Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Lego Challenges
2022-11-09 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
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

Story Time at the Library
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

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.

Shakespeare Group
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.

Block Party
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

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.

Baby & Me
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

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, 2022-12-19 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, 2022-12-15 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.

Virtual Writing Group
2022-12-08 18:30 - 19:30
Join us on Zoom to discuss the art of writing while sharing work with the group. To get the link, please call the Library, (570) 595-7171, or email l.vromanbpf (@) gmail (.) com.

Adult Take-Home Craft: DIY Holiday Soap
2022-12-12
Take time to make your own soap using scents of the season! We supply all the materials. Craft bags will be available Monday, December 12th. You must register for this craft by calling the Library or emailing l.vromanbpfl (@) gmail (.) com.

Baby & Me
2022-12-13 10:30 - 11:00
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesday, December 13th 10:30AM
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups. Join us for stories, songs, and games!
Registration is required. Call 570-595-7171.

World Holiday Story Time
2022-12-22 10:30 - 11:30
Story Time at the Library
Ages 0-5
Thursdays, December 8th-29th 10:30AM-11:30AM
Please join us for special holiday stories and songs from around the world. Space is limited and sign ups are required.
Special Holiday Story Time on December 22nd.

Library CLOSED for the Holidays
2022-12-24
The Library will be CLOSED on Saturday, Dec. 24 & Monday, Dec. 26.
We wish everyone a safe, wonderful holiday season!

Library CLOSED for the Holidays
2022-12-26
The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, Dec. 26.
We wish everyone a safe, wonderful holiday season!

Baby & Me (canceled today)
2022-12-27 10:30 - 11:00
Canceled today 12/27/22
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesday, December 27th 10:30AM
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups. Join us for stories, songs, and games!
Registration is required. Call 570-595-7171.

Smash the New Year (Teen Program)
2022-12-28 18:30 - 19:30
Smash the New Year (Teen Program)
Ages 12-18
Wednesday, December 28th 6:30PM
2023 is your year! Join us at the library and we will talk about our hopes for the New Year and create our own Smash Journals. Registration is required.

Story Time at the Library
2022-12-29 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.

Undersea Adventure
2022-12-29 13:00 - 16:30
Undersea Adventure
Ages 0-11
Thursday, December 29th 1:00PM
Join us in the Weiler Family Community Room to make sand sculptures, play ocean bingo, and watch an interactive version of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
Space is limited. Registration is required. Call 570-595-7171 to register
