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April 2, 2024

Thursday, April 25th, 3:30-4:30 pm. Design, create and collaborate…

HOMESCHOOL THURSDAY: K-9 Visitor!

March 28, 2024

On Thursday, May 2nd at 10:00, join us to learn about the important…

In-Person Math Tutoring

November 1, 2023

Struggling with math? Need a tutor? The Lake Placid Public…

The Lake Placid Public Library’s children’s collection includes an extensive array of fiction and non-fiction titles, ranging from picture books and easy readers to middle-level and young-adult (YA) titles. Whether you’re looking for a children’s classic or a more recent release, or are reading for entertainment or knowledge, our robust collection is waiting—as is our staff, who can lead you in the right direction.

Day by Day NY
A daily calendar with songs, books and activities for families and caregivers with young children.

Britannica School
The go-to site for learning more about any subject—for grades Pre-K-12—offering thousands of up-to-date articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, recommended Web sites, and three separate databases—Elementary, Middle, or High.

CEFLS Kids Resources
Education Resources, Homework Help, Internet and Technology, JUMP START Early Literacy Kits, Sensory Kits, Downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks for Kids.

Adirondack Birth to 3 Alliance
A local not-for-profit that makes it easier for parents to find resources related to early care, physical health, social-emotional development, family support, and education by connecting a network of public and private sources.

New York State Parent Portal
Resources for Parents & Caregivers: Child Care, Parenting, Parent and Community Engagement, Health Information, Economic Assistance.

Bedtime Math
A nonprofit whose mission is to help kids love numbers so they can feel confident with the math in everyday life.

National Geographic Kids

Virtual Reality Field Trips
This is a list collecting virtual reality field trips for world heritage, cultural and historical sites.

Car Seat & Booster Seat Safety, Ratings, Guidelines | NHTSA
Learn how to choose the best car seat, and install it correctly.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

It may seem like a lot of books, but reading just 2 books a day for a year would equal 730 books, and reading 3 books a day would accomplish the goal of 1,000 books in just 11 months!
Your little one can earn a certificate of completion, their name on our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten mural, a book bag, and a book dedicated to the Library in their name.

Download the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Flier for information on how to participate.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

When you sign up through the Literacy Volunteers of Clinton, Essex, and Franklin County, the Imagination Library will send your child a book to keep every month at no cost to you until they turn five.

For Teens: New books to read and resources to help you succeed

Reliable information curated by the librarians of the Clinton Essex Franklin Library System.

HOMESCHOOL THURSDAYS

FIRST AND LAST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
For Families with Children in Grades K – 6.

Family Drop-In from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the FIRST THURSDAY of each month for help with book selection, research projects, STEAM supplies/ideas, etc. Theme-based programs are at 10:00 a.m. on the LAST THURSDAY of each month in the Library’s backyard or St. Eustace Church. Programs include a read-aloud, hands-on activities, book-talks (with books to check out!), and ideas for extended learning opportunities at home. Masks (indoors) and social distancing required. Free parking in the St. Eustace Church Parking lot is available – just leave a note on your dashboard indicating that you are at a Homeschool Thursday Library event. For updates, email librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org.

Math Tutoring

Available by appointment

Math tutoring is available in all subjects for students in grades 6-12. For more information or to set up an appointment, call 518-523-3200.

Pre-School Story Time

Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Cozy up with your child in the library to hear a story read by Assistant Librarian Linda Blair.