TranslateThe 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.
Community Engagement Sessions @ ECRL
Share your experiences to help shape public library service in your region!
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
Food Security @ ECRL Survey Results
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.
Food Security @ ECRL
Definition: Food Security is when "all people, at all... Learn More
Library Accessibility Plan Progress Survey
The IACLA Library Accessibility Plan Progress Survey is now available!
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
2024 Fall Programming
Fall Programming is now available at all ECRL locations!
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
Food Security Survey Launch
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
Community @ ECRL
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
2024 Access Awareness Week
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.
In... Learn More
2024 ECRL Annual General Meeting
The ECRL 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for Thursday, June 13 from 6-8pm at ECRL Regional Office, 390 Murray St in Mulgrave.