All events held at the library are free and open to the public. Since we're a small community library, space is limited and we suggest calling ahead to RSVP.
Ongoing Events
STORY TIME (School's out! we're on vacation too)
Special programming and/or Story Time's only for the summer. Play outside instead!
Drop in blocks
Starting Tuesday, July 10th from 11 am - 12pm (and each following Tuesday) we've decided to host a weekly drop in LEGO build. We've got the blocks, you've got the build skills. Bring a friend for a buddy build or build on your own, there's plenty to go around. This program is FREE and open to children (ages 5+) and their parents.
Book Sale
We throw open the doors to our basement vault the second Saturday of every month all year. There are also two bookcases upstairs to shop any time. Unfortunately we are unable to accept donations at this time as we are short on space.
Book ClubOur book club meets on the second Wednesday of every month. Please see our Book Club tab above for details.
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SCHEDULED EVENTS
seagle music colony presents "the billy goats gruff"
Wednesday, July 25th @ 10:30am. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. The Caldwell Lake George Library welcomes Schroon Lake’s renowned Seagle Music Colony as they stage John Davies’ take on a beloved traditional Norwegian fairy tale. The production uses the music of Mozart, Donizetti and Rossini in a delightful 35 minute show that teaches audiences about the perils of being a bully. This program is FREE and open to the public and is recommended for children ages 4-10. For more information or to RSVP please contact the library @ (518)-668-2528.
Essential oil series
Summer has finally arrived and so have the ticks and fleas! In Part 3 of our Essential Oil Series, learn how to make your own non-toxic tick and flea repellent. On Wednesday July 25th at 6:30pm join Stacey Doltz and Mel Baker at the Caldwell-Lake George Library as they show you how to substitute chemical laden products with natural home made products using essential oils. Safe for your family and pets. This program is free and open to the public. For further information or to make a reservation, contact the library at 518-668-2528.
tang museum traveling art program
Wednesday, August 1st @ 12:30pm. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Create a 3D Sculpture to be your unique, art inspired musical instrument to keep. Recommended for grades 1-4.
women and boating in the adirondacks
Historian and author, Hallie Bond, will present “Women and Boating in the Adirondacks” at 6:30 PM August 1st, at The Caldwell-Lake George Library. Ms. Bond will discuss the significance the sport of boating played in the lives of women at the turn of the century. Hallie Bond is the author of numerous historical articles, the book Boats and Boating in the Adirondacks, co-author of Adirondack Cookbook and contributed to A Paradise for Boys and Girls: Children’s Camps in the Adirondacks. This program is FREE and open to the public. Reservations are appreciated. Contact the library @ 518-668-2528 for more information.
Children's author Jodi fitz
The Caldwell-Lake George Library will host author Jodie Fitz on August 2nd at 10:00am. Jodie will read from her latest picture book Fidget Grows A Pizza Garden. Children will start their own pizza garden to take home! Recommended for ages 4 and up. This program is free and open to the public but space is limited. Reservations required by July 31st. Contact library @ 518-668-2528 to RSVP.
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author mary beth pfeiffer
The Caldwell-Lake George Library welcomes author and investigative journalist Mary Beth Pfeiffer on Wednesday, August 8th @ 6:30 pm to speak about her latest book. Lyme: The First Epidemic of Climate Change documents the human contribution to the dangerous spread of Lyme disease to dozens of countries and multitudes of people. In a book based firmly in science, author Ms. Pfeiffer shows ticks climbing mountains and crossing borders as temperatures rise and ecosystems altered. As important, Pfeiffer challenges medical dogma that has left many untreated. This program is FREE and open to the public. Reservations appreciated. Contact the library @ 518-668-2528 for more information.
lg music festival rehearsal
Tuesday, August 14th from 1pm - 3pm. Attending musicians serenade us among the stacks. An afternoon of FREE world class music.
summer film series
Wednesday, August 15th @ 6pm. For this installment of the Summer Film Series we're screening a film which chronicles the infamous 1969 event involving (then) senator Ted Kennedy and his lady friend Mary Jo Kopechne. (rated PG-13).
author suzanne la voie
Author of Knight Shift. Wednesday, August 29th @ 6:30pm.
Stay tuned for updates here and keep an eye on our facebook page for the most up to date programming information.