November Happenings

It's November, which means planning is well underway for our annual Basket Raffle! Spectacular gift baskets will be on display in the Library from Nov. 16-Dec. 5. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Library throughout that time. You will also be able to view the baskets and enter online. The drawing will be held on Dec. 5. Stay tuned for all the details!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! The Library will close at 5pm on Wed, Nov 25 and will be closed all day Thu, Nov 26, in observance of the holiday.

November 3rd is the General Election. Click here to view our Voter Information page for a list of important dates, links to local and state voting resources, and sites to help voters be informed (the info sheet is also available on our web site and at the Library). The Library is a Ballot Drop Box location for elections. The box is located inside the Library near the front desk. There is a handicap entrance at the rear of the building. We close at 5pm on Election Day so be sure to drop off your ballot before that time.

This month the Barrett Township Historical Society display case features artifacts and info from the Paradise Historical Society. Items from the Henryville House, Paradise Brook Trout, Western Union, and other memorabilia will take you back to times long gone. View the display through November.

Join us at the Library on Friday, November 20, for the Barrett Township Historical Society program "Quilts of the Revolutionary Period," presented by Jackie Magann, a Bicentennial Living History Volunteer

at Valley Forge National Park. The program begins at 2pm in the Weiler Family Community Room.

The science writer Michael Pollan wrote that “art can reveal the deep strangeness of things we take for granted.” With that idea in mind, Carol Hillestad’s new exhibit at the library presents 30 photos of what she calls “the faces of trees” — oddities of imagination as much as they are documents of reality. Whatever else they may inspire in you, one or two of the photos will likely make you smile. On view through November 30 in the Weiler Room.

**Fri, Nov. 6, 4pm-6pm: Stop by to chat with Carol about her photography display and enjoy some light refreshments**

November is a cornucopia of awesome Library activities! Family Fun (involving cranberries!), Movie Day, Shakespeare Group, Book Clubs, Storytimes, Blacklight Painting for Teens, and more! For details, descriptions, and lists of upcoming programs, follow these links: Adult Programs; Youth Programs. Check our Facebook page www.facebook.com/BPFLibrary and web calendar www.barrettlibrary.org/events/ for additional programs, posts, and opportunities.

This year our nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Community organizations in Barrett and Paradise Townships are planning a variety of activities and events throughout the year to celebrate this milestone. Follow the link below to view the shared calendar to see what's going on when and where. Check back for updates. Happy Semiquincentennial!

America 250 Barrett Paradise Community Calendar of Events

There are always new sparkling bargains to be found on our costume jewelry sale table. Get more bling for your buck! Then check out our Book Sale Corner. We have an abundance of items that have been trimmed from the collection and we will continue adding more as we work our way through the Library! Bag Sale: All items (books, audiobooks, DVDs) $5 a bag. Need a sturdy bag for all your purchases? We have tote bags for sale, too (scroll to see photo below). All proceeds benefit Library services.

Visit our website for updates and digital resources: www.barrettlibrary.org.

Read often and visit your Library!

Mary Ann Lewis

Library Director

Currently reading Hollow Bones, by Jodi Picoult.

COMMUNITY INFO:

Crocheters needed! Join a local group that makes sleeping mats to help the homeless. The 3'x6' mats are crocheted using strips of plastic grocery bags. The mats are donated to homeless shelters in the Stroudsburg area. Get involved to help those in need and create awareness of what plastics are doing to our rivers and oceans! Please call or stop by the Library to get contact info for the group organizer.

Library Hours:

Mon, Wed: 10am – 8pm
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10am – 5pm

Computer Use: Walk-ins are welcome, or you may call ahead to reserve a computer.

Prints and copies: $0.25 per page for black & white; $0.50 per page for color.

Faxing: $1.50 for the first page plus $1 for each additional page. Staff assisted.

Scans: $1 per job. Staff assisted.

Online library card sign up!

You can begin registration for a library card on our catalog home page. Scroll to the botttom and click Request Library Card. Or feel free to call the Library or stop in to register for a card.

Also, if you have a library card but the number starts with "P," you can request a new 14-digit card using this form, or call/stop in to update.

