Reader Services: Find your next favorite book
Need to find something new to read? Look no further than this reader services page that collects some of the best resources the web can provide.
[CLICK TO READ MORE]Tag Archives: Outreach
Seniors: The Best Resources for You and Your Loved Ones
Local Resources | State and Federal | Health and Benefits | Technology | Legal | Additional Sites Offices for the Aging Clinton County Office for the Aging Essex County Office for the Aging Franklin County Office for the Aging New York State Office for the Aging: An easy-to-navigate site that covers all of the bases, from healthy recipes, winter safety tips, glaucoma, senior housing, long-term care, to current news about Medicare. The Caregiver Resources Help for family & friends are great! Local Resources … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Project Idea: Naturally-dyed Easter Eggs for Kids and Adults
Here’s a neat project idea that might work for an adult project or for children (with adult supervision) found by Ewa. That’s right, they’re incredible, edible eggs! (Sorry, couldn’t resist.) Yes, they’re not only unique pieces of art, but they’re entirely safe to eat. If you can boil the mixture, you should be able to make your own in under an hour. They’re rather spectacular little things that can be made using a few ingredients: Onion skins 1-2 tbsp hibiscus … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Outreach: Providing education and community connections – Special populations
“Libraries have long been committed to building health, thriving communities, but they are now seeing and increased need to create and build strategic partnerships and expand relationships with the larger community.” – WebJunction Special Populations | Education | Community Partners | Financial Literacy |Job Seekers The CEFLS Outreach Department coordinates funds from the New York State Library to extend library services to special populations. From people who are visually impaired to those who are geographically isolated, we offer solutions and … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
For Teens: New books to read and resources to help you succeed
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[CLICK TO READ MORE]Construction Funding: Updating our libraries
NYS Aid for Public Library Construction The State Aid for Library Construction Grant Program for our region is administered through the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System. Visit’s NYSED.org’s State Aid for Library Construction webpage for more information on this program. Before you apply: Submissions for the 2023/2024 NYS Aid for Library Construction are now closed. We will update you when it becomes available for the 2024/2025 project applications. Review and submit the Public Library Construction Intent to Apply form to David Fuller via … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Van Delivery: Every book available at every library
Need a book that isn’t at your library? In most cases, another library in the system will have what you’re looking for (and even beyond that). But after you request a title, how does it get to your library? Our van travels throughout the North Country most days of the week, carrying requests and rotating collections on a regular schedule, meaning that most available requested items should make it to their destination within seven days. Our van delivery brings materials … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Marketing Tools and ILL Slips
The marketing materials and common slips for interlibrary loan below are all made available in PDF form and are completely printable at your leisure. Also included are digital images available to download to use for your website or social media profiles. If you need the System to provide the materials or if you have ideas for other marketing tools, contact David Fuller (518-563-5190 x122) or Kim Latour (518-563-5190 x116) for ILL slips.
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