Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

LOL Comedy Night
2024-08-10 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)

Family Hike at Ice Lake
2024-08-08 14:00 - 15:30
Family Hike at Ice Lake
Family Program
Thursday, August 8th 2PM
Join us at Ice Lake for some family fun! We will walk the Tale on the Trail together,
and then continue on around the lake to look for signs of animals and insects.
After our walk, we will share stories and crafts under the pavilion. Registration is required.

Library Story Time
2024-08-08 10:30 - 11:15, 2024-08-01 10:30 - 11:15
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays in August 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more

Cruise into Kindergarten
2024-08-07 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-31 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-24 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-17 15:00 - 16:00
Cruise into Kindergarten
Ages 4-5
Wednesdays, July 17th-August 14th 3pm
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. This program is open to children who will be attending Kindergarten in Fall of 2024 or 2025.
Registration is required. Please call 570-595-7171 to register.

Movie Day at the Library
2024-08-06 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 One Love, Starring Lashana Lynch and Kingsley Ben-Adir. Rated PG-13.

Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world.

Baby & Me
2024-08-06 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!

Healing Yoga
2024-08-02 11:00 - 12:00
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: please register for each session.

Wonka Interactive Movie
2024-08-01 14:00 - 16:00
Wonka Interactive Movie
Family Program
Thursday, August 1st 2pm
Join us for a special interactive viewing of the popular movie, Wonka.
Each participant will be given a bag of props to use while watching the movie. Registration is required.

Baby & Me
2024-07-30 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-07-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-07-16 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-07-09 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!

Swiftie Party
2024-07-25 14:00 - 15:00
Swiftie Party
Family Program -All Ages Welcome
Thursday, July 25th 2PM
Swifites unite! Join us for snacks, activities, and an awesome dance party!
Registration is required.

Library Story Time
2024-07-25 10:30 - 11:15
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays in July 10:30am (there is no story time on July 4th)
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Master Gardener Presentation on Invasive Species
2024-07-20 13:00 - 14:00
Master Gardener Ann Foster will speak on Invasive Plant Species and give you the tools necessary to develop a control plan. Topics covered include: What is an Invasive Plant? What are their impacts? What makes them invasive? Methods of control. Space is limited. Please register for this program.

Healing Yoga *Note Time Change
2024-07-19 11:00 - 12:00

Drawing with Brian Ajhar
2024-07-18 14:00 - 15:00
Drawing with Brian Ajhar
Teens 12-17
Thursday, July 18th 2PM
Join us for a drawing lesson with local illustrator, Brian Ajhar.
Brian is a New York Times Bestselling artist, published by seven different book publishers worldwide in a multitude of languages. Brian’s character design work for animation includes feature films, television commercials, independent films, and educational projects. Registration is required.

Library Story Time
2024-07-18 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-07-11 10:30 - 11:15
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays in July 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Jo Piazza Author Visit
2024-07-15 13:00 - 14:30
Best-selling author Jo Piazza can talk to you about writing anything. Join Jo as she leads a creative writing session at Barrett Paradise Friendly Library. Bring a notebook, your favorite writing instrument and an open mind! Even if you’re not a writer, Jo’s insights into the writing process will inform and entertain you. An informal Q & A will follow. The Buck Hill Art Association has generously arranged this program for the Library. Please register in advance.

Adult Take-Home Kit: Herb Starter Kits
2024-07-15
Grow your own herbs on your kitchen window sill! We will supply the materials. You must register to receive a kit. Supplies will be available for pickup beginning Monday, July 15.

Virtual Writing Group
2024-07-11 18:30 - 19:30
Join us on Zoom to discuss the art of writing while sharing work with the group. What is the inciting incident in a story? If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more information.

Critter Scene Investigation with special guests from the Lacawac Sanctuary
2024-07-11 14:00 - 15:00
Critter Scene Investigation with special guests from the Lacawac Sanctuary
Ages 6-11
Thursday, July 11th 2PM
Special visitors from the Lacawac Sanctuary will lead this program. Join us to learn about animals, their habitats, and their adaptations. This hands-on program includes an investigation using critical thinking where students open clue envelopes to determine habitat needs such as food, water, and shelter. Children will interact with skulls, fur, tracks, and scat to learn about animal adaptations. They will use problem-solving skills to identify what the animal is and where it lives. Registration is required.

Library Closed in Observance of Independence Day
2024-07-04
Library Closed in Observance of Independence Day
Happy 4th of July!

Closing at 5pm for Independence Day
2024-07-03
The Library will close at 5pm on Wed, July 3, for Independence Day.

Movie Day at the Library
2024-07-02 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 Poor Things, Starring Emma Stone. Rated R.
Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.
