Yes. The province of Nova Scotia requires masks to be worn in most indoor spaces. You are required to wear a mask when using our Curbside Pick-up service, too.

When you receive a notification for your holds pick-up:

1. Grab your mask and go to the location on the holds notification.
2. Look for the exterior signs for Curbside Pick-up.
3. Follow the instructions on the signs to alert staff of your arrival. Every location is different.
4. Follow the health and safety guidelines on the signs to help ensure the safety of our staff and you.

New to Curbside Pick-up? Read our how-to blog post.

All of our exterior and in-branch Book Drops are open to accept returns. 

Yes, if you are a residents of Nova Scotia, you can register here for a temporary, digital library card. This digital card will give you access to our collection and E-Library tools and allow you to place holds on physical items. You can pick up holds through our Curbside Pick-up service.

Not yet. Private room bookings are not being accepted at this time. If you need space for private study, some locations have same-day room bookings. Ask staff when you arrive.

Yes. The health and safety of our community and staff is our top priority. By being diligent and thoughtful with our actions when following health and safety guidelines, we will all be doing our part to help protect each other. Together, we can help to minimize risk. Shared spaces and high-touch surfaces are regularly cleaned and sanitizing supplies are available for community use.

We recommend that you quarantine Library materials for at least 24 hours once you take them home.

Effective Wednesday, July 14 at 12:00 AM: All locations will enter into Phase 4 reopening, including programming will increase in number and seating, where possible, and online events will continue; Community Room rentals will resume with reduced capacities and at select locations, same-day Study Room bookings are available at applicable locations, and the Media studio at Central Library will continue; all borrower services will remain open, including Curbside Pick-up during and Book Drops; public computers will remain available with limited stations and bookings; Ask the Library phone service will remain open for all inquiries; and masks must be worn and physical distancing maintained while inside facilities and using Library services.

Check our Locations page for specific information for your local branch or library office.

The following resources have been made available for use at home for a period of time as one more measure in helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We will provide updates if any changes occur for accessing these resources from home.

• Ancestry Library Edition (Available from home until December 31, 2021)
• PressReader
• Grant Connect