Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Artist Reception: Photography by Michael Stein
2026-04-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Sit & Stitch
2026-04-11 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.

Light Yoga & Beginner Pilates
2026-04-13 11:45 - 12:45, 2026-04-27 11:45 - 12:45
Danielle Lane will guide you through relaxing light yoga or beginner Pilates. The level of difficulty will be tailored to the participants.

Family Science - Super Bouncy Balls
2026-04-13 18:00 - 19:00
Family Science – Super Bouncy Balls
All Ages
Monday, April 13th, 6pm
Try out two different bouncy ball recipes and then put them to the test!
Registration is required.

Baby & Me
2026-04-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-21 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-28 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!

Shakespeare Group
2026-04-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-06 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
2026-04-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-30 10:30 - 11:30
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays in April 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Local Author Meet & Greet
2026-04-18 13:00 - 15:00
Please join us in the Weiler Family Community Room to chat with several local authors in an informal setting. These talented writers will be available to discuss their books and answer your questions. Copies of their books will be for sale.

Adult Take-Home Kit: Sunflower Starter Kits
2026-04-20
Get a jump on the summer season by planting sunflowers! We supply all the materials. You must register to receive a kit. Supplies will be available for pickup beginning Monday, April 20.

CANCELLED TODAY: Light Yoga & Beginner Pilates
2026-04-20 11:45 - 12:45
CLASS IS CANCELLED TODAY 🙁 Sorry for any inconvenience. Hope to see you next week!

Danielle Lane will guide you through relaxing light yoga or beginner Pilates. The level of difficulty will be tailored to the participants.

Big Book Bash
2026-04-20 17:00 - 19:00
Big Book Bash
All Ages
Monday, April 20th 5:00pm-7pm
Join us as we kick off National Library Week and celebrate the joy of reading! Bring your favorite book (or borrow one of ours) and join us in the library for snacks and prizes while you cozy up and read. You can spin the prize wheel for every 15 minutes spent reading! We will also play Book Bingo and other games.
Registration is required.

Afternoon Book Club
2026-04-21 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 Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

Link up with Libby
2026-04-23 14:00 - 15:00
Come to the library with your smartphone 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.

Intro to Watercolors
2026-04-23 14:00 - 16:00
Instructor John James will guide beginners as well as those with some experience in this five-week class exploring watercolor painting. All supplies provided. Class size is limited: registration required. Preference given to those who have not taken classes with John before.
Please call the Library to register, 570-595-7171. When registering, please indicate whether you’ve taken watercolor classes before.

Virtual Writing Group: Ready to Write a Novel?
2026-04-23 18:30 - 19:30
This month we will discuss the first scene after our inciting incident in our novels and get feedback from the group. If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Lynn for more info, l.vromanbpfl@gmail.com.

Virtual Evening Book Club
2026-04-28 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual Evening Book Club on Zoom. This month we will discuss Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austin. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

Intro to Watercolors
2026-04-30 14:00 - 16:00
Instructors John James & Cathy Zateeny will guide beginners as well as those with some experience in this five-week class exploring watercolor painting. All supplies provided. Class size is limited: registration required. Preference given to those who have not taken classes with John before.
Please call the Library to register, 570-595-7171. When registering, please indicate whether you’ve taken watercolor classes before.

Forest Bathing at Ice Lake
2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:00
Join guide Josh Heath at Ice Lake to learn about Forest Bathing (immersing yourself in the atmosphere of the forest), also known as Shinrin-Yoku in Japanese. He will cover a brief history of Shinrin-Yoku and explain the health benefits of this practice. Josh is an Environmental Specialist for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources at Promised Land State Park. Registration required, 570-595-7171.
*Please note: This is an outdoor activity at Ice Lake. Walking is required, so please wear comfortable shoes for walking in the woods.

Baby & Me
2026-05-05 10:30 - 11:00
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays in May 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
2026-05-05 13:00 - 15:00
Come to the Library the first Tuesday of each month to watch a feature film with friends. Join us for Hamnet, Starring Jesse Buckley and Paul Mescal. Rated PG-13.

William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, celebrate the birth of their son, Hamnet. However, when tragedy strikes and Hamnet dies at a young age, it inspires Shakespeare to write his timeless masterpiece “Hamlet.”

Wacky Wednesday: Block Party
2026-05-06 10:30 - 11:30
Wacky Wednesday: Block Party
Ages 0-5
Wednesday, May 6th 10:30am
Building with blocks helps to develop 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 encouraged.

Library Story Time
2026-05-07 10:30 - 11:30
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays in May 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!
