Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Baby & Me
2026-07-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-21 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-28 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays in July 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
2026-07-07 13:00 - 15:00
Come to the Library the first Tuesday of each month to watch a feature film with friends. Join us for 1776, Starring William Daniels.

The nation’s fathers harmonize their way through the founding of America in this musical adapted from a popular Broadway show. Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin (Howard da Silva) and John Adams (William Daniels) charge Thomas Jefferson (Ken Howard) with the work of writing a statement announcing the new country’s emancipation from British rule.

Movie Day at the Library
2026-07-07 13:00 - 16:30
Come to the Library the first Tuesday of each month to watch a feature film with friends. Join us this month for Killers of the Flower Moon, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Rated R.

Real love crosses paths with unspeakable betrayal as Mollie Burkhart, a member of the Osage Nation, tries to save her community from a spree of murders fueled by oil and greed.

Shakespeare Group
2026-07-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-15 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.

Tale on the Trail at Ice Lake: Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones by Susan Lendroth (rescheduled due to rain)
2026-07-08 13:30 - 14:30
Tale on the Trail at Ice Lake: Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones by Susan Lendroth
Family Program
7/6 1:30pm

NEW DAY AND TIME WEDNESDAY JULY 8TH 1:30PM

Join us at Ice Lake for a stroll on the trail and some fun crafts!
Registration required.

Library Story Time
2026-07-09 10:30 - 11:30
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays* in July 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!
Special Story Time with Miss Marissa from Safe Monroe
*Thursday, July 22nd 10:30am
We will be sharing books, songs, and crafts related to community helpers.
See website for more information!

Egyptian Cartouche Necklaces
2026-07-10 14:00 - 15:00
Egyptian Cartouche Necklaces
Friday, July 10th 2pm
Teens ages 12-17
Make your own clay cartouche necklaces. Registration is required.

Dirt! Dig It?
2026-07-13 13:30 - 14:30
Dirt! Dig It?
Family Program
7/13 1:30pm
Learn about how dirt, rocks, and sand purify our drinking
water and make your own excavation dig it!
Registration required.

CANCELLED: Guided Meditation with Live Music
2026-07-15 18:30 - 19:30
JULY 15: TONIGHT’S CLASS IS CANCELLED due to the hot weather and lack of air conditioning in the Community Room. See you on August 19!
Join Danielle Lane at the Library as she guides you through meditation with live music played by Dan Lane.

Library Story Time
2026-07-16 08:00 - 17:00
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays* in July 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!
Special Story Time with Miss Marissa from Safe Monroe
*Thursday, July 23rd 10:30am
We will be sharing books, songs, and crafts related to community helpers.
See website for more information!

Exercise Your Brain with Brainfuse
2026-07-16 14:00 - 15:00
Looking for a way to exercise your brain this summer? Come to the Library to learn about Brainfuse, a resource we provide for free. Brainfuse is great for students of all ages who need some extra help with any subject, teens needing help with SAT and ACT prep, young adults taking CLEP exams for college, and so much more! Adults benefit, too, with help building a resume, job searching, and studying for the GED. No registration required for this program.

Adult Take-Home Kit: Pressed Flower Bookmarks
2026-07-20
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, July 20.

Eat Worms! Dirt Cup Pudding
2026-07-20 13:30 - 14:30
Eat Worms! Dirt Cup Pudding
Family Program
7/20 1:30pm
Learn how to mix, measure and make a cup of dirt snack!
Registration required.

Afternoon Book Club
2026-07-21 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 The Searcher by Tana French. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

CANCELLED: Shakespeare Group
2026-07-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-29 10:30 - 11:30
Shakespeare is on hold for now–we’ll let you know when sessions resume.
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.

Words with Friends Book Club
2026-07-22 14:00 - 15:00
Words with Friends
Ages 6-12
Wednesday, July 22nd 2pm
Our newest meetup for young readers and writers! Gather with friends to discuss what you have been reading and writing. This month we are focusing on books with green covers!

Handmade Cards
2026-07-22 18:00 - 19:00
Join Lisa Flanagan at the Library as she guides you through the fun craft of making your own handmade greeting cards. We supply the materials. Space is limited: please register for this program.

Library Story Time with Safe Monroe
2026-07-23 10:30 - 11:30

Tale on the Trail at Ice Lake: We Are Sailing Down The Nile by Laurie Krebs
2026-07-27 13:30 - 14:30
Tale on the Trail at Ice Lake: We Are Sailing Down The Nile by Laurie Krebs
Family Program
7/27 1:30pm
Join us at Ice Lake for a stroll on the trail and some fun crafts!
Registration required.

Virtual Evening Book Club
2026-07-28 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual Evening Book Club on Zoom. This month we will discuss Table for Two by Amor Towles. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

Estrogen Matters Book Club: POSTPONED
2026-07-29 18:30 - 20:00
Jennifer Malamas, MD, and Stacey Raza, LDN, CSCS, both Menopause Society Certified Practitioners (MSCP), will guide women through the complexities of perimenopause and menopause using the book Estrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming & Carol Tavris as a guide. Each participant will receive a copy of the book. Space is limited: Registration required. Please contact the library for more details.

We will reschedule for a later date!

Library Story Time
2026-07-30 10:30 - 11:30
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays in July 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Virtual Writing Group: Ready to Write a Novel?
2026-07-30 18:30 - 19:30
This month we will discuss building action in our novels and get feedback from the group. If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Lynn for more info.

LOL Comedy Night at Buck Hill Tennis Tea
2026-08-01
Saturday evening, Aug 1.
Stay tuned for details about this fundraiser!

Baby & Me
2026-08-04 10:30 - 11:00
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays in August 10:30am
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups.
Join us for stories, songs, and games.
