Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Cemeterrarium
2022-10-19 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Cemeterrarium
Wednesday, October 19th 6:30PM
Ages 6-11
Build a spooky Halloween-themed terrarium with your friends at the library. Registration is required.

Story Time at the Library
2022-10-20 10:30 - 11:30
Story Time at the Library
Ages 0-5
Thursday, October 6th -Thursday, October 20th
10:30AM-11:30AM
Please join us for stories and songs in the Weiler Family Community Room. Space is limited and sign ups are required for this three-week session.
Please call the library to register for this series.

Virtual Evening Book Club
2022-10-25 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual evening book club on Zoom. This month, we will discuss The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. If you’re interested in joining, please call the Library for more details.

Shakespeare Group
2022-10-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-11-30 13:00 - 14:00
The Bard is back! Join Pat Williams for this weekly literary experience discussing Shakespeare and/or other topics of interest to the group. Please contact Pat or call the Library if you’re interested in attending.

Needle Felt Pumpkins (teen program)
2022-10-26 18:30 - 19:30
Needle Felt Pumpkins (teen program)
Wednesday, October 26th 6:30PM
Ages 12+
Learn how to needle felt a pumpkin. Registration is required
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Halloween Party
2022-10-27 10:30 - 11:30
Halloween Party
Ages 0-5
Thursday, October 27th
10:30AM
Come to the library in your Halloween costume for some spooky fun!
We will read stories, play games, and trick-or-treat around the library!
Registration is required.

Tale on the Trail at Ice Lake
2022-11-01 - 2022-11-30
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 stroller.

Block Party
2022-11-02 14:30 - 15:15, 2022-11-16 14:30 - 15:15
Block Parties
Ages 0-5
Wednesdays, November 2nd & 16th 2:30PM
Building with blocks develops a child’s math and science skills, and is lots of fun!
Bring your children to a block party and build, talk, explore and create together.
All you need is your imagination.
Registration is required. Call 570-595-7171

Story Time at the Library
2022-11-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-11-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-11-17 10:30 - 11:30
Story Time at the Library
Ages 0-5
Thursdays, November 3rd, 10th. & 17th 10:30AM-11:30AM
Please join us for stories and songs in the Weiler Family Community Room.
Space is limited and sign ups are required. Call 570-595-7171

Baby & Me
2022-11-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2022-11-22 10:30 - 11:00
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays, November 8th & 22nd 10:30AM
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups. Join us for stories, songs, and games!
Registration is required. Please call 570-595-7171

Lego Challenges
2022-11-09 18:30 - 19:30
Lego Challenges
Ages 6-11
Wednesday, November 9th 6:30PM
Join us in the Weiler Family Community Room for a series of S.T.E.A.M. challenges using legos.
Registration is required. Call 570-595-7171

Virtual Writing Group
2022-11-10 18:30 - 19:30
Join us on Zoom to discuss the art of writing while sharing work with the group. For further information, or to register, please call the Library (570-595-7171) or email Lynn at l.vromanbpfl@gmail.com

Virtual Afternoon Book Club
2022-11-15 13:00 - 14:00
Join our virtual afternoon book club on Zoom. This month, we will discuss Six Years by Harlan Coben. If you’re interested in joining, please call the Library for more details.

DIY Holiday Cards with Lisa Flanagan
2022-11-16 18:00 - 19:00
Join Lisa Flanagan at the Library as she guides you through the fun craft of making your own holiday cards. We supply the materials. You must register for this class, as space is extremely limited.

Adult Take-Home Craft: Pumpkin Spice Candles
2022-11-21
Make your own pumpkin spice candle! We supply all the materials. You must register for this craft. Craft bags will be available on Monday, November 21st.

Virtual Evening Book Club
2022-11-29 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual evening book club on Zoom. This month, we will discuss Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin. If you’re interested in joining, please call the Library for more details.

Illuminated Art
2022-11-30 18:30 - 19:30
Illuminated Art (teen program)
Ages 12-18
Wednesday, November 30th 6:30PM
Learn the basics of electricity and how circuits function while creating a unique piece of artwork.
Registration is required. Call 570-595-7171

Play-Doh Parties
2022-12-05 13:00 - 14:00
Play-Doh Parties
Ages 0-5
Mondays, December 5th & 19th 1:00PM
Squish, squeeze, roll, and mold with your friends in the Weiler Room.
Every child will receive their own mini-playdoh to take home after the program.
Space is limited and registration is required.

Eye Spy Story Time with special guests from Sights for Hope
2022-12-07 14:00 - 15:00
Eye Spy Story Time with special guests from Sights for Hope
Ages 0-5
Wednesday, December 7th 2PM
Join us for a special story time with Ms. Angela, Monroe County’s Prevention Specialist with Sights for Hope (formerly the Center for Vision Loss) Ms. Angela will share stories and tips for keeping your eyes healthy, and free vision screenings will be available for everyone. Please call 570-595-7171 to register.

Paper Circuits
2022-12-07 18:30 - 19:30
Paper Circuits
Ages 6-11
Wednesday, December 7th 6:30PM
Learn how to make a working circuit and create an illuminated holiday card. Registration is required.

Story Time at the Library
2022-12-08 10:30 - 11:30
Story Time at the Library
Ages 0-5
Thursdays, December 8th-29th 10:30AM-11:30AM
Please join us for stories and songs in the Weiler Family Community Room. Space is limited and sign ups are required.
Special Holiday Story Time on December 22nd.
