named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Book Talks
Discussion groups focused on selected titles, including works by local authors and science fiction novellas
Guy Brewster Hughes Art Gallery
Exhibits work by local Adirondack artists within the library space
Library of Things
Lending program offering non-traditional items beyond books, accessible through the Clinton Essex Franklin Library System
Museum Pass Program
Provides discounted admission to regional cultural institutions including Adirondack Experience, Fort Ticonderoga, High Falls Gorge, and The Wild Center
Summer Reading Program
Annual themed program featuring weekly events including live music, reptile shows, fossil demonstrations, and STEAM activities for children and teens
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 2 activities
- Develops and maintains a curated collection of physical and digital materialsDevelops a collection of books, historical archival files, technology, art, and other materials to meet the educational and recreational needs of residents and visitors. Provides access to over 27,000 physical volumes, nearly 5,000 audiovisual materials, local history archives, Olympic-related collections, and digital resources including eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming media.
- Offers reference, research, and readers advisory servicesProvides reference search support using online databases, newspapers, genealogical resources, and curated research guides on topics such as local authors and Northeastern NY genealogy. Offers readers advisory services to help patrons select reading materials and supports ongoing archival record keeping and digitization.
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Public Access Technology Services 2 activities
- Provides public access to technology and digital servicesOffers public-use computers with internet access, WiFi printing and scanning services from personal devices, photocopying, and one-on-one technology assistance. Maintains updated computers with word processing and PDF software and provides remote parking meter payments via the Flowbird app.
- Supports accessibility and homebound servicesOperates a wheelchair-accessible facility with an elevator, provides free WiFi, and delivers books to house-bound residents. Offers test proctoring services by appointment and ensures digital and physical access for all patrons.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- Hosts community outreach and educational programmingProvides outreach and programming activities for the community and visitors, including a summer reading program titled "Unearth a Story" with weekly educational events, Teen Reading Lounge, Storytime sessions, Adult Book Talk discussions, and Rainy Day Movie screenings. Assists with programming for children and teens and co-creates adult classes and events.
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Regional Library Resource Sharing 1 activity
- Manages interlibrary loans and patron-driven acquisitionsAcquires requested titles not in the collection through purchasing or interlibrary loan based on patron suggestions, ensuring access to a broader range of materials.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Operates an art gallery and supports local artistsHosts the Guy Brewster Hughes Art Gallery, which exhibits artwork by Adirondack artists, organizes art shows, and hosts regular programs and events. Organizes art shows by networking with artists.
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Provides museum passes and community access programsProvides museum passes to patrons for discounted access to cultural institutions during the 2026 season, supporting community engagement with regional cultural resources.
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Outdoor Recreation Access Promotion 1 activity
- Provides seasonal and visitor support servicesOffers seasonal access for visitors arriving by paddle with a designated landing area behind the nonfiction annex, enhancing accessibility for recreational lake users.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$437K
Contributions & grants$410K94%
Program service revenue$1K0%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$25K
expenses
Total expenses$385K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$277K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$669K
Cash$266K
Investments$215K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$669K
Liquid reserves15.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +7.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambi Pedu | Director | 35 | $54K |
board members · 6
- Emily Moulton — Vice President
- Jenifer Briggs — Treasurer
- Margaret Dennin — Trustee
- Martha Bullock — President
- Peter Lynch — Trustee
- Sandra Danussi — Trustee
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Adirondack Baptist Church Partner — Provided land for the library under a symbolic $1 annual lease agreement in the early years.
- Adirondack Experience Museum Partner — Partner organization offering discounted admission through Lake Placid Public Library's museum pass program.
- CEFLS Partner — Partner organization providing access to the Library of Things collection.
- Clinton Essex Franklin Library System Network — Member of the Clinton Essex Franklin Library System, enabling access to shared digital resources through Libby.
- Clinton-Essex Library System Network — Joined in 1954 to gain access to shared resources, interlibrary loans, and expanded reference services.
- ComicsPLUS Partner — Provider of digital comic books, graphic novels, manga, and picture books.
- Encyclopedia Britannica Online Partner — Offers patrons access to Encyclopedia Britannica Online as a trusted reference resource.
- Essex County Government — Provides transportation schedules and services in coordination with Lake Placid Public Library.
- Fort Ticonderoga Partner — Partner organization offering discounted admission through Lake Placid Public Library's museum pass program.
- Heritage Hub Partner — Provides access to Heritage Hub for genealogical research, including U.S. obituaries and death notices from 1704 to present.
- High Falls Gorge Partner — Partner organization offering discounted admission through Lake Placid Public Library's museum pass program.
- IRS Government — Provides access to IRS Free File, a service offered through a public-private partnership with the IRS.
- Kanopy Partner — Platform for free video streaming of movies and TV shows.
- Libby Partner — Platform for accessing eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines.
- NewsBank Partner — Provider of access to current and historic newspaper and magazine articles.
- PlayADK Partner — Co-hosts the Play Group for children ages 3–7 at the library on Thursdays.
- State University of New York Government — Supervising authority under which the library operates as a school district library.
- The Wild Center Partner — Partner organization offering discounted admission through Lake Placid Public Library's museum pass program.
- University of the State of New York Government — Chartered as a school district library by the University of the State of New York.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Hub Modelmethodology: community_hub_modelBy serving as a multipurpose community space that supports education, culture, recreation, and connection, the library increases public engagement and access to resources because shared physical space fosters inclusive, sustained community participation.
- Community-Engaged Service Deliverymethodology: community-engaged serviceBy building working relationships with community members and incorporating volunteer support, the library sustains operations and deepens engagement because local ownership and participation increase trust and program responsiveness.
- Integrated Literacy and Lifelong Learning through Programmingmethodology: integrated-literacy-and-stemBy embedding STEAM and thematic learning into library activities such as Storytime and summer programs, the library promotes early and ongoing engagement with science and literacy because experiential, interdisciplinary content increases relevance and retention.