The Halifax Central Library is a public library in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is located on the corner of Spring Garden Road and Queen Street in Downtown Halifax. It serves as the flagship library of the Halifax Public Libraries, replacing the Spring Garden Road Memorial Library.
A new central library was discussed by library administrators for several decades and approved by the regional council in 2008. The architects, a joint venture between local firm Fowler Bauld and Mitchell and Schmidt Hammer Lassen of Denmark, were chosen in 2010 through an international design competition. Construction began later that year on a prominent downtown site that had been a parking lot for half a century.
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 6:00 PM |
Laura Burlock | Apr 25, 201810
This is such a gorgeous (and photogenic!) building. The big windows bring in lots of natural light. There's lots of places to read and work, as well as a couple cute little cafés for when you need a break. It's nice that they have a separate floor for the kids stuff.
Ethan C | May 9, 201810
An architectural beauty, where you can see the city in motion and get some of that essential vitamin D. A library is usually not the place to be, but there are so many presentations & performances you can watch for free. Next to the ocean, this creation is the most lovely in Halifax
John Aves | May 8, 201810
Really cool building, they have a café at the top with a small roof terrace looking out over Halifax harbour towards Dartmouth. Lovely place to go and chill with a brew.
Ronda Longard | Apr 29, 201810
Architectural gem. Whatever you need, they have it. My favourite part is they have a dedicated kids floor! 🙂🙂
Jacqui Jn. Baptiste | Jan 9, 20186.0
Very modern and has a good collection of books. Downside is that it's more of a recreational center , with an atrium. It is SO LOUD. Can't get any reading done peacefully. Even the quiet sections has so much traffic because people seem to be constantly on tours or something. Barely anyone has respect for it being a library and speak loudly throughout. You literally need to be locked in a room by yourself or sit on the roof if you want quiet.
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