Libraries Open for Curbside/Pickup Service
As New York State’s Un-Pause continues, libraries will begin to roll out services to patrons in the safest manner possible. While interlibrary loan is still on hold for the time being, you may be able to contact libraries directly if there is something at their location you would like to check out. Below are the libraries that are currently offering such services and their hours. Please contact the library directly for details. Currently, additional reopening and services do not have a clear timeline and are dependent on the results of the State’s guidance. Additionally, libraries will be taking precautions to ensure that any contaminates will not be spread via library materials, taking CDC recommendations into consideration. Please contact libraries directly if you would like to know what steps they are taking specifically.
| Chazy Public Library | Open for curbside Tuesday, 4:00-6:00 PM and Saturday, 9:00-11:00 AM | Contact the library directly for details |
| Elizabethtown Library | Open for curbside/porch pickup Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 10:00-2:00 PM | Contact the library directly for details |
| Keene Valley Library | Open for curbside pickup Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10:00-4:00 PM | Contact the library directly for details |
| Lake Placid Public Library | Open for curbside pickup Monday-Friday, 10:00-5:00 PM, and Saturday, 10:00-2:00 PM | Contact the library directly for details |
| Paine Memorial Library in Willsboro | Starting on June 8th, open for curbside pickup Monday-Saturday, 10:00-2:00 PM | Contact the library directly for details |
| Plattsburgh Public Library | Starting on August 10th, open for curbside pickup on limited schedule | Contact the library directly for details |
| Saranac Lake Free Library | Starting on June 9th, open for curbside pickup Tuesday-Friday, 11:00-5:30 PM, and Saturday, 11:00-1:00 PM | Contact the library directly for details |
| Schroon Lake Public Library | Starting on June 9th, open for curbside pickup Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday | Contact the library directly for details |
| Sherman Free Library in Port Henry | Starting on June 9th, open for curbside pickup Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00-3:00 PM, Friday, 3:00-5:00 PM, and Saturday, 11:00-2:00 PM | Contact the library directly for details |
| Tupper Lake Goff-Nelson Memorial Library | Open for curbside pickup Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00 PM, Wednesday evening, 5:00-8:00PM, and Saturday, 10:00-2:00 PM | Contact the library directly for details |
| Westport Library | Open for curbside pickup Tuesday, 10:00-6:00 PM and Saturday, 9:00-1:00 PM | Contact the library directly for details |
To learn more about the COVID-19 coronavirus and what you can do to help stop it from spreading, check out our information guide at this link.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Director Position at Dannemora Free Library Available
Part time position (21 hours per week) involves the responsibility of operating a library.
Minimum qualifications:
Associate’s Degree
Organizational, communication, and tech skills
Send a letter of intent, resume, and three references to:
PO Box 730
Dannemora, NY 12929
or
dannemorafreelibrary@yahoo.com
Applications will be accepted until June 5th.
New Ebooks to Read When You’re Stuck Inside
All of the local libraries are currently closed. Whether you’re stuck inside for physical distancing or just need an escape after finishing work since you’re an essential employee, we can help provide a slice of library experience to you. In order to provide additional support to area residents during this challenging time, CEFLS and Northern New York Library Network each contributed $3,000 to bolster the collection of ebooks and e-audiobooks available! We hope that these additional titles help you enjoy your downtime while staying safe and helping flatten the curve. Visit cefls.org/downloads to check one out today!
If you have any trouble accessing the online collection, you can email us at info2@cefls.org. We can take steps to either renew the card temporarily for the duration of the stay-at-home period or create a temporary account with the required information (your full name, date of birth, and a picture of a piece of mail sent to your local address as proof of residence). Of course, you can visit your local library once they’ve reopened to renew your card in full or grant you a new card.
To learn more about the COVID-19 coronavirus and what you can do to help stop it from spreading, check out our information guide at this link.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Temporary Library Cards and Expired Account Renewals
In light of the ongoing pandemic and State, Federal, and City directives to help lessen the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, all libraries are closed. Since we still want every person in our region to have access to library resources despite being stuck at home, we are currently allowing people who do not have a library card to sign up for our “Easy Access Card”. These cards are designed to expire sooner than regular cards, but allow us to renew them as needed. This allows people to access our collection of ebooks, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, and online learning tools free of charge while their local library remains closed to limit the spread of the virus. If you are a resident of Clinton, Essex, or Franklin county, you can email us at info2@cefls.org with your full name, date of birth (including the year), and a photograph of a piece of mail sent to your address as proof of residency. We will reply to you with the proper information for you to access our online resources. You may visit your local library once they’ve reopened to be issued a regular library card.
