The Aitkin Public Library is part of the East Central Regional Library, serving 2,087 residents in Aitkin. The Library System maintains 347,050 volumes and circulates 820,140 items per year, including 250,000 books, CDs, DVDs, and 45,000 digital materials. Opened in 1964, the Aitkin Public Library provides newspaper and magazine collections, a meeting room, public computers with Microsoft Office Suite, printing/copying/faxing services, test proctoring, and other events. Programs available include preschool storytime, board game night, one-on-one tech help, and tax assistance.