- For questions, please contact Julie Cooke (jcooke@heartnetwork.org)
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Tuesday Movie Club
Mountain Lake PBS and the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System (CEFLS) invite the community to the next Tuesday Movie Club screening, Remake, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Screenings are free and take place at libraries across the region, followed by community discussion.
Remake is the newest film from pioneering filmmaker Ross McElwee, whose 1986 landmark Sherman’s March is widely regarded as one of the most influential personal documentaries ever made. Remake draws from decades of family footage, some filmed by McElwee and some by his son Adrian, creating an intimate reflection on the bond between father and son. Long before smartphones made filming family life commonplace, McElwee was recording his own with remarkable candor. Now, in Remake, he asks what the camera reveals and what it hides.
After Adrian’s death from an overdose, McElwee returns to the footage he and his son created over a lifetime. The result is a moving film about grief and memory, about holding on and letting go.
Remake has earned wide critical praise. The Boston Globe’s Odie Henderson called it “one of the year’s best documentaries.” The film holds a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and won the Impact Golden Globes Prize for Documentary at the Venice Film Festival, along with awards at multiple film festivals.
Resources for Support: For those affected by substance use, or for anyone seeking support for themselves or a loved one, resources are available through Routes to Recovery, a guide to substance use, mental health, and other community resources in the North Country: https://routestorecovery.org.
Libraries across the region will host Remake on Tuesday, October 20:
- Au Sable Forks Free Library – 2 PM
- Akwesasne Library and Cultural Center – 4 PM
- Keene Valley Library – 2 PM
- Keeseville Free Library – 6 PM
- Peru Free Library – 12 PM
- Plattsburgh Public Library – 12 PM
- Schroon Lake Public Library – 1:30 PM
- Wells Memorial Library, Upper Jay – 2 PM
Admission is free and open to everyone. Can’t make it? Remake is streaming on the PBS App through November 7, 2026.
Tuesday Movie Club continues with Arrest the Midwife on November 17. Future screenings take place the third Tuesday of each month. Learn more and see upcoming films scheduled at https://mountainlake.org/movieclub.
This program is made possible by a grant from American Documentary | POV, with funding provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.
About Mountain Lake PBS: Mountain Lake PBS, based in Plattsburgh, New York, is the public media station serving the Adirondacks, Champlain Valley, and Quebec. For nearly 50 years, the station has delivered trusted news, educational resources and cultural programming that reflect and connect the communities it serves. The mission of Mountain Lake PBS is to inspire and enrich people and communities through meaningful entertainment, education and public engagement.
About Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System: The Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System is a non-profit federated library system serving 32 public libraries and reading centers in Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties. CEFLS strengthens public library service across the region by helping member libraries provide their communities with greater access to resources, services, technology, and learning opportunities. Through cost-effective resource sharing, professional development, advocacy, and support for library directors and staff, CEFLS supports libraries in meeting the diverse needs of the communities they serve.
Job Opportunity: Library Director – Tupper Lake Public Library
Full time, salaried, great benefits.
Are you a librarian looking for a creative leadership opportunity in a beautiful and supportive small town?
The Tupper Lake Public Library, AKA the Goff Nelson Memorial Library, is seeking a creative, dynamic, and inspiring leader. You will manage a dedicated staff, a $300k budget, and a collection of 40,000 items in a magnificent waterfront location.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Job Opportunity: Substitute Van Driver – CEF Library System
This position exists in the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System and involves responsibility to operate a van in the transportation of books and other library materials to member libraries or vendors. The driving duties involve deliveries in the three county area.
The work is on an “on-call” basis, to cover both planned and unplanned (sick) leave. Shifts may need to be covered on short notice, so flexibility in schedule is a plus.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Libby Will Require a PIN on October 14th
To better ensure your access to online resources like ebooks, e-audiobooks, and digital magazines is secure, Libby will start requiring a PIN to log in on Wednesday, October 14th. There may be some disruption that morning to the service. If you have a library card with your local library, the PIN is the same number you use to log into the online catalog. If you are unsure of what your PIN is, please reach out to your library directly or contact us at info@cefls.org.
Brilliant Midnight Community Art Show
The Lake Placid Public Library wants your art that showcases the light, dark, and shadows to bring our community together this winter. We welcome artists to submit paintings, photography, fiber art, sketches, collage/mixed media, and sculpture, but if you have something that isn’t on this list, please send it our way for consideration. The Lake Placid Public Library‘s community art show is just that–a place for varied creative voices in the depths of our North Country winter. Established and emerging artists are encouraged to submit their work.
To submit your work for consideration, please fill out the online submission form and include:
- Digital image of your work
- 100-200 word artist statement
- Dimensions of your work
- Media type (example: painting, photograph, film, sculpture, textile, etc.)
- If this artwork has been shown before, please include when and where it was shown (example: Lake Placid Center for the Arts, July-August 2023)
Virtual Author Talk: David O. Stewart
Join us as we chat with award-winning historian David O. Stewart about his newest work, “The Democracy We Must Keep,” and the question he explores throughout the book: What did America’s founders say about democracy, and can we remain true to their vision for America?
Tuesday, September 1st at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream!
Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/ceflsdemo/206318/register
Having trouble finding the book? We’ve added 100 concurrent checkouts of the ebook on Libby, so you can read it without waiting for a copy to become available: https://cefls.org/library-patrons/overdrive/
Job Opportunity: Principal Account Clerk/Typist – CEF Library System
The Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System is seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Account Clerk/Typist to join our Library System’s team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in all areas of their work. They will also have a passion for problem solving, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Board Basics: Minimum Standards
- Steve Kenworthy – skenworthy@cefls.org
- NYS Minimum Standards: https://nyslibrary.libguides.com/publiclibrarystandards
- Policy Examples and Links: https://cefls.org/stafftrustees/policy-examples/
If you have watched the recording of this session, CEFLS cannot provide a certificate of completion. Instead, you can use the Self-Assurance Reporting Form provided by the NYS Division of Library Development as proof of fulfilling one hour of continuing education.
Job Opportunity: Director – Keene Public Library
The Library Director serves as the chief administrative officer of the library and is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operation of library services. The Director works collaboratively with the Board of Trustees to implement the library’s mission, maintain dependable public service hours, oversee daily operations, manage finances and technology, and ensure the library continues to meet the evolving needs of the community. The Director serves as the official liaison between the library, the Board of Trustees, the community, and the regional library system. The Board of Trustees is seeking a community-minded leader who values public service, embraces lifelong learning, and is committed to providing reliable, high-quality library services to all residents.
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