Central Library
Central Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 9:00am tomorrow
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
Natal Day
Monday, August 3, 2026
Closed All Day
General Inquiries: (902) 490-5700
Ask the Library: asklib@halifaxlibrary.ca
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Natal DayMonday, August 3, 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!
Author Talk: We Use What We Have Recipes, by Alex MacLaren
Aug 27th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Discover simple, affordable weeknight cooking with Alex MacLaren in conversation with CBC's Adam Walsh. Followed by book signing and Q&A.
Living Library
Aug 15th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meet people with remarkable life experiences through one-on-one conversations that build empathy, curiosity, and connection.
Back in the Day: Vintage Halifax Postcards
Step back into history with Halifax Public Libraries’ collection of vintage postcards featuring HRM locations, landmarks, and memories.
StackMap: Halifax Central Library
Explore an interactive map of Central Library's layout, shelving, and amenities. Find the exact stack location of an item!
Author Talk: We Use What We Have Recipes, by Alex MacLaren
Aug 27th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Discover simple, affordable weeknight cooking with Alex MacLaren in conversation with CBC's Adam Walsh. Followed by book signing and Q&A.
Living Library
Aug 15th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meet people with remarkable life experiences through one-on-one conversations that build empathy, curiosity, and connection.
Back in the Day: Vintage Halifax Postcards
Step back into history with Halifax Public Libraries’ collection of vintage postcards featuring HRM locations, landmarks, and memories.
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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