Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Virtual Afternoon Book Club
2022-02-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join our virtual afternoon book club on Zoom! This month, we will discuss The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict. If you’re interested in joining, please call the library for more details.

Adult Take-Home Craft: Yarn Hearts
2022-02-14
Make a fun Valentine’s craft you can keep or give to someone else. We’ll supply all the materials and directions. Bags will be ready for pick up February 14th.

Virtual Writing Group
2022-02-10 18:30 - 19:30
Join our virtual writing group! We discuss the art of writing, while coming up with fun writing exercises every meeting. Register to receive the Zoom link.

Take and Make - Heart Wreath
2022-02-01 10:00 - 17:00
February Take & Makes
February 1st
Pick up supplies at the Library and complete the project on your own at home.
Activities are available in the children’s area on a first-come, first-served basis. Supplies are limited!
All Ages – Heart Wreath

Blind Date with a Book
2022-02-01 - 2022-02-28
For the month of February, we will have a Blind Date with a Book challenge. Pick a book from our wrapped-book display, read it, rate it using the card found in the bag, and then bring back the card to be entered into a basket raffle. For more information, call the Library.

Saturday Night Library: Lights of Winter (postponed)
2022-01-29 19:00 - 19:30
Saturday Night Library: Lights of Winter
Ages 6-11
**postponed until Saturday, 1/29/2022 at 7PM**
We still have supplies available!
Saturday, January 22nd 7PM
Pickup supplies beginning 1/19/22
Join us as we explore the significance of light in many winter holiday celebrations.
Use supplies from the library to create a simple circuit that will illuminate a special holiday card.

Virtual Evening Book Club
2022-01-25 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual evening book club on Zoom! This month, we will discuss The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. If you’re interested in joining, please call the library for more details.

Saturday Night Library: Lights of Winter - postponed until 1/29
2022-01-22 19:00 - 19:30
Saturday Night Library: Lights of Winter
Ages 6-11
Saturday, January 22nd 7PM
Pickup supplies beginning 1/19/22 -Call 570-595-7171 to reserve your supplies!
Join us as we explore the significance of light in many winter holiday celebrations and then create a paper circuit!
Use supplies from the library to create a simple circuit that will illuminate a special holiday card.

Virtual Afternoon Book Club
2022-01-18 13:00 - 14:00
Join our virtual afternoon book club on Zoom! This month, we will discuss A Beautiful Blue Death by Charles Finch. If you’re interested in joining, please call the library for more details.

Virtual Writing Group
2022-01-13 18:30 - 19:30
Join our virtual writing group! We discuss the art of writing, while coming up with fun writing exercises every meeting. Register to receive the Zoom link by calling the library or emailing l.vromanbpfl@gmail.com.

Cruise Into Kindergarten- TO GO!
2022-01-12
Cruise Into Kindergarten- TO GO!
Pick up begins January 12th
Supplies are limited. Please call 570-595-7171 to register. (this program is full, but please call to add your name to the waitlist if you are interested!)
“Bedtime”
This month we will explore simple steps to help establish a pleasant bedtime routine that encourages relaxation and learning.
Cruise into Kindergarten is an interactive story time which features stories, music, creative play and exploration. The activities support school readiness and the PA Pre-K Standards for literacy, math, science and many other skills. This is an ongoing series that runs from September 2021 through June 2022.
Each month you will receive a to-go bag of activities that support school readiness. A special virtual children’s area will also be available with links to games, videos, and other websites for further exploration.

Adult Take-Home Craft: Mint Bath Bombs
2022-01-10
Pamper yourself with a DIY mint bath bomb. We’ll supply all the materials and directions to make this craft, which smells amazing. Pickup will start Monday, January 10th.

Library closed for staff training
2022-01-05
The Library will be closed all day Wed, Jan. 5 for staff training. We’re learning how to use the software system that we’ll switch to in Feb. Items can be returned to the drop box behind the Library. There will be no fines for materials due on Jan. 5 that are returned the following day.

Cruise Into Kindergarten Virtual Story Time on Facebook
2021-12-29 10:30 - 11:00
Cruise into Kindergarten is an interactive story time which features stories, music, creative play and exploration. The activities support school readiness and the PA Pre-K Standards for literacy, math, science and many other skills. This month we will explore fun ways to make time spent in the kitchen fun and educational! This is an ongoing series that runs from September 2021 through June 2022. A limited number of supply kits are available at the library, please call to reserve yours today! Some of the activities will be featured in story time LIVE on Facebook! Wednesday, December 29th at 10:30AM.
You do not need a Facebook account to view this video. Visit www.Facebook.com/BPFLibrary/live

Saturday Night Library: Cocoa & Canvas
2021-12-18 19:00 - 19:30
Saturday Night Library: Cocoa & Canvas
Ages 6-11
Saturday, December 18th 7PM
Pick up supplies at the library and then tune-in on Facebook for an interactive program where you will sip on hot cocoa and paint a mixed-media winter-scene.
Call 570-595-7171 to register.

