Central Library
Central Library
Hours & Information
Monday, September 8:Â Due to construction work at the Spring Garden Road entrance, the book drop will be closed. Please use the book drop at the Queen Street entrance to return any items.
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
Closed for Staff Training
Monday, September 8, 2025
Closed All Day
General Inquiries: (902) 490-5700
Curbside Pick-up: (902) 490-5700

Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Closed for Staff TrainingMonday, September 8, 2025Closed 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!
Puppet Show: The Back-to-School Blues
Sep 6th | 11:00am - 11:30am
Tiffany will do anything to avoid going back to school; even ask the local witch to turn her into a monster! Watch this show come to life.
Halifax Forum: A Stage, Rink, and So Much More
From hockey and concerts to markets and fairs, discover the rich history and enduring legacy of the Halifax Forum.
Take & Make: Sign Language Greeting Cards
Sep 7th | 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate Deaf Awareness Month with a DIY sign language card project. Kits include glue dots, construction paper, and your creativity.
StackMap: Halifax Central Library
Explore an interactive map of Central Library's layout, shelving, and amenities. Find the exact stack location of an item!
Puppet Show: The Back-to-School Blues
Sep 6th | 11:00am - 11:30am
Tiffany will do anything to avoid going back to school; even ask the local witch to turn her into a monster! Watch this show come to life.
Halifax Forum: A Stage, Rink, and So Much More
From hockey and concerts to markets and fairs, discover the rich history and enduring legacy of the Halifax Forum.
Take & Make: Sign Language Greeting Cards
Sep 7th | 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate Deaf Awareness Month with a DIY sign language card project. Kits include glue dots, construction paper, and your creativity.
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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