Celebrate Bambi with Us!

Please join us in giving Bambi a proper farewell! Bambi has been the Director of the Lake Placid Public Library for the last 10 and a half years. She is now moving on to her next big adventure!

Please join us on Friday, June 27th as we celebrate her throughout the day! Feel free to stop in any time during the day to wish her the best. We will also be sharing cake and cookies at 4pm. We are so grateful to Bambi for all she has done for both the library and the community!

Color Our World with Flowers

Join us at the library on Tuesday, July 15th for Color Our World with Flowers! This is a read aloud and discussion with a floral designer and includes hands-on activities. Each child will create a centerpiece to take home. For ages 3 and up.

Please take note that you must RSVP to librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org or 518-523-3200 to attend this event!

Meet Author Veronica Salazar

Come meet author Veronica Salazar on Tuesday, July 8th! Listen to her story in Spanish and English, then learn a traditional craft from Margarita Island. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Readers’ Theater

Death Doulas in Action

Join us to hear how International Doula Life Movement founder Anna Adams is helping families access more thoughtful end-of-life care through innovative doula training.

Learn the basics: Crochet

Monday April 7, 3:00 – 5:00

This will be a class just about the basics. If you’ve never crocheted before but would like to learn, this is the class for you!

We will cover chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, increase and decrease. There won’t be any specific project to complete, but when you leave you will have the skills you need to try your hand at scarves, granny squares, or amigurumi. Materials will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own.

Adults and teens welcome! Sign up at the front desk or by calling 518-523-3200

Homeschool Thursday: Art Show & Reception

May 1, 2025 4-5:30 Theme: Arts and Animals

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.