The Lake Placid Elementary School Art Show will be on display in the library’s art gallery throughout December.

Over the last two weeks, a movie production team for “A Jar Full of Christmas” used the library as a holding center for a few days. It has been a unique experience to observe their professionalism and creative teamwork under the direction of Candice “Candy” Cain. The movie is set to be released during the 2024 holiday season. On Dec. 9, Main Street was filled with music and laughter for the annual Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll. The children, with help from their parents, participated in games and crafts set up around the library before continuing with their stroll.

The library will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25 for Christmas Day and will reopen on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. We will also be closed on Monday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day and will reopen the following day at 9:30 a.m. We wish you all a happy and safe holiday season!

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Watercolor class

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We are excited to share that the holiday watercolor class we held on Nov. 27 was a huge success. So much so that we had to add a second day to accommodate everyone interested. It was amazing to see how each participant created a unique piece of art. We want to give a big shout-out to Erin Johnson for her many talents. Thank you.

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LEGO Club

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The LEGO Club had a meeting on Nov. 30 with a unique theme. All members were asked to build structures for either a kitten or a puppy. The results were impressive, and everyone enjoyed the experience. The club had another meeting on Thursday, Dec. 21 with a winter theme. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18. I can’t wait to find out what the next theme will be.

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Story time

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Ms. Linda shares her favorite holiday stories and songs with children and families every Friday morning at 10:30 in December. Come and enjoy a fun seasonal event with your child.

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Homeschool Thursdays

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The Homeschool group gathered on Dec. 7 to celebrate the holiday season. Various craft stations were set up for families to create personalized holiday cards and handmade gifts.

At 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 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 the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service.

For more information about joining the Homeschool Thursday group sessions, please contact the library at 518-523-3200 or email librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org.

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Math tutoring

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If you’re struggling with math or need some extra help, the Lake Placid Public Library is here to assist you. We offer free math tutoring sessions for students in grades 6 through 12. Our tutor, Chris Ward, is available by appointment only. For further information, call us at 518-523-3200. Please note, that this program is made possible thanks to the Adirondack Foundation’s Lake Placid Education Fund.

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StoryWalk

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A StoryWalk of Kate Messner’s “Over and Under the Snow” will have a grand opening celebration at the Adirondack Mountain Club’s Cascade Welcome Center on state Route 73 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13. Families can walk, ski or snowshoe the StoryWalk, make a craft with the Lake Placid Public Library, learn about winter animals and their tracks with ADK and explore winter with PBS KIDS activities and books from Mountain Lake PBS. This event is free and open to the public.

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Author visit

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Please join us at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 for a read-aloud and discussion of children’s books by author and playwright Calvin Alexander Ramsey. The Bookstore Plus will be on hand to sell copies of his books. Families with children in grades 1 through 6 are recommended to attend, but all ages are welcome. If you plan on attending, RSVP by calling 518-523-3200 or emailing librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org. This program is made possible through a partnership with John Brown Lives! and has been generously funded by the North Elba Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund. The event is free and open to the public.

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Tax preparation

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Every year, a team of volunteer workers from AARP assists in the preparation and filing of tax returns. This free program will start in late January and will be held at the library. To avail of this service, interested individuals should call the library at 518-523-3200 and leave their names. However, slots fill up quickly and the service will only be available until mid-March.

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New arrivals

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Adult fiction: “Betrayal” by Phillip Margolin, “A Christmas Vanishing” by Anne Perry, “The Edge” by David Baldacci, “The Little Liar” by Mitch Alboom, “The Proof of The Pudding” by Rhys Bowen, “Resurrection Walk” by Michael Connelly, “Just Once” by Karen Kingsbury, “Someone Always Nearby” by Georgia O’Keeffe, “A Very Inconvenient Scandal” by Jacquelyn Mitchard, “The Vulnerables” by Sigrid Nunez, “Command and Control” by Marc Cameron, “The Watchmaker’s Hand” by Jeffrey Deaver, “Clive Cussler: The Corsican Shadow” by Dirk Cussler, “Inheritance” by Nora Roberts, “The Mystery Guest” by Nita Prose, “There Should Have Been Eight” by Natalini Singh, “Robert Parker’s Broken Trust” by Mike Lupica, “Alex Cross Must Die” by James Patterson, “Unnatural Death, A Scarpetta Novel” by Patricia Cornwell, “We Must Not Think of Ourselves” by Lauren Grodstein and “The Talk of Coyote Canyon” by Brenda Novak.

Adult non-fiction: “Failure is Not an Option” by Patrick Hinds, “Class: A Memoire” by Stephanie Land, “My Name is Barbra” by Barbra Streisand and “Safeguarding History” By Kenneth W. Rendell.

Juvenile fiction: “Heidi Heckelbeck Casts a Spell” by Wanda Coven, “Heidi Hckelbeck and the Cookie Contest” by Wanda Coven, “Heidi Heckelbeck in Disguise” by Wanda Coven, “Heidi Heckelbeck and the Magic Puppy” by Wanda Coven, “Heidi Heckelbeck, the Secret’s Out” by Wanda Coven, “Ghosts” by Raina Telmeier with Color By Braden Lamb, “Swing It, Sunny!” by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, “Merci Suarez Plays it Cool” by Meg Medina, “Merci Suarez Changes Gears” by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, “The Glitter Bug” by Rebecca Elliot, “The Bad Guys in Look Who’s Talking” by Aaron Blabey, “Thunder” by Erin Hunter, “Influencers: Cat Kid Comic Club 5” by Dave Pilkey, “The Last Kids on Earth and The Monster Dimension” by Max Brallier and “Time After Time” by Sarah Mlynowski.

Juvenile non-fiction: “Bomb the Race to Build — and Steal — the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon” by Steve Sheinkin, “The Minecraft Ideas Book” by Thomas McBrien and “The Big Book of Cats: Fun Animal Facts for Kids” by Rachel Smith.

Children picture books: “Ten Ways to Hear Snow” by Cathy Camper, “Construction Site: Taking Flight” by Sherri Duskey Rinker, “The Big Cheese” by Jory John and “Bear’s Big Dreaming” by Michael Rosen.

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