Smokey Bear Reading Challenge Kickoff!
Friday June 28th 3:00-5:00 at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site
HOMESCHOOL THURSDAY: K-9 Visitor! Date Changed
On Thursday, May 30th at 10:00, join us to learn about the important role K-9s play in environmental conservation and safety with special guests Environmental Conservation Officer Matthew LaCroix and Webb, his K-9 partner.
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. The St. Eustace lot is still available, just leave a note on your dashboard indicating you are at this library event. For questions, call 518-523-3200 or email librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org.
Adventures in Birding
July 23rd, 10:00
Ask a Genealogist!
Wednesday, June 12th 11:00-1:00
· Do you have a genealogical question that’s been weighing on your mind?
· Have you run into a ‘brick wall’ in your family tree and don’t know what to do next?
· Or, maybe you want to know more about an ancestor. You have their vital records (birth, marriage, death) and census data, but you want to know MORE. Where should you search?
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.
Watercolor Workshop: Summer Wreaths
Monday, May 20th 10:30-12:30
Come and learn some basic floral techniques and make a summer wreath painting! Materials will be provided, but you can bring your own if you would like.
For adults and teens
Sign up at the front desk, or by calling 518-523-3200
Watercolor: Paint in the Garden
Monday July 15th 10:30-12:30 We will be taking advantage of the beautiful weather and painting in the library’s back garden. Try your hand at plein air landscape painting. Materials will be provided, but you can bring your own if you would like. Sign up for a day (or more) at the front desk of the library, or by calling 518-523-3200.
Budget Vote Tues. May 14
10:00 – 6:00 at the library.
Come support the library and cast your vote for our annual budget!
Learn the basics: Crochet
Monday May 6th, 10:30-12:30
This will be a class just about the basics. We will learn the chain, single crochet, double crochet, increase and decrease stitches.
Try out a new skill in a relaxed atmosphere. There will be no specific project to work on, but when you leave you will be equipped to try out a new project on your own. There will be crochet hooks and yarn to use. You are also welcome to bring your own.
Adults and teens welcome! Sign up at the main desk, or by calling 518-523-3200
We had 460 Visitors on Eclipse Day
Monday was busy here at the library! By the end of the day, our door counter told us we had 460 people come through. People from all over the world and all walks of life traveled here to view the total solar eclipse. Even though the town was crowded, the atmosphere was incredibly joyous and welcoming. Thank you to everyone who spent time here during this special day and made the experience such a pleasure!
We have a map in our entryway where visitors can place a pin to show where they came from. Next time you stop in you will be able to see all the new pins that were added this week!
Learn to Crochet a Basic Granny Square
Monday, April 1st 10:30-12:30
Come learn some crochet basics and make a granny square or two!
It’s great way to use up odd bits of yarn. Since squares are worked individually and can be combined to make almost anything, it’s a great portable project for waiting rooms or long trips.
Materials will be provided, though you are welcome to bring your own hook and yarn if you prefer! Adults and teens welcome.
Sign up at the front desk or by calling 518-523-3200.
2471 Main Street,
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3200
librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org