Stream classic cinema, indie film, and documentaries free with your library card

Just in time for the holidays, the Clinton, Essex, Franklin Library System added the video streaming service Kanopy to the resources you can access free of charge using your library card! With an extensive collection of narrative and documentary films, as well as TV series and kids’ content, we’re pleased to bring this streaming service to the community. Kanopy can be enjoyed on your computer, on the go with a smartphone or tablet, and even on a smart TV! Go to cefls.kanopy.com to get started today!

New Online Resources: Newspapers & Genealogy

Library patrons now have access to new resources through Clinton Essex Franklin Library System. These are available online from any computer with the use of your library card number.

Explore and stay informed on local, national, and international topics, people, and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Explore Plattsburgh history through local news, events, and people with the Plattsburgh Press Republican Collection. Search current and archived issues with full-text articles and content only published online. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Explore your family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. Heritage Hub helps you easily identify relatives, uncover new information and potentially unknown family members. Includes deep coverage from all 50 states, hard-to-find content from the mid 1900’s, and original obituary images. Access is available 24/7.