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[CLICK TO READ MORE]Category Archives: Outreach
Routes to Recovery Has a New Home
Routes to Recovery, our guide to local and online resources for those needing services related to substance abuse as well as the professionals and loved ones providing support, has found a new home at routestorecovery.org. While we’ve discontinued support of the Routes to Recovery app on iOS and Android, the new website version hosts all of the same content and still features smart device compatibility, and we will continue to develop the website for the foreseeable future.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Senior Planet Programming at Your Library
Thanks to funding from the American Rescue Plan and in partnership with the Northern New York Library Network, the libraries of the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System are excited to bring Senior Planet programming to the region. Librarians and library staff from 5 libraries have been trained in providing Senior Planet’s tried-and-true technology classes to their communities. Senior Planet’s curriculum has been specifically designed to aid seniors in 5 key areas: Financial Security Civic Engagement and Advocacy Social Engagement Health and Wellness … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Virtual Library – Children
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[CLICK TO READ MORE]Virtual Library – Young Adults
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[CLICK TO READ MORE]Virtual Library – Adults
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[CLICK TO READ MORE]The Economic Power of Libraries
What is the economic power of libraries? Studies show that libraries return $5 into your community for every $1 invested.
[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]
Library of Things, Kits, and Passes
You might not expect to walk into your local library to find that they have a banjo you can check out, or pickle ball equipment, or VR headsets. But libraries and the System as a whole have been bucking traditions to house more than just books in their buildings. Take a look at some of the things you can check out at your library: More Library of Things and Kits may be available through libraries within the region. You can … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Monthly Observances
Daily Observances | Weekly Observances | Monthly Observances Want an idea for a book display? Or do you want to plan ahead to jump on a topic for social media? Check out our list of observances and celebrations throughout the year.
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