Notice Archive

Alexander Doyle Public Library Early Closure Notice

Alexander Doyle Public Library in Mabou will close at 12:30pm on Friday, August 7 due to high heat and humidity. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Port Hawkesbury Public Library Early Closure Notice

Port Hawkesbury Public Library will close at 12:30pm each day this week due to high heat and humidity. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Now Hiring: Guysborough Library Assistant

Eastern Counties Regional Library is looking for someone who enjoys helping people and has excellent computer and communication skills to work part-time (37 hours bi-weekly) for a term position (September 2026-March 2028) at the Cyril Ward Memorial Public Library in Guysborough.

The regularly scheduled hours of work for this position are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 12:30pm-5:30pm and Saturday 9:30am-1:00pm. Apply today!

Civic Holiday Schedule Notice

Please be advised of the following closures for the civic holiday on Monday, August 3:

Monday, August 3: ECRL Regional Office, Port Hawkesbury Public Library, Whycocomagh Public Library

Tuesday, August 4: Alexander Doyle Public Library, Cyril Ward Memorial Public Library, Sherbrooke Public Library

Wednesday, August 5: Canso Public Library, Cheticamp Public Library, Petit-de-Grat Public Library, St. Peter's Public Library

The St. Peter's Public Library is closed today, August 1st. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Now Hiring: Inverness County Library Assistant

Eastern Counties Regional Library has a new job opportunity. The position will work primarily at the Coady & Tompkins Memorial Public Library in Margaree Forks and will provide coverage for ECRL locations in Mabou and Chéticamp. The successful candidate must be able to travel between library locations and be available for scheduling changes. Find out more about this exciting opportunity here.  

Port Hawkesbury Public Library Closure

The Port Hawkesbury Public Library will remain closed for the afternoon of Thursday, July 23, due to heat and humidity at the location. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Canso Public Library Closure Notice

Canso Public Library will be closed on Saturday, July 18. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Cheticamp Public Library Closure Notice

Chéticamp Public Library is closed for the day due to a local power outage. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Cyril Ward Memorial Public Library Staffing Notice

Cyril Ward Memorial Public Library in Guysborough will be unstaffed until Wednesday, July 29. The Open Library is available daily from 7am until 9pm for eligible adult cardholders. If you require assistance, please contact the Regional Office at (902)747-2597. We appreciate your understanding.