Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Local Author Meet & Greet!
2023-05-20 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Stop by the Weiler Family Community Room for an opportunity to chat with several local authors in an informal setting! These talented writers will be available all afternoon to discuss their books and answer your questions. Most will have copies of their books for sale. Our line up of authors includes John Abel, John Cafarella, Mary Funari, Danny Marvin, Suzanne McCool, Mary Anne Moore, and Jackie & Darryl Speicher. Their writings cover fiction and non-fiction in a variety of genres & topics such as realistic, historical, adventure, paranormal, avian, and more! Search their names in our online catalog to view info about their books.

Block Party
2023-05-22 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!
2023-05-24 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
2023-05-25 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. Registration is required.

Wee Ones Wiggle
2023-05-25 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.

Library Closed in observance of Memorial Day
2023-05-29
In observance of Memorial Day, the Library is closed on Monday, May 29.

Virtual Evening Book Club
2023-05-30 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual evening book club on Zoom. This month, we will discuss Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney. If you’re interested in joining, please call the Library for more details.

Lego Challenges
2023-06-05 18:00 - 19:00
Lego Challenges
Ages 6-11
Monday, June 5th 6PM
Calling all LEGO fans! Join us for a fun-filled evening of LEGO challenges. We will have a variety of challenges for all levels of experience, so everyone can participate.
We will have a variety of LEGO bricks and pieces available, so you can use your imagination and create anything you can think of. This is a great opportunity for kids to have fun, learn new skills, and use their creativity.

Baby & Me
2023-06-06 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-06-20 10:30 - 11:00
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays, June 6th & 20th 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
2023-06-06 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 The Whale, starring Brendan Fraser.

Rep Madden Office Hours
2023-06-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-08 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-20 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.

Story Time
2023-06-08 10:30 - 11:15
Story Time at the Library
Ages 0-5
Thursdays, June 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th 10:30AM-11:15AM
Please join us for stories, songs, and games!

Wee Ones Wiggle
2023-06-08 11:30 - 12:00, 2023-06-22 11:30 - 12:00
Wee Ones Wiggle
Ages 0-5
Thursdays, June 8th, 22nd, and 29th 11:30AM-12PM (we will not meet on June 15th)
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
2023-06-08 18:30 - 19:30
Join us on Zoom to discuss the art of writing while sharing work with the group.

Shake, Rattle, and Read! (canceled today)
2023-06-14 15:00 - 15:30
Shake, Rattle, and Read!
Ages 0-5
Wednesdays, June 14th (canceled today) & 28th 3:00PM.
Together we will boost our early literacy skills with songs, stories, and movement. Drop-ins are welcome.

'I Hate Potatoes' Story Time
2023-06-15 10:30 - 11:15
Story Time at the Library
Ages 0-5
Thursdays, June 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th 10:30AM-11:15AM
Please join us for a Special Story Time on
Thursday, June 15th with Kaylatime Valdeandez, Author of I Hate Potatoes.

Pre-Lego Building Party
2023-06-17 13:00 - 16:00
Pre-Lego Building Party
All Ages
Saturday, June 17th 1PM-4PM
Children of all ages and the young at heart are invited to join us for a play time reminiscent of the days before Legos.
Have fun building with wooden blocks, tinker toys, and Lincoln Logs.
This program is being presented in conjunction with the Barrett Township Historical Society.

Afternoon Book Club
2023-06-20 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 Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. If you’re interested in joining, please call the Library for more details.

Rep Madden Office Hours
2023-06-21 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.
*This week’s hours differ due to the office being closed for Juneteenth

Smash the Summer: Teen Journaling Program - Part 2
2023-06-21 18:00 - 19:00
Smash the Summer: Teen Journaling Program
Ages 12-18
Wednesday, June 21st 6PM
Join us for the second meeting of our Teen Smash Journaling Program.
In this meeting, we will continue to explore the power of journaling as a tool for self-expression and creativity. We will also discuss how to use journaling to process difficult emotions and experiences. If you missed our first meeting, that is ok! New members are always welcome.
Registration is required

Story Time at the Library
2023-06-22 10:30 - 11:15, 2023-06-29 10:30 - 11:15

Virtual Evening Book Club
2023-06-27 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual evening book club on Zoom. This month, we will discuss Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell. If you’re interested in joining, please call the Library for more details.

Shake, Rattle, and Read!
2023-06-28 15:00 - 15:30
Shake, Rattle, and Read!
Ages 0-5
Wednesdays, June 14th & 28th 3:00PM.
Together we will boost our early literacy skills with songs, stories, and movement. Drop-ins are welcome.

Qigong with Richard Roche
2023-06-28 18:00 - 19:00
Come to the Library for a relaxing, informative Qigong class with Richie Roche. Qigong is a mind, body, and spirit internal art with many mental and physical health benefits. Richie will cover some principles of Qigong and guide you through basic movements. Registration is required for this class, as space is limited.
