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.
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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.
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.
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.
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NASA @ My Library Reading Challenge
It’s time for a Reading Challenge! From December 1-31st we’re partnering with NASA to host the “Look Up! Explore Our Universe: The James Webb Space
SERVICE UPDATE: Closed for Thanksgiving
In recognition of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 25th, all ECRL branches and Headquarters will be closed. Library services will resume on Friday, November 26th. Disappointed
OUTREACH SERVICE UPDATE
We are excited to announce that our Isanti, Braham, and Onamia outreach locations will be going back to 4-hour visits from our Outreach Librarian through
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ECRL is an essential community resource, supported in part by you.
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