Originally published April 2025, updated September 11, 2025, to include service updates.
Temporary Library Service at Dartmouth North Public Library
Your Library is here for you!
As of Thursday, September 11, Temporary Library Service is now available at 105 Highfield Park Drive. This means that community members can now visit the temporary portable unit to access and enjoy the following expanded services:
- A small browsable collection
- Hold pick-up and returns
- Limited computer access
- Library card registration
- Free WiFi
- Friendly staff on-site
Temporary Library Service hours will also change, offering additional hours to better serve the community. Beginning Monday, September 15, you can visit your Temporary Library during the following hours:
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Monday: 9:00am-5:00pm
- Tuesday: 9:00am-7:00pm
- Wednesday: 9:00am-7:00pm
- Thursday: 9:00am-7:00pm
- Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm
- Sunday: Closed
Thank you for your continued patience as we work to bring back full Library service. If you have any questions, please contact Ask the Library at (902) 490-5753, or use our webform., opens a new window
Originally posted September 4, 2025. Please see above for the latest status of Library Service.
Curbside Pick-up Service at Dartmouth North Public Library
While Dartmouth North Public Library remains closed due to damage sustained to the Dartmouth North Community Centre building on March 6, Halifax Public Libraries is set to open a temporary portable unit for Curbside Pick-up service on Thursday, September 4. This marks a welcome return in the community, and lays the groundwork for future Library offerings out of the space.
As of September 4, Curbside pick-up service will be offered at 105 Highfield Park Drive, Monday through Saturday from 1:00-5:00pm.
How does Curbside pick-up work?
1. Select an item to borrow from our collection.
Browse our online catalogue to place a hold using your library account and choose Dartmouth North as your preferred pick-up location—just like you’re used to!
2. Notification: Your holds are ready!
If you placed a hold through our website, you will receive an email or phone notification when your holds are ready to check out, and let you know how long they'll be available to pick up.
3. Visit your temporary Library.
Visit the temporary portable unit at 105 Highfield Park Drive for your items. You can either knock on the door or ring the doorbell to speak with a friendly staff member, who will retrieve your hold.
Library staff can retrieve your hold using your library card or a piece of ID.
4. Enjoy your items!
Items borrowed from Curbside Pick-up follow the usual borrowing periods.
Our Book Drop is open for returns—now located directly beside the temporary portable unit. If you're returning a larger item that does not fit in the drop, please follow Step #3 above to return the item(s).
Originally posted April 2025. Please see above for the latest status of Library Service.
On March 6, the Dartmouth North Community Centre sustained significant flood damage, impacting recreation programming and Library services. Assessment and remediation work is ongoing. Unfortunately, the public cannot access the facility or book drops right now and it will remain closed until further notice.
There are still ways to interact with your Library while the building is closed.
Free Public WIFI
The community can access free public WIFI around the Dartmouth North Community Centre.
There may be WIFI disruptions or space limitations while work is being done on the property.
E-Library
Our E-Library is open 24/7, and your Library card gives you access to digital books, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, movies, music, and much more. We encourage you to explore all that our free E-Library has to offer during this change in service.
Change Holds Pick Up Location
You can change your holds pick up location temporarily during the closure. It is simple to change your pick-up location when placing a hold online. You can select any branch from the drop-down menu and pick up your items at another Library location. Check out at a step-by-step video on our Instagram, opens a new window.
Explore a New Public Library or Library Kiosk
Halifax Public Libraries has 14 locations and five Library Kiosks, opens a new window located at:
- Halifax Stanfield International Airport (two kiosks)
- St. Andrew's Recreation Centre in Bayers Westwood
- Gordon R. Snow Community Centre in Fall River
- Horizon Recreation Centre in Eastern Passage
Watch this video to learn how to use a Library Kiosk.
We also have plenty of Community Return Locations, and items can be returned to any Library branch, regardless of where the items were originally borrowed.
Fine-Free Library
Halifax Public Libraries is fine-free. That means you will not be charged for overdue materials, and can enjoy worry-free borrowing. Any items borrowed before the branch closed will be extended; you will not be charged any fines or fees.
More Information
Check back here on this News Post for updates and announcements as we adapt new ways to offer service during this time.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ask the Library at (902) 490-5753, or email your questions to AskLib@halifaxlibrary.ca.