Visit your local ECRL location to explore our on-demand programming options, take and make craft kits, available games and puzzles for in-branch use, and drop-in events like fiber arts or storytime.
Are you interested in... Learn More
The 2025-2028 IACLA Accessibility Plan has been approved by the Board of Directors and is now available for public viewing.
Print copies will be available for viewing at all locations by March 15, 2025.
ECRL has retained ATN Strategies to develop a strategic plan for the organization through community engagement. Public engagement sessions are scheduled for mid-November. Community members are invited to... Learn More
We asked and you answered! THANK YOU to the more than 160 participants in our survey about food security at ECRL. The results are in, and we have identified the top 3 priority activities for our communities.
Definition: Food Security is when "all people, at all... Learn More
Share your feedback about accessible library services for a chance to win a $100 grocery gift card. Survey closes October 23.
https://forms.office.com/r/YCPnCLXGes
Visit your local library to find on-demand activities for all ages - from board games and puzzles to use during your visit, to grab and go word puzzles and take and make crafts.
Learn more about food security with Nourish NS' Foraging Guides... Learn More
For immediate release: ECRL Food Security Community Engagement Kick-off
Earlier this year, ECRL received $59,900 from the province of Nova Scotia to support food security initiatives. We created seed libraries with vegetables and herbs at all library locations. Library... Learn More
For immediate release: ECRL Supports Community Well-Being
Public libraries across the province have increased public health resources in recent years, most notably through COVID-19 test distribution during the pandemic. The library's capacity to support community well-being continues... Learn More
38% of Nova Scotians have a disability. Recognizing this week provides an opportunity to raise awareness of accessibility in our communities and ways we can improve access together. Visit https://ecrl.ca/about-us/accessibility/ to learn more about accessibility at ECRL.
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