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!
In The Sunroom: Full Circle
On display from July 5 – August 15, 2026, in The Sunroom at Central Library, Full Circle by Judith Newman.
Staff Picks: Red Hot Books to Read Outside
Find a sunny spot to lounge and browse for a romance, thriller, autobiography, graphic novel, and more, from these staff-loved summer reads.
Thomas Burns, 2SLGBTQIA+ Trailblazer
A brief and not at all definitive history of Thomas Burns, whose advocacy helped shape Halifax's thriving 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
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: Full Circle
On display from July 5 – August 15, 2026, in The Sunroom at Central Library, Full Circle by Judith Newman.
Staff Picks: Red Hot Books to Read Outside
Find a sunny spot to lounge and browse for a romance, thriller, autobiography, graphic novel, and more, from these staff-loved summer reads.
Thomas Burns, 2SLGBTQIA+ Trailblazer
A brief and not at all definitive history of Thomas Burns, whose advocacy helped shape Halifax's thriving 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
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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