Halifax Public Libraries comprises 14 branch libraries, a website, and Borrow by Mail and Home Delivery services. The Library serves a population of approximately 400,000 spread over 5,889 sq. km. The collection consists of over 1 million items — including books, magazines, DVDs, CDs and downloadable audiobooks, eBooks and videos. As part of the Nova Scotia Regional Library system, Halifax Public Libraries strongly supports other public libraries, lending more than 6,000 items per year to other libraries, including those in a government or university setting. Vision: Reflecting our community, we are a resource for everyone and a launch point for growth.
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The Halifax Public Libraries annual revenue was $27.5 million in 2026.
Mairead Barry is the Director, Strategy of Halifax Public Libraries.
161 people are employed at Halifax Public Libraries.
Halifax Public Libraries is based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.