Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Shakespeare Group
2026-03-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-04 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Join the entertaining & knowledgeable Pat Williams at the Library. All are welcome, whether you’re a Bard beginner or a long-time devotee. Discuss plays, watch films, and more. Attendees will help guide the direction of the group.

Baby & Me
2026-03-24 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-17 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-10 10:30 - 11:00
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays in March 10:30am
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups.
Join us for stories, songs, and games!

Light Yoga & Beginner Pilates
2026-03-23 11:45 - 12:45, 2026-03-16 11:45 - 12:45, 2026-03-09 11:45 - 12:45
Danielle Lane will guide you through relaxing light yoga or beginner Pilates. The level of difficulty will be tailored to the participants.

Mushroom Cultivation
2026-03-21 14:00 - 16:00
Back by popular demand! If you missed it last time, here’s another opportunity. Are you interested in growing your own gourmet mushrooms? Instructor Dan Lane will discuss basic processes, timelines, and techniques, with an emphasis on non-specialty equipment and the use of readily available materials. A starter kit will also be included for you to take with you to help with the initial supply gathering process. Mushroom cultivation can be a fascinating hobby and also a great way to supplement your food supply. Space is limited for this adult program; registration is required: 570-595-7171. *You will need to purchase additional supplies on your own to continue the process at home. Instructions and resource guides will be included.

Winter Reading Challenge Ends Today!
2026-03-20
Winter Reading Challenge
For children of all ages
Remember to turn in your activity card before March 20th! Prizes will be drawn on March 21st.

Virtual Writing Group: Ready to Write a Novel?
2026-03-19 18:30 - 19:30
This month we will discuss the introduction and inciting incident of our novels and get feedback from the group. If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Lynn, l.vromanbpfl@gmail.com, for more info.

What’s All the Hoopla?
2026-03-19 14:00 - 15:00
Come to the library with your smart phone or tablet, and we will help you download and navigate the Hoopla app! Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen–your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. All you need is a library card. You do not need to register for this program.

Library Story Time
2026-03-19 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-05 10:30 - 11:30
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays in March 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Afternoon Book Club
2026-03-17 13:00 - 14:00
Our Afternoon Book Club meets at the Library. An option to join with Zoom is available, as well. This month we will discuss James by Percival Everett. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

Family Science - All About Eggs
2026-03-16 18:00 - 19:00
Family Science – All About Eggs
Family Program
Monday, March 16th 6pm
EGGS. What are they? Where do they come from? What can we do with them?
Find out in this fun family program. This program will combine art, science, and cooking. Registration is required.

Adult Take-Home Kit: Four Leaf Clover Soap
2026-03-16
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some lucky four leaf clover soap! We supply all the materials. You must register to receive a kit. Supplies will be available for pickup beginning Monday, March 16.

Tale on the Trail at Ice Lake - "Inside Mouse, Outside Mouse" by Lindsay Barrett George
2026-03-15
Tale on the Trail at Ice Lake
Visit the Barrett Township Community Park at Ice Lake to embark on this family reading adventure!
Follow the trail behind the pavilion and turn right. Enjoy a picture book as you stroll along the path.
The path is about 0.12 miles from beginning to end, and then you can continue around the lake or turn around to return to the pavilion.
The trail is mostly flat, but rough and rocky. Very young children may need help or prefer to ride in a rugged stroller.

The book “Inside Mouse, Outside Mouse” by Lindsay Barrett George will be featured on the trail for the month of March.

Sit & Stitch
2026-03-14 10:00 - 11:00
Do you enjoy knitting, crochet, tatting, embroidery, or other fiber arts? Our monthly Sit & Stitch group is for all levels of crafters. Bring projects to work on and enjoy each other’s company. No formal instruction or supplies provided, just experience and support from others in the group.

Keyboarding Classes
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:30
Ages 9 – 12: 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Ages 13 – Adult: 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Join music teacher Michael Capone at the Library for a six-week series on the basics of keyboarding and reading music. Keyboards and headphones provided for use at the Library. Space is limited; registration is required.

Photography Exhibit
2026-03-07 14:00 - 16:00
Stop by to meet Sarina & Bob Cook and admire their photography exhibit, “Shared Horizons.” Their work is on display in the Weiler Family Community Room until the end of March.

Fan Club Friday: Things that go!
2026-03-06 10:30 - 11:30
Fan Club Friday: Things that go!
Ages 0-5
Friday, March 6th 10:30am
Join us for an informal program all about cars, trucks, boats, trains, and planes!
We will have books, activities, and games featuring all of your favorite things that GO!!
Registration is encouraged.

Movie Day at the Library (CANCELED)
2026-03-03 13:00 - 15:00
Come to the Library the first Tuesday of each month to watch a feature film with friends. Join us for Wicked: For Good, Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Rated PG-13.

Baby & Me (CANCELED TODAY)
2026-03-03 10:30 - 11:00

LIBRARY CLOSED TODAY DUE TO WEATHER
2026-03-03
TUE, MAR 3: The Library is CLOSED today due to the weather. Stay safe and warm! Curl up with a good book Digital resources are available 24/7 on our website: www.barrettlibrary.org

BPFL Book Bash!
2026-03-02 17:00 - 19:30
BPFL Book Bash!
All Ages
Monday, March 2nd 5pm-7:30pm
Join us as we kick off National Read Across America Week at the library and celebrate the joy of reading!
Bring your favorite book (or borrow one of ours) and join us in the library for snacks and prizes while you cozy up and read.
Registration is required.