Facebook Trivia: Holiday Movies
2021-12-15
How many holiday movies do you know by heart? Test your knowledge with a fun trivia quiz we will post on our Facebook page.

Cruise Into Kindergarten- TO GO! - Activity Bag Pickup Day
2021-12-15
Cruise Into Kindergarten- TO GO!
Pick up begins December 15th
Supplies are limited. Please call 570-595-7171 to register.
“Letters and Sounds”
This month we will learn about the alphabet and sounds of letters and language!
Cruise into Kindergarten is an interactive story time which features stories, music, creative play and exploration.
The activities support school readiness and the PA Pre-K Standards for literacy, math, science and many other skills.
This is an ongoing series that runs from September 2021 through June 2022.
Each month you will receive a to-go bag of activities that support school readiness.
A special virtual children’s area will also be available with links to games, videos, and other websites for further exploration.
Some of the activities will be featured in story time LIVE on Facebook! Wednesday, December 29th at 10:30AM

Adult Take-Home Craft: Holiday Ornaments
2021-12-13
Make your own holiday ornaments! We will supply the materials and directions to make three different ornaments. To register, please call the library or email l.vromanbpfl@gmail.com.

Basket Raffle Drawing!
2021-12-11 15:30 - 16:30
The Basket Raffle drawing will be streamed on Facebook Live starting at 3:30pm, Sat, Dec. 11. The drawing is not open to the public. Look for the event on the Library’s FaceBook Live video page: www.facebook.com/BPFLibrary/live. Can’t view it live? No problem! The drawing will be recorded so you can view it later. Good luck!

Virtual Writing Group
2021-12-09 18:30 - 19:30
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.

Virtual Bard Group
2021-12-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-12-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-11-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-11-17 14:00 - 15:00
The Bard Group is back on Zoom with the brilliant and hilarious Pat Williams. To register, please call the library or email l.vromanbpfl@gmail.com.

December Take & Make
2021-12-01
December Brown Bag Take & Make:
Pick Up Begins December 1st
Pick up supplies at the Library and complete the project on your own at home.
Brown bag activities are available in the children’s area on a first-come, first-served basis. Supplies are limited!
Ages 0-5 – Snow Globe Craft
Ages 6-11 – Winter Crystal Candy

Virtual Evening Book Club
2021-11-30 19:00 - 20:00
Join our virtual evening book club on Zoom! This month, we will discuss Recipe for a Perfect Wife by Karma Brown. If you’re interested in joining, please call the library for more details.

Cruise Into Kindergarten Virtual Story Time on Facebook
2021-11-24 10:30 - 11:00
Cruise into Kindergarten is an interactive story time which features stories, music, creative play and exploration. The activities support school readiness and the PA Pre-K Standards for literacy, math, science and many other skills. This month we will explore fun ways to make time spent in the kitchen fun and educational! This is an ongoing series that runs from September 2021 through June 2022. A limited number of supply kits are available at the library, please call to reserve yours today! Some of the activities will be featured in story time LIVE on Facebook! Wednesday, November 24th 10:30AM.
You do not need a Facebook account to view this video. Visit www.Facebook.com/BPFLibrary/live

Facebook Trivia: Colonial America
2021-11-24
Add this fun trivia quiz to your game night before Thanksgiving! We’ll post it to our Facebook page, and you can take it with family and friends whenever you’d like.

Basket Raffle!
2021-11-22 - 2021-12-10
Gift Baskets are on display at the Library from Mon, Nov. 22 through Fri, Dec. 10. Purchase tickets anytime during this time period at the Library or online. Drawing will be held on Sat, Dec. 11, starting approximately 3:30pm. The drawing is closed to the public but can be viewed online at https://www.facebook.com/BPFLibrary/live. Winners will be contacted within a few days of the drawing. All proceeds benefit Library programs and services. Basket Raffle flyer 2021.

Saturday Night Library: The Cranberries
2021-11-20 19:00 - 19:30
Saturday Night Library: The Cranberries
Ages 6-11
Saturday, November 20th 7PM
Celebrate the return of SNL – Thanksgiving Style!
Pick up supplies at the library and then tune-in on Facebook for an interactive program where you will learn more about the tiny, tart super fruit known as the cranberry.
You will see a real cranberry bog, build a cranberry statue, and make your own cranberry sauce!
Call 570-595-7171 to register.
*This program requires the use of a stove – adult supervision required!*
