Central Library
Central Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 9:00am today
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
General Inquiries: (902) 490-5700
Ask the Library: asklib@halifaxlibrary.ca

Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
No upcoming closures or holidays at this location.
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 Panel: Motherhood & Otherhood
Mar 28th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Four authors will explore their personal journeys of having children or being childfree, by chance or choice, and their struggles and joys.
Book Launch: Pickled in Love, by Gina N. Brown
Mar 21st | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Can two hesitant 50-somethings get out of their own way to fall in love? Gina Brown will read from her third novel, Pickled in Love.
Halifax Public Libraries Welcomes East Cup Café and Roastery
Mar 06, 2026
Meet our new café service provider, East Cup Café and Roastery, now open at Central Library's 5th Floor and Keshen Goodman Public Library.
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 Panel: Motherhood & Otherhood
Mar 28th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Four authors will explore their personal journeys of having children or being childfree, by chance or choice, and their struggles and joys.
Book Launch: Pickled in Love, by Gina N. Brown
Mar 21st | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Can two hesitant 50-somethings get out of their own way to fall in love? Gina Brown will read from her third novel, Pickled in Love.
Halifax Public Libraries Welcomes East Cup Café and Roastery
Mar 06, 2026
Meet our new café service provider, East Cup Café and Roastery, now open at Central Library's 5th Floor and Keshen Goodman Public Library.
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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