Virtual Evening Book Club
2024-01-30 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join our virtual Evening Book Club on Zoom. This month we will discuss The Maid by Nita Prose. If you’re interested in joining, please call the Library for more details.

Blind Date with a Book
2024-02-01
It’s time for Blind Date with a book! All month there will be a display of “mystery books” at the Library. Come in, grab a book, unwrap it at home, read it, rate it, and bring the rating slip back for a drawing at the end of the month.

Baby & Me
2024-02-05 10:15 - 10:45
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays, March 5th & 19th 10:15am
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups.
Join us for stories, songs, and games!

Healing Yoga
2024-02-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-19 18:00 - 19:00
Danielle Lane will guide you through a soothing, mindful yoga experience which may include meditation, sound bowls, music, and other elements. Appropriate for all levels. Space is limited: registration is required for each session.

Baby & Me
2024-02-06 10:15 - 10:45, 2024-02-20 10:15 - 10:45
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays, February 6th & 20th 10:15am
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups.
Join us for stories, songs, and games!

Movie Day at the Library
2024-02-06 13:00 - 15:00
Come to the Library to watch a newly released movie with friends. This month we will watch Big George Foreman, starring Khris Davis. Rated PG-13.

Rep Madden Satellite Office Hours
2024-02-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-07 10:00 - 15:00
State Representative Maureen Madden’s staff will hold satellite office hours at the Library the first week (Wed & Thu) and third week (Mon & Tue) each month from 10am-3pm to offer constituent services. For questions about services, please call 570-894-7905 or visit her website.

Preschool Play Date
2024-02-07 16:30 - 17:30
Preschool Play Date
Ages 0-5
Wednesday, February 7th 4:30pm
Come to the library for stories, songs, and games to play with friends! There will be a short story time, followed by time for you to explore activities with your children and their friends. Registration is encouraged. Please call 570-595-7171 to register.

LIBRARY CLOSED TODAY
2024-02-13
The Library is closed today due to the weather.
Stay safe and warm! Curl up with a good book and/or explore our digital resources 🙂

Story Time
2024-02-15 10:15 - 11:00
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays, February 15th & 29th 10:15am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!
We will celebrate Valentine’s Day today,
please feel free to bring Valentine cards for your friends.

Virtual Writing Group
2024-02-15 18:30 - 19:30
Join us on Zoom to discuss the art of writing while sharing work with the group. This month we will talk about what makes a great protagonist.

Afternoon Book Club
2024-02-20 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 Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. If you’re interested in joining, please call the Library for more details.

Teen Action Board
2024-02-21 18:00 - 19:00
Teen Action Board
Teens 12-17
Wednesday, February 21st 6pm
Join our newly-formed Teen Action Board. Learn how you can serve your community, make friends, and earn community service hours all at the same time! Please call to register.

Mushroom Cultivation
2024-02-24 13:00 - 14:30
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.

Virtual Evening Book Club
2024-02-27 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual Evening Book Club on Zoom. This month we will discuss Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes. If you’re interested in joining, please call the Library for more details.

Frog & Toad Leap Year Party
2024-02-28 17:30 - 18:30
Frog & Toad Leap Year Party
Family Program
Wednesday, February 28th 5:30pm
It’s Leap Day Eve, and the library is hopping with excitement! Join us for a frogtastic celebration inspired by the beloved Frog and Toad books by Arnold Lobel.
Get ready for a leap into a world of friendship, laughter, and the cozy comfort of a good book.
There will even be a special guest here with her leaping friends.
This family-friendly celebration is free, but space is limited.
Please call the library to register.

Story Time
2024-02-29 10:15 - 11:00
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays, February 15th & 29th 10:15am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!
Today, we will celebrate Leap Day with stories, songs, and crafts.

Read Across America Day
2024-03-02 10:00 - 17:00
Read Across America
Saturday, March 2nd – All Day
Celebrate the joy of reading!
Stop by the library to read a book with Ms. Chelsea and Ms. Jen in the Weiler Family Community Room.
There will be photo-ops and prizes while supplies last.

Healing Yoga
2024-03-04 18:00 - 19:00
Danielle Lane will guide you through a soothing, mindful yoga experience which may include meditation, sound bowls, music, and other elements. Appropriate for all levels. Space is limited: registration is required for each session. To register, please call the Library, (570) 595-7171, or email Lynn, l.vromanbpfl (at) gmail (dot) com.

Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip
2024-03-05 07:30 - 19:30
The FCC (The Friendly Community Center) is teaming up with Barrett Paradise Friendly Library to offer a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show!
DATE: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
TICKETS: $90 per person. Price includes bus transportation and admission to the flower show. Adults only, please.
HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
Credit/Debit Card: Follow this link to the FCC’s Events & Fundraisers page to pay by credit card or debit card via Pay Pal.
Check: Made out to The FCC. Mail to The FCC, PO Box 604, Mountainhome, PA 18342, or drop off at Barrett Paradise Friendly Library.
LAST DAY to purchase tickets: March 1st, unless tickets sell out prior to this date.
BUS PICK UP/DROP OFF INFO. Choose one of the following locations:
BARC: Barrett Administrative Recreation Complex, 1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326.
Bus loads at 7:30 AM and returns approx. 7:30 PM.
Pocono Township Fire House, 114 Municipal Lane, Tannersville, PA 18372.
Bus loads at 8 AM and returns approx. 7:00 PM.
This year’s theme, “United by Flowers,” celebrates the unique and colorful
community born out of our shared love and appreciation of gardening
and the connections and impact they create on our everyday lives.
Learn more about the event here: https://phsonline.org/the-flower-show

Movie Day at the Library
2024-03-05 13:00 - 15:00
Come to the Library to watch a newly released movie with friends. This month we will watch Asteroid City, starring Tom Hanks. Rated PG-13.

Preschool Play Date
2024-03-06 16:30 - 17:30
Preschool Play Date
Ages 0-5
Wednesday, March 6th 4:30pm
Come to the library for stories, songs, and games to play with friends!
There will be a short story time, followed by time for you to explore activities with your children and their friends.
Registration is encouraged.
Please call 570-595-7171 to register.

Teen Action Board
2024-03-13 18:00 - 19:00
Teen Action Board
Teens 12-17
Wednesday, March 13th 6pm
Join our Teen Action Board.
Learn how you can serve your community, make friends,
and earn community service hours all at the same time!
Please call to register.

Library Story Time
2024-03-14 10:15 - 11:00
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays, March 14th & 28th 10:15am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!
