Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Handmade Summer Cards
2025-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Shakespeare Group
2025-05-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-14 13:00 - 14:00
The Bard is back! Join the ever-entertaining Pat Williams for movies/plays/readings/sessions and all things Shakespeare at the Library. All are welcome, whether you’re a Bard beginner or a long-time devotee. Attendees will help decide which direction the group will take.

Afternoon Book Club
2025-05-20 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 People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

Baby & Me
2025-05-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-05-13 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-05-06 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!

Baby & Me
2025-05-19 10:30 - 11:00
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays in June 10:30am
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups.
Join us for stories, songs, and games!

Mindful Meditation & Yoga
2025-05-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-05 10:00 - 11:00
Danielle Lane will guide you through relaxing meditation with light yoga or basic Pilates to start your day. Please register each week.

Adult Take-Home Kit: Birdseed Ornament
2025-05-19
Welcome our birds back to the area with birdseed ornaments for your yard! We supply all the materials. You must register to receive a kit. Supplies will be available for pickup beginning Monday, May 19.

Parents in the Know
2025-05-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-03 13:00 - 15:00
Safe Monroe staff will present “Parents in the Know,” a program for caregivers in preventing child sexual abuse. This 4-part series discusses boundaries, healthy sexuality, bystander intervention and online safety. The sessions are open to all parents/caregivers who wish to attend.

Intro to Watercolors
2025-05-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-01 14:00 - 16:00
Instructors John James & Cathy Zateeny will guide beginners as well as those with some experience in this four-week class exploring watercolor painting. All supplies provided. Class size is limited: registration required. When registering, please indicate whether you’ve taken watercolor classes before.

Library Story Time
2025-05-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-01 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!

Teen Activity Club - Super Bouncy Balls
2025-05-12 18:00 - 19:00
Teen Activity Club – Super Bouncy Balls
Teens Ages 12-17
Monday, May 12th, 6pm
Try out two different bouncy ball recipes and then put them to the test!
Registration is required.

Sit & Stitch
2025-05-10 10:00 - 11:00
Do you enjoy knitting, crochet, tatting, embroidery, or other fiber arts? Our new, monthly Sit & Stitch group is for all levels of crafters. We’ll meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 10am. 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.

Family Place Play & Grow Workshop
2025-05-09 10:30 - 11:45, 2025-05-02 10:30 - 11:45
Family Place Play & Grow Workshop
Ages 0-3, siblings up to age 5 are welcome
Fridays, April 11th, 18th, 25th, May 2nd, and May 9th 10:30am-11:45am
This five-week series brings together toddlers and parents in an informal, interactive setting with professionals from local agencies to support the role of parents as first teachers, facilitate early intervention, and teach strategies to promote healthy child development and literacy. Registration required.

Virtual Writing Group
2025-05-08 18:30 - 19:30
Join us on Zoom to discuss the art of writing while sharing work with the group.This month we will focus on the fundamentals of writing contemporary fantasy. If you’re interested in joining, please contact Lynn for more details.

Keyboarding Classes
2025-05-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-04-30 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. *No class on April 16.

Movie Day at the Library
2025-05-06 13:00 - 15:00
Come to the Library the first Tuesday of each month to watch a newly released movie with friends. This month we will watch Saturday Night, starring Gabriel LaBelle. Rated R.
Tensions run high as producer Lorne Michaels and a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers prepare for the first broadcast of “Saturday Night Live” on Oct. 11, 1975.

Book Bingo
2025-05-05 18:00 - 19:00
Book Bingo
Family Program
Monday, May 5th 6pm
Join us for snacks and Bingo! There will be various book and book-themed prizes available.
Registration is required.
