How Much Do We Love Our Library? A Lot!

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One of the best kept secrets that Schroon boasts is our library. From the free Wi-Fi, internet access, to the free computer training classes to free films, to terrific kids activities, our library has just above everything you could want. 

And it just got a whole lot better with the introduction of free ebooks, for users of  Kindles, Fires, iPads, Nooks and computers. With a valid library cards, users will be able to check out and download classic and best sellers, anytime and anywhere. And did we menton this is free? From the Schroon Lake Library Winter 2012 Newsletter:

Patrons can choose either a seven or 14 day loan period, and the best part is, the ebooks return themselves so there are no overdue charges.

The Libary is anitcipating a high demand for ebooks so patrons are encouraged to take advantage of the Always Available ebooks with no need for holds. 

Contact the library at 532-7737 ext 13, or stop by to learn more about this fantastic program. What do you like about our Library? Tell us in comments.

Military Choppers Buzz Schroon

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Sunday could potentially have been the nicest, sunniest, winter's day Schroon Lake has seen for a while. On the ice yesterday, as we hiked over to the beach at the Word of Life Island -- from our launching piont just south of Witherbee's Carriage House -- we saw ice fishermen, cross country skiers, snowmobilers, ATV riders, dog walkers and others out enjoying a walk in the warm sun.

And in the sky over our heads, at around 12.15pm, we snapped the above photo of three military helicopters, flying from the north to the south, straight down the middle of the lake.

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Snow: It's Comin' (Finally)

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Starting tonight we are in for a much needed dump of the white stuff, anywhere from 3 to 5 inches -- possibly more. From the National Weather Service:

Tonight: Snow, mainly after 3am. Low around 20. West wind between 5 and 8 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. 

Friday: Snow. High near 30. East wind between 5 and 8 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible. 

Friday Night: Sleet before 8pm, then snow likely. Low around 21. South wind at 8 mph becoming north. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. 

Saturday: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 30. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

 

More Gore For Less

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If ya love skiing at Gore and want to save a few bucks, then let us introduce you to a great way to ski your favorite mountain at a discount.

We recently discovered Liftopia, a website which lists unpublished deals for ski resorts across North America and which often features deals at both White Face and Gore.

Liftopia offers several ways to save, but you have to lock in your deals early. As of this writing there are several deals at Gore for next week.

To ski next Monday and get a $10 food voucher, it wil cost you $67.99 -- a 20 per cent saving. To ski next Tuesday or Wednesday the deal will cost you $55.99  -- a 28 per cent saving! There are also deals on two and three day passes with savings up to 15 per cent.

The skiing at Gore over the last few days has been terrific. Lots of room to move with lots of fresh (machine made) snow.