Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Adult Take-Home Craft: Pumpkin Spice Soy Candles
2021-09-13
Get back into the swing of fall with a sweet-smelling DIY candle. All materials required for the candle, as well as the directions, are in each packet. If you’re interested in this take-home craft, please call the library or email l.vromanbpfl@gmail.com to register. Hurry, as supplies are limited.

Virtual Writing Group
2021-09-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-08-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-07-08 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Join our virtual writing group! We discuss the art of writing, while coming up with fun writing exercises every meeting. If you’re interested, please contact the library for more information.

Evening Virtual Book Club
2021-08-31 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual evening book club on Zoom! This month, we will discuss The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes. If you’re interested in joining, please call the library for more details.

Fun with Food! Lunchbox 101
2021-08-28 11:00 - 12:00
Ages 5-11
The lunchbox struggle is real!
Let us help you figure out how to pack a lunch that will taste great and also help fuel your body and mind!
Pick up a lunchbox and ingredients at the library
and then cook-along on Zoom with
Katie Gallagher, Retail Dietitian for Shoprite.
She will teach us how to prepare some
delicious, healthy lunch options for school!
Please call 570-595-7171 to register for this free program.

Adult Take-Home Craft: Starry Night Mason Jars
2021-08-23
This month we will capture the night in a jar. To register for this take-home craft, please call the library, (570) 595-7171, or email l.vromanbpfl@gmail.com.

Afternoon Virtual Book Club
2021-08-17 13:00 - 14:00
Join our virtual afternoon book club on Zoom! This month, we will discuss The Long Call by Ann Cleeves. If you’re interested in joining, please call the library for more details.

Comedy Night Benefit for the Library at Buck Hill Falls Tennis Tea
2021-08-07 18:00 - 22:00
SOLD OUT!! Sorry, tickets sold out before the deadline–but we’re thrilled to have a full house for this event. If you would like to be put on the waitlist, call the Library: 570-595-7171.
On Saturday, August 7th, the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library will host our 2021 L.O.L. Comedy Night at Buck Hill Falls’ Tennis Tea. This Library benefit includes dinner, a live auction, a silent auction, and a hilarious evening of entertainment with comedians from New York City.
Barrett! Paradise! Everyone! All welcome for an evening of belly-laughs to support Barrett Paradise Friendly Library! Call or stop by the Library to reserve your seats
(570-595-7171) or follow this link to reserve online. Seating is limited; RSVP by August 2, 2021.

Hike with Carol Hillestad at the Nothstein Preserve
2021-08-03 10:00 - 14:00
Join us for a more challenging hike at Nothstein Preserve. Carol will be taking us on a guided three-hour hike through this beautiful preserve. Older children are welcomed to join! Please remember to bring water, wear sunscreen, and wear comfortable shoes. We will be meeting at the library at 10:00 am, and then following Carol to the site. If you’re interested in this hike please call the library or email l.vromanbpfl@gmail.com to register.

Virtual Evening Book Club
2021-07-27 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual evening book club on Zoom! This month, we will discuss The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. If you’re interested in joining, please call the library for more details.

Finger Knitting! with author Lucky Platt
2021-07-24 19:00 - 20:00
Finger Knitting! – Saturday, July 24th 7PM on Zoom
Lucky will read from her book and interact with a set she has built in her studio for Zoom talks. She will introduce Wolf as a creative and generous creature, and demonstrate a very accessible way to create with yarn – finger knitting! Lucky will guide participants through knitting and tying off a wearable bracelet or head band.
Supplies available at the library.
Please visit the link below to register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqduytrj8vEtPlO7jOVVi6IdcE1_Hn_6L-

Virtual Afternoon Book Club
2021-07-20 13:00 - 14:00
Join our virtual afternoon book club on Zoom! This month, we will discuss The First Lady by James Patterson. If you’re interested in joining, please call the library for more details.

Behind the Scenes of Imagine a Wolf with author Lucky Platt
2021-07-17 19:00 - 20:00
‘Behind the Scenes of Imagine a Wolf’ – Saturday, July 17th 7PM on Zoom
Artists often work through many, many storyboard/thumbnails, sketches and drawings before finding the best way to tell their story visually. Lucky will share her book and show you some of the many drawings that didn’t make the final cut. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about the process of creating a picture book.

Please visit the link below to register for this program.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqduytrj8vEtPlO7jOVVi6IdcE1_Hn_6L-

Birding with Jackie and Darryl Speicher
2021-07-13 10:00 - 12:00
Join us at Ice Lake to birdwatch with Jackie and Darryl Speicher! We will meet at the park at 10:00 am for a guided tour with Jackie and Darryl. Please remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring water. If you’re interested in registering for this program, please call the library, (570) 595-7171, or email l.vromanbpfl@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!

All Ears for Tails and Tales - Virtual Author Visit
2021-07-10 19:00 - 20:00
‘All Ears for Tails and Tales’ -Saturday, July 10th 7PM on Zoom
Lucky will read her book about a misunderstood wolf, and talk about the materials she used to create the art, including handmade paints, colored pencils, and scratchboard.
Participants will create their own wearable wolf ears.
Supplies available at the library!
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqduytrj8vEtPlO7jOVVi6IdcE1_Hn_6L-

LIBRARY CLOSED JULY 5
2021-07-05
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will be closed on Monday, July 5. Have a safe a wonderful holiday!

The Three Bears: Read the Story, Dance the Story, Art the Story
2020-08-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
Veteran Broadway dancer Conny Andres was not able to visit us in the library this year, but instead she has crafted an exciting dance class especially for her friends in the Poconos. Join us on Zoom where we will participate in the dance class together! Watch with us as Conny reads the story of the Three Bears and then leads us through movement activities that will allow us to retell the story. Then, Pam Burke, an art teacher from New Jersey, will lead us through a special art experience. If you would like to attend this dance class on Zoom, please let us know via email so that we can send you the link to participate.
