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Library Membership and Use Policy

July 29, 2026 in /by

Updated July, 2026 The Lake Placid Public Library belongs to the entire community. We are committed to providing free access to educational, informational, cultural, and recreational material, programs for all ages, and creating welcoming spaces for learning, discovery, recreation, and connection.  Library membership comes with both privileges and responsibilities. By using the library, obtaining a library card, or participating in library programs and services, members and visitors agree […]

Library Cards & Borrowing Privileges Policy

July 26, 2026 in /by

Purpose The Lake Placid Public Library recognizes that the Lake Placid Central School District includes full‑time residents, property owners, and a significant seasonal and temporary population. This policy ensures equitable access to library services while responsibly stewarding resources funded primarily by local taxpayers.  Eligibility for Library Cards Resident Library Card  A Resident Library Card shall be issued […]

Gifts and Donations Policy

July 26, 2026 in /by

Last updated June, 2026  The LPPL gratefully accepts donations, which play a significant role in supporting building repairs, furniture and equipment purchases, community programs, and improvements to our collection.   Financial Contributions  The library accepts financial gifts through cash, check, PayPal, Benevity.com, electronic wire transfer, or other means as able. As stated in our bylaws, all gifts of stocks/bonds must be sold upon receipt.   All monetary gifts are recorded in our unrestricted […]

Ghoulish Gallery

July 15, 2026 in /by

The Ghoulish Gallery had its inaugural haunt in October 2025. The show featured horror and Halloween-themed art done by local teens from the community of Lake Placid. This gallery show will recur yearly in October!

Recognizing Women’s Right to Vote in New York State

July 15, 2026 in /by

This rotating exhibit is made possible through the Northern New York Library Network. On display from October 1-24, 2026. On November 6, 1917, women won the right to vote in New York State. This occurred nearly seventy years after women organized to demand their right to vote at the first women’s rights convention in Seneca […]

America 250 Exhibit

July 15, 2026 in /by

Our current exhibit commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, inviting visitors to reflect on the rich and complex history of the United States. The gallery features a series of thoughtfully curated panels that explore key moments in our nation’s past, paired with thought-provoking questions designed to inspire curiosity, conversation, […]