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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.
Craft Social
Aug. 26th 10:30-12:30
Bring your own small 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, 10:30-12:30 in the Nonfiction Room of the library.
Rescheduled: Crochet a mini mushroom amigurumi
Monday, Sept. 9th 10:30-12:30
Craft class at the library
Learn the basics of how to make amigurumi, crocheted stuffed toys, by making a miniature mushroom. Some knowledge of crochet will be helpful but isn’t necessary. Adults and teens welcome. Materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own.
Sign up at the main desk or by calling 518-523-3200
Watercolor: Paint in the garden
Monday Aug. 12th, 10:30-12:30
Plein air at the library
We will be taking advantage of the beautiful weather and will be 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’d like.
Adults and teens welcome.
Sign up at the front desk or by calling 528-523-3200
Craft Social
Monday, July 29 10:30-12:30
Bring your own small craft and come have a cup of tea and work on your project in the library!
Adults and teens welcome.
Crochet a Mesh Bag
Monday, July 22nd 10:30-12:30
Farmer’s markets are in full swing, and what better way to pick up your produce than in a hand-crocheted market bag? We will be making one in miniature so that you will have a chance to learn the whole process from start to finish. You will also be provided with a pattern for the full-size bag and the option to check out a kit with your library card. Materials will be provided, but you can bring your own if you would like.
Adults and teens welcome. Sign up at the front desk, or by calling 518-523-3200
Storywalk Family Activity Day at Cascade Welcome Center
July 27th 10:00-2:00
Watercolor workshop: summer wreaths
Monday, July 8th 10:30-12:30
Learn some basic floral techniques and make a summer wreath painting!
For adults and teens.
Materials will be provided, but you can bring your own if you would like.
Sign up at the front desk, or by calling 518-523-3200
Events
Ask A Genealogist!
- 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.
Judith Harper has been fascinated by family history research since the late 1980s when she started investigating the lives of her ancestors. She has been working as a professional genealogist since 2015, when she received her Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University. Judith specializes in New York State and New England genealogy. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, and her profile can be viewed at https://www.apgen.org/users/judith-harper.
Ask A Genealogist!
- 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.
Judith Harper has been fascinated by family history research since the late 1980s when she started investigating the lives of her ancestors. She has been working as a professional genealogist since 2015, when she received her Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University. Judith specializes in New York State and New England genealogy. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, and her profile can be viewed at https://www.apgen.org/users/judith-harper.
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
Ask A Genealogist!
· 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.
Judith Harper has been fascinated by family history research since the late 1980s when she started investigating the lives of her ancestors. She has been working as a professional genealogist since 2015, when she received her Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University. Judith specializes in New York State and New England genealogy. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, and her profile can be viewed at https://www.apgen.org/users/judith-harper.
New Date, Watercolor Workshop
Learn some of the basics of watercolor, and try your hand at a landscape painting!
Materials will be available to use at the event, or you are welcome to bring your own.
Adults and teens welcome
Sign up at the front desk
or by calling 518-523-3200.
New date, Watercolor Workshop
Learn some of the basics of watercolor, and try your hand at a landscape painting!
Materials will be available to use at the event, or you are welcome to bring your own.
Adults and teens welcome
Sign up at the front desk
or by calling 518-523-3200.
Ask A Genealogist!
· 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.
Judith Harper has been fascinated by family history research since the late 1980s when she started investigating the lives of her ancestors. She has been working as a professional genealogist since 2015, when she received her Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University. Judith specializes in New York State and New England genealogy. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, and her profile can be viewed at https://www.apgen.org/users/judith-harper.
RiverJack Z, create and record an original song! 3:00
Back by popular demand, create and record an original song with RiverJack Z!
NY Wildlife Interactive event 1:00
Staff from the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum will be on hand for an interactive experience with live animals and touchable artifacts. Families with children of all ages welcome.
2471 Main Street,
Lake Placid, NY 12946
(518) 523-3200
librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org