Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System Archived Events
Below are libraries from the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System that participated in past instances of The Great Give Back! Return to the previous page for information about what libraries will be participating in GGB this year. Please contact libraries directly for questions regarding offered programming.
2024
Sustainable Fall Clothing Swap: A Great Give Back Event
Donation Acceptance Start Date: Saturday, October 12th, 2024
Swap Date: Saturday, October 26th, 2024, at 1 p.m.
Here’s how it works:
The goal of this swap is to provide an eco-friendlier way to “shop” outside of fast
fashion. Bring gently used, quality clothing to exchange the items you no longer wear
for new-to-you pieces that will bring new life to your cold weather wardrobe.
To participate, bring your clean, gently used clothes, accessories, and shoes to the
circulation desk on the main floor. Donations are limited to up to 10 items per
person. All items are subject to inspection – we will begin accepting items on
Saturday, October 12. On the night of the event, prepare to “shop!” No donation is
required to receive clothing at the swap, and you can donate items if you can’t or
don’t want to attend the event!
The mission of The Great Give Back is to provide a day of opportunities for the
patrons of the Public Libraries of New York State to participate in meaningful,
service-oriented experiences. We believe that this event will help to fulfill this goal
by encouraging community connection and helping to keep usable items from piling
up in a landfill! Any leftover items at the end of the swap will be donated to a charity
of our choice.
This swap is for teens and adults of all genders!
No registration is required. This is an in-person event.
We will not accept:
Spring and Summer weather clothing
T-shirts (old, frayed college tee, the random event tee, etc.)
Undergarments, socks, or swimwear
Items with rips, stains, heavy fading, or odors
Children’s clothing
Jewelry
*If the item is purposely distressed, it is permitted. Ex: jeans with distressing.
Please do not leave donations outside of the library or in Book Drop.
2023
Diaper Drive for LP Food Pantry
October 10th-21st
All ages
The Lake Placid Public Library will be collecting baby hygiene products for the Lake Placid Food Pantry from Oct. 10-21. Please drop off all donations at the LPPL at 2471 Main St.
No registration required
Action for Animals
October 14th-21st from 10:00am-6:00pm
All ages
The Wead Library will be collecting food, supplies and money to benefit Sandpaper Kisses Feral Cat Shelter and the Adirondack Animal Coalition. For a list of specific items of need, please visit www.weadlibrary.com.
No registration required
Wilmington E.M. Cooper Memorial Public Library
Cause for Paws
September 15th to October 14th
All ages
The Wilmington Library will be collecting food, supplies, and money to benefit the Tri-Lakes Humane Society. There will be two workshops where we will be making pet toys for this program.
No registration required
2022
Hometown Heroes Banners
September 20 – October 15
We will be taking donations in support of Ticonderoga’s Hometown Heroes Banners. Many of the banners are in need of replacement and this will help offset the costs to families who have purchased the original banners.
We will be raffling off a patriotic quilt donated to us for $2/ticket from 9/20/2022 through 10/15/2022 as well as collecting donations. The raffle will be held on 10/15/2022 and the winner will be notified.
Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System
Presents for our Pet Pals
October 17-21
The Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System is hosting a week of donation collections for the North Country SPCA in Essex County, NY. Help us by dropping off contributions October 17-21 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at 33 Oak Street, Plattsburgh in our front lobby.
Give Back With Us!
October 19 from 3:30-4:30 pm
For ages 12 & up
Tweens and teens are invited to join the Wead Library is making no-sew fleece blankets. These no-sew lap blankets will be donated to Hospice of the North Country to distribute to their incoming patients. All tweens and teens are welcome to attend. No registration required.
If you have your own pair of fabric scissors, please feel free to bring them. If not, a pair will be provided.
2021
Clinton-Essex-Fraknlin Library System
Presents for our Pet Pals!
October 11-15
9:00 am-3:00 pm
For all ages
The Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System is hosting a week of donation collections for the Elmore SPCA in Clinton County, NY.
Help us by dropping off contributions October 11-15th from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM at 33 Oak Street, Plattsburgh, NY in the front lobby of our building.
No registration required!
Wead Library Community Pantry
October 2 – 20
The Wead Library Community Pantry is collecting donations of new personal care items and household essentials.