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AARP tax help

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We are fortunate to have the AARP volunteers preparing taxes again this year. Scheduling appointments is underway with an expected busy six weeks ahead. This service is completely free, with no age or income requirements.

If anyone wishes to make an appointment call the library at 518-523-3200 and leave your name and phone number. An AARP representative will return your call to schedule an appointment, explaining what documents are required. The volunteers’ final day at the library will be March 15.

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Children’s programming

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We are thrilled to remind friends that Kate Messner’s “Over and Under the Snow” StoryWalk is still located on the cross-country ski trails at the Cascade Welcome Center. Many skiing enthusiasts have already taken advantage of Kate’s descriptive text and Christopher Silas Neal’s distinctive artwork. “Over and Under the Snow” is a book for all ages, helping both young and old slow down (even on skis) to observe, wonder and learn about nature that’s, literally, under our feet.

During the month of January, with the FISU games taking place, the Mac-Pac school camp (K-2) visited the library on two separate days. Each day, the about 60 children participated in a story and a hands-on activity.

On Tuesday, Jan. 31 the library hosted a virtual author visit with Grace Lin and Kate Messner for “Once Upon a Book.” This was a sneak preview read-aloud excerpt from their new picture book that celebrates the transformative power of stories. They also shared the story behind their collaboration and invited young readers to use their own imaginations, writing in response to art. The session wrapped up with time for live Q&A.

The newest StoryWalk on Main Street is now ready for everyone to enjoy. “Go Sled! Go!” by James Yang is the story posted in Main Street windows. Begin by picking up your “sled” inside the library. Then proceed down Main Street reading the pages of the story in the store windows. Then stop into the business and collect all of the obstacles in your sled’s way. Enjoy the ride and as always, happy reading!

On Feb. 9, a Homeschool Family Drop-In event took place. In celebration of Black History Month, stations were set up highlighting books by Black authors and illustrators with extension activities to complete at the library or at home. For Homeschool Thursday updates, email librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org.

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Ms. Linda’s Storytime

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Ms. Linda shares a story, a song and an activity with children and families, every Friday morning at 10:30 in the children’s room. A few week s ago, the children participated in a story about a party that was happening where different well-known characters received special invitations. Recently, a Valentine’s Day story was shared with the attendees, along with a fun table time activity.

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Free math tutoring

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If you find yourself struggling with math and looking for a little help, give us a call. We offer free math tutoring sessions for any student in grades 6-12. Chris Ward will be available by appointment only. For more information, call us at 518-523-3200. This event is made possible thanks to the Lake Placid Education Foundation grant from the Adirondack Foundation.

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New arrivals

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Children’s picture books: “Agatha May and the Anglerfish” by Nora Morrison, “Little Red Sleigh” by Erin Guendelsberger and “A Year of Everyday Wonders” by Cheryl Klein.

Early readers: “Bookstore Bunnies” by Eric Seltzer, and “Interrupting Cow and the Horse of a Different Color” by Jane Yolen.

Juvenile fiction: “The Broken Mirror” by Melissa De la Cruz, “Owl Diaries, Eva in the Band” by Rebecca Elliott, “Wings of Fire: The Graphic Novel, Moon Rising Book” by Tui Sutherland, “The Time of Green Magic” by Hilary McKay, “The Elephant in the Room” by Holly Goldberg Sloan, “The Last Shadow Warrior” by Sam Subity, “The Girl and the Ghost” by Hanna Alkaf, and “Feasts and Festivals Around the World” by Alice McGinty.

Juvenile non-fiction: “The Elements” by Adrian Dingle, “Volcanoes” by Lela Nargi, “Rocks and Minerals” by Nancy Honovich, “Wonders of the World” by Tom Jackson, and “Feasts and Festivals Around the World” by Alice McGinty.

Adult fiction: “All the Broken Places” by John Boyne, “Dark Night: A Mystery” by Paige Shelton, “Red Winter” by Marc Cameron, “The Circus Train” by Amita Parikh, “Three-Edged Sword” by Jeff Lindsay, “Sea Wolves” by Clive Cussler, “All the Dangerous Things” by Stacy Willingham, “Better the Blood” by Michael Bennett, “Code 6” by James Grippando, “Hell Bent” by Leigh Bardugo, “Just the Nicest Couple” by Mary Kubico, “Love Clancy; a Diary of a Good Dog” by Bruce W. Cameron, “Sleep No More” by Jayne Ann Krentz, “The Villa” by Rachel Hawkins, “The Devil You Know” by P.J. Tracy, “The House of Wolves” by James Patterson and Mike Lupica, “The House at the End of the World” by Dean R. Koontz, and “Exiles” by Jane Harper, with many more waiting on our shelves.

Adult non-fiction: “The Song of the Cell” by Siddhartha Mukherjee, “Paul Newman, the extraordinary life of an ordinary man” by Paul Newman, “Freedom Libraries” by Mike Selby,” The Escape Artist” by Jonathan Freedland, “Fen, Fog, and Swamp” by Annie Proulx, “The Nazi Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt” by Brad Meltzer, and “Spare/ Prince Harry” by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.

Check out all of our new listings by visiting our catalog at lakeplacidlibrary.org.

(Madonna Barney is a library assistant at the Lake Placid Public Library.)