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
Curbside Pick-up: (902) 490-5700
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!
George Elliott Clarke Presents: 5 Poets Breaking Into Song
Feb 14th | 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Poet Laureate George Elliott Clarke hosts a delightful presentation of poetry and music. This event promises to be a salve for your soul.
Red Sky in the Morning: Snowstorms That Made Headlines
From horse-drawn sleighs to White Juan, explore Halifax and Dartmouth’s biggest snowstorms—and quietly hope this winter doesn’t take notes.
In The Sunroom: Holding Up the Moon
On display from February 9 – March 21, 2026, in The Sunroom at Central Library, Holding Up the Moon, by Deanne Fitzpatrick.
StackMap: Halifax Central Library
Explore an interactive map of Central Library's layout, shelving, and amenities. Find the exact stack location of an item!
George Elliott Clarke Presents: 5 Poets Breaking Into Song
Feb 14th | 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Poet Laureate George Elliott Clarke hosts a delightful presentation of poetry and music. This event promises to be a salve for your soul.
Red Sky in the Morning: Snowstorms That Made Headlines
From horse-drawn sleighs to White Juan, explore Halifax and Dartmouth’s biggest snowstorms—and quietly hope this winter doesn’t take notes.
In The Sunroom: Holding Up the Moon
On display from February 9 – March 21, 2026, in The Sunroom at Central Library, Holding Up the Moon, by Deanne Fitzpatrick.
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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