Homeschool Thursday : Picture Book Workshop

Thursday March 13, 2025, 10:00

Learn to make a coiled basket!

Monday, March 3rd, 10:30 – 12:30

  • Learn how to make your own coiled basket using raffia 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.
  • We will provide materials, but you can use your own yarn if you prefer.

To sign up:

Call 518-523-3200 or visit the front desk

Watercolor Workshop: Folk Art Valentine’s Day Cards

Monday Feb. 3rd 10:30-12:30
Try your hand at folk-art inspired watercolors, and take home your own hand-painted Valentine’s Day cards.
For adults and teens. Material provided.

To sign up, call 518-523-3200 or stop by the main desk.

Craft Social

Jan. 27th 10:30-12:30

Bring your own craft and come have a cup of tea and work on your project in the library!

For adults and teens.

Last Monday of the month, in the nonfiction room.

To RSVP, call 518-523-3200 or visit the front desk.

AARP Tax Assistance

The AARP volunteers have begun setting up appointments for free tax help. They will be preparing taxes until March 14th. Anyone wishing to sign up for this service please call the library, 518-523-3200, and add your name to the list.

This service is completely free, with no age or income requirements.

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.

Watercolor Holiday Greeting Cards

Mondays, Dec. 2nd, 9th

  • Make your own watercolor and color pencil greeting cards. Your completed cards will come with envelopes.
  • Free and open to the public. Materials will be provided.
  • A workshop for adults and teens led by Erin Johnson.
  • The two dates are duplicate sessions, you can sign up for either day.
  • To sign up call 518-523-3200, or visit the front desk.

Craft Social

Monday, Nov. 25th 10:30-12:30

Come have a cup of tea and work on your own project in the non-fiction room. Erin will be working on a Tunisian crochet blanket done in colorwork hexagons.