Online Resources
These are links to some of the most popular online resources at the library. Whether you need an encyclopedia you can trust, a searchable reference of New York State newspapers, instructions about paying taxes, or a place to start looking for a college or career, these tried and true sites can help.
Popular Databases
- Encyclopedia Britannica Online
- CEFLS Hot Topics
Research assistance, subject guides, and useful resources compiled by your friendly library staff. Subjects range from local authors, Northeastern NY genealogy resources, to crochet. - Virtual Library
Trusted info on autism, auto-repair, all the way to language courses, and pop culture.
- Lake Placid Public Library Archives
Explore the Lake Placid Public Library photo archive. With pictures from the town’s early founding, to newspaper articles and postcards, you can see what it was like to live here over the past century and more. - Heritage Hub – https://cefls.org/heritage-hub
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.
Newspapers, Magazines & E-Books
- Northern New York Newspapers
- Access World News Research Collection – https://cefls.org/news
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. - Plattsburgh Press Republican – https://cefls.org/press-republican
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.
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- New York Times
FREE for NY residents. See our search guide here
- E-Books, E-Magazines, & Audio-books through Libby
Use your local library card to check out digital resources from the Clinton Essex Franklin Library System.
- New York Times
Government & Social Services
Education & Careers
Aging Friendly
Consumer Information
- U.S. Patent Office
- IRS Free File
A public-private partnership between the IRS and many tax preparation and filing software industry leaders who provide their brand-name products for free. - TurboTax
An easy to use tax filing service from Intuit, the same company that owns QuickBooks.
