Central Library
Central Library
Hours & Information
Open today until 9:00pm
Regular Hours
Monday
9:00AM - 9:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 9:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 9:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 9:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday
12:00PM - 6:00PM
Upcoming Holidays and Closures
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Closes early: 1:00pm
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Closed All Day
Boxing Day
Friday, December 26, 2025
Closed All Day
General Inquiries: (902) 490-5700
Curbside Pick-up: (902) 490-5700
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Christmas EveWednesday, December 24, 2025Closes early: 1:00pm
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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Boxing DayFriday, December 26, 2025Closed All Day
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New Year's EveWednesday, December 31, 2025Closes early: 1:00pm
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New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 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!
BreakSpace, part of a series
Teens and young adults are invited to celebrate shared skills, stories, and Hip-Hop’s “Each One, Teach One” culture at this free drop-in!
In The Sunroom: Extractions
On display from December 21, 2025 – January 31, 2026 in The Sunroom at Central Library, Extractions by Gerard McNeil.
Holiday Hours in December & January
Dec 18, 2025
In December and January, our Library open hours are a bit different than usual. Stock up and enjoy your Library at home while we're closed.
StackMap: Halifax Central Library
Explore an interactive map of Central Library's layout, shelving, and amenities. Find the exact stack location of an item!
BreakSpace, part of a series
Teens and young adults are invited to celebrate shared skills, stories, and Hip-Hop’s “Each One, Teach One” culture at this free drop-in!
In The Sunroom: Extractions
On display from December 21, 2025 – January 31, 2026 in The Sunroom at Central Library, Extractions by Gerard McNeil.
Holiday Hours in December & January
Dec 18, 2025
In December and January, our Library open hours are a bit different than usual. Stock up and enjoy your Library at home while we're closed.
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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