Labour Day Holiday & Fall Hours

September 2, 2021

All branches and departments of Halifax Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, September 6 for Labour Day.

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Canada Day Closure Notice

June 24, 2021

On Thursday, July 1, all locations and services, including Curbside Pick-up and Ask the Library, at Halifax Public Libraries will be closed for the Canada Day holiday.

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Status of Library Service

November 24, 2020

We are excited to open our doors again! Read more about our latest updates and response to COVID-19.

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A New Way to Access Your Library in Bayers Westwood

August 10, 2021

We are proud to offer our Bayers Westwood community a new way to borrow books. A Library Kiosk has been installed in the St. Andrew's Community Centre in Bayers Westwood. Learn more and start borrowing!

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Finishing Touches to Dartmouth North Renovations Are Underway

August 6, 2021

Take a look at what's happening behind the construction tarps and fences at Dartmouth North Public Library.

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Natal Day Holiday Hours

July 29, 2021

All branches and departments of Halifax Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, August 2, 2021 for Natal Day.

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32nd Annual Ghost Story Writing Contest for Ages 7-15

July 2, 2021

Prepare for howling winds, creepy characters, ghostly ships, strange apparitions, and things that go “bump” in the night. Our 32nd Annual Ghost Story Writing Contest, sponsored by the Helen Creighton Folklore Society, invites youth to enter their best spooky summer campfire story.

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Public Notice: Potential Exposure of COVID-19 at Halifax North Memorial Public Library

June 28, 2021

Public Health has notified the Library of a potential COVID-19 exposure that occurred on June 36, 10:00am-12:00pm at the Halifax North Memorial Public Library. All locations remain open.

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Mark Your Calendars and Register Now: Preston Community Talks Launches June 7

May 27, 2021

A new interactive and contemporary community conversation series is launching. It's called Preston Community Talks and the first program takes place Monday, June 7.

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Response: Community Petition for Book Removal

May 27, 2021

The Library has received requests to remove a book from its collection. We are issuing a final decision to keep the book and not censor it.

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