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Notices
The Alexander Doyle Public Library in Mabou, and the Port Hawkesbury Public Library are closed today, July 18. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Eastern Counties Regional Library has a permanent part-time employment opportunity at the Cyril Ward Memorial Public Library in Guysborough. Learn more.
Cyril Ward Memorial - Open Library Update
Jul 16, 2025Service has been restored to the Open Library system at Cyril Ward Memorial Public Library in Guysborough. We appreciate your patience during this time.
Remember: the Open Library is available to adults over 19 years of age with their library card and PIN! Learn more about it here.
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
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