As of April 1, 2026, Halifax Public Libraries has increased some fees for paid services. This is the first fee change we've made in over a decade. The Library remains dedicated to providing barrier-free access to core library services, such as programs, collections, and public spaces, at no cost.
As of April 1, the following fees have changed:
- Room rental fees for community rooms and premium venues
- Parking rates at Halifax Central Library
- Per page printing ($5.00 free printing credit remains)
- A new fee for filming in Library locations
Room Rental Fees
All room rentals have a consistent, standard rate and a reduced community rate. The reduced community rate applies to individual community members, small non-profit organizations, and local community groups that are booking for non-commercial purposes. The standard rate applies to all other bookings, including birthday parties and other celebrations.
Community Rooms
As of April 1, all community room rental fees are as follows:
- All Halifax Central Library community rooms and large community rooms at other locations:
- Standard rate: $300 for the full day and $240 for half day
- Reduced community rate: $100 for the full day and $85 for half day
- All other community rooms:
- Standard rate: $240 for the full day and $180 for the half day
- Reduced community rate: $85 for the full day and $65 for half day
Explore Library Spaces and rental options at Book a Space.
Premium Venues
Premium venues refer to two locations at Halifax Central Library: Paul O'Regan Hall and the Fifth Floor. The Fifth Floor can only be rented after hours.
As of April 1, all premium venue rental fees are as follows:
- Standard rate: $200/hour during open hours and $350/hour after hours
- Reduced community rate: $125/hour during open hours and $150/hour after hours
- Minimum of four-hour rental required
- Other fees may apply depending on the booking requirements
Halifax Central Library Parking Fees
As of April 1, Halifax Central Library's hourly parking rates are:
- Monday - Friday: $3/hour, up to a daily maximum of $25
- Saturday - Sunday: $2/hour, up to a daily maximum of $7.50
Printing and Copying Fees
As of April 1, printing fees are:
Black & white printing:
- Single-sided: $0.15
- Double-sided: $0.30
Colour printing:
- Single-sided: $0.50
- Double-sided: $1.00
The monthly $5.00 printing credit remains unchanged.
New Film and Photography Location Fee
As of April 1, the Library will charge a location fee for film or photo shoot requests in Library spaces that require equipment and insurance. Depending on the scale of the production, the following fees may apply:
| Class of shoot | During open hours | After hours/weekends |
| Amateur/personal/small non-profit | $50/hour + cost of room rental if needed | $100/hour + cost of room rental if needed |
| Commercial/advertising/promos | $100/hour + cost of room rental if needed | $200/hour + cost of room rental if needed |
| Full film/TV production | Day rate of $2,000 - $6,000 depending on size and scope | 1.5x open hours rates |
There is no location fee for film or photo shoot requests that use only handheld cameras.