Long Lake Library

Join us on August 11 at 1:00 p.m. at the CVW Long Lake Library and explore the worlds of owls, books, and drawing. With the assistance of Children’s Author, Bruce Hiscock, participants of this program will learn about owl behavior and have the opportunity to create an owl drawing of their own. This complimentary program designed for children 6 years and older as well as adults and families is an afternoon of fun that shouldn’t be missed.

On August 5th at 1:00 p.m. well known storyteller of over thirty years, Karen Pillsworth, will perform magical story telling at the Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Long Lake Library. Listen . . . and you will hear stories from long ago and far away as well as stories from today as she takes you on an adventure into a world where friends are made and magic abounds. Don’t miss this special program for children of all ages. There is no charge for the program.

During the week of July 20th through July 25th  the Friends of the CVW Long Lake Library are once again sponsoring  the Annual Art Show and Sale. This is where we bring you an exhibit of the wonderful fine art of local artists. You will be able to view the exhibit at the Long Lake Town Hall between the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 8:00  p.m. each day.  Art works will be available for purchase.

July 24th at 7:00 p.m. — This is the time for a wonderful slide show presentation and discussion of  Fran and Gordon Fisher’s  recent travel experience to Vietnam. The program will be held at and is sponsored by the Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Long Lake Library.

Yet Again!! The Friends of the Long Lake Library proudly presents its new calendar of Long Lake–its places and people of the past at a cost of $20 each. You  get not only a high quality calendar for the upcoming 2010 year but also a collection of unique historical photographs from the Town Archives. Limited numbrs of past calendars are still available for $5 with a $20 purchase of the 2010 calendar. Sold separately the past calendars are $10 each (2006 has long been sold out). Buy 4 2010 calendars and get one free! The calendars are great collectibles and make wonderful  gifts. The sales directly support the Library. Special thanks to our advertisers.

Please make checks out to the Friends of the Long Lake Library (PO Box 181, Long Lake, NY 12847).

A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s classic comedic play given an Adirondack twist will be presented by The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts on Sunday, July 26 at 7:00 p. m. The production will take place at  the town ball field in Long Lake. Come and join in on the fun.

A special thanks go to the following sponsors for supporting this program and our library: Helm’s Village Store, Adirondack Hotel, The Hedges, Long Lake Diner, Kickerville Station, Hoss’s Country Construction and Quackenbush’s Longview Wilderness Lodge.

On July 23, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at The Wild Center Flammer Theatre in Tupper Lake David H. Levy will give an exciting talk on  Shoemaker-Levy 9, the comet that collided with Jupiter in 1994. There will be also a book signing at that time.

The CVW Long Lake Library will provide transportation with at least 8 attending. Sign up at the Library 518-624-3825.

Please join us on Friday, July 17th when well known artists Tom Atstens and Neil Rossi will present their “Journey into American Roots Music” program at Long Lake Town Hall. These two talented musicians have been playing together since 1963. Inspired by old blues and ballads you’ll hear echoes of many great musicians including The Monroe Brothers, Hank Williams, Uncle Dave Macon, Pink Anderson, Mother Maybelle Carter, Doc Watson and more.

The concert which begins at 7:00 p.m  is sponsored by the Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Long Lake Library.  The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. There is no charge for this event. 

The Friends of the Long Lake Library (FLLL) are sponsoring a new fundraiser!

We will be installing a walkway on the Library’s grounds that will include custom engraved bricks that you can buy to honor or memorialize someone or an event. Each brick will have up to 3 lines, and 20 spaces each in Book Antiqua  font. The first phase of this walkway plan will include 150 customized bricks. We are hoping to construct the path in the fall of 2008.

To participate, please click on the link below and print and fill in the information.

 bricks1.pdf