Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Healthy Eating on a Budget
2025-08-13 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Are you looking for a way to eat healthy without breaking the bank? Join dietician Kathleen Gallagher at the Library for a special program on how to eat healthy on a budget. Registration is required for the program. To register, call the Library, 570-595-7171, or email Lynn, l.vromanbpfl@gmail.com.

Virtual Writing Group
2025-08-14 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 classic fantasy. If you’re interested in joining, please contact Lynn for more details, l.vromanbpfl@gmail.com.
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Cruise into Kindergarten
2025-08-15 10:30 - 11:45, 2025-08-22 10:30 - 11:45
Cruise into Kindergarten
Ages 4-5
Fridays, August 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd 10:30am
Our popular Kindergarten-readiness program is back!
Cruise into Kindergarten in a fun and welcoming environment.
We will practice sitting nicely in a circle, taking turns, raising our hands, and even walking in the hallway!
The Weiler Family Community Room is transformed into a Kindergarten setting, complete with circle time, activity centers, and snack time.
All “graduates” will receive a backpack full of Kindergarten supplies upon completion of the program.
This program is open to children who will be attending Kindergarten in Fall of 2025 or 2026.
Registration is required. Please call 570-595-7171 to register.

Adult Take-Home Kit: Pressed Flower Bookmarks
2025-08-18
Calling all booklovers! Create a gorgeous bookmark to use in your favorite books! We supply all the materials. You must register to receive a kit. Supplies will be available for pickup beginning Monday, August 18.

Mindful Meditation & Yoga
2025-08-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-25 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
2025-08-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-25 10:30 - 11:30
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Mondays in August 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Baby & Me
2025-08-19 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-08-26 10:30 - 11:00
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays in August 10:30am
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups.
Join us for stories, songs, and games!

Afternoon Book Club
2025-08-19 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 Women by Kristin Hannah. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

Shakespeare Group
2025-08-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-27 13:00 - 14:00
The Bard is back! Join the entertaining & knowledgeable Pat Williams at the Library for a showing and discussion of the movie Hamlet. All are welcome, whether you’re a Bard beginner or a long-time devotee.

Virtual Evening Book Club
2025-08-26 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual Evening Book Club on Zoom. This month we will discuss My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

CLOSED: LABOR DAY
2025-09-01
In observance of Labor Day, the Library is closed on Monday, Sept. 1.
Have a safe and wonderful holiday!

Baby & Me
2025-09-02 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-09 10:30 - 11:00
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays in September 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
2025-09-02 13:00 - 15:00
Come to the Library the first Tuesday of each month to watch a feature film with friends. This month we will watch Black Bag, starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender. Rated R.

When his beloved wife, Kathryn, is suspected of betraying the nation, intelligence agent George Woodhouse faces the ultimate test — loyalty to his marriage or his country.

Shakespeare Group
2025-09-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-10 13:00 - 14:00
The Bard is back! Join the entertaining & knowledgeable Pat Williams at the Library. All are welcome, whether you’re a Bard beginner or a long-time devotee.

Library Story Time
2025-09-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-09-11 10:30 - 11:30
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays in September
10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Fan Club Friday: Paw Patrol!
2025-09-05 10:30 - 11:30
Fan Club Friday: Paw Patrol!
Ages 1-8
Friday, September 5th 10:30am
Join us for an informal playdate focused all around Paw Patrol!
We will have books, toys, and activities featuring your favorite pups from Adventure Bay!
Registration encouraged.

Mindful Meditation & Yoga
2025-09-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-15 10:00 - 11:00
Danielle Lane will guide you through relaxing meditation with light yoga or basic Pilates to start your day.

Virtual Writing Group
2025-09-11 18:30 - 19:30
Join us on Zoom to discuss the art of writing while sharing work with the group. This month we will focus on writing capers. If you’re interested in joining, please contact Lynn for more details.

Sit & Stitch
2025-09-13 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. 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.

Forest Bathing at Ice Lake
2025-09-13 14:00 - 16:00
Join Association of Nature and Forest Therapy guide Josh Heath for a presentation on the health and wellness benefits of 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 its history in Japan, explain the health benefits of this practice and share his personal 9-year journey. Josh works as an Environmental Specialist for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources at Promised Land State Park. Please register for this program by calling the Library, 570-595-7171, or emailing Lynn, l.vromanbpfl@gmail.com.

Adult Take-Home Kit: Pumpkin Spice Candle
2025-09-15
Make a delicious-smelling candle for the fall season! You must register to receive a kit by calling the Library, 570-595-7171, or emailing Lynn, l.vromanbpfl@gmail.com. Supplies will be available for pickup beginning Monday, September 15.
