are often a contributing factor to financial strain. The COVID-19 pandemic has destabilized the financial state of many families and small businesses. Other factors, such as extensive medical bills, disabling injury or divorce can also impact household income. Attorney Tracy Updike of Mette, Evans and Woodside will provide you with valuable information on understanding the bankruptcy process and what options are available to help you get a fresh financial start.

Learn About
· What is the difference between the different chapters of bankruptcy?
· Will I still be able to keep my home and vehicles?
· Is there a way to stop the creditors from calling and lawsuits?

No registration necessary. *Social distancing and masks required.

Thursdays in June & July at 8:00 pm via Zoom

Join us as we discuss James Joyce’s Ulysses.

June 4—Part I: Telemachus & Nestor & Proteus

June 11—Part II: Calypso & Lotus Eaters

June 18—Part II: Hades & Aeolus

June 25—Part II: Lestrygonians & Scylla and Charybdis

July 2—Part II: Wandering Rocks & Sirens                                                                

July 9—Part II: Cyclops & Nausicaa

July 16—Part II: Oxen of the Sun & Circe

July 23—Part III: Eumaeus & Ithaca

July 30—Part III: Penelope

You must have read or listened to the applicable sections of the book to attend. Ages 18 and older, please.

REGISTER NOW  You will be contacted with more information.  

June 8 through August 9
Register for this program starting June 8th^* and read great books. Participate by logging your reading and activities completely online using Beanstack or our paper log (pick up a summer reading Grab and Go bag from the library for more information). You can earn tickets and enter to win one of our grand prizes!
NEW THIS YEAR--Families who read together can all log their minutes in Beanstack and all earn tickets for the grand prize drawings. Sponsored by Friends of Fredricksen Library. 

* If you register JUNE 8 - JUNE 21 for Summer Reading and/or register for a new library card, you will be eligible to win a fun summer prize such as an iPad Mini, local gift cards and more!  Watch for more details!

Longwood Gardens Community Reads: 
Discussing Semiosis by Sue Burke
Saturday, April 18, @ 2 pm via ZOOM
If you are interested in attending this online book discussion, please complete the following survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZF7SQ6D. You will be contacted with more information. Join us as we discuss this year’s Longwood gardens Community Reads book choice Semiosis.

9 am – 12 pm in the Business and Career Center, Upper Level
This workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs to begin the process of successful business ownership including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options.
Attendees will learn:
Unique lifestyle requirements involved in owning a business.
How to assess the feasibility of their business idea.
Differences between business organization structures.
How to develop a business plan.
How to obtain financing.
How to market their product or service.
The applications and licenses needed to start their company.

This program is presented by the Small Business Development Center at Shippensburg University in conjunction with the Business & Career Center @ Fredricksen and the Downtown Camp Hill Association.

Registration is free and available online; Email vkneiderer@ship.edu ; Phone: 717-477-1935 for more information or questions about the event.

10 am - 12 pm in the Business & Career Center
Walk-in Session (Bring your own computer)—Do you have a specific question about Excel or need a quick skill overview to know your spreadsheet better? The BCC will be offering an open “Question & Answer” session with professionals who can assist you, beginner to intermediate spreadsheets functions can be covered. No registration necessary.

10 am - 12 pm in the Business & Career Center
Walk-in Session (Bring your own computer)—Do you have a specific question about Excel or need a quick skill overview to know your spreadsheet better? The BCC will be offering an open “Question & Answer” session with professionals who can assist you, beginner to intermediate spreadsheets functions can be covered. No registration necessary.