1 Million OverDrive Checkouts!
Today we are doing a happy dance because our 1,000,000th digital title was checked out in OverDrive! The lucky title that brought us to the
New Reading Recommendation eNewsletter Coming in July!
The Books’n’More eNewsletter is retiring in June to make room for our new Reading Recommendations eNewsletter. Reading Recommendations will allow you to pick and choose
Minnesota State Parks Library Program Continues!
As of June 1, 2022, the DNR has announced that they will continue and expand their state park library program for another three years! This
Thank You, Spring for Libraries Fundraiser Supporters!
The totals are in for our first annual Spring for Libraries Fundraiser, which ran from April 1-30, 2022. Thanks to the generous support of our
Read Across America: May Reading Challenge
May’s Beanstack reading challenge has launched! The Read Across America challenge is designed for readers of all ages, and runs May 1- May 31, 2022. Simply
April Reading Challenge: National Poetry Month
April’s Beanstack reading challenge is here! The National Poetry Month challenge has age specific categories for readers of all ages, and runs April 1- April 30. This
Spring for Libraries Fundraiser
East Central Regional Library is excited to announce our first annual fundraiser, Spring for Libraries, which will run April 1-30, 2022! For this campaign, each library
Request for Proposal- IT Services Provider
ECRL currently manages its IT infrastructure and outsources some applications to outside vendors. It is the desire of the Library to out-source the following support:
NASA Space Explorers Backpacks Have Arrived!
East Central Regional Library patrons participated in December 2021’s NASA @ My Library reading challenge through the free Beanstack App. Participants read books, logged their
Understanding the Ukraine Crisis
Are you looking to understand the tragedy occurring in Ukraine? Your library is here to get you the sources you need. Before you search, be aware
Bookworms: March Reading Challenge
March’s Beanstack reading challenge is here! The Bookworms challenge is designed for readers of all ages, and runs March 1- March 31. Simply log your
Presidents’ Day Holiday
All East Central Regional Library locations will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2022 in honor of Presidents’ Day. We look forward to welcoming you
New Financial Literacy eResource- Banzai!
Learn real-world finance with Banzai, an interactive, award-winning financial literacy program full of resources to help you build your financial wellness, get out of debt,
For the Love of Reading- Beanstack Challenge
February’s Beanstack reading challenge is titled For the Love of Reading and runs February 1-28, 2022. This challenge is designed for readers of all ages.
2022 Tax Filing Season
2022’s tax filing season officially began on January 24, 2022. The last day to file is April 18, 2022. Did you know that tax forms