Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Adult Take-Home Kit: Four Leaf Clover Soap
2026-03-16
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some lucky four leaf clover soap! We supply all the materials. You must register to receive a kit. Supplies will be available for pickup beginning Monday, March 16.

Light Yoga & Beginner Pilates
2026-03-16 11:45 - 12:45, 2026-03-23 11:45 - 12:45, 2026-03-30 11:45 - 12:45, 2026-04-06 11:45 - 12:45 (America/New_York)
Danielle Lane will guide you through relaxing light yoga or beginner Pilates. The level of difficulty will be tailored to the participants.

Family Science - All About Eggs
2026-03-16 18:00 - 19:00
Family Science – All About Eggs
Family Program
Monday, March 16th 6pm
EGGS. What are they? Where do they come from? What can we do with them?
Find out in this fun family program. This program will combine art, science, and cooking. Registration is required.

Baby & Me
2026-03-17 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-24 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-31 10:30 - 11:30
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays in March 10:30am
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups.
Join us for stories, songs, and games!

Afternoon Book Club
2026-03-17 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 James by Percival Everett. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

Shakespeare Group
2026-03-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-08 10:30 - 11:30
Join the entertaining & knowledgeable Pat Williams at the Library. All are welcome, whether you’re a Bard beginner or a long-time devotee. Discuss plays, watch films, and more. Attendees will help guide the direction of the group.

Library Story Time
2026-03-19 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-26 10:30 - 11:00
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays in March 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

What’s All the Hoopla?
2026-03-19 14:00 - 15:00
Come to the library with your smart phone or tablet, and we will help you download and navigate the Hoopla app! Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen–your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. All you need is a library card. You do not need to register for this program.

Virtual Writing Group: Ready to Write a Novel?
2026-03-19 18:30 - 19:30
This month we will discuss the introduction and inciting incident of our novels and get feedback from the group. If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Lynn, l.vromanbpfl@gmail.com, for more info.

Winter Reading Challenge Ends Today!
2026-03-20
Winter Reading Challenge
For children of all ages
Remember to turn in your activity card before March 20th! Prizes will be drawn on March 21st.

Mushroom Cultivation
2026-03-21 14:00 - 16:00
Back by popular demand! If you missed it last time, here’s another opportunity. 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.

Keyboarding Classes
2026-03-25 18:00 - 19:30
Ages 9 – 12: 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Ages 13 – Adult: 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Join music teacher Michael Capone at the Library for a six-week series on the basics of keyboarding and reading music. Keyboards and headphones provided for use at the Library. Space is limited; registration is required.

Virtual Evening Book Club
2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual Evening Book Club on Zoom. This month we will discuss Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

Tale on the Trail at Ice Lake
2026-04-01
Tale on the Trail at Ice Lake
This family-friendly feature is available all month long for a self-guided walk on the trail.
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 rugged stroller.

Think Spring! Patron Art Show
2026-04-01 10:30 - 17:00
Think Spring! Patron Art Show
For Artists of All Ages!
Open to artists of all ages! Submit your original artwork to the library to be displayed in the children’s area. Please submit your art before April 15th. Drawing, painting, photography, and sculptures will be accepted. Submissions should be no larger than 12″x8”.

Library Story Time
2026-04-02 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-09 10:30 - 11:00
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays in April 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Fan Club Friday: Storybook Characters!
2026-04-03 10:30 - 11:00
Fan Club Friday: Storybook Characters!
Ages 0-5
Friday, April 3rd 10:30am
Celebrate your favorite book characters! We will have games, stories, and activities featuring some classic favorite characters.
Come dressed as your favorite book character. Registration is required.

Baby & Me
2026-04-07 10:30 - 11:00
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays in April 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
2026-04-07 13:00 - 15:00
Come to the Library the first Tuesday of each month to watch a feature film with friends. Join us for Wicked: For Good, Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Rated PG.

Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she’ll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good.

Artist Reception: Photography by Michael Stein
2026-04-10 17:00 - 19:00
The beauty and grandeur of nature, travel, and landscape photography is on display in the Weiler Family Community Room. Meet the artist, Michael Stein, at a reception on Friday, April 10, 5-7pm. Light refreshments will be served. Michael’s work will be on display through May.
