Get ready for an incredible summer. Our team has planned a fantastic lineup of programs and activities that promise fun for families and visitors of all ages. Whether you’re looking to explore, learn or just make lasting memories, there’s something exciting waiting for you.

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Library budget vote

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The annual library budget vote is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13 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 (7) days immediately preceding the budget vote, or on our website www.lakeplacidlibrary.org.

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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 only by appointment. 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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Upcoming events

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Homeschool Art Show and Reception: Join us on Thursday, May 1, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the library’s art gallery for our Homeschool Art Show and Reception. This year’s theme is “Arts & Animals.” Homeschoolers can submit artwork in any medium. Please note the following guidelines:

– Wall Art: Maximum size of 20 inches x 20 inches.

– Sculptures: Maximum size of 10 inches x 10 inches and a maximum weight of 3 pounds.

All works should be submitted on Tuesday, April 29, or Wednesday, April 30, during library hours. This event is open to homeschool students in grades K-12. For any questions, please contact us at 518-523-3200.

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New arrivals

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Adult fiction: “All the Other Mothers Hate Me” by Sarah Harman, “Bad Nature” by Ariel Courage, “Beach Vibes” by Susan Mallery, “Beautiful Ugly” by Alice Feeney, “The Beijing Betrayal” by Joel C. Rosenberg, “Blood Moon” by Sandra Brown, “The Boxcar Librarian” by Bianna Labuskes, “Cold as Hell” by Kelley Armstrong, “Count My Lies” by Sophie Stava, “Elphie; a Wicked Childhood” by Gregory Maguire, “Fight or Flight” by Fern Michaels, “Insignificant Others” by Sarah Jio, “The Jackal’s Mistress” by Chris Bohjalian, “A Killing Cold” by Kathe Alice Marshall, “The Last Days of Kira Mullan” by Nicci French, ” The Last Session” by Julia Bartz and “Lethal Prey” by John Sandford

Adult non-fiction: “Everything is Tuberculosis: The history and persistence of our deadliest infection” by John Greene, “The Ideological Brain: The radical science of flexible thinking” by Leor Sigrid, “Lululemon and The Future of Technical Apparel” by Chip Wilson, “Secrets of Adulthood” by Gretchen Rubin and “There is No Place for Us: Working and homeless in America” by Brain Goldstone

Young adult fiction: “Sunrise on the Reaping” by Suzanne Collins, “All Better Now” by Neal Shusterman and “Gather” by Kenneth Cadow

Juvenile fiction: “Agents of S.U.I.T. Wild Ghost Chase” by John Patrick Green, “Rebellion 1776” by Laurie Halse Anderson, “The Dragon’s Apprentice” by James Riley, “The Princess Swap: Snow White and the Dragon (or Sleeping Beauty and the Seven Dwarfs)” by Kim Bussing, “Big Nate: Attack of the Cheese Funk Breath!” by Lincoln Pierce, “A Day at the Beach” by Gary D. Schmidt and Ron Koertge and “Spy Ski School: The Graphic Novel” by Stuart Gibbs.

Juvenile non-fiction: “Life After Whale” by Lynn Brunelle, “Earth Day” by Kate Messner, “Who is Lionel Messi?” by James Buckley Jr., and “Magic Tree House Fact Trackers Graphic Novel”

Children’s: “Let’s Be Bees” by Shawn Harris, “Home” by Matt de la Pea, “Llama Llama Loves His Teacher” by Anna Dewdney, “Little Blue Truck and Racer Red” by Alice Shertle, “So Tortoise Dug” by Emma Kastner, “Grumpy Monkey: Mom for a Day” by Suzanne Lang and “Maisy Goes on a Bike Ride” by Lucy

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LEGO Club

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The LEGO Club will hold its last gathering before the summer break on May 28 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. We invite all members to join us for an exciting surprise finale. Prepare for an afternoon filled with creativity, collaboration and fun as we celebrate our projects and achievements from the past year. Don’t miss out on this special event that promises to be a memorable conclusion to our club activities.

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