The Lake Placid Public Library is a school district library chartered by the University of the State of New York, serving as a community focal point for educational, informational, cultural, and recreational materials. It offers a collection of over 27,000 volumes, with additional resources available through interlibrary loan, including e-books, DVDs, audiobooks, and music CDs. The library also houses an archive of local history and Olympic-related materials. Its mission is to provide educational, informational, cultural, and recreational resources for all, and to foster a working relationship with the community. The library provides outreach and programming, including children's story times, digital literacy support, and access to computers and the internet. It also features the Guy Brewster Hughes Art Gallery, showcasing local artists.
