Lake Placid Public Library — Attraction in Town of North Elba

What a magical place! We've been coming to Lake Placid for a few years now. Our boys are 2 and 4. Today was rainy so we stopped in hoping for a children's section and it did not disappoint. Ms. Linda greeted us right away and introduced the boys to all the stuffies in residence. She also promised to show us the special music box when were done. My 4 yo couldn't wait to go back upstairs and visit Ms. Linda. She also told them a Christmas tale before we left and thanked us for coming in. As I always say: "the only thing I'll evangelize is the public library" and Ms. Linda and the Lake Placid library affirmed that for us. Thank you thank you! We...

People often cite The George Peabody Library and the Library of Congress as the world's most beautiful libraries, but for me, the Lake Placid library reigns supreme. It embodies everything a library should be—cozy and welcoming—with breathtaking views of the lake that elevate the experience beyond mere architectural grandeur. Situated right on Main Street in this bustling tourist town, it likely presents accessibility challenges for locals, yet its charm remains undeniable. There's something about the warmth of its atmosphere, paired with those stunning vistas, that makes it truly lovely in a way the grand institutions simply...

We took our 1 1/2 year old to check out the kids section and we love it! They’re doing the 1,000 books before kindergarten challenge. Every 100 booms you read to your child, they earn a sticker. I love that they’re encouraging the importance of reading with young children because early brain development is so important! The librarian is so friendly and really enjoyed our little guy. She made it very welcoming. We’ll be frequenting this...