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: Seed libraries available at all branch locations (year round), enhanced collections, and a public survey was released in September 2024 to understand community priorities. Further announcements to come.

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