Category Archives: Outreach

Services and initiatives of the Clinton Essex Franklin County Outreach Department

Temporary Library Cards and Expired Account Renewals

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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 Plattsburgh, you may head to Plattsburgh Public Library’s website to sign up for their own temporary card. Otherwise, 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.

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Temporary Library Closures and Changes

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The Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System is closed as of March 19th until at least April 6th. 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 Call for curbside pickup, 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 until at least April 20th Wi-Fi available with password: books4you
Chazy Public Library Closed 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 Closed 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 until at least April 20th Contact for checkout details and Wi-Fi available outside of building
Keene Public Library Closed Wi-Fi available with password: KeenePLSummer10928
Keene Valley Library Closed Wi-Fi available outside of building on Our_Guest network
Keeseville Free Library Closed Wi-Fi available outside of building
Lake Placid Public Library Closed Wi-Fi may not reach outside of building
Mooers Free Library Closed Wi-Fi available outside of building
Paine Memorial Library in Willsboro Closed until at least April 20th Wi-Fi available on Guests network with password: Freewifi2018
Peru Free Library Closed until at least April 21st Wi-Fi available outside of building
Plattsburgh Public Library Closed Wi-Fi available outside of building
Saranac Lake Free Library Closed Wi-Fi available outside of building
Schroon Lake Public Library Closed until at least April 20th Wi-Fi available with password: BooksRKey!
Sherman Free Library in Port Henry Closed Wi-Fi available outside of building
Tupper Lake Goff-Nelson Memorial Library Closed Some services and Wi-Fi still available during normal hours
Wadhams Free Library Closed for at least a few weeks 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 until at least March 31st Wi-Fi available outside of building
Wells Memorial Library in Upper Jay Closed Wi-Fi available outside of building
Westport Library Closed Wi-Fi available outside of building
Wilmington E.M. Cooper Memorial Library Closed Wi-Fi available outside of building

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Tale of 3 Book Benches

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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

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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:

Monthly Observances

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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.

Weekly Observances

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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. Weekly observances and celebrations shift from year to year, so it’s best to do a bit of research to see what days they will fall on for the current year.

Daily Observances

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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.

STEAMing Up Your Library Programs – June 25, 2018

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What is the secret ingredient for developing and implementing successful STEAM programs? Whether your library is large or tiny, well-funded or not, incorporating STEAM programs shouldn’t be daunting, difficult or expensive. By offering STEAM classes to your community, your library can provide an opportunity for students of all ages to develop skills in communication, creativity, problem solving, critical thinking and analysis. Children, families, and adults will be encouraged to ask questions, learn transferable skills, and delve into basic scientific concepts. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]