Welcome to the Clinton Essex Franklin Library System!

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We serve library patrons and 30 public libraries, the Bookmobile,  and 3 reading centers in Northeastern New York. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for this website or other aspects of library service in the North Country! You can always email us at info2@cefls.org and we'll do our best to help.

Picture of the Month

Jean Hall and Lucille Mallette enjoying thier books at the Schroon Lake Public Library 

Here are Jean Hall and Lucille Mallette enjoying their books recently at the Schroon Lake Public Library! We're starting a new collection of photos of people reading, and we'd like your help! You can either submit a photo directly or join our Flickr group at www.flickr.com/groups/nnyreading/.

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Summer Reading Programs

At public libraries all around our area, summer reading programs for kids are starting!  The theme this year is Get Creative @ Your Library. Arts, crafts, music, reading, fun and prizes await you, so sign up today! 

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New Titles Updated 6/22/09 

Check out our list of new titles at area libraries! Here are a few of the titles to whet your appetite:

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Events at Area Libraries

  • July 1 - Wadhams Free Library, Wadhams - Story Hour! Stories, crafts, all ages welcome. Little ones, please bring a parent. 10 a.m.

  • July 1 - Lake Placid Public Library, Lake Placid - Author Talk: Edith B. Gelles, "Abigail and John: Portrait of a Marriage." 2:00 p.m.

  • July 1 - Wead Library, Malone - Be Creative @ Your Library Session, ages 5-10 10 a.m.

  • July 1- Chazy Public Library, Chazy - Kick off to the Summer Reading Program with Storyteller Karen Pillsworth. Stone Soup and a Little Bit More 10:30 a.m.

  • July 1 - Lake Placid Public Library, Lake Placid - Classic Mirror Lake Melodies: Welcoming Canoes, Kayaks & Other Small Boats. Held behind the library on Mirror Lake. Popcorn will be available. 7:00 p.m.

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