Saranac Lake Free Library : Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System

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Contact

Address:
109 Main Street
Saranac Lake, New York 12983

Director:
Jake Widrick

Phone:
(518) 891-4190

Fax:
(518) 891-5931

Email:
jake@slfl.org

Website:
www.slfl.org

Catalog:
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Hours

Monday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Upcoming Events

Monday December 11

8:00 am – 11:15 am GED Classes with Nina McBride
Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA
For questions, contact Nina at nmcbride@fehb.org or at 518-524-3338.
11:45 am – 12:30 pm Chair Yoga for Seniors
Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Six Books in Six Weeks with Former SLFL Director Pete Benson
Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA
Join us for the final meeting (for this session) of Six Books in Six Weeks. This week’s book is The Biography of Xby Catherine Lacey. Haven’t finished the book? Feel free to come by anyway!

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					1 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Magic: The Gathering Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA Beginners welcome. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Visit Santa - Light Up Saranac Lake Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA Also check out the fire truck parade at 6PM and two tree lightings, at 6:15pm in the Berkeley Green and at 7:30pm at Riverside Park!	2
3	4 Holiday Crafts Sales Monday December 4 – Saturday December 9 Paine Memorial Library, 2 Gilliland Ln, Willsboro, NY 12996, USA Local artisans will have goods for sale at the Paine Memorial Library. 8:00 am – 11:15 am GED Classes with Nina McBride Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA For questions, contact Nina at nmcbride@fehb.org or at 518-524-3338. 11:45 am – 12:30 pm Chair Yoga for Seniors Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Six Books in Six Weeks with Former SLFL Director Pete Benson Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA Drop in for all six weeks or for just one or two. This week’s book is Chernobylby Adam Higginbotham. Haven’t finished the book? Feel free to come by anyway! 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Paint with Jessie for Adults Keeseville Free Library, 1721 Front St, Keeseville, NY 12944, USA Paint an acrylic Christmas-themed picture.	5 Holiday Crafts Sales Monday December 4 – Saturday December 9 Paine Memorial Library, 2 Gilliland Ln, Willsboro, NY 12996, USA Local artisans will have goods for sale at the Paine Memorial Library. 8:00 am – 11:15 am GED Classes with Nina McBride Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA For questions, contact Nina at nmcbride@fehb.org or at 518-524-3338. 9:30 am – 11:30 am Aging Wisely Hammond Library, 2732 Main St, Crown Point, NY 12928, USA Are you 55 or older? Come and join us for the next 6 weeks! Topics: Stress management, aging with power & knowledge, enhancing your quality of life, tackling difficult emotions & habits, and strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Enjoy free healthy snacks, great resources, and social connections. RSVP by November 10, 2023. Joi: 518-572-8593 Ronwyn: 518-524-1782 Recurs weekly 10:00 am – 11:00 am Children's Story Hour Keeseville Free Library, 1721 Front St, Keeseville, NY 12944, USA 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Story Hour Wead Library, 64 Elm St, Malone, NY 12953, USA All ages welcome, geared toward ages 5 and under 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Knot Just Knitting Wead Library, 64 Elm St, Malone, NY 12953, USA Bring your own small handcraft for crafting and conversation 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm 3D Printing Demonstration with Taylor Chien Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA The SLFL is considering acquiring a 3D printer, and we’re hoping to gauge community interest. 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Adirondack Death Care Community Meeting Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA Death Cafes are offered worldwide and provide a supportive space to gather and talk about the realities of grief, death, and loss. Please RSVP by emailing adkdeathcarecommunity@gmail.com.	6 Holiday Crafts Sales Monday December 4 – Saturday December 9 Paine Memorial Library, 2 Gilliland Ln, Willsboro, NY 12996, USA Local artisans will have goods for sale at the Paine Memorial Library. 