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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Support Library Funding by Contacting your Legislators
As you may know, last month we sent a group of library lovers down to the Minnesota State Capital for Library Legislation Day. We advocated
Legacy Overdrive App Retires May 1, 2023
Hey OverDrive app users, changes are coming your way! The legacy OverDrive app will be permanently discontinued on May 1, 2023. You’ll need to switch

TESTIFY: Americana from Slavery to Today Exhibit Coming to ECRL
The photo gallery exhibit features images of art and artifacts from the Diane and Alan Page Collection, which is currently on display at the Minneapolis
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ECRL is an essential community resource, supported in part by you.
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