About the Lake Placid Public Library on Mirror Lake
The Lake Placid Public Library is your local link to a world of knowledge and entertainment.
We offer over 27,000 volumes on our shelves, plus countless more available via interlibrary loan. Other resources include access to e-books; nearly 5,000 DVDs, audiobooks, and music CDs; and an archive of local history and Lake Placid photos including files of the Lake Placid Club, a collection of Olympic-related material, files of the North Elba historian, and the Gettman Collection.
The Lake Placid Public Library is a school district library chartered by the University of the State of New York. We are governed by a Board of Trustees, elected by the voters of the Lake Placid School District. Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. The public is welcome.
Mission Statement
To be a focal point of our community which provides educational, informational, cultural, and recreational material for all.
Vision Statement
To establish a working relationship with all members of our community. To develop an informational and interesting collection of books, historical archival files, technology, art, and other materials to enhance the educational and recreational needs of residents and visitors. To provide outreach and programming for the community and visitors.
Library Policies
By-Laws, Policies Statement Revised, Active Shooter Policy, Archive Collection Management Policy of the LPPL Archives, Art Gallery Guidelines Policy, Bomb Threat Policy, Building Evacuation Policy, Challenged Material Policy, Computer Room Policy, Confidentiality of System Records Policy, Conflict of Interest Policy, Ethics Policy, Fire Emergency Policy, Gifts and Donation Policy for Staff and Trustees, Internet and Computer Use Policy, Meeting Room Policy, Memorial Donations Policy, Overdue Procedure Policy, Patron Behavior Policy, Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy, Unattended Child Policy, Whistleblower Policy
Annual Report
Five Year Plan
Proposed Budget
Programs for Children and the Lake Placid Community
Our children’s room includes an extensive young adult/teen section. For our older guests, the library offers eight public-use computers with internet access, meeting rooms, help with taxes, and more.
Online Resources
Useful links to databases, education, and careers, and more.
Local Art Gallery
The Guy Brewster Hughes Art Gallery features work by Adirondack artists.
Event Calendar
Looking for a rainy-day activity, a book club, or something for the family? Find it on our calendar.
2471 Main Street,
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3200
librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org