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Storytime

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Join us every Friday morning at 10:30 in the children’s room with Ms. Linda for a story, some music, and dancing, and an all-around fun time. Last week, Ms. Linda was joined by author/illustrator Caitlin Friebel as they read her new book, “October is Having a Party.” What a delightful morning!

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Homeschool Thursday

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Now that schools are back in session, the Homeschool Thursday group will begin its fall programming. It is for families with students in grades K-6, but other ages are welcome, and it is free. For questions, call 518-523-3200 or email librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org.

– At 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, join author/illustrator Caitlin Friebel to celebrate her book “October is Having a Party.”

– At 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, Join Kristin Collins from Point Au Roche State Park Nature Center to explore winter preparations for predators and prey.

– At 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, explore Haudenosaunee culture with Richard Chrisjohn and Crystal T. Henry through a cornhusk doll workshop. Space is limited to 15 students. RSVP to librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org or by calling 518-523-3200.

– From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12 is the family drop-in to prepare for the holidays with card making and handmade gifts.

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LEGO Club

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The LEGO Club will meet on the last Thursday of each month in the children’s room from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. During each session, the children are provided with a theme to follow as they create their LEGO structures.

The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26. For families with children 4-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For questions, call the library at 518-523-3200 or email librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org.

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Adult programs

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The library will continue to host craft socials on the fourth Monday of each month. Beginning on Monday, Sept. 30, you are welcome to bring your current craft project and join the group for a cup of tea and a great time. We look forward to seeing you there.”

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Art gallery

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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 to 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 making any sales, so please plan accordingly.

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Math tutoring

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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.

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New listings

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Adult fiction: “Watership Down” by Richard Adams, “Life, Loss and Puffins” by Catherine Ryan Hyde, “The Coast Road” by Alan Murrin, “The Rose Arbor” by Rhys Bowen, “Shadow State” by M.P. Woodward, “Arkangel” by James Rollins, “Close Knit” by Jenny Colgan, “Peach Tea Smash” by Laura Childs, “The Lost Coast” by Jonathan Kellerman and Jesse, “Fire and Bones” by Kathy Reichs, “Angel of Vengeance” by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, “A Great Marriage” by Frances Mayes, “No Safe Place” by Michael Ledwidge, “The Perfect Son” by Freida McFadden, “Worse Case Scenario” by T.J. Newman, “Talking to Strangers” by Fiona Barton, “Backwater Justice” by Fern Michaels, “This is Why We Lied” by Karin Slaughter, “Spirit Crossing” by William Kent Krueger, “Ghost Soldier” by Clive Cussler and Mike Madden and “Someone in the Attic” by Andrea Mara

Adult nonfiction: “My Beloved Monster” by Caleb Carr, “I Heard There Was a Secret Chord” by Daniel JJ Levitin, “Kent State, An American Tragedy” by Brian VanDeMark and “This is the Honey,” an anthology of contemporary Black poets, by Kwame Alexander

Juvenile fiction: “Cat on the Run in Cucumber Madness” by Aaron Blabey, “Amari and the Despicable Wonders” by B.B. Alston, “Not Nothing” by Gayle Forman, “Ivy Pool’s Heart” by Erin Hunter, “The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe” by Shannon Hale and “Sunset of the Sabertooth” by Mary Pope Osborne’s Magic School bus

Nonfiction: “Pokemon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook”

Children’s books: “Paw Patrol, 5 Minute Kindness Stories,” “The Dictionary Story” by Oliver Jeffers, “Meet Bluey’s Family” Board Book, “One Small Spark” by Ruth Spiro and “Hey! Look at You” by Sandra Boynton

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