Halifax Central Library

I live this library, clean, quiet, comfortable, ambient environment in the top floor sitting area with amazing view overlooking the city and surrounding areas. Great place to spend a day reading and relaxing.

Beautiful library with excellent natural lighting. Acoustics are perfect for studying with a wide range of breakout spaces for different group work. It also has a small rooftop terrace and garden with panoramic views of the city and waterfront.

I love going to this library to study, do coursework, hangout with friends, and of course, look for any books that catch my eye. The building itself is beautiful; it has a great view with lots of space and so many books to choose from! I love coming here anytime I need to catch up on homework and even just to sit down with a coffee to read for a bit. It’s both relaxing and has a gorgeous view from the higher up floors. Even at certain times when the library may start to get a bit busy/loud, I just simply move to another area or a different floor and then it’s perfectly fine. I highly recommend coming here to anyone, whether for books or for other uses like studying!

Halifax Central Library was amazing!! It’s very modern, spacious, bright, organized and they have variety of spaces for different purposes. They even have a cafe at the ground and top floor and they also have an open patio roof top. I was blown away while visiting this place. The amenities and design was outstanding!

Such a beautiful space and building. The roof is so welcoming as is the main lobby and coffee shop. Nice program area. The stairs and all the places to sit are wonderful. Lots of signs to get you around the building. If I lived in Halifax I would be there all the time. Its nice the role the library plays in the downtown and welcoming residents and tourists.

Best library around. Always something on the go for the public, from free music to free lectures or presentations. It has wonderful recording booths and editing software, and of course books and magazines, and it's all housed in an incredible piece of architecture in downtown Halifax.

The Halifax Central Library is more than just a place to borrow books; it's an enriching experience designed with the community in mind. The thoughtful design of this multi-level library truly embraces the beauty and importance of literature, evident in its vast and well-stocked collection. What's particularly impressive is how the library caters to different needs, offering designated quiet zones, semi-quiet areas, and more active spaces. Beyond the incredible book selection, the library also boasts valuable amenities such as a welcoming cafe, an auditorium for events, and community rooms for various gatherings. As a book lover, I felt immense appreciation for whoever planned this space. It's clear that they had a deep understanding of what a library could and should be – a vibrant and accessible center for learning, connection, and a true celebration of books. Thank you to those who envisioned and built this remarkable place; it is truly appreciated.

Best place to work around Halifax for free wifi and space, with plugs and closed semi closed cubicles as well. If you are a gamer just get your steam id or Roblox and play hardcore games. get some bottle for water (cups at main). I did build a saas-application sitting at this table. So basically a very good space to think and work productively.