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Crochet a Rosebud Bookmark

Monday January 29th, 10:30-12:30 Adults and teens welcome! A fun little project that can use up leftover and scrap yarns.Make a valentine for someone special who loves to read! Materials will be provided. Sign up at the front desk, or by calling 518-523-3200

Homeschool Thursday: Volunteerism

Jan. 11th, 10:00 A.M. at the Lake Placid Food Pantry Join us as we learn about volunteerism at the Lake Placid Food Pantry (basement of St. Agnes Church) with a read aloud, discussion, and tour in advance of our Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service. Programs are geared for families with children in […]

Ask A Genealogist

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

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

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

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

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

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. […]