North Country Library System

North Country Libraries were well-represented at last week's Institute of Museum and Library Services Library Convening 250: Telling America’s Story in Washington, DC. This was an incredible and unique opportunity for staff from small, rural libraries to take part in a national event and to learn alongside librarians from throughout the nation and territories! Now that they're back home, we look forward to learning from them so their experience can benefit all North Country Libraries!

A claw-some summer is headed your way! North Country Libraries are busy planning fun and free events to keep you entertained and learning all summer long. You'll find everything from talks by real archaeologists to hatching fizzy dino eggs!

Want to see what's happening near you? Check out our events calendar at www.ncls.org/summer to see upcoming programs color coded by county! For the most up to the minute details, contact your local library directly!

Ready to class up your summer? We have FREE online classes with your library card! Head to NCLS.org and choose "Universal Class" on the right hand side.

How many have you read, but more importantly...how many are you adding to your TBR?

50 of the Greatest Summer Novels of All Time We updated this list as part of the the Best of the Best Books Reading Challenge! Join the challenge now! What makes a summer novel? It might be set in during a summer (One Fateful or otherwise), o…

There's a lot happening behind the scenes at your local library! Each library is independently governed by a board of trustees, who guide the library's planning, policies and funding. Yesterday, NCLS staff, library directors and trustees met at The Gathering Barn at Old McDonald's Farm for a full day of learning about their roles as employers. Continuing education ensures that libraries keep growing, adapting, and improving!

Old McDonald's Farm

NCLS adds the latest e-books and e-audio every Tuesday - check out our newest additions on Libby today!
https://northcountrylibraries.overdrive.com/collection/32679

North Country Libraries are ready to help you see more this summer! Did you know that many libraries offer passes to parks, museums and zoos? Check one out with your library card, and you'll get discounted or FREE entry into many local attractions! Park passes are purchased by individual libraries, so to find out more about your library's options and borrowing policies, contact them directly. Find your local library here: https://www.ncls.org/find-your-library/
new.york Rosamond Gifford Zoo The Wild Center NY State Parks & Historic Sites Museum of Science & Technology - MOST Antique Boat Museum Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake

Have weekend plans? Now you do!

Amazing things coming up in North Country Libraries!

Badenhausen Public Library 2026 Author Festival:

Belle Burgoyne
Mark Manske
SH Livernois
Barbara Briggs Ward
Tricia Livernois
Pendra King
Holly Chorba

Join us June 13th 10-1pm in Crapser Hall

More information can be found here: https://badenhausenlibrary.org/2nd-annual-author-festival/

NCLS adds the latest e-books and e-audio every Tuesday - check out our newest additions on Libby today!
https://northcountrylibraries.overdrive.com/collection/32679