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Black History Month

CEF Library System Posted on January 30, 2023 by David FullerJanuary 30, 2023
Martin Luther King Jr. Statue

Celebrate and learn more about Black History month with all of the great resources available to you for free with a library card. Find books and DVDs you can check out from your local library via our online catalog. Browse all of the ebooks and e-audiobooks available about African American History or check out African American Fiction titles. Visit our own Black History local guide to find out more about organizations and projects like the North Country Underground Historical Association (NCUGRHA) and the Secret Lives of the Underground Railroad, as well as educational resources.

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Posted in Public | Tagged african american, black history

New Additions to the Team

CEF Library System Posted on January 12, 2023 by David FullerJanuary 12, 2023
Rebecca and Justin

We’d like to take a moment to welcome the newest additions to the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System crew. First off, Rebecca Klein has joined as a library clerk in the Technical Services Department. Rebecca is a SUNY Plattsburgh history department alumna and aspiring archival librarian. When she isn’t reading about lesbian history or doing genealogical research, you can find her knitting, watching bad sci-fi movies with her fiancée, or playing with her cat Marceline. She’s been making quick work of dealing with interlibrary loans and rotating collections, helping us provide fresh titles to patrons in every corner of the three counties. And even more recently, Justin VanCour has also joined the team as an accounting clerk in the Administration Department. He comes to us with more than a decade of experience working in insurance and account clerk positions with Clinton County. Justin’s passions away from the office include music, writing, and Star Wars. He loves doing things with his family, including coaching his kids in youth sports. He’s been learning all about the ins and outs of the financial side of the Library System and member libraries. We’re so glad to have both Rebecca and Justin join and look forward to working with them to provide service to libraries and their patrons.

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Posted in Library, Public, Staff | Tagged administration, employee, tech services, technical services

Native American Cultural Programs at Your Library

CEF Library System Posted on October 12, 2022 by David FullerOctober 13, 2022
Skywoman by John and David Faden

Skywoman, Iotsitsisen (Mature Flower), from the Haudenosaunee Story of Creation, by John Fadden, colorized by David Fadden.

The Tsi ietsenhtha Plattsburgh Art Project and CEFLS libraries are presenting a series of events this fall to help build a bridge between the more than 4,000 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) people who live in Northeastern New York, and those who may be unfamiliar with their rich culture. The events, to be hosted by various local libraries, include storytelling, film, crafts and singing, are designed to foster communication and understanding of diverse cultures.

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Posted in Events, Library, Outreach, Public, Youth | Tagged children, events, indigenous, native american, Outreach, youth

“Creating Oceans of Sound” with RiverJack Z!

CEF Library System Posted on October 12, 2022 by David FullerOctober 12, 2022

Creating Oceans of Sounds with RiverJack Z

The Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System is pleased to invite children and families to have some fun “Creating Oceans of Sound” with RiverJack Z! Eight area libraries will be hosting this free musical event featuring Jack Zucchini, the guitar-playing singer/songwriter from The Zucchini Brothers. Participants will also be provided with an art activity that will be created at the event or sent home as a make-and-take activity.

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by The Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts.

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Posted in Library, Public | Tagged children, Outreach, summer, summer reading, youth

Historical Societies and Libraries

CEF Library System Posted on August 15, 2022 by David FullerAugust 15, 2022

Clinton County Essex County Franklin County

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Routes to Recovery Has a New Home

CEF Library System Posted on April 13, 2022 by David FullerApril 13, 2022

Routes to Recovery Screenshot

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.

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Posted in Community, Health, Outreach, Public | Tagged addiction, health, Outreach, recovery, routes to recovery, substance abuse

Senior Planet Programming at Your Library

CEF Library System Posted on March 30, 2022 by David FullerAugust 31, 2022

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]

The Economic Power of Libraries

CEF Library System Posted on October 8, 2021 by David FullerOctober 8, 2021

What is the economic power of libraries? Studies show that libraries return $5 into your community for every $1 invested.

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Homework Help and Live Tutoring for Free

CEF Library System Posted on September 21, 2021 by David FullerSeptember 22, 2021
HelpNow Logo

Brainfuse HelpNow is an all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for a wide range of academic needs whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper, brought to you thanks to the Lake Placid Education Foundation of the Adirondack Foundation. HelpNow services include expert academic tutoring and self-study tools to empower users to study at their own pace or collaborate with peers and teachers. Students access live, on-demand academic help and state-aligned skills building lessons from expert tutors. With HelpNow, tutors and students communicate in real time in our online classroom by typing, drawing, and marking-up lessons and web content. Plus, students can use our secure file sharing feature in the writing lab to submit writing assignments to our writing tutors any time of the day. The Brainfuse full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests – including the SAT.

Get started by clicking here and entering your library card number.

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Brainfuse HelpNow

CEF Library System Posted on September 20, 2021 by David FullerSeptember 22, 2021

Get started by clicking here and entering your library card number. Don’t have a library card yet? We’re working on giving access to students in our area access to HelpNow in the near future. But you can contact your local library to get a card today to get access, and you can check out ebooks, e-audiobooks, books, library of things, DVDs, and so much more! Personalized eLearning Brainfuse HelpNow is an all-in-one suite of tutoring services designed for a wide … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

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