Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Virtual Evening Book Club
2025-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join our virtual Evening Book Club on Zoom. This month we will discuss The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

Color Our World: Summer Reading Kickoff Party
2025-06-26 10:30 - 11:45
Color Your World: Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Children of all ages!
Thursday, June 26
10:30am
Kick off a summer of colorful fun at Ice Lake! Registration is required.
We will meet under the pavilion at the Barrett Township Community Park at Ice Lake.
Any weather-related updates will be posted to our Facebook page.

Mindful Meditation & Yoga
2025-06-30 10:00 - 11:00
Danielle Lane will guide you through relaxing meditation with light yoga or basic Pilates to start your day.

Baby & Me
2025-07-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-22 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-07-29 10:30 - 11:00
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
2025-07-01 13:00 - 15:30
Come to the Library the first Tuesday of each month to watch a newly released movie with friends. This month we will watch Gladiator II, starring Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, and Paul Mescal. Rated R.

Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honor needed to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Color Our World - Lego Challenges
2025-07-03 10:30 - 11:30
Color Our World – Lego Challenges
Ages 6-11
Thursday, July 3rd 10:30am
Try your best to complete all 9 Lego challenges!

LIBRARY CLOSED in observance of Independence Day
2025-07-04
The Library is CLOSED on July 4th. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Mindful Meditation & Yoga
2025-07-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-28 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.

Library Story Time
2025-07-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-28 10:30 - 11:30
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Mondays in July 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Color My World - Rainbow Paint Party
2025-07-10 10:30 - 11:30
Color My World – Rainbow Paint Party
Ages 6-11
Thursday, July 10th 10:30am
Join us in the Weiler Room for a beautiful rainbow-themed painting project.

Virtual Writing Group
2025-07-10 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 writing fanfiction. If you’re interested in joining, please contact Lynn for more details.

Sit & Stitch
2025-07-12 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.

Afternoon Book Club
2025-07-15 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 Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

POSTPONED. LATER DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED. DIY Garden Gnomes
2025-07-16 18:00 - 19:00
Come to the Library to make adorable garden gnomes with Judie Tim! We supply all the materials. Space is limited; you must register for this program.

Color Our World - Rainbow Yoga
2025-07-17 10:30 - 11:30
Color Our World – Rainbow Yoga
Ages 6-11
Thursday, July 17th 10:30am
Join us for a yoga journey including games, music, and poses.
Registration is required.

Adult Take-Home Kit: Suncatchers
2025-07-21
Trap some of that summer sun with a DIY suncatcher! We supply all the materials. You must register to receive a kit. Supplies will be available for pickup beginning Monday, July 21.

Library Story Time
2025-07-21 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for stories, songs, and games.
Ages 0-5

Color Our World - Color Science
2025-07-24 10:30 - 11:30
Color Our World – Color Science
Ages 6-11
Thursday, July 24th 10:30am
Try out these simple science experiments involving color!
We will explore chromatography, color mixing, acidity, and more!
Registration is required.

Virtual Evening Book Club
2025-07-29 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual Evening Book Club on Zoom. This month we will discuss Trust by Hernan Diaz. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

Fraud 2025: Reducing Risk
2025-07-30 16:00 - 18:00
U.S. adults collectively lose billions of dollars annually to scams and fraud, and the growth in these crimes is skyrocketing. Fraudsters seek to steal from everyone, regardless of age, race, gender or socioeconomic status, and the financial and emotional impacts are especially devastating. This presentation will arm you with information and strategies that help you reduce your risk of being scammed. You’ll learn about: fraud fundamentals, top scams targeting Pennsylvanians, important scam warning signs to watch out for, practical tips to reduce the risk of being defrauded, and how and why to report fraud. We will be offering two sessions. Please register for which time slot you’d like to attend.

Color Our World - Hand-Knit Snake
2025-07-31 10:30 - 11:30
Color Our World – Hand-Knit Snake
Ages 6-11
Thursday, July 31st
Knit your very own colorful snake using just your fingers and yarn.
Registration is required.
