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Holiday Closures in 2026

New Year’s Day MLK Jr Day President’s Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas Jan. 1 Jan. 19 Feb. 16 May 25 Jun. 19 July 4 Sept. 7 Oct. 12 Nov. 11 Nov. 26 & 27 (closing at noon on Nov 25) Dec. 24, 25, & 26 (Thurs.-Sat.)

Read the NY Times Online for FREE

Search the full text of The New York Times (starting in 1985). Available through geolocation when your device is in NY. 📌 While the interface is less visually appealing, this database has powerful advanced features. 📌 This version is text only. You will not be able to see photos or other images, videos, or interactive […]

Underwater Wonders

Please join us on Thursday, August 21st, at 5pm for Underwater Wonders: an exploration of the aquatic bugs in our rivers and streams! This program is being presented by the Ausable Freshwater Center and is intended for folks of all ages! Come learn more about the water of our region and the life that it […]

Celebrate Bambi with Us!

Please join us in giving Bambi a proper farewell! Bambi has been the Director of the Lake Placid Public Library for the last 10 and a half years. She is now moving on to her next big adventure! Please join us on Friday, June 27th as we celebrate her throughout the day! Feel free to […]

Color Our World with Flowers

Join us at the library on Tuesday, July 15th for Color Our World with Flowers! This is a read aloud and discussion with a floral designer and includes hands-on activities. Each child will create a centerpiece to take home. For ages 3 and up. Please take note that you must RSVP to librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org or 518-523-3200 […]

Meet Author Veronica Salazar

Come meet author Veronica Salazar on Tuesday, July 8th! Listen to her story in Spanish and English, then learn a traditional craft from Margarita Island. Recommended for ages 3 and up.