Community @ ECRL

Welcome to Community @ ECRL, your home for library-based community well-being and public health initiatives. 

Current Library Initiatives

  • Menstrual, Incontinence, and Diaper Products: Available at all branch locations in public washrooms and/or library display. 

  • HIV Self Test Kits: Available at all branch locations with other public health & community wellbeing resources. Each kit contains one self-test kit and information. 

  • Food Security: Seasonal seed libraries at all branch locations, enhanced collections focused on food security, and partnership development with local groups are underway across the region to improve food security.

Sustainability

Community Well-Being & Public Health initiatives at ECRL are funded through grants and other one-time funding opportunities through the provincial government. ECRL strives to ensure equitable access to services across its service area, including to well-being and public health resources. 

Local & Provincial Resources

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Cape Breton Family Place
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Community Partners - Food Security

Lincolnville Community Development Association

Mulgrave Medical Centre

Upper Big Tracadie Seniors Action Club

Margaree Food Security Society