Overview
The Halifax Central Library is the flagship branch of the Halifax Public Libraries system and one of the city’s most recognized architectural landmarks. Opened in 2014, it has won international awards for its sustainable and innovative design.
Features
The library offers five floors of open space with extensive print and digital collections, public meeting rooms, cafés, and rooftop terraces with panoramic city views. It serves as a cultural hub for lectures, concerts, and art exhibitions.
Community Impact
As a modern civic space, the Central Library symbolizes Halifax’s commitment to learning, inclusivity, and community connection—welcoming over a million visitors annually.
Location: 44.642841, -63.5752966
Tags:
– House Number: 5440
– Postal Code: B3J 1E9
– Province: Nova Scotia
– Amenity: Library
– Building: civic
– Internet Access: wlan;terminals
– Internet Fee: Free of charge
– Layer: 1
– Name: Halifax Central Library
– Opening Hours: Mo-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00
– Phone: +1 902-490-5700
– Restrooms: yes
– toilets:access: yes
– Accessible Restroom: Yes
– Website: https://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/branches/locations/halifax-central-library.html
– Wheelchair Accessible: Partially Accessible
– wheelchair:description: Washroom fits some chairs (85cm), has grab bars, soap too high. Most rooms accessible except a few and rooftop terrace (85cm). Touchscreens, photocopier, tables most bookshelves accessible and some too high.
– Wikidata: Q16983129
– Wikipedia: English Wikipedia – Halifax Central Library
– Street: Spring Garden Road
– City: Halifax