Movie Time Again at the Library!
Join us on Wednesday, December 1 at 1:00 for the showing of Eat Pray Love at the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library in the Weiler Family Community Room. The movie, starring Julia Roberts as Elizabeth Gilbert, is the story of an editor who is at a crossroads in her life after a divorce. Gilbert takes a year-long sabbatical from her job and steps uncharacteristically out of her comfort zone, risking everything to change her life. In her wondrous and exotic travels, she experiences the simple pleasure of nourishment by eating in Italy; the power of prayer in India, and, finally and unexpectedly, the inner peace and balance of love in Bali. Based on an inspiring true story, Eat Pray Love proves that there really is more than one way to let yourself go and see the world. This film is rated PG 13.
Let’s Make Candy
Callie’s Candy Kitchen will host a chocolate candy making workshop at the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library on Tuesday, December 7 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. The class will be limited to 20 lucky people so we are asking that anyone interested call the Library at 570-595-7171 to reserve their spot – NOW! There is a charge of $10.00 which will be due at the time of reservation.
Kindle Raffle Tickets for Sale
Raffle tickets are now being sold at the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library to win a Kindle, the popular reading device from Amazon. Tickets are available at the Library at a cost of $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00. Tickets will also be sold at the Library’s annual fundraiser, the 2010 Christmas Gathering, on Saturday, December 4 at the Evergreen School. The winning ticket will be drawn during that popular fundraiser, which runs from 2 to 4 PM. Please call the Library at 570-595-7171 for more information.
Bus Trip Planned
A library sponsored bus trip to Winterthur (Henri du Pont's home), Brandywine Museum featuring Andrew Wyeth's paintings and Longwood Garden's Holiday Display will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2010. The cost is $80.00 and includes admission to all venues. Lunch and dinner is on your own. Call the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library at 570-595-7171 for more details and to reserve your seat. This trip will fill up quickly. Don't wait too long.
New Art Display at the Library
Each month the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library features the art of a Northeastern Pennsylvania Artist. Beginning December 1, the work of local artist John James will be on display in the Weiler Family Community Room. John’s connection with local history and his empathy for community are evident in his wonderful watercolors. The show will be original paintings and prints will also be available for purchase. There will be a reception with the artist including refreshments and live music, on Sunday December 5 from 4 to 6PM. Please consider doing some of your holiday shopping at the John James art show; your purchases help the library too. Please call the Library at
570-595-7171 for more information.
Friends Gather to Knit and Crochet at the Library
The knitting and crocheting club meets at the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library on the first and third Tuesday evenings of every month at 6:15 p.m. in the Weiler Family Community Room. All levels of skill and experience are welcome! Please call the Library at (570) 595-7171 and let us know that you are coming. Visit our website at www.barrettlibrary.org for a complete listing of all of our events.
Local Artist Displays Work at Barrett Paradise Friendly Library
Several paintings by Mickey Miller of Mountainhome are currently on display near the circulation desk in the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library. They are lovely works in water-color and feature historic scenes and buildings in Barrett and Paradise Townships. The Library is extremely grateful to all of the artists and art lovers who have graciously allowed the Library to show their work.