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
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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.
Homeschool Thursday: Volunteerism
Jan. 11th, 10:00 A.M. at the Lake Placid Food Pantry
Join us as we learn about volunteerism at the Lake Placid Food Pantry (basement of St. Agnes Church) with a read aloud, discussion, and tour in advance of our Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service.
Programs are geared for families with children in Kindergarten – Grade 6, but other ages are welcome. Free parking is available in the St. Agnes parking lot on Hillcrest Ave. For questions, call 518-523-3200 or email librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org.
Homeschool Thursday Family Drop-In
December 7th, 10:00-2:00
Join us as we prepare for the holidays with card making and hand-made gift stations.
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.
Scientists visit the library to talk about lake data and visual arts
Homeschool Thursday Oct. 12th 10:00 am. Join us in welcoming scientists from Paul Smith’s College and the Adirondack Watershed Institute to explore the illuminating intersection between lake data collection and analysis through the visual arts.
Programs are geared for families with children in kindergarten-grade 6, but other ages are welcome. Free parking is now available in Main Street until 11:00 a.m. If staying longer, 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 libarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org.
Events
Homeschool Thursday : Storytelling
Explore the art of storytelling through classic tales!
Homeschool Thursday: K-9s and Conservation
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.
Homeschool Thursday: Animal Migration
Session 1: On Thursday, September 14th at 10:00 a.m. join us for an interactive event focused on animal migration with staff from the Adirondack Mountain Club.
Homeschool Thursday: Meet the Lake Placid Volunteer Ambulance Service!
Help us welcome members of our dedicated ambulance service to learn about the important work they do in our community and to see the inside of an ambulance. Make sure to mark your calendars for this special event!
Programs are geared toward children in grades K-6, but other ages are welcome. Free parking is available in the St. Eustace Church lot – please leave your library card or a note on your dashboard indicating you are at this library event. For Homeschool Thursday updates, email librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org.
Homeschool Thursday: Celebrate the Poetry of Spring!
Join Our Homeschool Thursday Drop-In on April 27th Between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
at The Lake Placid Public Library to Celebrate the Poetry of Spring!
In celebration of National Poetry Month and a much-anticipated new season, stations will highlight books about poetry and spring with extension activities to complete at the library or at home. Programs are geared toward children in grades K-6, but other ages are welcome. Free parking is available in the St. Eustace Church lot – please leave your library card or a note on your dashboard indicating you are at this library event.
For Homeschool Thursday updates, email librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org.
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