Over the past few weeks, many children have participated in various library events. These included a Readers’ Theater performance, a meet-and-greet with author Veronica Salazar, a “Color Our World with Flowers” discussion and design session, and an exploration of how animals use camouflage to conceal themselves. Each program was followed by an activity that reinforced the knowledge gained. The library appreciates the individuals and organizations that provided these programs to the children at the library.

On Friday, July 11, Ms. Linda’s Storytime welcomed a special musical guest, RIVERJACK Z, who kept the children and adults dancing and singing along to some very entertaining songs.

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Upcoming events

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– Tuesday, July 29 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. For all ages. Colors of the Wild with Vermont Museum of Natural History: Explore the difference in animals’ visual experiences and how plants and animals make use of sight and color with live animals.

– Calling all sports fans! On Friday, Aug. 1, from 5 to 6 p.m., we will be hosting a book discussion between Lars Tiffany (University of Virginia Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach) and author S.L. Price. They will be discussing Price’s new book, “The American Game: History and Hope in the Country of Lacrosse.” This program is co-presented by the Bookstore Plus. Please join us for this incredible event.

– Join us for the Fourth Annual Adirondack Family Book Festival on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Placid Middle/High School. The festival brings together an illustrious and diverse group of children’s and YA authors and illustrators to meet their readers of all ages, read aloud, and talk about their work. Activities that pair books with the natural beauty of the Adirondack Mountains and hands-on art making and discovery are also planned. With so many talented authors and illustrators in attendance, there is sure to be something for everyone at the Adirondack Family Book Festival.

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Art gallery

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On display at the library’s Guy Brewster Hughes Art Gallery through Oct. 5 is the World Figure & Fancy Skating Pop-Up Museum. This is an interesting exhibit about the long history of World Figure & Fancy Skating. From Oct. 8 to 12, the Pop-Up Museum will move to the 1932 Olympic Arena for the 2025 World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships on Black Ice. The public is invited to visit the gallery and view this amazing exhibition during library hours.

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New arrivals

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Adult fiction: “Strangers in Time” by David Baldacci, “A Mind of Her Own” by Danielle Steel, ” Don’t Let Him In” by Lisa Jewell, “The River is Waiting” by Wally Lamb, “The First Gentleman” by Bill Clinton and James Patterson, “Badlands” by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, “It Happened on the Lake” by Lisa Jackson, “Knave of Diamonds” by Laurie King, “Murder takes a Vacation” by Laura Lippman, “Coded Justice” by Stacey Abrams, and “The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau” by Kristin Harmel

Adult non-fiction: “The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing kids and Teens from Smart Phones” by Clare Morell, “Apple in China: The Capture of the World’s Greatest Company” by Patrick McFee “How Can I Help?: Saving Nature with Your Yard” by Douglas W. Tallamy, “Freedom Ship: the Uncharted History of Escaping Slavery by Sea” by Marcus Rediker and ” From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of Vincent Chin” by Paula Yoo

Juvenile fiction: “Bad Guys in Mission Unpluckable” by Aaron Blabey, “Cat on the Run” by Aaron Blabey, “Stuck” by Kayla Miller, “Baby-sitters Little Sister, Karen’s Ghost” by Ann M. Martin, “Sophie and the Runaway Unicorn” by Megan McDonald, “The Double Trouble puzzle. MK’s Detective Club 2” by James Patterson, “Bad Kitty Takes the Test” by Nick Bruel and “Growing Home” by Beth Ferry

Children’s books: “A Cup of Quiet” by Nikki Grimes, “Everything’s Wrong!” by Jory John and “The Laughing Book” by Kael Tudor

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