If you already have a card that has expired, you can email us at info2@cefls.org with your card number and we can renew the card temporarily for the duration of the stay-at-home period. Of course, you can visit your local library once they’ve reopened to renew your card in full.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Temporary Library Closures and Changes
The Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System is closed as of March 19th. Staff will work from home as needed to keep up with communications, projects, and clerical work. Below are the libraries currently closed or changed their services in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus in an attempt to help prevent the spread of the virus, especially to the most at-risk populations. This list may change as events develop. If you have any questions regarding your local library, please contact them directly. Despite many physical locations being closed, online library resources are still available with ebooks and e-audiobooks from Overdrive, e-audiobooks from RBdigital, digital magazines from Flipster, and other online learning and research tools.
| Akwesasne Library and Cultural Center | Closed | Wi-Fi available with password found on library doors |
| Au Sable Forks Free Library | Closed | Wi-Fi available with password: Library1 |
| Belden Noble Memorial Library in Essex | Closed | Wi-Fi available with password: readbooksdaily |
| Black Watch Memorial Library in Ticonderoga | Closed | Wi-Fi available outside of building |
| Champlain Memorial Library | Closed | Wi-Fi available with password: Bluebook23 |
| Chateaugay Memorial Library | Closed | Wi-Fi available with password: books4you |
| Chazy Public Library | Curbside | Some services still available outside of building, including Wi-Fi |
| Dannemora Free Library | Closed | Wi-Fi available outside of building |
| Dodge Library in West Chazy | Closed | Wi-Fi available on DodgeLibrary network with password: books123 |
| Dodge Memorial Library in Rouses Point | Closed | Contact for checkout details and Wi-Fi available outside of building |
| Elizabethtown Library | Curbside | Some services still available outside of building, including Wi-Fi |
| Ellenburg Sarah A. Munsil Free Library | Closed | Wi-Fi available outside of building |
| Hammond Library in Crown Point | Closed | Contact for checkout details and Wi-Fi available outside of building |
| Keene Public Library | Closed | Wi-Fi available with password: KeenePLSummer10928 |
| Keene Valley Library | Curbside | Wi-Fi available outside of building on Our_Guest network |
| Keeseville Free Library | Closed | Wi-Fi available outside of building |
| Lake Placid Public Library | Curbside | Wi-Fi may not reach outside of building |
| Mooers Free Library | Closed | Wi-Fi available outside of building |
| Paine Memorial Library in Willsboro | Curbside | Wi-Fi available on Guests network with password: Freewifi2018 |
| Peru Free Library | Closed | Wi-Fi available outside of building |
| Plattsburgh Public Library | Curbside | Wi-Fi available outside of building |
| Saranac Lake Free Library | Curbside | Wi-Fi available outside of building |
| Schroon Lake Public Library | Curbside | Wi-Fi available with password: BooksRKey! |
| Sherman Free Library in Port Henry | Curbside | Wi-Fi available outside of building |
| Tupper Lake Goff-Nelson Memorial Library | Curbside | Some services and Wi-Fi still available during normal hours |
| Wadhams Free Library | Closed | Wi-Fi available outside of building |
| Waverly Reading Center | Closed | Contact for checkout details and Wi-Fi available outside of building |
| Wead Library in Malone | Closed | Wi-Fi available outside of building |
| Wells Memorial Library in Upper Jay | Closed | Wi-Fi available outside of building |
| Westport Library | Curbside | Wi-Fi available outside of building |
| Wilmington E.M. Cooper Memorial Library | Closed | Wi-Fi available outside of building |
To learn more about the COVID-19 coronavirus and what you can do to help stop it from spreading, check out our information guide at this link.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Learn More about the COVID-19 Coronavirus
There’s a lot of information swirling around regarding the latest coronavirus spreading throughout the world. But where can you find reliable information on the topic? Head over to our guide at cefls.org/coronavirus to get the most up-to-date information on the virus along with the best tactics on how to reduce the spread.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth
You already know that not everything you read on the Internet is true. But where can you go to find out whether an article is accurate or not? The folks at MakeUseOf have written up the excellent piece entitled The 8 Best Fact-Checking Sites for Finding the Unbiased Truth.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]How do I…?
Get a library card? The best way to get a library card is to visit your most convenient library in person. You can find a map or a list of libraries in our region, and click on a library to find out contact information and open hours. We encourage you to call the library of your choice and ask about obtaining a card. All New York residents are eligible to receive a free library card and library services, even if the town they live … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
In with the New….
Out with the old, goes the old saying. Several years ago, our library system got a brand new online catalog, called Enterprise. It replaced our Classic Catalog, (also known as Horizon Information Portal) but we have kept both operating. It’s now time to retire our Classic Catalog, because it has become hard for us to maintain and keep up to date and secure. We plan to retire the Classic Catalog the last week of 2019. If you still use it, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Tale of 3 Book Benches
In the tradition of the “Little Free Library,” and to support reading wherever we can, CEFLS has been placing some book benches around the area. The first one is at the Ted K. Center in Plattsburgh, and we recently restocked it! The second one is in Constable. One of our Bookmobile stops used to be right across the street. If you are in the area, be sure to stop by and borrow a book. The third and last book bench is … [CLICK TO READ MORE]