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If you’re a resident of Nova Scotia, you can get a Halifax Public Libraries card for free.
Your library card is your passport to our collections. You can borrow items, use our computers and other devices, and access our digital collections from home.
What you need to sign up
When you visit us in person or online to request a card:
- You'll need one piece of identification. For example, a driver's license.
- If you're under 14, an adult (age 19 or older) needs to sign for you and they'll be responsible for what you borrow. You and the responsible adult will both need one piece of identification.
If you don’t have the necessary identification or don't live in Nova Scotia, you may be able to get a different type of library card.
Request a Library card
In person
Visit any of our locations and bring your identification. We will set up your account and you can start borrowing right away!
Online
Click the button below to apply for a Library card. You'll be issued a temporary digital barcode via email that you can use to create an account on our website and access most of our online resources.
Temporary digital library cards can be upgraded to a standard physical membership in-branch. Depending on the type of digital card selected, your card will be valid for either 6 weeks or 3 years.
