Central Library
Central Library
Hours & Information
Open today until 9:00pm
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!
Halifax Public Libraries Welcomes East Cup Café and Roastery
Aug 10, 2026
Meet our new café service provider, East Cup Café and Roastery, now open at Central Library and Keshen Goodman Public Library.
Author Talk: We Use What We Have Recipes, by Alex MacLaren
Aug 27th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Discover simple, affordable weeknight cooking with Alex MacLaren in conversation with CBC's Adam Walsh. Followed by book signing and Q&A.
Every Story Makes a Splash! Summer Reading Club 2026 Updates
Aug 05, 2026
See how our community of readers is growing week by week: Check back here throughout the summer for the latest system-wide points totals!
StackMap: Halifax Central Library
Explore an interactive map of Central Library's layout, shelving, and amenities. Find the exact stack location of an item!
Halifax Public Libraries Welcomes East Cup Café and Roastery
Aug 10, 2026
Meet our new café service provider, East Cup Café and Roastery, now open at Central Library and Keshen Goodman Public Library.
Author Talk: We Use What We Have Recipes, by Alex MacLaren
Aug 27th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Discover simple, affordable weeknight cooking with Alex MacLaren in conversation with CBC's Adam Walsh. Followed by book signing and Q&A.
Every Story Makes a Splash! Summer Reading Club 2026 Updates
Aug 05, 2026
See how our community of readers is growing week by week: Check back here throughout the summer for the latest system-wide points totals!
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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