10:00 am – 10:45 am Chair Yoga for Seniors Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Stories & STEAM Wead Library, 64 Elm St, Malone, NY 12953, USA For children K-5thgrade, registration required 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Library Lunch Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA A lecture on portage by artist Matt Burnett, whose work will be on display in the Cantwell Room starting on December 5th! 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm When John Brown Came to Westport Westport Library Association, 6 Harris Ln, Westport, NY 12993, USA Join historian Connor Williams at the Westport Library for a lecture and discussion about America’s slave society during the Antebellum Era, with a particular focus on the events of the 1850s that most immediately precipitated John Brown’s most prominent and controversial actions. Connor will reflect on the laws that ruled our land, the passions that stirred its people, and the politics that charted our nation’s course as a slave society. Free, $20 suggested donation to support the library. Made possible, in part, by the Essex County Art Council’s Cultural Assistance Program Grant with funding provided by Essex County. 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Wellness Wednesday - Fitness Tips with Oisin Kelly Keeseville Free Library, 1721 Front St, Keeseville, NY 12944, USA Wear comfy clothes and bring a yoga mat if you have one.	7 Holiday Crafts Sales Monday December 4 – Saturday December 9 Paine Memorial Library, 2 Gilliland Ln, Willsboro, NY 12996, USA Local artisans will have goods for sale at the Paine Memorial Library. 10:00 am – 11:30 am Knitting Class Keeseville Free Library, 1721 Front St, Keeseville, NY 12944, USA 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm The Knitter-ondackers Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Knitting and Crochet Group Paine Memorial Library, 2 Gilliland Ln, Willsboro, NY 12996, USA Bring your latest work in progress and share your love of fiber art with your community! Recurs weekly 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tween Branch Out Book Club & Craft Wead Library, 64 Elm St, Malone, NY 12953, USA Ages 9-13 or grades 4-8 – December challenge: Graphic Novels 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm T.J. Laverne Local Author Book Signing Wead Library, 64 Elm St, Malone, NY 12953, USA Meet T.J., Q&A, book signing, books for purchase 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm African Dance for Beginners with Johnna MacDougall Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA Part of the Cabin Fever Cure series! Suggested donation $10. 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Singing Santa PJ Party! Keeseville Free Library, 1721 Front St, Keeseville, NY 12944, USA	8 Holiday Crafts Sales Monday December 4 – Saturday December 9 Paine Memorial Library, 2 Gilliland Ln, Willsboro, NY 12996, USA Local artisans will have goods for sale at the Paine Memorial Library. 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Magic: The Gathering Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA Beginners welcome. 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Matt Burnett's Portage Art Reception Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA A reception for Matt Burnett’s show, “Portage,” on display in the Cantwell Room. The show will be on display from December 5th to January 27th. We hope to see you there!	9 Holiday Crafts Sales Monday December 4 – Saturday December 9 Paine Memorial Library, 2 Gilliland Ln, Willsboro, NY 12996, USA Local artisans will have goods for sale at the Paine Memorial Library. 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Book Club - Ender's Game Wead Library, 64 Elm St, Malone, NY 12953, USA Ages 19+ welcome – discussing Ender’s Gameby Orson Scott Card 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Christmas in the 'Boro Paine Memorial Library, 2 Gilliland Ln, Willsboro, NY 12996, USA The Willsboro Central School National Honor Society and Junior National Honor Society students will be hosing storytime at 1:00 PM, holiday crafts, and letters to Santa. Refreshments will be provided. 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Therapy Dog Visit Wead Library, 64 Elm St, Malone, NY 12953, USA Come visit with Sven in the children’s room 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Keeseville Holiday Festival Keeseville Free Library, 1721 Front St, Keeseville, NY 12944, USA Fireside stories and snacks.
