PROGRAM UPDATE: The Wordplay Workshop at the McGregor branch on Saturday, Sept. 30 has been cancelled.

Fall Into Learning With an Expert Tutor!

Free Tutoring for students of all ages! Did you know that to get free tutoring all you need is an East Central Regional Library (ECRL) library card? To get free, live, on-demand online homework help, no matter where you are, use the Brainfuse HelpNow database to connect with a live tutor from any device with […]

New! Free Online Tutoring and More with Brainfuse

East Central Regional Library cardholders now have access to on-demand virtual tutoring, writing assistance, career and interview coaching, and more with two new services created by Brainfuse: HelpNow and JobNow. Both services offer live help daily, from 2 to 11 PM.  Video content, test prep, homework tools, and additional skill building and career-enhancing resources are […]

Historical Periodicals from the American Antiquarian Society

Minnesota residents now have access to a trove of historic periodicals collected by The American Antiquarian Society. The American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection includes digitized images of the pages of American magazines and journals held by American Antiquarian Society, the premier library documenting the life of America’s people from the Colonial Era through the […]

New content added to LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress Library has recently added some new content including eBooks, tutorials, and practice tests! The Job & Career Accelerator now includes a Graduate School Finder which can help college students locate graduate programs around the country specializing in specific subjects. Many new occupational and entrance practice exams are included in the Career Center like the PSI […]

Saturday Smarts

Do you want to brush up on your language skills during the summer break?  Learn a new language before traveling?  Learn about Mango Languages below and get started on East Central Regional Library’s Languages Subject Guide!    

Introducing HeritageQuest!

East Central Regional Library is pleased to announce that it now offers a family history tool that complements the already popular Ancestry Library Edition. We are thrilled to add HeritageQuest Online database to our growing list of high-quality resources. HeritageQuest is conveniently accessed via the library’s website anywhere with an internet connection by logging in […]

Introducing Mango Languages!

East Central Regional Library is pleased to announce that it now offers an online language-learning database to our patrons. We are thrilled to add the Mango Languages system to our growing list of resources. Mango is free for all library patrons and is available 24/7 anywhere with an Internet connection. All you need is your […]

NOVELIST – Your Guide to Fiction !

As we move into the chilly, dark days and nights of January, there’s nothing more rewarding than relaxing with a good book. Many people come to the library to request the latest bestsellers or to browse the new books recently added to the collection. Others like to discuss their favorite authors with library staff and […]