Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Beat the Clock
2024-04-10 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Beat the Clock
April 10th 5:00pm
Family Program
Join us for some fun minute-to-win-it style challenges for the whole family.
Registration is required. Please call 570-595-7171 to register.

Library Story Time
2024-04-11 10:15 - 10:45, 2024-04-25 10:15 - 11:00
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays, April 11th & 25th 10:15am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Virtual Writing Group
2024-04-11 18:30 - 19:30
Join us on Zoom to discuss the art of writing while sharing work with the group. This month we will talk about the importance of setting the stage of each scene.

Local Author Meet and Greet
2024-04-13 13:00 - 15:00
Stop by the Weiler Family Community Room for an opportunity to chat with several local authors in an informal setting! These talented writers will be available to discuss their books and answer your questions.

DATE CHANGE! Healing Yoga
2024-04-15
Healing Yoga will no longer meet on Monday evenings. Please refer to the calendar new listings.

Adult Take-Home Craft: Sunflower Starter Kits
2024-04-15
Start your sunflowers for the summer season! We will supply the materials. You must register to receive a bag. Supplies will be available for pickup beginning Monday, April 15.

Baby & Me
2024-04-16 10:15 - 10:45
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesday, April 16th 10:15am
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups.
Join us for stories, songs, and games!

Library Story Time
2024-04-16 10:15 - 11:00
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursday, May 16th at 10:15am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Afternoon Book Club
2024-04-16 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 Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown. If you’re interested in joining, please call the Library for more details.

Kaleidoscope Adult Discussion Group
2024-04-18 14:00 - 15:30
Adult Discussion Group: Sharing Reflections on the Facets of Life from the Intriguing to the Sublime.
Join us for a new, monthly opportunity to share insights on a variety of topics with friends and neighbors. As a kaleidoscope has many facets, so too does our group leader, Sharon Barrow. She will draw on her experiences as a seasoned actress and director (from Shakespeare to slapstick!), art & quote collector, cat-video aficionado, and workshop facilitator. Our April meeting will focus on poetry in honor of National Poetry Month. Bring a favorite poem to share or just enjoy and reflect on the contributions of others in the group. Registration is recommended, but not required.

Healing Yoga
2024-04-19 10:30 - 11:30
Danielle Lane will guide you through a soothing, mindful yoga experience which may include meditation, sound bowls, music, and other elements. Appropriate for all levels. Space is limited: please register for each session.

Intro to Watercolors for Adults
2024-04-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-16 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.
Meeting Dates: Thursdays, April 25, May 2, 9, & 16. 2-4pm.

Virtual Evening Book
2024-04-30 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual Evening Book Club on Zoom. This month we will discuss Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner. If you’re interested in joining, please call the Library for more details.

Preschool Play Date
2024-05-01 16:30 - 17:00
Preschool Play Date
Ages 0-5
Wednesday, May 1st 4:30pm
Come to the library for stories, songs, and games to play with friends!
There will be a short story time, followed by time for you to explore activities with your children and their friends.
Registration is encouraged. Please call 570-595-7171 to register.

Healing Yoga
2024-05-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-17 10:30 - 11:30
Danielle Lane will guide you through a soothing, mindful yoga experience which may include meditation, sound bowls, music, and other elements. Appropriate for all levels. Space is limited: please register for each session. To register, please call the Library (570-595-7171) or email Lynn at l.vromanbpfl (at) gmail (dot) com.

Baby & Me
2024-05-07 10:15 - 10:45
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesday, May 7th 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
2024-05-07 13:00 - 15:00
Come to the Library to watch a newly released movie with friends. This month we will watch The Color Purple (2023), starring Fantasia Barrino. Rated PG-13.
Torn apart from her sister and her children, Celie faces many hardships in life, including an abusive husband. With support from a sultry singer named Shug Avery, as well as her stand-her-ground stepdaughter, Celie ultimately finds extraordinary strength in the unbreakable bonds of a new kind of sisterhood.

Virtual Writing Group
2024-05-09 18:30 - 19:30
Join us on Zoom to discuss the art of writing while sharing work with the group. This month we will talk about the importance of setting the stage of each scene. For further information or to register, please call the Library (570-595-7171) or email Lynn at l.vromanbpfl@gmail.com.

DIY Handmade Cards with Lisa Flanagan
2024-05-13 18:00 - 19:00
Join Lisa Flanagan at the Library as she guides you through the fun craft of making your own handmade cards. We supply the materials. You must register for this class, as space is extremely limited. For further information, or to register, please call the Library (570-595-7171) or email Lynn at l.vromanbpfl @ gmail.com.

Teen Advisory Board
2024-05-15 18:00 - 19:00
Teen Advisory Board
Teens 12-17
Wednesday, May 15th 6pm
Join us for our last official meeting before
the Summer break. We will talk about plans for the summer and beyond.

Kaleidoscope
2024-05-16 14:00 - 15:30
Adult Discussion Group: Sharing Reflections on the Facets of Life from the Intriguing to the Sublime. Join us for a new, monthly opportunity to share insights on a variety of topics with friends and neighbors. As a kaleidoscope has many facets, so too does our group leader, Sharon Barrow. She will draw on her experiences as a seasoned actress and director (from Shakespeare to slapstick!), art & quote collector, cat-video aficionado, and workshop facilitator. Registration is recommended, but not required.

Adult Take-Home Kit: Honey Vanilla Lip Scrub
2024-05-20
Focus on some self-care by making your own honey vanilla lip scrub. We will supply the materials. You must register to receive a bag. Supplies will be available for pickup beginning Monday, May 20. For further information, or to register, please call the Library (570-595-7171) or email Lynn at l.vromanbpfl @ gmail.com.

Afternoon Book Club
2024-05-21 01:00 - 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 Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. If you’re interested in joining, please call the Library for more details.

Baby & Me
2024-05-21 10:15 - 10:45
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesday, May 21st 10:15am
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups.
Join us for stories, songs, and games!

Cookies & Canvas
2024-05-22 17:30 - 18:30
Cookies & Canvas
Ages 6-11
Wednesday, May 22nd 5:30pm
Join us for a fun painting project and a sweet treat.
Artists will be using acrylic paint, so please dress to get messy!
Registration is required for this program.
