Category Archives: Teens

Libraries Open for Curbside/Pickup Service

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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 Starting on June 1st, open for curbside pickup Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10:00-4:00 PM Contact the library directly for details
Lake Placid Public Library Starting on June 1st, open for curbside pickup Monday-Friday, 10:00-5:00 PM, and Saturday, 10:00-2:00 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

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.

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New Ebooks to Read When You’re Stuck Inside

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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.

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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 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 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 Curbside 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 Curbside Wi-Fi may not reach outside of building
Mooers Free Library Closed Wi-Fi available outside of building
Paine Memorial Library in Willsboro Closed Wi-Fi available on Guests network with password: Freewifi2018
Peru Free Library Closed 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 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 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 Closed 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.

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Learn More about the COVID-19 Coronavirus

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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.

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The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth

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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.

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Free Teen Events for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

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Nearly 80% of females reported experiencing at least one incident of physical or sexual aggression by the age of 22. Get involved and change the stats! Attend free events for teens featuring nail art, temporary tattoos, snacks provided by Stewart’s Shops, and a movie. These events are brought to you by CEFLS and STOP Domestic Violence. They were made possible through generous funding from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) under cooperative agreement number UG4LM012342 … [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:

Services for Teens

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Want to get teens involved with the library? Here are 25 ideas to get their attention (and their participation): Let them know how to download an ebook or e-audiobook from the library. Research and download apps to your tablet or smartphone to share with teens. Start a Twitter, Tumblr, Flickr, or Instagram account as a way to find and share with teens online. Have teens write a blog post about the library or library event to put online. Share info … [CLICK TO READ MORE]