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
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Closes early: 1:00pm
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25, 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!
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.
Halifax Public Libraries Welcomes East Cup Café and Roastery
Dec 17, 2025
Meet our new café service provider, East Cup Café and Roastery, soon to open at Halifax Central and Keshen Goodman Public Libraries.
StackMap: Halifax Central Library
Explore an interactive map of Central Library's layout, shelving, and amenities. Find the exact stack location of an item!
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.
Halifax Public Libraries Welcomes East Cup Café and Roastery
Dec 17, 2025
Meet our new café service provider, East Cup Café and Roastery, soon to open at Halifax Central and Keshen Goodman Public Libraries.
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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