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.

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.

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.