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Notices
Subscribe via RSSShipping Delays due to Postal Strike
Oct 15, 2025Please note: Due to the Canada Post rotating labour disruption, there may be a delay in shipping requested items. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this time.
Borrow by Mail users: if you have questions or concerns about items borrowed or returned... Learn More
Thanksgiving Operations Notice
Oct 13, 2025Please be advised of the following closures for the Thanksgiving holiday:
Monday, October 13 - ECRL Regional Office, Alexander Doyle Public Library (Mabou), Port Hawkesbury Public Library.
Tuesday, October 14 - Cyril Ward Memorial Public Library (Guysborough), Sherbrooke Public... Learn More
Latest News
2025-2026 Strategic Operational Plan
Eastern Counties Regional Library (ECRL) is pleased to share the 2025-2026 Strategic Operational Plan. The 2025-2026 Strategic Operational Plan outlines ECRL's activities for the year, highlighting current projects and initiatives, as well as their funding sources. The plan was... Learn More
ECRL Receives Additional Funding for 2025-2026
Eastern Counties Regional Library’s (ECRL) funding advocacy efforts have had some success. ECRL has received an additional $46,200 in provincial funding for the 2025-2026 budget year. This is ECRL’s portion of an additional $800,000 that the province has provided Public Library Regions... Learn More
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