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: Always available at all branch locations in public washrooms and/or Community Wellbeing displays. 

Diaper Products (Pampers, Parent's Choice)

Menstrual Products (Always, OB, Kotex, Playtex)

Incontinence Products (Depends, Tena)

Diapers (newborn to size 8)

Baby wipes (sensitive, unscented)

Pull-Ups (overnights; boys & girls sizes 3T-4T, 4T-5T, and 5T-6T)

Menstrual pads (light, heavy, overnight) 

Menstrual liners (regular, long)

Tampons (all absorbancies) 

Incontinence Pads & Guards (Light, Heavy)

Incontinence Underwear (Men's, Women's, Unisex; most are pull-on, some with tabs)

(Please note: locations may not have all products in stock at all times)

Food Security Resources

Nourish NS Feed NS Local Organizations
Nourish NS - Recipes Feed NS- Find Food Richmond River Roots
Nourish NS - Grow Eat Learn Resources  Feed NS - What to Expect Island Food Network
Nourish NS - Food Security Resources Feed NS - Food Insecurity Farmers Markets of Nova Scotia

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
Logo of Strait Area Women's Place: A tree trunk is formed by 3 women ebracing with their arms upreached. Hearts form the leaves. Leeside society logo with tagline A Safe Place to Be

Community Partners - Food Security

Lincolnville Community Development Association

Mulgrave Medical Centre

Upper Big Tracadie Seniors Action Club

Margaree Food Security Society

Food 4 Children Society