Central Library
Central Library
Hours & Information
Open today until 6:00pm
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
Remembrance Day
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Closed All Day
General Inquiries: (902) 490-5700
Curbside Pick-up: (902) 490-5700
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Remembrance DayTuesday, November 11, 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!
Book Launch: The Smiling Land, by Alan Doyle
Nov 26th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join musician Alan Doyle in conversation with John DeMont, as they discuss his new book, The Smiling Land, plus a Q&A and book signing.
Remember Corporal James K. Evans: A Hero of the Korean War
Learn about the life of Cpl. James K. Evans, whose courage in the Korean War still echoes through history.
Art Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion: Making Space
Nov 13th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Making Space: A Halifax Story is a feature-length documentary about the people in the city who passionately create space for the arts.
StackMap: Halifax Central Library
Explore an interactive map of Central Library's layout, shelving, and amenities. Find the exact stack location of an item!
Book Launch: The Smiling Land, by Alan Doyle
Nov 26th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join musician Alan Doyle in conversation with John DeMont, as they discuss his new book, The Smiling Land, plus a Q&A and book signing.
Remember Corporal James K. Evans: A Hero of the Korean War
Learn about the life of Cpl. James K. Evans, whose courage in the Korean War still echoes through history.
Art Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion: Making Space
Nov 13th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Making Space: A Halifax Story is a feature-length documentary about the people in the city who passionately create space for the arts.
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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