Borrowing

General Information
Everything to you need to know about loan periods, renewing, fines, special loans and checking the status of your account.

Home Delivery
For people unable to visit a library branch due to physical or visual disability or a long-term illness.

Books by Mail
You may be eligible to have books, talking books and large print materials delivered to your mailbox.

Interlibrary Loans
The Interlibrary Loan service allows you to borrow materials from other lending libraries in Nova Scotia and across Canada.

Borrow Anywhere/ Return Anywhere (BARA)
You can register to borrow materials from any public, university or college library in Nova Scotia. Materials can be returned to any of the participating libraries.

For more information, go to www.librariesns.ca

Learning

Adult Literacy and Upgrading
Improve your reading, writing and math skills. Check schedules for these free programs.

Children’s Reading Support
Sign up for this tutor style program offered at Captain William Spry and Halifax North branches.

English Language Learning (ELL)
Find schedules, local literacy networks and other tutoring services for new immigrants.

Homework Help
Elementary, junior high and high school students can ask library staff questions online.

Visiting

Meeting Rooms
Look up rates, room capacity, booking information and locations.

Tours
New to the area or need help finding your way around the Library? Come in and let us show you around.