Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Mushroom Cultivation
2026-03-21 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Back by popular demand! If you missed it last time, here’s another opportunity. Are you interested in growing your own gourmet mushrooms? Instructor Dan Lane will discuss basic processes, timelines, and techniques, with an emphasis on non-specialty equipment and the use of readily available materials. A starter kit will also be included for you to take with you to help with the initial supply gathering process. Mushroom cultivation can be a fascinating hobby and also a great way to supplement your food supply. Space is limited for this adult program; registration is required: 570-595-7171. *You will need to purchase additional supplies on your own to continue the process at home. Instructions and resource guides will be included.

Light Yoga & Beginner Pilates
2026-03-23 11:45 - 12:45, 2026-03-30 11:45 - 12:45, 2026-04-06 11:45 - 12:45, 2026-04-13 11:45 - 12:45
Danielle Lane will guide you through relaxing light yoga or beginner Pilates. The level of difficulty will be tailored to the participants.

Baby & Me
2026-03-24 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-03-31 10:30 - 11:30
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays in March 10:30am
A special story time for our youngest patrons and their grownups.
Join us for stories, songs, and games!

Shakespeare Group
2026-03-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-15 10:30 - 11:30
Join the entertaining & knowledgeable Pat Williams at the Library. All are welcome, whether you’re a Bard beginner or a long-time devotee. Discuss plays, watch films, and more. Attendees will help guide the direction of the group.

Keyboarding Classes
2026-03-25 18:00 - 19:30
Ages 9 – 12: 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Ages 13 – Adult: 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Join music teacher Michael Capone at the Library for a six-week series on the basics of keyboarding and reading music. Keyboards and headphones provided for use at the Library. Space is limited; registration is required.

Library Story Time
2026-03-26 10:30 - 11:00
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays in March 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Virtual Evening Book Club
2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual Evening Book Club on Zoom. This month we will discuss Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

Tale on the Trail at Ice Lake
2026-04-01
Tale on the Trail at Ice Lake
This family-friendly feature is available all month long for a self-guided walk on the trail.
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.

Think Spring! Patron Art Show
2026-04-01 10:30 - 17:00
Think Spring! Patron Art Show
For Artists of All Ages!
Open to artists of all ages! Submit your original artwork to the library to be displayed in the children’s area. Please submit your art before April 15th. Drawing, painting, photography, and sculptures will be accepted. Submissions should be no larger than 12″x8”.

Library Story Time
2026-04-02 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-16 10:30 - 11:30
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays in April 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Fan Club Friday: Storybook Characters!
2026-04-03 10:30 - 11:00
Fan Club Friday: Storybook Characters!
Ages 0-5
Friday, April 3rd 10:30am
Celebrate your favorite book characters! We will have games, stories, and activities featuring some classic favorite characters.
Come dressed as your favorite book character. Registration is required.

Baby & Me
2026-04-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-14 10:30 - 11:00
Baby & Me
Ages 0-2
Tuesdays in April 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
2026-04-07 13:00 - 15:00
Come to the Library the first Tuesday of each month to watch a feature film with friends. Join us for Wicked: For Good, Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Rated PG.

Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she’ll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good.

Artist Reception: Photography by Michael Stein
2026-04-10 17:00 - 19:00
The beauty and grandeur of nature, travel, and landscape photography is on display in the Weiler Family Community Room. Meet the artist, Michael Stein, at a reception on Friday, April 10, 5-7pm. Light refreshments will be served. Michael’s work will be on display through May.

Sit & Stitch
2026-04-11 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. 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.

Family Science - Super Bouncy Balls
2026-04-13 18:00 - 19:00
Family Science – Super Bouncy Balls
All Ages
Monday, April 13th, 6pm
Try out two different bouncy ball recipes and then put them to the test!
Registration is required.

Local Author Meet & Greet
2026-04-18 13:00 - 15:00
Please join us in the Weiler Family Community Room to chat with several local authors in an informal setting. These talented writers will be available to discuss their books and answer your questions. Copies of their books will be for sale.

Adult Take-Home Kit: Sunflower Starter Kits
2026-04-20
Get a jump on the summer season by planting sunflowers! We supply all the materials. You must register to receive a kit. Supplies will be available for pickup beginning Monday, April 20.

CANCELLED TODAY: Light Yoga & Beginner Pilates
2026-04-20 11:45 - 12:45
CLASS IS CANCELLED TODAY 🙁 Sorry for any inconvenience. Hope to see you next week!

Danielle Lane will guide you through relaxing light yoga or beginner Pilates. The level of difficulty will be tailored to the participants.

Big Book Bash
2026-04-20 17:00 - 19:00
Big Book Bash
All Ages
Monday, April 20th 5:00pm-7pm
Join us as we kick off National Library Week and celebrate the joy of reading! Bring your favorite book (or borrow one of ours) and join us in the library for snacks and prizes while you cozy up and read. You can spin the prize wheel for every 15 minutes spent reading! We will also play Book Bingo and other games.
Registration is required.
