Central Library
Central Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 9:00am today
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
Victoria Day
Monday, May 18, 2026
Closed All Day
General Inquiries: (902) 490-5700
Ask the Library: asklib@halifaxlibrary.ca
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
-
Victoria DayMonday, May 18, 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!
Movie & Gathering: We Were Here
May 21st | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
A gentle evening of remembering and care for people we have lost to fentanyl. Watch 10 hand-drawn films, with music by Janelle Levesque.
Victoria Day Holiday & Summer Hours
May 11, 2026
All services of Halifax Public Libraries will be closed Monday, May 18 for the Victoria Day holiday.
Open Heart Forgery: Poetry Open Mic, part of a series
Join Halifax community poetry journal, Open Heart Forgery, for an open mic event! Bring your own poetry to share, or listen and enjoy.
StackMap: Halifax Central Library
Explore an interactive map of Central Library's layout, shelving, and amenities. Find the exact stack location of an item!
Movie & Gathering: We Were Here
May 21st | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
A gentle evening of remembering and care for people we have lost to fentanyl. Watch 10 hand-drawn films, with music by Janelle Levesque.
Victoria Day Holiday & Summer Hours
May 11, 2026
All services of Halifax Public Libraries will be closed Monday, May 18 for the Victoria Day holiday.
Open Heart Forgery: Poetry Open Mic, part of a series
Join Halifax community poetry journal, Open Heart Forgery, for an open mic event! Bring your own poetry to share, or listen and enjoy.
About Central Library
-
- All gender washrooms
- Bicycle Racks
- Community Rooms
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station
- Paid Parking
- Self-Checkout
- Study Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
-