Register here: https://pscvic.square.site/product/backyard-sugaring/SN5DAZ3THCTU4UZY6PFZRNGB

Dannemora Free Library’s Board of Trustees has initiated two scholarship opportunities this year for graduating seniors who reside in the Towns of Dannemora and Saranac. See the details of the two scholarships below.

We are looking forward to seeing many of you this Thursday from 10:00-11:30. We will be joined by Sarah van Rijsewijk, a local author who will share about writing her new children’s book and about the world of dog sledding.

“Santa and the Sled Dogs,” a heartwarming debut children’s book, embodies the spirit of our region. The story is deeply inspired by Sarah’s family homestead, Moonglow Acres, and over 15 years of dog sledding adventures with her Alaskan Malamutes, all nestled in the heart of the Adirondack wilderness.

Baz Perry

Library Director Lake Placid Public Library

@librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org 2471 Main Street, Lake Placid, 12946 lakeplacidlibrary.org 518-523-3200

Feb 13, 2026
Snow Day!
Join us for a day of winter discovery as we blend science and outdoor play to explore the unique properties of Adirondack snow. From investigating microscopic crystals and tracking wildlife on the trails to contributing to real-world NASA climate research through the X-Snow project, this event offers hands-on learning for all ages. Agenda below!

March 27, 2026
One…Two…TREE
Experience the transition of the Adirondack seasons with a day dedicated to the science and tradition of the forest. From examining the hidden anatomy of evergreens to touring a functional wood-fired sugar shack, this program invites families to explore how trees prepare for spring through hands-on art, team-building, and participatory science. Agenda below!

Participants must register in advance: https://wildcenter.ticketapp.org/portal/product/25

Adirondack Center for Writing Youth and Teen Publishing Opportunities

Poem Village, Deadline March 6, 2026
https://adirondackcenterforwriting.org/poemvillage/

WildWords Teen Anthology, Deadline March 13, 2026
https://adirondackcenterforwriting.org/wildwords/

The Capital District Council for Social Studies is hosting a mini-conference for adult educators that’s completely focused on social studies under the broad theme of Migration and Transportation.

Date: Jan 31, 2026

Cost: The cost to homeschool educators is only $15 with the code Conf2026HOME – and it includes a day of education and lunch.

For more information and to register: https://cdcss.wildapricot.org/event-6332082

Do not hesitate to contact President Tom Michalek at cdcssny1@cdcss.org if you have questions.

Celebration of Service
Hosted by Thrive&Thrift and The Rotary Club of Lake Placid

Martin Luther King, Jr Day
Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am

21 Cummings Rd
Lake Placid, NY 12946

Questions: (518) 302-5099

Families are invited to join us for a day of service and volunteerism in honor of MLK, Jr!

~ Storytime
~ Snacks
~ Extension Activities to help our kiddos learn how fun it is to pitch in and lend a hand

Homeschool XC Ski and Snowshoe days at the Paul Smith’s VIC start Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026 and the weather looks very perfect! https://nch.home.blog/2025/11/16/homeschool-xc-ski-and-snowshoe-program-at-the-paul-smiths-vic-jan-march-2026/

Happy New Year!  

We are excited to continue our Homeschool Thurs. program for Jan-Jun. and look forward to seeing many of you here at LPPL. We’ll send another reminder for each program but wanted to provide some advanced notice as you make plans. 

Thurs. January 8 – 10:00-11:30 –   Be an Astronomer for a Day with ADK Sky Center

Join Special Guest, Simon Thill, for a fun morning learning about astronomy. Start your own astronomer log book to take home! Learn about citizen science and how everyone can participate in tracking our view of the stars to better understand our home planet.  RSVP is appreciated to librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org

We’ll be hosting a stargazing event on Feb. 24 at 6:30pm for all ages. This first class and a few books at home will get your kids ready and excited to join us after dark to use telescopes and binoculars to record what we can see.

Thurs. Feb 12 TBD (we hope to be joined by amazing local children’s author!)

Thurs. Mar 12 10:00-11:30    Robots in Space! with ADK Sky Center

Simon Thill will be back to share how NASA uses robots to work on their equipment in space. He’ll bring in some robots to explore.

We are currently hiring a new full-time Youth Services librarian. Please share our posting with anyone you think may be interested! 

All the best,

Baz

Baz Perry

Library Director Lake Placid Public Library

@librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org 2471 Main Street, Lake Placid, 12946 lakeplacidlibrary.org 518-523-3200

Exciting and free opportunity to do community science all winter long with The Wild Center, NASA, and Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University. Register here: https://wildcenter.ticketapp.org/portal/product/74

Do you love snow and want to make a real impact on climate research right here in the Adirondacks? We’d love to invite you and your organization to join us for a free, hands-on X-Snow training workshop on Saturday, January 10th from 1:00–4:00 pm at The Wild Center.

This workshop is part of our ongoing effort to support impactful scientific collaboration by connecting Adirondack community members with the NASA-funded X-Snow citizen science initiative. Snow in the Northeast is surprisingly understudied, and local observations play a critical role in improving climate models, validating satellite data, and understanding how our snowy landscapes may change in the future.

X-Snow invites people of all ages and experience levels to participate. Whether you’re interested in taking simple snow depth measurements in your backyard or learning how to analyze snowflakes and snow water content, there’s a way for everyone to get involved. During the workshop, participants will:

• Meet the X-Snow research team from Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University
• Learn why snow data in the Adirondacks is so important
• Get trained on easy-to-use snow data collection protocols
• Connect with other snow lovers and community members

By contributing observations through X-Snow’s online platform, citizen scientists help advance real-world research that supports climate science, environmental stewardship, and public science literacy.

We hope you’ll join us—or help spread the word to your networks—to make this winter both fun and meaningful. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, and we’d be happy to share more details.