Lake Placid Public Library

09/15/2026

Library assistant, Lauren McGovern, set up our display to spotlight su***de prevention resources along with information about the upcoming Out of Darkness Walk in Lake Placid happening on Saturday, September 26th. Stop by to peruse the materials and pick up a number of freebies: lip balm, travel-sized tissue packs, stress balls, mints and more, all courtesy of the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Because of a generous donation to the Northeast Chapter of the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention from Stuart & Miona Amoriell, owners of The Pickled Pig, you can enter to win a gift card to the restaurant while the display is up. Be sure to check it all out on our first floor/Main Street entrance from now until Wednesday, Sept. 23rd.

09/15/2026

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Are you registered to vote? If not, never fear! Lake Placid Public Library is here.

Save the date for our voter registration drive on October 2, 3-6pm. We can help you check your voter registration status, register to vote, and much more! We will have buttons, refreshments, lots of resources and, as always, books!

Or, check your registration status/register to vote online at https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/

09/12/2026

Join us at the Rotary Club of Lake Placid for the Dam Duck Race! Happening Saturday, September 19, from 4-7pm at Jewtraw Park (behind Lisa G's). Learn about ducks and do a craft with Bridey, our Youth Services Librarian!

09/11/2026

Homeschool Day: Join us next Thursday, September 17, 10-11:30 am for a Homeschool program to learn about the important role community scientists play in scientific discovery by participating in a project where we tag and release monarch butterflies!

We will also be releasing butterflies tomorrow, September 12, at 11am! Open to the public!

09/08/2026

A big thank you to Judith Enck from Beyond Plastics, Garrett Marino from The Wild Center, Sarah from The Bookstore Plus, and everyone else who both helped with and attended the author event discussing Judith's book, "The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late" on Friday! We had a wonderful turnout for the event, along with a fantastic discussion!

09/06/2026

The Lake Placid Public Library will be closed for Labor Day tomorrow, September 7th. We will resume our regular hours after the holiday on Tuesday. Thank you!

09/05/2026

Need something to read for National Read a Book Day, happening tomorrow, September 6th? Check out our new Staff Recommendations on the main floor of the library! This board will feature the genres that our staff enjoy, as well as a book recommendation from each staff member! Recommendations will be swapped out every now and then, so make sure to check back regularly. We also feature a special recommendation from our "librarian emeritus", Linda Blair!

09/02/2026

A reminder that on Friday September 4 at 4:30pm Judith Enck, author of "The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late" will be here at the library for a book talk! Judith will be joined in conversation by Garrett Marino of the Wild Center to learn more about the plastic pollution crisis and the solutions outlined in this bold new book.

Space is limited, so please register for this event here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/learn-about-the-problem-with-plastic-with-judith-enck?fbclid=IwY2xjawUFVa5wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUh4VEhmNDRKTVVPNjlWU2FzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeAgdqMKpIREtVKbRUshVdH-MnR_OiC-M_3rUUdYXcx6Pi_na0c5WBh4BppGI_aem_Bk3GZgSZSCUqk2AfBZgwFQ

Join us at the Lake Placid Public Library on Friday September 4 at 4:30pm for a book talk with Judith Enck, author of "The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late"! Judith will be joined in conversation with Garrett Marino of the Wild Center to learn more about the plastic pollution crisis and the solutions outlined in this bold new book.

This event is free and open to all, however registration is required, as seating is limited. Please register here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/learn-about-the-problem-with-plastic-with-judith-enck

08/27/2026

Join us tomorrow at 10:30am for Storytime to meet a special guest, listen to a story about vegetables, plant some seeds, and receive free giveaways!

08/25/2026

Open call for art submissions for our "Brilliant Midnight" community art show! All details below!

We want your art that showcases the light, dark, and shadows to bring our community together this winter. We welcome artists to submit paintings, photography, fiber art, sketches, collage/mixed media, and sculpture, but if you have something that isn’t on this list, please send it our way for consideration. The Lake Placid Public Library‘s community art show is just that–a place for varied creative voices in the depths of our North Country winter. Established and emerging artists are encouraged to submit their work.

To submit your work for consideration, please fill out the online submission form and include:
- Digital image of your work
- 100-200 word artist statement
- Dimensions of your work
- Media type (example: painting, photograph, film, sculpture, textile, etc.)
- If this artwork has been shown before, please include when and where it was shown (example: Lake Placid Center for the Arts, July-August 2023)

The deadline for all submissions is Monday, November 16, 2026. Please limit 3 submissions per artist. Fill out one submission form per piece. You will be notified about whether your work has been chosen by early December. If your work is selected, the deadline to drop it off at the Lake Placid Public Library is Wednesday, December 23, 2026. Works will be on display from January through March (2027). Artists must return to pick up their pieces. Exact dates of the show will be announced when works are selected.

Submit your art here: https://form.jotform.com/262324319951054