Homeschool Thursdays 2025
Thursday, January 16th 10:00 – Volunteerism
Thursday, February 6th 10:00 – Storytelling
Thursday March 13th 10:00 – Write and illustrate a picture book
Thursday May 8th 10:00 – Art show Reception
Stream classic cinema, indie film, and documentaries free with your library card
Just in time for the holidays, the Clinton, Essex, Franklin Library System added the video streaming service Kanopy to the resources you can access free of charge using your library card! With an extensive collection of narrative and documentary films, as well as TV series and kids’ content, we’re pleased to bring this streaming service to the community. Kanopy can be enjoyed on your computer, on the go with a smartphone or tablet, and even on a smart TV! Go to cefls.kanopy.com to get started today!
Crochet Workshop: The Year of the Snake
Monday Jan. 6th, 10:30-12:30
- Learn how to make amigurumi, crocheted stuffed animals, by making a snake in honor of the 2025 Lunar New Year.
- Some knowledge of crochet will be helpful but isn’t necessary.
- Adults and teens welcome.
- Materials will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own.
- Sign up at the front desk, or by calling 518-523-3200
Craft Social
Monday, December 30th 10:30-12:30
Come have a cup of tea and work on your own project in the non-fiction room.
We meet on the last Monday of each month.
LPES K-2 Holiday Art Show
Dec. 11th, 4-5:30 p.m.
Lake Placid Elementary School K-2 Art Show at the library! Refreshments provided.
New Online Resources: Newspapers & Genealogy
Library patrons now have access to new resources through Clinton Essex Franklin Library System. These are available online from any computer with the use of your library card number.
Explore and stay informed on local, national, and international topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Explore Plattsburgh history through local news, events, and people with the Plattsburgh Press Republican Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. Heritage Hub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.
Local History: Lyman Epps,watch the recording now!
UPDATE: The presentation was recorded by CTM Productions…
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 Foundation Technology and Education Grant 2022
2471 Main Street,
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3200
librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org