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Watercolor: Paint in the Garden

Mondays June 3rd, 10th, July 15th 10:30-12:30 We will be taking advantage of the beautiful weather and painting in the library’s back garden. Try your hand at plein air landscape painting. Materials will be provided, but you can bring your own if you would like. Sign up for a day (or more) at the front […]

Watercolor Workshop: Summer Wreaths

Monday, May 20th 10:30-12:30 Come and learn some basic floral techniques and make a summer wreath painting! Materials will be provided, but you can bring your own if you would like.For adults and teensSign up at the front desk, or by calling 518-523-3200

Learn the basics: Crochet

Monday May 6th, 10:30-12:30 This will be a class just about the basics. We will learn the chain, single crochet, double crochet, increase and decrease stitches. Try out a new skill in a relaxed atmosphere. There will be no specific project to work on, but when you leave you will be equipped to try out […]

LEGO Club

Thursday, May 16th, 3:30-4:30 pm. Design, create and collaborate on Lego constructions! For families with children ages 4-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have LEGOs you’d like to share, the library will gladly accept donations during open hours. RSVP: 518-523-3200 or email librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org

We had 460 Visitors on Eclipse Day

Monday was busy here at the library! By the end of the day, our door counter told us we had 460 people come through. People from all over the world and all walks of life traveled here to view the total solar eclipse. Even though the town was crowded, the atmosphere was incredibly joyous and […]

Ask a Genealogist!

Wednesday, May 8th  11:00-1:00 · Do you have a genealogical question that’s been weighing on your mind? · Have you run into a ‘brick wall’ in your family tree and don’t know what to do next? · Or, maybe you want to know more about an ancestor. You have their vital records (birth, marriage, death) and census data, […]

HOMESCHOOL THURSDAY: K-9 Visitor! Date Changed

On Thursday, May 30th at 10:00, join us to learn about the important role K-9s play in environmental conservation and safety with special guests Environmental Conservation Officer Matthew LaCroix and Webb, his K-9 partner. Programs are geared for families with children in Kindergarten – Grade 6, but other ages are welcome. Free parking is now […]

Learn to Crochet a Basic Granny Square

Monday, April 1st 10:30-12:30 Come learn some crochet basics and make a granny square or two!It’s great way to use up odd bits of yarn. Since squares are worked individually and can be combined to make almost anything, it’s a great portable project for waiting rooms or long trips. Materials will be provided, though you […]