10	11 8:00 am – 11:15 am GED Classes with Nina McBride Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA For questions, contact Nina at nmcbride@fehb.org or at 518-524-3338. 11:45 am – 12:30 pm Chair Yoga for Seniors Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Six Books in Six Weeks with Former SLFL Director Pete Benson Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA Join us for the final meeting (for this session) of Six Books in Six Weeks. This week’s book is The Biography of Xby Catherine Lacey. Haven’t finished the book? Feel free to come by anyway!	12 8:00 am – 11:15 am GED Classes with Nina McBride Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA For questions, contact Nina at nmcbride@fehb.org or at 518-524-3338. 9:30 am – 11:30 am Aging Wisely Hammond Library, 2732 Main St, Crown Point, NY 12928, USA Are you 55 or older? Come and join us for the next 6 weeks! Topics: Stress management, aging with power & knowledge, enhancing your quality of life, tackling difficult emotions & habits, and strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Enjoy free healthy snacks, great resources, and social connections. RSVP by November 10, 2023. Joi: 518-572-8593 Ronwyn: 518-524-1782 Recurs weekly 10:00 am – 11:00 am Children's Story Hour Keeseville Free Library, 1721 Front St, Keeseville, NY 12944, USA 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Story Hour Wead Library, 64 Elm St, Malone, NY 12953, USA All ages welcome, geared toward ages 5 and under 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Financial Education Part II Keeseville Free Library, 1721 Front St, Keeseville, NY 12944, USA Maggie Pope from MVFCU.	13 10:00 am – 10:45 am Chair Yoga for Seniors Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Stories & STEAM Wead Library, 64 Elm St, Malone, NY 12953, USA For children K-5thgrade, registration required 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Creative Writing Workshop Keeseville Free Library, 1721 Front St, Keeseville, NY 12944, USA Workshop with James Coleman.	14 10:00 am – 11:30 am Knitting Class Keeseville Free Library, 1721 Front St, Keeseville, NY 12944, USA 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm The Knitter-ondackers Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Knitting and Crochet Group Paine Memorial Library, 2 Gilliland Ln, Willsboro, NY 12996, USA Bring your latest work in progress and share your love of fiber art with your community! Recurs weekly 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Community Drum Circle Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA Join us for the Community Drum Circle with Johnna MacDougall as part of the Cabin Fever Cure series! Suggested donation $10.	15 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Family Story Time Wead Library, 64 Elm St, Malone, NY 12953, USA Last monthly program of the season, all children are welcome 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Magic: The Gathering Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA Beginners welcome.	16 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Paint with Jesse for Kids Keeseville Free Library, 1721 Front St, Keeseville, NY 12944, USA Kids ages 6-10 will paint a Christmas-themed picture. 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Therapy Dogs Visit Wead Library, 64 Elm St, Malone, NY 12953, USA Come visit with Sven and new therapy dog Lucy in the children’s room
17 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Music with Don and Rance Keeseville Free Library, 1721 Front St, Keeseville, NY 12944, USA Come to the debut performance of this new duo.	18	19 Technology Tuesday Keeseville Country Gardens Office, 164 Hill St, Keeseville, NY 12944, USA With Romeyn Prescott. 9:30 am – 11:30 am Aging Wisely Hammond Library, 2732 Main St, Crown Point, NY 12928, USA Are you 55 or older? Come and join us for the next 6 weeks! Topics: Stress management, aging with power & knowledge, enhancing your quality of life, tackling difficult emotions & habits, and strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Enjoy free healthy snacks, great resources, and social connections. RSVP by November 10, 2023. Joi: 518-572-8593 Ronwyn: 518-524-1782 Recurs weekly 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Story Hour Wead Library, 64 Elm St, Malone, NY 12953, USA Last program of the season, all ages welcome, geared toward ages 5 and under	20 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Stories & STEAM Wead Library, 64 Elm St, Malone, NY 12953, USA Last program of the season, for children K-5thgrade, registration required	21 10:00 am – 11:30 am Knitting Class Keeseville Free Library, 1721 Front St, Keeseville, NY 12944, USA 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Knitting and Crochet Group Paine Memorial Library, 2 Gilliland Ln, Willsboro, NY 12996, USA Bring your latest work in progress and share your love of fiber art with your community! Recurs weekly	22	23
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