Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Handmade Cards
2026-07-22 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join Lisa Flanagan at the Library as she guides you through the fun craft of making your own handmade greeting cards. We supply the materials. Space is limited: please register for this program.

Library Story Time with Safe Monroe
2026-07-23 10:30 - 11:30
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays* in July 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!
Special Story Time with Miss Marissa from Safe Monroe
*Thursday, July 22nd 10:30am
We will be sharing books, songs, and crafts related to community helpers.
See website for more information!

Tale on the Trail at Ice Lake: We Are Sailing Down The Nile by Laurie Krebs
2026-07-27 13:30 - 14:30
Tale on the Trail at Ice Lake: We Are Sailing Down The Nile by Laurie Krebs
Family Program
7/27 1:30pm
Join us at Ice Lake for a stroll on the trail and some fun crafts!
Registration required.

Baby & Me
2026-07-28 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!

Virtual Evening Book Club
2026-07-28 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual Evening Book Club on Zoom. This month we will discuss Table for Two by Amor Towles. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

CANCELLED: Shakespeare Group
2026-07-29 10:30 - 11:30
Shakespeare is on hold for now–we’ll let you know when sessions resume.
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.

Estrogen Matters Book Club: POSTPONED
2026-07-29 18:30 - 20:00
Jennifer Malamas, MD, and Stacey Raza, LDN, CSCS, both Menopause Society Certified Practitioners (MSCP), will guide women through the complexities of perimenopause and menopause using the book Estrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming & Carol Tavris as a guide. Each participant will receive a copy of the book. Space is limited: Registration required. Please contact the library for more details.

We will reschedule for a later date!

Library Story Time
2026-07-30 10:30 - 11:30
Library Story Time
Ages 0-5
Thursdays in July 10:30am
Join us in the children’s area for stories, songs, crafts, and more!

Virtual Writing Group: Ready to Write a Novel?
2026-07-30 18:30 - 19:30
This month we will discuss building action in our novels and get feedback from the group. If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Lynn for more info.

LOL Comedy Night at Buck Hill Tennis Tea
2026-08-01
Saturday evening, Aug 1.
Stay tuned for details about this fundraiser!

Garden Yoga
2026-08-03 13:30 - 14:30
Garden Yoga
Family Program
Monday, 8/3 1:30PM
Join us in the library for a grounding & relaxing yoga experience. Registration is required.

Baby & Me
2026-08-04 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-11 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-18 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-25 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.

Movie Day at the Library
2026-08-04 13:00 - 16:00
Come to the Library the first Tuesday of each month to watch a feature film with friends. Join us this month for Killers of the Flower Moon, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. *NOTE: This movie is 3 ½ hours long. Rated R.
Real love crosses paths with unspeakable betrayal as Mollie Burkhart, a member of the Osage Nation, tries to save her community from a spree of murders fueled by oil and greed.

Library Story Time
2026-08-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-20 10:30 - 11:30
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
2026-08-07 10:30 - 11:45, 2026-08-14 10:30 - 11:45, 2026-08-21 10:30 - 11:45
Cruise Into Kindergarten
For children entering Kindergarten in Fall 2026 or Fall 2027
Fridays, August 7th, 14th, and 21st 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.
Registration is required.

Teen Craft - Needle Felt Pet Rocks
2026-08-07 14:00 - 15:00
Teen Craft – Needle Felt Pet Rocks
Friday, 8/7 2pm
Teens ages 12-17
Make a squishable pet rock. Registration is required.

Prize Party
2026-08-10 13:30 - 14:30
Prize Party
Family Program
Monday, 8/10 1:30pm
Join us at High Acres for games, snacks, and raffles. You must complete a Summer Reading Bingo Card to attend.
Please call 570.595.7171 for more information.

Adult Take-Home Kit: Liberty Tea Bags
2026-08-17
Make a cup of tea colonial patriots drank! Ever wonder what early Americans drank after dumping tea into the harbor? Make your own brew, using materials we provide. You must register to receive a kit. Supplies will be available for pickup beginning Monday, August 17.

Afternoon Book Club
2026-08-18 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 1776 by David McCullough. If you’re interested in joining, please contact the Library for more details.

AARP Presents Understanding AI and Tech-Driven Fraud
2026-08-19 16:00 - 17:30
Join AARP representative, Autumn Thomas, as she helps us navigate the dangers of how AI is used by fraudsters to steal from people. You’ll learn about: the basics of AI, AI’s impact on fraud, everyday digital safety habits, skimming, and QR code fraud. Please call the Library to register for this program.

Guided Meditation with Live Music
2026-08-19 18:30 - 19:30
Join Danielle Lane at the Library as she guides you through meditation with live music played by Dan Lane.

Power Up with Power Library E-Resources: Health and Wellness
2026-08-20 14:00 - 15:00
Looking for easy access to answers for your health and wellness questions? Come to the Library to learn about some of the wonderful resources we have available for free. No registration required for this program.

Celebrate America 250 at the Library!
2026-08-22 13:00 - 16:00
Celebrate America 250 colonial style! We’ll have something fun for the whole family. Join us for games, crafts, food samples from the colonial period, lively music by John James, a yarn spinning tutorial, and interesting facts about the birth of our nation with help from history enthusiast, William McKinley. We’ll have displays with information and fun activities set up throughout the library, and John James will play his fiddle while people try colonial cuisine and play a game of whist.
