Ghoulish Gallery
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!
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Recognizing Women’s Right to Vote in New York State | October 1-24, 2026
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
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, […]
Incident Report Policy
Updated June, 2026 It is the policy of the Board of Trustees of the Lake Placid Public Library to create a written account of all incidents such as disruptive behavior or vandalism on Library property. Objectives The objective of this policy is to provide documentation that can be referenced to after an incident has occurred. Procedure When an […]
Unearth A Story with Library Summer Reading!!!
Unearth a Story at the Lake Placid Public Library! This summer, we’ll be learning all about paleontology, archaeology, and all sorts of fun things we can dig up. See our full programming schedule, from June 30 to August 7, below to find out more. We hope to see you at the library this summer! WEEKLY EVENTS Tuesdays | Unearth a Program! | 10:00am-11:30am June […]
Library Cards
Who can get a Lake Placid Public Library card? You are eligible for a Resident Library Card if you meet any of the following: • You live within the Lake Placid Central School District • You have lived here for more than six months • You own property within the district and spend at least four weeks total per year at that […]
Book Donation Policy
Thank you for thinking of the Library and for supporting our mission to provide a welcoming, relevant, and well‑cared‑for collection for our community. We value the generosity of our donors and offer the following guidelines to help ensure that book donations align with our collection needs, available space, and staff capacity. Book Donation Policy The […]
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2026 Museum Passes
The following passes will be available for the 2026 season. They are located on the top shelf of the periodicals stand in the Main Floor Reading Room. For availability, call 518-523-3200 or check in our catalog using the links below. Adirondack Experience Museum Receive 50% off general admissions. Good for 4 adults or 2 adults […]
Library Vote – May 12, 10:00-6:00
The annual Library election and budget vote will be held at the Library on: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. All residents of the Lake Placid Central School District are eligible to vote. Ballot Items Voters will elect two candidates to the Board of Trustees and a vote on the Proposed 2026–2027 […]
