Plattsburgh Public Library

09/01/2026

Please note: September 11, Plattsburgh Public Library will open at 10:00 a.m. instead of 9:00 a.m. due to a regular all-staff meeting.

08/31/2026

We're starting a Little Free Music Library, and we need your help stocking it!

Have CDs or vinyl you're not listening to anymore? Bring them to the main desk or the 2nd floor in very good/excellent condition (one bag or box at a time, please) and we'll add them to the shelf.

More details coming soon...for now, start digging through those old CD towers and vinyl crates!

08/27/2026

Plattsburgh Public Library will be closed Monday September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Have a happy Labor Day, everyone!

08/27/2026

Hours of operation notice: Plattsburgh Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday September 8.

08/26/2026

Remembering singer, best selling author, and champion for kindness and literacy. Request one of these items using our online catalog.

Parents and caregivers can learn more about the Imagination Library in Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties by visiting www.lvcef.org/imagination-library or by calling the Literacy Volunteers of Clinton, Essex, & Franklin Counties of New York at 518-564-5332.

08/24/2026

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

August 26th | Noon to 1:30 pm
TWO BATTLES, ONE BALLOT: AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN AND THE STRUGGLE FOR EQUAL VOTING RIGHTS
Ausable Chasm Gazebo, Ausable Chasm, NY
North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association President Jacqueline Madison explores the extraordinary determination of Black women who fought simultaneously against racial discrimination and gender inequality to secure the right to vote. Through stories of courage, resistance, and perseverance, this presentation examines literacy tests, voter intimidation, racial violence, and discriminatory laws that sought to silence their voices. Focusing on the experiences of African American women in the North, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of their vital role in the long struggle for voting rights and the lasting impact of their activism on American democracy. Bring your lunch.

August 26th | 6:00 pm
A HISTORY DISCUSSION - WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY
Temple Beth Israel, 1 Bowman Street Plattsburgh.
County women and men were actively supporting women’s voting rights before and after New York women obtained suffrage in 1917. County Historian Dr. Anastasia Pratt and Clinton County Historical Association Director Helen Nerska share histories of these local citizens who helped to shape the era.

August 27th | 6:00 pm
REMEMBERING THE LADIES
Plattsburgh Memorial Chapel, 100 US Oval, Old Base, Plattsburgh
Abigail Adams famously charged her husband to “remember the ladies” as he worked to reform colonial government in early 1776. Though rarely on the battlefield, many American women were as invested in the success of the Revolution as the men who led and died in the war. Their contributions from the home front to the front lines established their place as partners in the new nation. Presented by Dr. Wendy Gordon, History Professor, SUNY Plattsburgh

August 30th | 1 to 3 pm
THE BLUFF POINT LIGHTHOUSE OPEN FOR TOURS
Valcour Island
The Bluff Point Lighthouse is open for tours hosted by Clinton County Historical Association volunteers. Transportation to Valcour Island is the responsibility of the visitor.

September 3rd | 3:00 pm
HISTORY OF CLINTON COUNTY IN PICTURES
Champlain Memorial Library, 148 Elm Street, Champlain
Where and when did the County start and how did it develop. See photos of the towns and villages which formed to become part of the Clinton County story. With Helen Nerska.

08/21/2026

It's a beautiful day to visit the library! ☀

We'll be holding a book sale outside the library during Lake City Arts Fest this Saturday, August 22, from 11am - 2pm. Come find some new-to-you reads! (Cash or check only) 📚

And since it's shaping up to be a sunny Saturday, we'll have sidewalk chalk available for some artistic all-ages fun!

08/21/2026

Our Dino Disco Summer Reading Wrap Party is today at 2pm in the Auditorium. Find out which team won the reading race and get your groove on! 🎶🦖🎶

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