
2023 ECRL Reads Title Announced!
Each year we encourage readers across the region to read the same book and come together as a community around that book. We are happy

Libby by OverDrive Replaces the OverDrive Legacy App Today.
The legacy OverDrive app permanently retired today, Monday, May 1, 2023. Taking over is OverDrive’s newer reading app, Libby! Libby launched in 2017 and is

Paypal, Credit, and Debit Cards Now Accepted Online for Fine & Fee Payments
Patrons have always been able to pay fine and fee payments in person at any East Central Regional Library branch using cash or a personal

Second Annual Spring For Libraries Fundraiser Starts April 1, 2023
East Central Regional Library is excited to launch our second annual fundraiser, Spring for Libraries, which will run April 1-30, 2023! For this fundraising campaign, each
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

2023 Tax Filing Season
2023’s tax filing season officially begins on January 23, 2023. The last day to file is April 18, 2023. Did you know that tax forms
MNlink.org Update
In order to add additional security, MNlink.org now requires patrons to log in with their library barcode number and associated pin/password. This is the same

ECRL Outreach Service Update: Onamia Stop Returns!
Starting on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, our Outreach Librarian, Tim, will be returning to the Onamia Depot from 11am-3pm as part of our Outreach route!

Reading Reflections: December 2022 Reading Challenge
December’s Beanstack reading challenge starts today! The Reading Reflections challenge is designed for readers of all ages, and runs December 1- 31, 2022. Simply log your reading

ECRL Receives 2022 Spirit of Community Award
East Central Regional Library (ECRL) was honored by the Lakes & Pines Community Action Council, Inc. on Monday, October 3 with the 2022 Spirit of

2022 ECRL Reads Title Announced!
Each year we encourage readers across the region to read the same book and come together as a community around that book. We are happy

Remembering Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II was Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. She came to the throne when she was just 25 years old, in 1952. On Thursday, September 8,

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, when libraries nationwide join the American Library Association (ALA) to remind parents, caregivers, and students that signing up for a