3rd Tuesday of every month, February - October
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Fredricksen Library has teamed up with Penn State Master Gardeners to bring you a series of workshops that will show you how to garden with nature. February's presentation features Catherine Scott, a Penn State Master Gardener and an employee at a local nursery. She truly enjoys answering peoples questions about gardening and will share with you the most frequently asked questions she encounters.

Workshops are $5.00 each. Walk-ins will be accepted only if space is available. Registration begins Februrary 1. To register for other workshops in the series please visit https://extension.psu.edu and search for Gardening with Nature. Or call Penn State Events Registration toll-free at 1-877–345–0691 to register by phone Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday, December 6: 9 am - 8 pm and Saturday, December 7: 1 pm - 5 pm in the Atrium
The Friends of Fredricksen Library will hold a special children's book sale in partnership with the Midtown Scholar Bookstore. A selection of award winning, best selling and popular children's and youth books chosen by Midtown Scholar will be available for purchase. Categories for sale include: Toddler books; Beginning Readers/Picture books; Chapter books; Young Adult books, and Teen books priced from $2 - $10.  

The sale will raise funds for the Friends to benefit the library and provide opportunities for children to buy high quality books as holiday gifts for their family and friends (and adults to do the same) at a fraction of list prices. The sale is open to the public.

Friday, December 6: 9 am - 8 pm and Saturday, December 7: 1 pm - 5 pm in the Atrium
The Friends of Fredricksen Library will hold a special children's book sale in partnership with the Midtown Scholar Bookstore. A selection of award winning, best selling and popular children's and youth books chosen by Midtown Scholar will be available for purchase. Categories for sale include: Toddler books; Beginning Readers/Picture books; Chapter books; Young Adult books, and Teen books priced from $2 - $10.  

The sale will raise funds for the Friends to benefit the library and provide opportunities for children to buy high quality books as holiday gifts for their family and friends (and adults to do the same) at a fraction of list prices. The sale is open to the public. 

The Business and Career Center will be closed on December 31. Fredricksen Library will be open 9 am -  5 pm on December 31.

The Business and Career Center will be closed on December 26 and 27. The library will be open regular hours.

The Business and Career Center will close today at 2 pm 

Friday, January 31 at 2 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, February 1 at 2 pm in the Ruggaber Community Room, Lower Level
The Oscars are almost here and we have your opportunity to see the Oscar-Nominated Short Films before the awards are given! These films are wildly popular, but often difficult to find. Look no further! Fredricksen Library gives you a chance to choose the winners before the Academy announces them. No registration necessary. Sponsored by Jane and Bill Murray.
Join us on Friday as we view the nominees from the following categories:
2:00 pm- 5:00 pm - Documentary Short Films*
7:00 pm- 9:00 pm - Live Action Short Films*
Come back on Saturday, February 1 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm for the Animated Short Films
*Not recommended for ages 17 & under without parental permission.

Friday, January 31 at 2 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, February 1 at 2 pm in the Ruggaber Community Room, Lower Level
The Oscars are almost here and we have your opportunity to see the Oscar-Nominated Short Films before the awards are given! These films are wildly popular, but often difficult to find. Look no further! Fredricksen Library gives you a chance to choose the winners before the Academy announces them. No registration necessary. Sponsored by Jane and Bill Murray.
Join us on Friday as we view the nominees from the following categories:
2:00 pm- 5:00 pm - Documentary Short Films*
7:00 pm- 9:00 pm - Live Action Short Films*
Come back on Saturday, February 1 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm for the Animated Short Films
*Not recommended for ages 17 & under without parental permission.

Friday, January 31 at 2 pm and 7 pm
Saturday, February 1 at 2 pm in the Ruggaber Community Room, Lower Level
The Oscars are almost here and we have your opportunity to see the Oscar-Nominated Short Films before the awards are given! These films are wildly popular, but often difficult to find. Look no further! Fredricksen Library gives you a chance to choose the winners before the Academy announces them. No registration necessary. Sponsored by Jane and Bill Murray.
Join us on Friday as we view the nominees from the following categories:
2:00 pm- 5:00 pm - Documentary Short Films* - Rated R
7:00 pm- 9:00 pm - Live Action Short Films* - Rated R
Come back on Saturday, February 1 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm for the Animated Short Films - Rated PG-13
*Not recommended for ages 17 & under without parental permission.

1:30 pm - 5 pm in the Community Room, Lower Level
Join us to create a potted wood flower succulent! That’s right, you don’t have to have a green thumb to keep these alive because they are made of wood! For $10 we will supply the hand painted wood flowers, ceramic pot and filler that you will use to create this unique creation. These would be great as unique gifts for the holidays! Register for your 30-minute time slot (1:30 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, or 3:45pm) by calling us at 717-761-3900 x225 starting November 1. Suggested for adults, but available for ages 12 and up. 12 to 15 year-olds must be accompanied by an adult.