Dear Homeschool Families,

Our next Homeschool Thursday is scheduled for next Thursday, February 6^th at 10:00 a.m. Students will learn about the art of storytelling through classic tales. Each student will receive a felt board with figures, so to help with numbers for these, please RSVP to librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org or 518-523-3200.

This program is free and geared toward families with students in grades K-6, but other ages are welcome. Please note that parking is free on Main Street until 11:00 a.m. for those with a valid resident parking sticker. There is also free parking in the St. Eustace lot; please leave a note on your dashboard indicating you are at this children’s library event.  As always, happy reading!

-Karen and Bambi

Bambi Pedu Library DirectorLake Placid Public Library librarian@lakeplacidlibrary.org 2471 Main Street, Lake Placid, 12946 lakeplacidlibrary.org 518-523-3200

Even though each Tuesday has been quite cold, we’ve been meeting for Homeschool Ski and Snowshoe Days at the VIC! We bundle up and wear a buff for covering the face parts, and we keep moving, and stay in the woods for the wind break. It’s a lot of fun despite the temps. Feel free to join us tomorrow and each Tuesday! https://nch.home.blog/2024/12/10/homeschool-xc-ski-and-snowshoe-program-at-the-paul-smiths-vic-jan-march-2025/

Community Poetry and Art Extravaganza Contest and Exhibit
Old Forge Library
Entries accepted through Saturday, February 1
Exhibit – Thu, Feb 27 – Fri, Apr 25
Opening reception – Thu, Feb 27, 5:30 PM

The contest is open to students in K-12 and adults throughout the Mid York Library region (Herkimer, Oneida and Madison Counties) and the Town of Inlet.

https://events.oldforgelibrary.org/event/12695703

The Wild Center’s Virtual Animal Club presents: https://wildcenter.ticketapp.org/portal/product/30/events

Join us virtually, Tuesday, January 28, 2025 for a family-friendly introduction to animals that live in the in the snow!

All kinds of animals live in the space that connects the surface of the ground and the bottom of the snowpack. This little-known part of the ecosystem is called the subnivean zone. Attend 2025’s first Animal Club to learn about how this fascinating habitat interconnects life above and below the snow and meet snow-loving Wild Center animal ambassadors.

The Wild Center Animal Club:
Scuttling Through the Snow
Tuesday, January 28| 6 – 7 pm via Zoom

Members: Free
Non-members: $15.00
(per household/screen)

After registering for this event, you will receive a confirmation, followed by an email that has the zoom link for joining in on this live session with Wild Center staff.

Can’t make it on the 28th? Register today for the next Animal Club on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. 

Join The Wild Center’s Animal Club where you’ll get to meet a new Animal Ambassador each month. Well hang out with otters, woodchucks, turtles and more during these 45 minute virtual programs. School-age children (and everybody else in your family) can tap their creative side with animal inspired challenges that merge art and science. 

Homeschool Day at The Wild Center coming up Feb 14, 2025. Pre-register: https://wildcenter.ticketapp.org/portal/product/25

From Historic Saranac Lake:

Our 2025 calendar is bursting with events and exciting opportunities to learn more about our community and meet the people in it. We can’t wait to share it all with you! For more info: https://historicsaranaclake.org/events/

The Adirondack Center for Writing’s Annual Poem Village is open for submissions until March 17, 2025. Poems will be displayed in Saranac Lake, Plattsburgh, Malone, and St. Lawrence County this spring! https://adirondackcenterforwriting.org/poemvillage/

Shared by Martha Swan of John Brown lives. You can register on your own, but Martha would be happy to join your group as well, and she would be an amazing resource person to get to discuss this free opera with! Contact Martha for more info: mswan12993@gmail.com, and sign up for the Opera at Troy Music Hall at this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUhemuSJ5tL86oIoL8RIPpua-PsIt4zTtz5UrAYdgaJ3Xk9A/viewform?pli=1

Opera Saratoga & Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Present:

Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Niña in el Mundo Composer: Joe Illick, Librettist: Mark Campbell

Program Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025

Program Time: Doors Open: 10:30a, Performance: 11:00a-12:00p

45 minute program with 5-10 minute Q&A at the end

Educators – Thank you for your interest in this exciting Educational Matinee Performance on Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 11:00AM – 12:00PM.

To reserve your free tickets, please fill out this form and submit. Upon receiving your request, our box office will send you a confirmation email with your ticket reservation. Jessica Bowen, Director of Education & Outreach will reach out with additional information including arrival, bussing coordination, and more day of logistics.

Short Summary: Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Niña in el Mundo is an interactive children’s opera composed by Joe Illick with libretto written by Mark Campbell. The story is about Mariana, a young girl living in Mexico City in the late 1940s. Mariana’s family encourages her to have her portrait painted by the renowned artist, Frida Kahlo. Mariana is initially frightened, but is emboldened and charmed by Kahlo, the animals in her household including a monkey, a parrot and a dog, and a visit by the exuberant artist Diego Rivera. As Mariana sits for her portrait, she learns all about Frida’s life, and begins to understand the meaning of bravery.

The first Paul Smith’s College VIC XC Ski and Snowshoe Day is this coming Tuesday, Jan 7, 2025!
There will be a windchill of -1F, so dress warm!

Homeschool XC Ski and Snowshoe Program at the Paul Smiths VIC Jan-March 2025