Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Baby & Me Story Time
2023-08-01 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-08-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-08-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-08-22 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Baby & Me Story Time
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays, August 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups.
Join us for stories, songs, and games!

Movie Day at the Library
2023-08-01 13:00 - 15:00
Come to the Library to watch a newly released movie with friends. This month we will watch Women Talking, starring Roona Mara and Claire Foy.

Wee Ones Wiggle
2023-08-02 15:00 - 15:30, 2023-08-09 15:00 - 15:30, 2023-08-16 15:00 - 15:30
Wee Ones Wiggle
Ages 0-5
Wednesdays in August at 3PM
Kids need to move and be active to stay healthy. Join us for a high-energy program filled with dancing, shaking, and singing.

Fairy Tale Story Time
2023-08-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-08-10 10:30 - 11:30
Fairy Tale Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays, August 3rd & 10th
Join us for our Children’s Summer Reading Program where we will explore different stories from around the world. Each week we will read a different fairy tale followed by activities related to the story.
We will have crafts, games, S.T.E.M. projects, and more!
Registration is encouraged. Please call 570-595-7171 to register.

All Together Now – Elementary Summer Reading 2023
2023-08-03 14:00 - 15:00
Summer Reading 2023
All Together Now into the Land of Stories….
Thursdays August 3rd & August 10th
Ages 6-11 2PM-3:15PM
Join us for our Children’s Summer Reading Program where we will explore different stories from around the world.
Each week we will read a different fairy tale followed by activities related to the story.

Story Time at Ice Lake
2023-08-04 10:30 - 11:30
Story Time in the Park
Ages 0-5
Friday, August 4th 10:30AM
Join us under the pavilion at Ice Lake for stories, songs, and a walk through the woods!

Rep Madden Office Hours
2023-08-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-06 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.

Twisted Tales: Teen Video Production Group (canceled)
2023-08-09 18:00 - 19:00
Twisted Tales: Video Production (canceled)
Ages 12-18
Wednesday, August 9th 6PM
The teen summer reading program continues with the second in-person meeting of the Summer.
In this meeting we will check-in with our video’s progress and complete the finishing touches!

All Together Now – Elementary Summer Reading 2023
2023-08-10 14:00 - 15:00
Summer Reading 2023
All Together Now into the Land of Stories….
Thursdays August 3rd & August 10th
Ages 6-11 2PM
Join us for our Children’s Summer Reading Program where we will explore different stories from around the world.
Each week we will read a different fairy tale followed by activities related to the story.

(POSTPONED) Virtual Writing Group
2023-08-10 18:30 - 19:30
Join us on Zoom to discuss the art of writing while sharing work with the group.

Afternoon Book Club
2023-08-15 13:00 - 14:00
Our Afternoon Book Club now meets at the Library! An option to join with Zoom is still available, as well. This month, we will discuss Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. If you’re interested in joining, please call the Library for more details.

Fairy Tale Family Game Night
2023-08-16 18:00 - 19:00
Fairy Tale Family Game Night
All Ages
Wednesday, August 16th 6PM
Join us in the Weiler Room for interactive stories and fairy-tale games!

All Together Now: Summer Reading Prize Party **Invitation Only**
2023-08-17 11:30 - 12:30
All Together Now: Summer Reading Prize Party

Thursday, August 17th 11:30am
Join us in the Weiler Family Community Room as we celebrate the end of our summer reading program with bingo, pizza, and icecream!
*You must complete a Summer Reading Bingo Card to be invited to this party! See Ms. Chelsea or Ms. Jennifer for more information.

Wee Ones Wiggle
2023-08-23 15:00 - 15:30
Wee Ones Wiggle
Ages 0-5
Kids need to move and be active to stay healthy. Join us for a high-energy program filled with dancing, shaking, and singing.

Cardboard Cat Castles (new date)
2023-08-23 18:00 - 19:00
Cardboard Cat Castles
All Ages
Wednesday, August 23rd 6PM
Come to the library for some fairy-tale-themed building fun! Use our supplies to build a castle for your cat, or other small pet.
Families and adults are welcome.
Adults will use the sharp tools.
Please call 570-595-7171 to register.

Eye Spy Story Time with special guests from Sights for Hope
2023-08-24 10:30 - 11:15
Eye Spy Story Time with special guests from Sights for Hope
Ages 0-5
Thursday, August 24th 10:30am
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.

Virtual Evening Book Club
2023-08-29 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual evening book club on Zoom. This month, we will discuss Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. If you’re interested in joining, please call the Library for more details.

LIBRARY CLOSED for Labor Day
2023-09-04
In observance of Labor Day, the Library is CLOSED on Monday, September 4.

Baby & Me
2023-09-05 10:15 - 10:45
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays, September 5th & 19th at 10:15AM
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups.
Join us for stories, songs, and games!

Movie Day at the Library
2023-09-05 13:00 - 15:00
Come to the Library to watch a newly released movie with friends. This month we will watch King Richard, starring Will Smith.
