About

Cole Harbour Public Library is a fully accessible community library filled with natural light, where you'll find a:

  • Bright and safe play area for preschoolers.
  • Large, dedicated teen space.
  • Community technology hub with PCs, ChromeBooks, iPads, and a print centre.
  • Quiet place to work-we have private carrels and study rooms-or, a comfortable place to socialize in our busy "living room" spaces.

You may also see us out and about-we have an active community program, making frequent outreach visits and hosting activities in the Prestons area.

What to Expect

Located within Cole Harbour Place, a community recreation centre, the Library is a busy crossroads.

You can expect to see:

  • Active people of all ages in their gym or yoga gear.
  • Parents and youth en route to hockey games, ringette tournaments, swim team practices and dance classes.
  • Staff chatting with Cole Harbour High School and Auburn Drive High School students.
  • "Teen Takeover" with 50 or more enthusiastic young people packing into the branch on Thursday nights.
  • Day camp groups playing games of HedBanz or Apples to Apples.
  • Seniors learning how to download e-books to their iPhones.

Fast Facts

  • The branch opened in 1989 as part of Halifax County Regional Library.
  • It was updated in 2014 with new computers, seating, and study rooms.
  • Its 12,000 square feet-all on one level.

Service Manager

Cynthia Gatto

Mailing Address

60 Alderney Drive
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
B2Y 4P8

Nearby

We're located on Forest Hills Parkway, a commuter thoroughfare between Main Street and Cole Harbour Road-an ideal stop when shopping and running errands.