Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Shakespeare Group
2026-02-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-25 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.

Library Story Time
2026-02-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-26 10:30 - 11:30
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays in February 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Family Place Play & Grow Workshop
2026-02-13 10:30 - 11:45, 2026-02-20 10:30 - 11:45
Family Place Play & Grow Workshop
Ages 0-3, siblings up to age 5 are welcome
Fridays, February 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th 10:30am-11:45am
This five-week series brings together toddlers and parents in an informal, interactive setting with professionals from local agencies to support the role of parents as first teachers, facilitate early intervention, and teach strategies to promote healthy child development and literacy. Registration required.

Sit & Stitch
2026-02-14 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.

Adult Take-Home Kit: Bread in a Jar
2026-02-16
For bread-baking beginners and pros! Make your own bread with our bread-in-a-jar ingredients.You will need a few ingredients from home.You must register to receive a kit. Supplies will be available for pickup beginning Monday, February 16.

Light Yoga & Beginner Pilates 11:45 am (NEW TIME!)
2026-02-16 11:45 - 12:45
Danielle Lane will guide you through relaxing light yoga or beginner Pilates to start your day.

Baby & Me
2026-02-17 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-24 10:30 - 11:00
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays in February 10:30am
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups.
Join us for stories, songs, and games!

Afternoon Book Club
2026-02-17 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 Master Slave Husband Wife by Iyon Woo. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

Plug in to Playaway
2026-02-19 14:00 - 15:00
Do you love audiobooks but don’t like the price of them? We’ve got the thing for you! Come to the Library for an introduction to Playaway audiobooks! We get all the new popular releases for you to enjoy! You do not need to register for this program.

DELAYED OPENING 12PM - Family Place Canceled
2026-02-20
The library will DELAY OPENING TODAY UNTIL 12PM.
Today’s Family Place Program is canceled. We hope to reschedule soon.

LIBRARY CLOSED TODAY
2026-02-23
MON, FEB 23: The Library is CLOSED TODAY due to the weather.

CANCELLED: Light Yoga & Beginner Pilates 11:45 am (NEW TIME!)
2026-02-23 11:45 - 12:45
FEB 23: CLASS IS CANCELLED TODAY DUE TO THE WEATHER.
Danielle Lane will guide you through relaxing light yoga or beginner Pilates to start your day.

Virtual Evening Book Club
2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual Evening Book Club on Zoom. This month we will discuss Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

Virtual Writing Group: Ready to Write a Novel?
2026-02-26 18:30 - 19:30
This month we will discuss brainstorming ideas for our novel and get feedback from the group. We will also discuss the art of outlining and if it’s right for you. If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Lynn for more info.

Family Place Play & Grow Workshop
2026-02-27 10:30 - 11:45
Family Place Play & Grow Workshop
Ages 0-3, siblings up to age 5 are welcome
Fridays, February 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th 10:30am-11:45am
This five-week series brings together toddlers and parents for play time!!
Professionals from local agencies will be on hand to support the role of parents as first teachers, facilitate early intervention,
and teach strategies to promote healthy child development and literacy.
Registration required.

Light Yoga & Beginner Pilates
2026-03-02 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.

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.

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

Baby & Me (CANCELED TODAY)
2026-03-03 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!

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.

Keyboarding Classes
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.

Library Story Time
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!

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.
