Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Spring Card-making Craft for Adults
2023-04-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
AS OF TUE, APRIL 11, there are 2 spaces available. Please call the Library if you are interested in attending: 570-595-7171.
Assemble & customize four different spring themed greeting cards under the guidance of crafter Lisa Flanagan. All materials are provided. Space is limited–registration is required.

Story Time
2023-04-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-04-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-04-27 10:30 - 11:30
Story Time at the Library
Ages 0-5
Thursdays, April 13th, 20th, & 27th 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.

Wee Ones Wiggle
2023-04-13 11:30 - 12:00, 2023-04-20 11:30 - 12:00, 2023-04-27 11:30 - 12:00
Wee Ones Wiggle
Ages 1-5
Thursdays after Story Time
11:30am-12:00pm
Kids need to move and be active to stay healthy. Join us for a high-energy program filled with dancing, shaking, and singing.

Virtual Writing Group
2023-04-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-05-11 18:30 - 19:30
Join us on Zoom to discuss the art of writing while sharing work with the group.

Money Monsters for Teens
2023-04-17 18:00 - 19:00
Money Monsters
Ages 12-18
Monday. April 17th 6PM
Join us to celebrate National Money Smart Week!
We will learn about financial literacy and saving money through games and role-playing.
Attendees will receive a free set of financial literacy books.
Registration is required.

Baby & Me
2023-04-18 10:30 - 11:00
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays April, 4th & 18th
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups.
Join us for stories, songs, and games! Registration is required.

Afternoon Book Club
2023-04-18 13:00 - 14:00
Our Afternoon Book Club will now meet at the Library! An option to join with Zoom is still available, as well. This month, we will discuss The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. If you’re interested in joining, please call the Library for more details.

Shakespeare Group
2023-04-19 13:00 - 16:00
The Bard is back! Join the ever-entertaining and knowledgeable Pat Williams for movies/plays/readings/sessions and all things Shakespeare at the Library! All are welcome, whether you’re a Bard beginner or a long-time devotee. The film The Tempest will be shown on April 19.

Money Monsters
2023-04-19 18:00 - 19:00
Money Monsters
Ages 6-11
Wednesday. April 19th 6PM
Join us to celebrate National Money Smart Week! We will play games that teach about financial literacy and saving money.
Children will receive a free set of financial literacy books.
Registration is required.

Earth Day Story Time at High Acres Park
2023-04-22 14:00 - 15:00
Earth Day Story Time
Ages 0-6
Saturday, April 22nd 2:00pm
Celebrate Planet Earth!
Join us at the Earth Day celebration at High Acres Park for stories, songs, and a recycled art project.

National Library Week
2023-04-23 10:00 - 2023-04-29 17:00
National Library Week
April 23rd-April 29th
There’s more to the story at your library! Join us for special contests and events all week.

Block Party
2023-04-24 13:00 - 14:00
Block Parties
Ages 0-5
Mondays, April 10th & 24th 1:00PM
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.

Virtual Evening Book
2023-04-25 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual evening book club on Zoom. This month, we will discuss Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. If you’re interested in joining, please call the Library for more details.

Shakespeare Group
2023-04-26 13:00 - 15:00
The Bard is back! Join the ever-entertaining and knowledgeable Pat Williams for movies/plays/readings/sessions and all things Shakespeare at the Library! All are welcome, whether you’re a Bard beginner or a long-time devotee. Walk-ins welcome.

Baby & Me
2023-05-02 10:30 - 11:00
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays, May 2nd & 16th
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups.
Join us for stories, songs, and games!
Registration is required.

Movie Day at the Library
2023-05-02 13:00 - 15:00
Movie Day is back! Come to the library to watch a newly released movie with friends. This month we will watch A Man Called Otto, starring Tom Hanks.

Rep Madden Satellite Office Hours
2023-05-03 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-04 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 to offer constituent services. For questions about services, please call 570-894-7905 or visit her website.

Game Night for Kids
2023-05-03 18:00 - 19:00
Game Night for Kids
Ages 6-11
Wednesday, May 3rd 6pm
Come to the library and have some fun playing board games, card games, MadLibs, and more!
Registration required.

Adult Take-Home Craft: Herb Starter Kits
2023-05-08
Start your herb garden for the summer season! We will supply the materials. You must register for this craft. Bags will be available Monday, May 8.

Block Party
2023-05-08 13:00 - 14:00
Block Parties
Ages 0-5
Mondays, May 8th & 22nd 1:00PM
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.

Shake, Rattle, and Read!
2023-05-10 15:00 - 15:45
Shake, Rattle, and Read!
Ages 0-5
Wednesdays, May 10th & 24th 3:00PM
Together we will boost our early literacy skills with songs, stories, and movement. Drop-ins are welcome.

Story Time at the Library
2023-05-11 10:30 - 11:30
Story Time at the Library
Ages 0-5
Thursdays, May 11th, 18th, & 25th 10:30AM-11:30AM
Please join us for stories and songs in the Weiler Family Community Room.
Space is limited and registration is required.

Wee Ones Wiggle
2023-05-11 11:30 - 12:00
Wee Ones Wiggle
Ages 0-5
Thursdays after Story Time 11:30am-12:00pm
Kids need to move and be active to stay healthy. Join us for a high-energy program filled with dancing, shaking, and singing.

Rep Madden Office Hours
2023-05-15 10:00 - 15:00
