Notice Archive

Reduced Public Access Computers at Coady & Tompkins Memorial Public Library

Coady & Tompkins Memorial Public Library in Margaree Forks has reduced access to Public Access Computers. We are working on the issue and will share updates when service is restored. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Telephone Issues at Petit-de-Grat Public Library

Petit de Grat Public Library is experiencing issues with their telephone line. The branch is open regular hours and can be reached via email at petitdegrat@ecrl.ca. For general assistance, contact ECRL Regional Office at (902)747-2597 or toll-free at 1-855-787-7323.

Thanksgiving Closures

All ECRL locations will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving. 

Monday, October 12: ECRL Regional Office, Alexander Doyle Public Library (Mabou), Port Hawkesbury Public Library, Whycocomagh Public Library

Tuesday, October 13: Alexander Doyle Public Library (Mabou), Cyril Ward Memorial Public Library (Guysborough), Sherbrooke Public Library

Wednesday, October 14: Canso Public Library, Cheticamp Public Library, Petit de Grat Public Library, St. Peter's Public Library

The Alexander Doyle Public Library Closure Notification

The Alexander Doyle Public Library (Mabou) is closed today, October 8. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Service Update - Whycocomagh Public Library

Whycocomagh Public Library is currently offering reduced circulation services (borrowing of library materials). ECRL and the Municipality of the County of Inverness are working toward restoring full access to all services as soon as possible.

While circulation of library materials will be limited, the library space remains open and the Community Library Assistant continues to provide other library services, including library programming, providing computer access, etc. Please contact the Library for scheduling information at 902-631-2078.

ECRL staff are onsite to provide circulation services from 10am-5:30pm on the following dates only:

October 13, 14, 19, 20, 27 & 28

Library users who want to borrow materials but are unable to get to the library during these hours are encouraged to use ECRL’s Borrow by Mail service until full services are restored.

Saturday hours have resumed at Port Hawkesbury Public Library. The library is open on Saturdays from 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:00pm to 3:30pm. Weekday hours remain the same (9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:00pm).

Branch Closures

Cheticamp Public Library and Coady and Tompkins Memorial Public Library in Margaree Forks will remain closed on Thursday, October 1 due to a local power outage.

Canso Public Library Closure Notification

The Canso Public Library is closed today, Saturday, September 26. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Truth & Reconciliation Day Closures

All ECRL locations will be closed on Wednesday, September 30, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 

Alexander Doyle Public Library Schedule Update

Alexander Doyle Public Library has reopened on Mondays.

The hours of operation are now:

Monday - Friday

9:30am-12:30pm; 1:30-4:00pm (closed 12:30pm-1:30pm for lunch)

We appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to welcome you back on Mondays!