Dr. Hadley Kruczek-Aaron presents to a group at the Lake Placid Public Library. (Provided photo)

March seems to be ending on a warm note this year as we welcome spring back.

Spring break is just a few weeks away. If you’re not traveling, we invite you to relax and read on the porch here at the Lake Placid Public Library. The large windows will give you a great view of the lake and mountains as spring arrives. Ms. Linda will entertain children and their families each Friday morning at 10:30 with stories, songs, and activities.

Library budget vote

The annual library budget vote is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the library. We are looking forward to seeing you there and would like to express our gratitude for your continued support. To be eligible to vote, an individual must be a United States citizen, reside in the Lake Placid Central School District for at least 30 days and be 18 years of age. Any taxpayer in the school district can obtain a copy of the amount of money required for library purposes for the ensuing year, during the seven days immediately preceding the budget vote.

Art gallery

Rob Seymour and Sage along with Beth Morganson, Caitlin and Emily enjoy an after-story activity at the Lake Placid Public Library. (Provided photo)

The library has recently added some new exhibits to the art gallery which is always open for public viewing. If you’re a local artist and interested in displaying your artwork at the Guy Brewster Hughes Art Gallery, we’d love to hear from you. We are currently accepting applications for a rotating exhibition where you can showcase two or three pieces of your work for a minimum of one month and a maximum of three months. Please email Bambi at librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org with pictures of your art, along with the size of each piece. It’s important to note that the library will not be managing any sales, so please plan accordingly.

AARP tax help

Over 200 individuals have been assisted with their tax returns through the dedicated efforts of the AARP volunteers for this year. We extend our sincere gratitude to the following capable volunteers who made this service possible: Betsy Senkowski, George Leedom, Wayne Johnson, Carol Pinney, Travis McElyea, Katie Volz, Janet Smith, Denise Calvert, Pamela Leff and Lynne Hunter. Their valuable knowledge and time have been a great help to all of us, and we are truly thankful for their generous contribution.

Solar eclipse

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Stop by the library, as we will have books, displays and crafts along with free viewing glasses for anyone interested in witnessing this incredible phenomenon.

Painting program

On Monday, March 18, a group of adults and teens tried their hand at painting watercolor flowers in a program titled “Watercolor Flowers: Keeping it Loose and Playful.” After a live demonstration and coaching session by Erin Johnson, the participants were able to take home their completed paintings.

Local history

On Feb. 27, Dr. Hadley Kruczek-Aaron, an anthropology professor at SUNY Potsdam, gave a presentation to a large group on the life of Lyman Epps, one of the founding members of the library. The presentation included a slide show and artifacts from her excavations at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site. After the presentation, there was a question-and-answer session. This presentation will be available on YouTube. Check the library’s Facebook page for more information.

Homeschool Thursdays

Join the Homeschool group at 10 a.m. March 21 for sculpting with paper, clay, treasure and trash. Wear art-making clothes, as we’re sure to make a mess!

Math tutoring

The library continues to offer free math tutoring for any student in grades 6-12. Chris Ward is available by appointment only. For more information call the library at 518-523-3200. This program is available thanks to the Adirondack Foundation-Lake Placid Education Foundation Fund.

Genealogy

If you have a question regarding your family history or have hit a roadblock while researching your family tree, you can schedule a free consultation with a professional genealogist, Judith Harper. She is available to assist on the second Wednesday of each month. To sign up, call us at 518-523-3200 or visit the front desk.

LEGO Club

The LEGO Club meets the last Thursday of the month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the children’s room. During each session, the children are provided with a theme to follow as they create their Lego structures. Last month, the theme was about building train stations and airports for trains and planes to use. I wonder what April’s theme will be.

Some new arrivals

Adult fiction: “The Storm We Made” by Vanessa Chan, “Death at a Scottish Wedding” by Lucy Connelly, “Fourteen Days” (A literary project of the Authors Guild of America, edited by Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston), “The Ghost Orchid” by Jonathan Kellerman, “Nightwatching” by Tracy Sierra, “The Women” by Kristin Hannah, “The Book of Doors” by Gareth Brown, “Death of a Spy” by M.C. Beaton with R.W. Green, “The Guest” by B. A. Paris, “Lone Wolf” by Gregg Hurwitz, “The Summer Book Club” by Susan Mallery, “Village in the Dark” by Iris Yamashita, “Crosshairs” by James Patterson and James O. Born, “The Deepest Kill” by Lisa Black, “The Messy Life of Jane Tanner” by Brenda Novak, “Three-inch Teeth” by C.J. Box, “Leave No Trace” by A.J. Landau, “The Wharton Plot” by Mariah Fredericks, “The Hunter” by Tanya French, and so many more amazing titles. Check out the library catalog on the Lake Placid Public Library’s website.

Non-fiction: “Supercommunicators; How to Unlock the Secret” by Charles Duhigg and “Dear Sister” by Michelle Horton

Juvenile fiction: “Break” by Kayla Miller, “Heroes” by Alan Gratz, “InvestiGators. Agents of S.U.I.T.: From Badger to Worse” by John Patrick Green, “Rise of the Cat” by Judd Winick, “Big Nate: This Means War” by Lincoln Peirce, “Hoops” by Matt Tavares, “The Swifts” by Beth Lincoln and “The Rover’s Story” Jasmin Warga

Juvenile non-fiction: “5000 Awesome Facts (about Animals)” by National Geographic and “What is a Solar Eclipse?” by Dana Rau

Children’s books: “How to Code a Sandcastle” by Josh Funk, “Wonder Walkers” by Micha Archer, “Ten Little Rabbits” by Maurice Sendak, “Looking For Peppermint” by Maxwell Eaton and “The Crayons Love Our Planet” by Drew Daywalt

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