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.

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 1st 10:00 – Art show Reception

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.