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Ask A Genealogist

December 7, 2023 in /by

Wednesday, January 10th  11:00-1:00 Sign up for a free consultation with professional genealogist Judith Harper by visiting the front desk or calling the Lake Placid Public library at 518-523-3200.

Author Visit: Calvin Alexander Ramsey

December 7, 2023 in /by

Saturday, Jan. 20th 10:15 Join us as we welcome author and playwright Calvin Alexander Ramsey for a read aloud and discussion of his children’s books. The Bookstore Plus will be on hand with copies of Calvin’s books for sale. Recommended for families with children in grades 1-6, but other ages are welcome. If you know […]

Watercolor Workshop: Holiday Wreaths

November 14, 2023 in /by

Monday, Nov. 27th 10:30-12:30 Come and learn some basic botanical techniques and make a holiday wreath painting! Adults and teens welcome. Materials will be provided, but you can bring your own if you like. Sign up at the front desk or by calling 518-523-3200.

Homeschool Thursday Family Drop-In

November 7, 2023 in /by

December 7th, 10:00-2:00 Join us as we prepare for the holidays with card making and hand-made gift stations. Programs are geared for families with children in Kindergarten – Grade 6, but other ages are welcome. Free parking is now available on Main Street until 11:00 a.m. for Lake Placid/North Elba residents with a parking sticker. […]

In-Person Math Tutoring

November 1, 2023 in , /by

Struggling with math? Need a tutor? The Lake Placid Public Library would like to offer free math tutoring sessions for any student in grades 6-12. Chris Ward will be available by appointment only. For more information, call the Lake Placid Public Library at (518)523-3200. *This program is made available thanks to the Lake Placid Education […]

Coiled Baskets: The Basics

October 16, 2023 in /by

Monday, Oct. 30th, 10:30-12:30 Learn how to make your own coiled basket using cotton rope and yarn.  Unless you are very speedy, this will be a project you will start at the library, then finish at home. It’s a great way to use up your leftover and odd balls of yarn! Adults and teens welcome. […]

Scientists visit the library to talk about lake data and visual arts

September 26, 2023 in /by

Homeschool Thursday Oct. 12th 10:00 am. Join us in welcoming scientists from Paul Smith’s College and the Adirondack Watershed Institute to explore the illuminating intersection between lake data collection and analysis through the visual arts. Programs are geared for families with children in kindergarten-grade 6, but other ages are welcome. Free parking is now available […]

Monica Sara Mzese Artist Reception

September 19, 2023 in /by

Thursday, September 28th from 4-6 p.m. Light refreshments, free and open to the public. Monica Sara Mzese is an up-and-coming visual artist and a 2023 graduate of Lake Placid High School.  Monica has always preferred to express herself through drawing and visual imagery rather than words. Monica’s work has been displayed in the Central Adirondack […]