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ABOUT ECRL

East Central Regional Library

Strengthen. Connect. Support.

East Central Regional Library (ECRL) is a consolidated regional library system serving the residents of Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine Counties in Minnesota.  Headquartered in Cambridge, MN, ECRL operates fourteen library locations and an outreach service.  

The library is home to approximately 250,000 books, CDs, and DVDs; 45,000 digital materials; and 147 public computers.  

We look forward to your visit!

Locations and Hours
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East Central Regional Library is an essential community resource inspiring East Central Minnesota to discover and explore possibilities to build and grow community. East Central Regional Library provides library services in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine Counties.

Mural at Princeton
Wildlife mural in the children's section of the Princeton Area Library, painted by local artist Sherry Gutkaes in 2014.
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Sculpture at Pine City
The sculpture outside the Pine City Public Library was created using funds from the Legacy Amendment.
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Glass Sculpture Collection at Cambridge
The new Cambridge Public Library houses a glass sculpture collection from children around the region, created with funds from the Legacy Amendment.
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celebrating our community

East central Minnesota is home to beautiful wildlife and amazing communities. Library branches celebrate this by hosting engaging events, featuring local art, and providing communities with great spots to learn and grow.

Get to know ECRL communities

Libraries host local events throughout the entire year for a variety of ages and interests.

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14 Branches, 6 Counties, 1 library

East Central Regional Library covers 6 counties across east central Minnesota. The network of 14 branches provides you with a local source to learn, grow, and discover more. If you’re not able to make it to one of our locations, our online services are always available.

Cartoon representation of the exterior of the Aitkin Public Library

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Orange, black, and white cartoon graphic of the exterior of the Cambridge Public Library,

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An orange, gray, and black cartoon representation of the exterior of the Chisago Lakes Area Library

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An orange, gray, and black cartoon representation of the exterior of the Hinckley Public Library.

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Orange, boxy graphic representation of the McGregor Public Library building.

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An orange, gray, and black cartoon representation of the exterior of the Milaca Community Library.

Milaca

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mille lacs

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An orange, black, and gray cartoon representation of the Mora Public Library's building exterior

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Orange and black cartoon representation of the exterior of the Pine City Public Library

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Orange, Black, and gray cartoon representation of the exterior of the Princeton Area Library building.

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Gray, orange, and black cartoon representation of the exterior of the Rush City Public Library building.

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Gray, black and orange cartoon representation of the exterior of the Wyoming Area Library building.

wyoming

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tax season 2025
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2025 Tax Filing Season

Did you know that tax forms are available online?  East Central Regional Library has compiled some online tax resources for you here.  Library staff can assist with

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January 10, 2025

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