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Jul 24, 2026

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... Learn More

Cyril Ward Memorial Public Library Staffing Notice

Jul 17, 2026

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. 

Service Notice - Ancestry Library Edition

Jun 30, 2026

Effective July 1, 2026, ECRL will no longer offer access to Ancestry Library Edition due to significant cost increases and unsustainable provincial funding.

If you are impacted by this decision, please contact the Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage to express your... Learn More

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Sherbrooke Pharmacy Delivery

🚗 Sherbrooke Prescription Delivery Information 
Beginning June 25th, prescription deliveries will be available every Thursday from 3:00–4:00 PM at:
📍 Sherbrooke Library 11 Main Street, Sherbrooke
📞 To request delivery, please call 902-863-4046. Prescriptions should be requested by Tuesday... Learn More

Whycocomagh Public Library Now Open

The Municipality of Inverness County, in partnership with the Eastern Counties Regional Library (ECRL) are pleased to announce that the Whycocomagh Public Library has opened its doors to the community.

Located in the lower level of the Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre (9650 Hwy 105), the... Learn More

ECRL Statement on Library Service

In light of recent news at AVRL and the ongoing uncertainty about library funding, ECRL Board Chair and Management have drafted the attached statement to ensure key stakeholders and the general public are informed of our efforts. 

For immediate release: ECRL Statement on Library... Learn More