Community @ ECRL

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

2026 Community Engagement Survey Results

ECRL's first annual Community Engagement survey was launched in January 2026 and was available to the public until March 31, 2026.

Community Engagement Survey Results - Summary

Community Engagement Survey Results - Full Report

Our 2027 Community Engagement Survey will be released January 2027 and will be available until March 31, 2027.

Current Library Initiatives

Menstrual, Incontinence, and Diaper Products: Always available at all branch locations in public washrooms and/or Community Wellbeing displays.

Seed Library: Limited seed libraries are now available at all locations.

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.