By Tuesday, July 7, 2020, all branches of Halifax Public Libraries will begin to offer in-person services specific to their location

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By Tuesday, July 7, 2020, we are anticipating all branches of Halifax Public Libraries will begin to offer in-person services specific to their location.

As of Tuesday, June 23, 2020 all branch Book Drops will be open to accept the return of physical items.

All branches will gradually open their doors again by following a staged approach. Various in-person services you expect to find at the Library will be reintroduced in stages as we move forward, and may look different at each branch. Everything you are used to finding at a Library branch may not be available just yet, but we promise they will be soon.

Currently, the Library is in Stage One of providing in-person service again. The services currently available to you are:

Curbside Pick-up
Virtual Library programs
Online resources through our E-Library
Opening of all Book Drops by June 23

For up-to-date information on the status of service at your local branch, please visit our Location pages.

Please note: Changes will be made to Location pages when information becomes available.

Stay Connected

Ask the Library phone line: You can now call us with questions you’d usually ask in person, or just to chat. The number is 902-490-5753. Learn more about the phone line’s “open” hours and our approach here.
You can email us your questions at AskLib@halifax.ca, and our team will work to answer in a timely manner.
Our website and Endless Ideas blog will be kept up-to-date with new ideas, resources, and adapted programs from our team.
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Programs
All in-person Library events have been cancelled until the end of August 2020, unless otherwise communicated.

While our in-person events have been cancelled, we have begun to offer Virtual Libraryopens a new window events to connect with our community throughout branch closures. Check out the “What’s On” section at the top of any page to view events and Virtual Library at-home activities for Kids, Teens, and Adults.

The Library is exploring ways to host events in outdoor spaces and larger indoor spaces where physical distancing is possible. Please check back for updates.

Private room bookings
All room bookings have been cancelled until the end of August 2020. All cancelled room bookings will be refunded in full. As we continue to monitor the situation over the coming weeks, a member of our staff will be in contact with you soon about your room booking.