Central Library
Central Library
Hours & Information
Open today until 9:00pm
Regular Hours
MondayÂ
9:00AM - 9:00PM
TuesdayÂ
9:00AM - 9:00PM
WednesdayÂ
9:00AM - 9:00PM
ThursdayÂ
9:00AM - 9:00PM
FridayÂ
9:00AM - 6:00PM
SaturdayÂ
9:00AM - 6:00PM
SundayÂ
12:00PM - 6:00PM
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Good Friday
Friday, April 3, 2026
Closed All Day
Easter
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Closed All Day
Easter Monday
Monday, April 6, 2026
Closed All Day
General Inquiries: (902) 490-5700
Ask the Library: asklib@halifaxlibrary.ca
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Good FridayFriday, April 3, 2026Closed All Day
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EasterSunday, April 5, 2026Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 6, 2026Closed All Day
StackMap: Halifax Central Library
Explore an interactive map of Central Library's layout, shelving, and amenities. Find the exact stack location of an item!
Sensory-Accessible Concerts with Cecilia Concerts
April 12
Welcoming and accessible for autistic, neurodivergent, and intellectually disabled community members and their families. Register now.
Poetry Month at the Library
Multiple Dates | April 2026
Poetry Month is in motion! Readers, writers, and poets of the heart, gather at the Library for your next spring event.
Service Fee Changes at the Library
Apr 01, 2026
As of April 1, 2026, Halifax Public Libraries has increased some fees for paid services.
StackMap: Halifax Central Library
Explore an interactive map of Central Library's layout, shelving, and amenities. Find the exact stack location of an item!
Sensory-Accessible Concerts with Cecilia Concerts
April 12
Welcoming and accessible for autistic, neurodivergent, and intellectually disabled community members and their families. Register now.
Poetry Month at the Library
Multiple Dates | April 2026
Poetry Month is in motion! Readers, writers, and poets of the heart, gather at the Library for your next spring event.
Service Fee Changes at the Library
Apr 01, 2026
As of April 1, 2026, Halifax Public Libraries has increased some fees for paid services.
About Central Library
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- All gender washrooms
- Bicycle Racks
- Community Rooms
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station
- Paid Parking
- Self-Checkout
- Study Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
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