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Notices

Aug 27, 2025

St. Peter's Public Library will be closed from 2pm-6pm on Wednesday, August 27, and will be closed for the day on Thursday, August 28. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Open Library - Technical Issues

Aug 18, 2025

Please note that Cyril Ward Memorial Public Library in Guysborough is currently closed due to technical issues with the Open Library system and the current staffing vacancy. We hope to restore full services as soon as possible and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Cyril Ward Memorial Public Library Service Notice

Jul 30, 2025

Please be advised that the Cyril Ward Memorial Public Library in Guysborough is currently unstaffed as we recruit new staff.

We want to reassure the public we are working hard to restore service as soon as possible, and remind library users that we do not charge fines for late items.... Learn More

Latest News

Service Restored: Library Kiosk at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre

We are thrilled to announce that service has been restored to our Kiosk at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre!

The kiosk has been restocked with brand new books for all ages to browse, borrow, and enjoy. Click here to learn more about how anyone with an ECRL membership can use the... Learn More

WiFi Hotspot Lending Program

ECRL is thrilled to announce the return of the WiFi Hotspot Lending program, which allows library users to borrow a mobile wireless Hotspot and access wireless internet from anywhere within Eastlink's extended coverage map. These Hotspots are available thanks to a partnership with @NS.... Learn More

2025 TD Summer Reading Club

June 9-August 30

Let's go Around the World and explore!

Early Registration: June 9 - 30, 2025

Visit your local library to register between June 9 & 30 to enter to win a Nova Scotia Museum Family Pass for the year!

How It Works

Visit your local library to... Learn More