Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story
Summer reading is back, and this year, we’re digging in. Summer Reading runs June 29 through August 21. Pick up your reading tracker and bingo card at the library starting
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Investing in Potsdam’s Future: Our 2026-2027 Library Budget
On June 17th, the Potsdam Public Library will ask voters to vote on a 4% budget increase, bringing our annual budget appropriation from $648,049 to $674,013. Voters will also select
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Story Time Update & Youth Services News
We’re Hiring a Youth Librarian! PPL is excited to announce that we are searching for a professional librarian (link to job posting) to lead our youth services and expand our
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Food Insecurity, SNAP Benefits Update
SNAP is the federal nutrition assistance program run by the USDA that helps millions of low-income households buy food. Due to the government shutdown, Congress has not appropriated funds needed
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Wild Theater Speaker Series Brings Food, Memory, and Community to Potsdam
Beginning in November, The Wild Theatre Collective presents the Wild Theatre Speaker Series at Potsdam Public Library, a six-part event exploring food, memory, identity , and belonging through interactive talks
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UPDATE : In its third year, youth nordic-ski program returns to PPL; survey deadline extended to NOV. 21
Partnerships make communities strong and, now in its third year, PPL’s partnership with SUNY Potsdam’s Wilderness Education Program, welcomes back the long-term cross-country ski rental program for youth . The