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Plattsburgh Public Library

Online Resources

Mango Languages: Learn a new language online for free. Use your library card to access Mango Languages and choose from over 70 languages.

Databases by Topic: A list of databases by subject, available to library patrons through Clinton Essex Franklin Library System. Subjects include General, Newspapers, Science,  Literature, and more.

HeritageQuest: A genealogical and historical database with coverage dating back to the 1700s. PLATTSBURGH LIBRARY CARD REQUIRED

Plattsburgh Press Republican:  Access local news 1999-Present. LIBRARY CARD REQUIRED

New York State Newspapers: Search this database of ten major newspapers published in the state of New York, including the New York Times and the New York Post.

Hot Topics: Research guides compiled by Clinton Essex Franklin Library System librarians. Topics include career resources, genealogy, recovering from addiction, surviving winter, and more.

Library of Congress: The largest library in the world, with many online exhibits and collections, including:

Congress.gov: The official website for federal legislation information including schedules, current and past legislation,  and member and committee information.

Digital Public Library of America: Provides access to digitized materials from libraries, archives, and museums from around the country.

OWL at Purdue Online Research and Citation Guides: Shows how to cite in MLA, APA, and Chicago styles.

NYS Historic Newspapers: A free site with over 6 million digitized pages of New York state newspapers. Search or browse by location, newspaper, keywords, and dates.

New York Heritage: A free research portal to over 170 digital collections of historic, scholarly, and cultural materials from New York institutions.

City of Plattsburgh Calendar: Find out what’s going on in Plattsburgh.

NPR: National Public Radio has 2 local affiliates:

    • NCPR North Country Public Radio

    • VPR Vermont Public Radio

North Country Center for Independence: North Country Center for Independence is an independent living organization that provides community services, support, and resources for individuals with disabilities, their families, and the broader community.

Virtual Children's Room
Virtual Teen Room
Virtual Adult Room