Central Library
Central Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 9:00am today
MondayÂ
9:00AM - 9:00PM
TuesdayÂ
9:00AM - 9:00PM
WednesdayÂ
9:00AM - 9:00PM
ThursdayÂ
9:00AM - 9:00PM
FridayÂ
9:00AM - 6:00PM
SaturdayÂ
9:00AM - 6:00PM
SundayÂ
12:00PM - 6:00PM
General Inquiries: (902) 490-5700
Curbside Pick-up: (902) 490-5700

Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
No upcoming closures or holidays at this location.
StackMap: Halifax Central Library
Explore an interactive map of Central Library's layout, shelving, and amenities. Find the exact stack location of an item!
36th Annual Ghost Story Contest Winners Announced!
Nov 17, 2025
Celebrate our 2025 Ghost Story Contest winners! Discover thrilling tales from young writers across HRM—if you dare to read.
Art Night Drop-in, part of a series
Join us for a casual evening of art! Paint, draw, collage, and colour to your heart’s content in a relaxing and supportive environment.
Bringing the Past to Life through Historical Fiction
Nov 22nd | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Historical novelists Jill MacLean (Arrows of Fealty) and Sarah Emsley (The Austens) discuss bringing the past to life through fiction.
StackMap: Halifax Central Library
Explore an interactive map of Central Library's layout, shelving, and amenities. Find the exact stack location of an item!
36th Annual Ghost Story Contest Winners Announced!
Nov 17, 2025
Celebrate our 2025 Ghost Story Contest winners! Discover thrilling tales from young writers across HRM—if you dare to read.
Art Night Drop-in, part of a series
Join us for a casual evening of art! Paint, draw, collage, and colour to your heart’s content in a relaxing and supportive environment.
Bringing the Past to Life through Historical Fiction
Nov 22nd | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Historical novelists Jill MacLean (Arrows of Fealty) and Sarah Emsley (The Austens) discuss bringing the past to life through fiction.
About Central Library
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- All gender washrooms
- Bicycle Racks
- Community Rooms
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station
- Paid Parking
- Self-Checkout
- Study Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
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