Halifax Central Library

• Nova Scotia introduces booking for asymptomatic COVID-19 testing

  Nova Scotia says asymptomatic testing is mainly recommended for people who have had a lot of close social interaction or many social contacts.

  Health

  Dec 7, 2020
  
• Halifax Public Libraries eliminate all past and future overdue fines

  The library announced Aug. 5 it is eliminating overdue fines and forgiving all existing ones.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2020
  
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• Here’s what you need to know about going back to Halifax libraries

  Halifax Public Libraries are open once again, but each branch has undergone some changes to make visits safer for the public.

  Health

  Jul 12, 2020
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• East Preston, N.S., family helps deliver crates of water during extreme heat wave

  Extreme heat can lead to dangerous health risks for people who can't find shelter, or, stay hydrated.

  Weather

  Jun 19, 2020
• The New Reality: Where do you go when the bathrooms are closed?

  Temporary public washrooms are being considered by the Halifax Regional Municipality to help address limited access to washrooms.

  Health

  Jun 10, 2020
• Handwashing stations added to porta-potties installed at Halifax Central Library: city

  Halifax installs two portable toilets with handwashing stations to come, after over a month of resident calls for public washrooms.

  Health

  May 25, 2020
• Dalhousie University students fundraise for bursary in honour of Iran plane crash victims

  "This would be a way to keep the memories of the victims alive and also provide a small help to the international students."

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2020
• Halifax celebrates the fifth birthday of its iconic central library

  The modern design of the library, full of open space and featuring exterior walls of transparent glass, has been a hit with Haligonians and the world.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2019
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• Police lay charges after weapons complaint sends Halifax Central Library into ‘chaos’ on Sunday

  Police say that at approximately 4:51 p.m., officers responded to the library after a report of a person in the facility with a firearm. 

  Crime

  Apr 8, 2019
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• Halifax police arrest two after weapons complaint at Halifax Central Library

  Police say officers responded at approximately 4:50 p.m. to reports of a person in the library with a firearm. 

  Crime

  Apr 7, 2019