Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Virtual Evening Book
2023-11-28 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join our virtual Evening Book Club on Zoom. This month, we will discuss Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr. If you’re interested in joining, please call the Library for more details.

Afternoon Book Club
2023-11-21 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 The Omega Factor by Steve Berry. If you’re interested in joining, please call the Library for more details.

Baby & Me
2023-11-21 10:15 - 10:45, 2023-11-07 10:15 - 10:45
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays, November 7th & 21st 10:15am
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups.
Join us for stories, songs, and games!

Rep Madden Satellite Office Hours
2023-11-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-08 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.

Basket Raffle!
2023-11-20 - 2023-12-09
Our annual Basket Raffle will be on display at the Library from Mon, Nov 20 through Sat, Dec 9 (tickets may be purchased until 3pm on Dec 9). We have 52 beautiful baskets plus 5 premium prizes! $10 for a sheet of 25 tickets. Premium tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.
You may enter online beginning Nov 27.
The drawing will be held on Sat, Dec 9. It is not open to the public, but will be streamed live on Facebook. We’ll post the link as the date gets closer. Winners will be notified the Monday after the drawing.

Adult Take-Home Craft: Thanksgiving Centerpiece
2023-11-20
Make a beautiful Thanksgiving centerpiece to add to your holiday table. We supply all the materials. You must register to receive a bag. Crafts will be available for pickup Monday, November 20.

Library Story Time
2023-11-16 10:15 - 11:00
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays, November 16th & 30th 10:15am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more

Cooking with Cranberries
2023-11-15 18:00 - 19:00
Cooking with Cranberries
Ages 6-11
Wednesday, November 15th 6pm
Learn how to make two popular seasonal cranberry dishes, Cranberry Sauce and Cranberry Relish. This hands-on cooking activity includes samples and recipes to bring home.
Registration is required. Please call 570-595-7171 to register.

Virtual Writing Group
2023-11-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-10-12 18:30 - 19:30
Join us on Zoom to discuss the art of writing while sharing work with the group.

Teen Action Board
2023-11-08 18:00 - 19:00
T.A.B.
Teens 12-18
Wednesday, November 8th 6pm
Join us for the first meeting of our newly- revived Teen Action Board. Learn how you can make serve your community, make friends, and earn community service hours all at the same time! Please call to register.

Movie Day at the Library
2023-11-07 01:00 - 15:00
Come to the Library to watch a newly released movie with friends. This month we will watch Champions, starring Woody Harrelson.

Artist's Reception: Peter Gonze, Photographer
2023-11-04 14:00 - 16:00
Join us for an Artist’s Reception at the Library on Sat, Nov 4, 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be served.
Follow this link for a video montage of Peter Gonze’s stunning photography exhibit currently on display in the Weiler Family Community Room at Barrett Paradise Friendly Library: https://fb.watch/nPQs9zEZOL/

Preschool Play Date
2023-11-01 16:30 - 17:30
Preschool Play Date
Ages 0-5
Wednesday, November 1st 4:30pm
Celebrate DiNovember with us!
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 peers. Registration is encouraged. Please call 570-595-7171 to register.

Tale on the Trail at Ice Lake
2023-11-01 08:00 - 2023-12-12 17:00
Tale on the Trail at Ice Lake
Visit the Barrett Township Community Park at Ice Lake to embark on this family reading adventure! Follow the trail behind the pavilion and turn right. Enjoy a picture book as you stroll along the path. The path is about 0.12 miles from beginning to end, and then you can continue around the lake or turn around to return to the pavilion. The trail is mostly flat, but rough and rocky. Very young children may need help or prefer to ride in a rugged stroller. This month, look for the books about Fall Weather and Thanksgiving.

Library Story Time
2023-10-26 10:15 - 11:00, 2023-10-12 10:15 - 11:00
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays, October 12th & 26th 10:15am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Virtual Evening Book
2023-10-24 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual evening book club on Zoom. This month, we will discuss The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. If you’re interested in joining, please call the Library for more details.

Pumpkin Painting
2023-10-18 18:00 - 19:00
Pumpkin Painting
Ages 6-11
Wednesday, October 18th 6pm
Calling all kids who love pumpkins and art! Join us for a fun evening of painting pumpkins.
We’ll provide all the supplies you need, including pumpkins, acrylic paints, brushes, and glitter.
Registration is required.
Please call 570-595-7171 to register.

Afternoon Book Club
2023-10-17 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 Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. If you’re interested in joining, please call the Library for more details.

Baby & Me
2023-10-17 10:15 - 10:45
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays, October 3rd & 17th 10:15am
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups.
Join us for stories, songs, and games!

Rep Madden Office Hours
2023-10-17 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-10-16 10:00 - 15:00

Healing Yoga
2023-10-16 18:00 - 19:00
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: registration is required for each session.

Adult Take-Home Craft: Pumpkin Spice Candle
2023-10-16
Get into the autumn spirit with a spicy-scented candle. We supply all the materials. You must register to receive a bag. Bags will be ready for pickup Monday, October 16.

Zombie Dolls
2023-10-11 18:00 - 19:00
Zombie Dolls
Teens 12-17
Wednesday, October 11th 6pm
Come to the library to make your own spooky zombie doll.
You provide the doll, we will provide all the supplies you need to transform your darling doll into a creepy creature!
Registration is required. Please call 570-595-7171 to register.
