CEFLS stands for the Clinton Essex Franklin Library System. It is a library consortium that serves the residents of three counties in northern New York. Synonyms for CEFLS might include terms such as library system, consortium, cooperative library, or regional library network. These terms all refer to a group of libraries working together to provide services and resources to their communities. The goal of CEFLS is to promote access to information, encourage lifelong learning, and enhance the quality of life for the residents of Clinton, Essex, and Franklin counties. As such, it could also be described as a community resource center or a hub of knowledge and cultural enrichment.