December 3rd marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) proclaimed first by the United Nations in 1992. It is a day to promote an understanding of disability issues and raise awareness on the importance of equal access for persons with disabilities in all aspects... Learn More
Menstrual Program Expansion - Incontinence Products Now Available
ECRL is pleased to announce the expansion of our menstrual product program to include incontinence products to better meet the needs of our communities. Visit your local branch today!
ECRL Menstrual Product Program Launch
For immediate release: ECRL Menstrual Product Program Launch
Eastern Counties Regional Library (ECRL) is pleased to announce the launch of menstrual product access at all ECRL locations. The organization received a one-time grant of $25,000 from the Nova Scotia Department of... Learn More
Read Atlantic Now Available
The 2023 Read Atlantic/Lire Atlantique Unlimited Access collection emerges from a collaboration between public libraries in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island and the Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association. This initiative provides all public library... Learn More
ECRL AGM
Eastern Counties Regional Library’s (ECRL) Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 15 in-person at the ECRL Regional Office in Mulgrave. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to admin@ecrl.ca.
Sherbrooke Public Library Reopening
Eastern Counties Regional Library (ECRL) is pleased to announce that the Sherbrooke Public Library is reopening today, Friday, May 26. New staff are busy training and looking forward to welcoming the community. The public is encouraged to visit and see how the Municipality of the... Learn More
Canadian Children's Book Week
Canadian Children’s Book Week takes place April 30-May 6 this year. To celebrate, Nova Scotia public libraries will present a series of six virtual author and illustrator talks. Speakers include Farida Zaman, Dustin Archibald, Marty Chan, Sadé Smith, Lydia Lukidis, and Joshua Goudie.... Learn More
Attention OverDrive app users
OverDrive is discontinuing the OverDrive app and transitioning users to the Libby app. Libby is OverDrive’s newer app for browsing and enjoying digital content from our library.
It’s time to give Libby a try! All your loans, holds, and wish list items will be waiting for you in Libby... Learn More
WiFi HotSpots now available to borrow
ECRL is now loaning WiFi HotSpots. These mobile devices provide free unlimited internet access to the borrower. HotSpots can be borrowed by ECRL users 18 years and older and have a loan period of 4 weeks. To borrow a WiFi HotSpot, place a hold on the item in our online catalogue or... Learn More