Costume Jewelry Donations

Cleaning and organizing? If you come across old or unused costume jewelry please consider donating it to the Library. The jewelry will be put out for sale at the Library. All proceeds support Library programs and services. We appreciate your support!

Searchable History Project

Interested in local history? Our Searchable History Project is in the process of digitizing materials in three local history collections, beginning with items from the Buck Hill Falls community. The items that have been digitized are now available online, so you can view and explore the collection. So far, there are over 200 images from the early 1900s (many of the Cottages) and Buck Hill Breeze issues from the 1920s, ‘30s, and ‘40s. The archives web site and the project are a work in progress; come back often to see what's been added. You can go directly to the site at https://barrettlibrary.catalogaccess.com, or look for the Searchable History link on the Library’s main web site: www.barrettlibrary.org.

Brainfuse

Brainfuse provides support for learners of all ages, with an emphasis on assisting students in grades K-12. The Homework HelpNow service is staffed by professional tutors with expertise in all K-12 subjects. Online tutoring is available from 2 pm to 10 pm, seven days a week, to anyone with a library card. A Writers Lab allows students to receive live support with writing, or upload documents and receive feedback from experienced tutors. The platform also features: Practice tests and preparation for exams, including the SAT, ACT, ASVAB, GRE, GMAT and others; a 24/7 Question Center – students submit questions that are answered within 24 hours; support for students studying a foreign language; and more! Brainfuse also has support for adult learning, including preparing for the GED, career based exams, and help with writing resumes and preparing for interviews.

Hoopla!

Download ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and music! You can borrow five items per month. If you haven't made an account with Hoopla yet, here's how (you will need your 14-digit library card number to create an account):

Go to www.hoopladigital.com.
Click on “Get Started Today,” located at the upper middle of the page to set up your account.
Follow the prompts to register.
After registering, download app onto your smart device and log in with new account information (You can also set up an account through the app).

Libby e-books, Audio-books, & Digital Magazines

Libby/OverDrive e-books: Download and enjoy e-books on your computer or portable device. The collection includes fiction and nonfiction e-books for all ages. Libby also offers audio-books and magazines. Click here or look for the link on the Library’s web page (www.barrettlibrary.org). This will take you to the Easton Library District Libby/Overdrive page. Search for titles or browse the collections. Click “Borrow” on a title, then select Barrett Paradise Friendly Library from the drop-down menu. Then enter your library card number (14-digit barcode with no spaces or dashes) and your PIN* (same PIN you use for our online catalog, the last 4 digits of your phone number, unless you changed it). Next, select Download (choose format) or Read (in your browser) and follow the prompts. If you use a mobile device (smart phone, tablet), OverDrive will prompt you to download the Libby app. If you already use Libby, you can add your Barrett Paradise Friendly Library account.

Free Library of Philadelphia

Any resident of Pennsylvania can get a library card from the Free Library of Philadelphia! With your new library card number, you can access their many digital media platforms, including Libby/OverDrive. To get your library card, go to https://catalog.freelibrary.org/MyResearch/register.

Click "Online" under "How to get a card?" and follow the instructions. Then browse all the digital media databases Free Library of Philadelphia has to offer! There are tens of thousands e-books, audiobooks, and more!

Name a Shelf at

Barrett Paradise Friendly Library

Something to think about: Name a Shelf at the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library! Please consider "buying" a shelf to honor an individual or an event. Your gift of $100 buys a nameplate attached to a small shelf in the Library. A gift of $1000 buys an entire section of shelves (3-6 shelves). Stop by the Library to fill out a form, or follow this link to submit a form online.

Curbside Pickup Service!

Yes, we still offer Curbside Pickup Service! Just call the library and let us know which books, audiobooks, magazines, and DVDs you want. We’ll arrange a time for you to come to the library and deliver them right to your car. Not sure what you want? Browse our online catalog (https://bpfl.sparkpa.org) or let us know what you like and we’ll make some suggestions.

The Board of Trustees of the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 5:30 pm at the Library. The Board meets every month except December. Board meetings are open to the public.

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