Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Delayed Opening: 1:00pm
2025-12-27 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Due to the weather, the Library has a delayed opening at 1pm.

CANCELLED TODAY: Light Yoga & Beginner Pilates
2025-12-29 11:45 - 12:45
DUE TO ICY ROAD CONDITIONS, TODAY’S CLASS IS CANCELLED.
Danielle Lane will guide you through relaxing light yoga or beginner Pilates to start your day.

Baby & Me
2025-12-30 10:30 - 11:00
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays in December 10:30am
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups.
Join us for stories, songs, and games!

Library Closed - New Year's Eve
2025-12-31

Library Closed- New Year's Day
2026-01-01

Fan Club Friday - Unicorns & Dinosaurs
2026-01-02 10:30 - 11:30
Fan Club Friday – Unicorns & Dinosaurs
Friday, January 2nd 10:30am
Ages 2-8
Come to the library for games, toys and activities about unicorns and dinosaurs.

Light Yoga & Beginner Pilates (NEW TIME!)
2026-01-05 11:45 - 12:45, 2026-01-12 11:45 - 12:45, 2026-01-19 11:45 - 12:45
Danielle Lane will guide you through relaxing light yoga or beginner Pilates to start your day.

Family Science - Candy House Construction
2026-01-05 18:00 - 19:00
Family Science – Candy House Construction
Family Program
Monday, January 5th 6pm
Join us in the library for an evening of sweet construction.
Each family will work together to build a candy house.
Registration is required.

Baby & Me
2026-01-06 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-01-13 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-01-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-01-27 10:30 - 11:00
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays in January 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
2026-01-06 13:00 - 16:00
Come to the Library the first Tuesday of each month to watch a feature film with friends. Join us for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, starring Hugh Bonneville.

Shakespeare Group
2026-01-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-21 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
2026-01-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-22 10:30 - 11:30
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays in January 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Virtual Writing Group: Ready to Write a Novel?
2026-01-08 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-01-22 18:30 - 19:30
We have big plans for 2026! Starting in January we will begin the process of writing a novel! Join us on Zoom, as everyone in the group works on developing their own novel, from brainstorming to revising. We will meet twice in January. On January 8, we will meet to have a quick tutorial on Google Docs, the software we will all use (it’s free with a gmail account). On January 22, we will begin the first phase in our novels, brainstorming! If you’re interested in joining us in 2026, please contact Lynn for more info.

Sit & Stitch
2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:00
Do you enjoy knitting, crochet, tatting, embroidery, or other fiber arts? Our monthly Sit & Stitch group is for all levels of crafters. Bring projects to work on and enjoy each other’s company. No formal instruction or supplies provided, just experience and support from others in the group.

LIBRARY CLOSED TODAY
2026-01-17
Sat, Jan 17: The Library is CLOSED TODAY due to the weather.

Adult Take-Home Kit: Pressed Flower Bookmarks
2026-01-19
Calling all booklovers! Create a gorgeous bookmark to use in your favorite books! We supply all the materials. You must register to receive a kit. Supplies will be available for pickup beginning Monday, January 19.

Afternoon Book Club
2026-01-20 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 We Solve Murders by Richard Osman. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

Link up with Libby
2026-01-22 14:00 - 15:00
Come to the library with your smart phone or tablet, and we will help you download and navigate the Libby app! Borrow digital books, magazines, and audiobooks with this easy-to-use resource. No registration required for this program.

LIBRARY CLOSED TODAY
2026-01-26
Mon, Jan 26: The Library is CLOSED TODAY due to the weather.

CANCELLED TODAY: Light Yoga & Beginner Pilates
2026-01-26 11:45 - 12:45
