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 8th 10:00 – Art show Reception
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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.
LEGO Club
Thursday, November 21st, 3:30-4:30 pm.
Design, create and collaborate on Lego constructions!
For families with children ages 4-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have LEGOs you’d like to share, the library will gladly accept donations during open hours.
RSVP: 518-523-3200 or email librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org
Bilingual Story Time
Tuesday, Aug. 27th at 10:00
Meet author Veronica Salazar from Venezuela. Listen to her story in Spanish and English and learn a traditional craft from Margarita Island, Venezuela.
Conozca a la autora Venezolana Veronica Salazar. Escuche su historia en Espanol e Ingles y aprenda una artesania de la Isla Margarita, Venezuela.
Storywalk Family Activity Day at Cascade Welcome Center
July 27th 10:00-2:00
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.
Events
LEGO Club
Design, create and collaborate on Lego constructions!
For families with children ages 4-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have LEGOs you’d like to share, the library will gladly accept donations during open hours.
Meets the last Thursday (mostly) of each month.
RSVP: 518-523-3200 or email librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org
Bilingual Story Time
Tuesday, Aug. 27th at 10:00
Meet author Veronica Salazar from Venezuela. Listen to her story in Spanish and English and learn a traditional craft from Margarita Island, Venezuela.
Conozca a la autora Venezolana Veronica Salazar. Escuche su historia en Espanol e Ingles y aprenda una artesania de la Isla Margarita, Venezuela.
Storywalk Family Activity Day at Cascade Welcome Center
Walk the Storywalk featuring local author Kate Messner’s book Over and Under the Pond!
Make a craft with the Lake Placid Public Library!
Explore life in the Adirondack ponds and forests with and ADK Naturalist!
PBS KIDS activities and FREE books from Mountain Lake PBS!
LEGO Club
Design, create and collaborate on Lego constructions!
For families with children ages 4-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have LEGOs you’d like to share, the library will gladly accept donations during open hours.
Meets the last Thursday (mostly) of each month.
RSVP: 518-523-3200 or email librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org
Author Visit : Calvin Alexander Ramsey
Join us as we welcome author and playwright Calvin Alexander Ramsey for a read aloud and discussion of his children’s books. The Bookstore Plus will be on hand with copies of Calvin’s books for sale. Recommended for families with children in grades 1-6, but other ages are welcome. If you know you’re coming, please RSVP to 518-523-3200 or librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org.
This program is made possible in partnership with John Brown Lives! and with generous funding from the North Elba Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund (LEAF). Free and open to the public.
LEGO Club
Announcing Lake Placid Public Library’s new Lego Club! Meeting on the last Thursday (mostly) of each month.
Design, create and collaborate on Lego constructions!
For families with children ages 4-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have LEGOs you’d like to share, the library will gladly accept donations during open hours.
RSVP: 518-523-3200 or email librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org
LEGO Club
Announcing Lake Placid Public Library’s new Lego Club! Meeting on the last Thursday (mostly) of each month, beginning October 26th, 3:30-4:30. Design, create and collaborate on Lego constructions!
For families with children ages 4-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have LEGOs you’d like to share, the library will gladly accept donations during open hours.
RSVP: 518-523-3200 or email librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org
RiverJack Z, create and record an original song! 3:00
Back by popular demand, create and record an original song with RiverJack Z!
Pop Art with Michael Albert 3:00 Children’s program
Michael Albert is a pop artist who makes collages using cereal boxes and other recycled cardboard packages. This workshop is for families with school age children, but other ages are welcome.
Stuffie Love
Treat your favorite ‘stuffie’ to an afternoon of reading and creating. Learn to hand sew or knit and leave with a beautiful blanket for your cuddly companion. If you know you are coming, please RSVP to librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org or 518 523-3200 so that we will be able to provide materials. Geared for families with children in pre-K – grade 6, but other ages are welcome.
2471 Main Street,
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3200
librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org