Library Cards

Who can get a Lake Placid Public Library card? 

You are eligible for a Resident Library Card if you meet any of the following: 

• You live within the Lake Placid Central School District 
• You have lived here for more than six months 
• You own property within the district and spend at least four weeks total per year at that property (visits do not need to be consecutive) 

I own a property in Lake Placid but don’t live here full‑time. Can I get a card? 

Yes. Property owners within the Lake Placid Central School District who spend at least four weeks total per calendar year at their property are eligible for a Resident Library Card with full borrowing privileges. 

I live in another town in Clinton, Essex, or Franklin County. Can I still use the library? 

Yes. Please get a library card from your home library. Through our regional library system agreements, you can use and borrow materials at the Lake Placid Public Library with full privileges. 

I’m staying or working in Lake Placid temporarily. Can I get a card? 

Yes. If you are staying or working in the district for more than one month but less than six months, you may qualify for a Temporary Resident Library Card. 

What can I do with a Temporary Resident Library Card? 

You can:  

• Borrow physical materials 
• Use digital resources 
• Use public computers 

Temporary cards do not include interlibrary loan (ILL). 

All borrowed materials must be returned before your stay or job in the district ends. 

I’m just visiting. Can I still use the library? 

Yes. Short‑term visitors are welcome to use the library, attend programs, and read materials inside the building. In some cases, staff may be able to hold materials at the circulation desk between visits for in‑library use. 

Read our full lending policy here