Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

LOL Comedy Night Benefit for the Library!
2022-08-06 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
On Saturday, August 6th, the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library will host our 2022 L.O.L. Comedy Night at Buck Hill Falls’ Tennis Tea. This Library benefit includes dinner & a glass of wine, a live auction, a silent auction, and a hilarious evening of entertainment with comedians from New York City.
Barrett! Paradise! Everyone! All welcome for an evening of belly-laughs to support Barrett Paradise Friendly Library! Call or stop by the Library to reserve your seats
(570-595-7171) or follow the QR code above or this link to reserve online. Seating is limited! RSVP by August 1, 2022.

Story Time at Ice Lake
2022-08-02 10:30 - 11:00
Story Time at Ice Lake
Ages 0-5
Tuesdays in August 10:30AM-11AM
All children are welcome to join us under the pavilion at The Barrett Township Community Park at Ice Lake for stories, songs, and games!
Registration is not required. If it is raining on story time day, please check our Facebook page or call the library for updates about cancellations.

Virtual Evening Book Club
2022-07-26 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual evening book club on Zoom. This month, we will discuss Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman. If you’re interested in joining, please call the library for more details.

Story Time at Ice Lake
2022-07-26 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-07-19 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-07-12 10:30 - 11:00
Story Time at Ice Lake
Ages 0-5
Tuesdays in July 10:30AM-11AM
All children are welcome to join us under the pavilion at The Barrett Township Community Park at Ice Lake for stories, songs, and games!
Registration is not required. If it is raining on story time day, please check our Facebook page or call the library for updates about cancellations.

Virtual Afternoon Book Club
2022-07-19 13:00 - 14:00
Join our virtual afternoon book club on Zoom. This month, we will discuss The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. If you’re interested in joining, please call the library for more details.

Saturday Night Library: TikTok on the Block
2022-07-11 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday Night Library: TikTok on the Block
Saturday, August 27th 7PM on Zoom.
Pickup supplies beginning August 25th.
Let’s end the Summer together with a virtual Block Party. There will be games, snacks, and dancing.
Pickup a party kit at the library and join us on Zoom as we celebrate the end of summer and attempt some dance challenges.
Please email ChelseaBPFL@gmail.com to register for this virtual program.

Adult Summer Program: Scrapbooking Through Oceans of Possibilities
2022-07-11
July 11th – August 6th Adult Summer Program: Scrapbooking Through Oceans of Possibilities
We are doing a different take on Oceans of Possibilities, focusing on mental wellness, armchair travel, genealogy, and physical wellness. We will scrapbook through four weeks of the different themes.
You must register by clicking the link and filling out the form: https://forms.gle/ERN9GUz4TSiGx3dc9

Story Time at Ice Lake
2022-07-05 10:30 - 11:00
Join us for stories and songs under the pavilion at Ice Lake Park. All are welcome!

Closed for Independence Day!
2022-07-04
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will be closed on Monday, July 4. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Story Time at Ice Lake
2022-06-28 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-06-21 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-06-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-06-07 10:30 - 11:00
Story Time at Ice Lake
Ages 0-5
Tuesdays in June 10:30AM-11AM
All children are welcome to join us under the pavilion at The Barrett Township Community Park at Ice Lake for stories, songs, and games!
Registration is not required. If it is raining on story time day, please check our Facebook page or call the library for updates about cancellations.

Saturday Night Library: Summer Jams
2022-06-25 19:00 - 20:00
Saturday Night Library: Summer Jams
Ages 6-11
Saturday, June 25th 7PM on Zoom. Pickup supplies beginning Thursday, June 23rd
Let’s jam together! Join Miss Chelsea on Zoom as we concoct our own homemade strawberry jam while listening to some uplifting Summer tunes.
A great way to kick off the sweet Summer season! Please email Chelseabpfl@gmail.com to register.

Summer Reading Program 2022 - Oceans of Possibilities - Kickoff Day
2022-06-22
Summer Reading Program 2022 – Oceans of Possibilities
Children ages 0-5, 6-11, and 12+
Kickoff Day Wednesday, June 22nd
Dive deep into the world of storytelling and creativity in this year’s Summer Reading Program.
Kick off the Summer by adopting your own Sea Monkey reading buddies! Stop by the library on Wednesday, June 22nd to pick up your starter kit. You will receive a Bingo card with reading, S.T.E.M, and Art activities for you to complete at your own pace. Complete these activities for chances to win prizes at the end of the Summer. Some of these activities will be available for you to pick up at the library.
Please email ChelseaBPFL@gmail.com to register for the Summer Reading Program.

Virtual Afternoon Book Club
2022-06-21 13:00 - 14:00
Join our virtual afternoon book club on Zoom. This month, we will discuss Defending Jacob by William Landay. If you’re interested in joining, please call the library for more details.

Preschool Story Time at the Library
2022-06-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-06-13 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-06-06 10:30 - 11:30
Preschool Story Time at the Library
Ages 0-5
Mondays, June 6th, 13th, & 20th 10:30AM
The library is pleased to announce the return of storytime in the building! Please join Ms. Chelsea for stories and songs in the Weiler Family Community Room.
Space is limited and sign ups are required for each three-week session.
Please call the library to register for this session.

Adult Take-Home Craft: Yarn Birds
2022-06-13
Add some wildlife to your décor. We’ll provide the supplies to make adorable yarn birds. Bags will be available Monday, June 13th. *Note: you MUST call or email to reserve a bag.

Virtual Evening Book Club
2022-05-31 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual evening book club on Zoom. This month, we will discuss The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis. If you’re interested in joining, please call the library for more details.

Story Time at High Acres Park
2022-05-31 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-05-24 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-05-17 10:30 - 11:30
Story Time at High Acres Park
Ages 0-5
Tuesdays in May 10:30AM
All children are welcome to join us under the pavilion at High Acres Park for stories, songs, and games!
Registration is not required. If it is raining on story time day, please check our Facebook page or call the library for updates about cancellations.

Memorial Day: LIBRARY CLOSED
2022-05-30
In observance of Memorial Day, the Library is closed on Monday, May 30.

Preschool Story Time at the Library
2022-05-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-05-16 10:30 - 11:30
Preschool Story Time at the Library
Ages 0-5
Mondays, May 9th, 16th & 23rd at 10:30AM
The library is pleased to announce the return of storytime in the building!
Please join Ms. Chelsea for stories and songs in the Weiler Family Community Room.
Space is limited and sign ups are required for each three-week session. Please call the library to register for this session.

Virtual Writing Group
2022-05-12 18:30 - 19:30
Join our virtual writing group! We discuss the art of writing, while coming up with fun writing exercises every meeting. Register to receive the Zoom link.
