We asked Shannon Hansen, a community library assistant at Halifax North Memorial Public Library, to pick one moment that describes the spirit of Halifax Public Libraries and why it’s the best. “You’re saying pick one moment,” he says, “but I have those kind of moments every day.” Hansen has spent the last eight months—along […]
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All the things the library has done for Halifax residents since shutting its doors for COVID-19
Since Halifax Public Libraries had to close its doors to the public on March 16 thanks to the coronavirus, its staff has worked to come up with creative and innovative ways to uphold the ever-expanding responsibilities libraries hold in our communities. HPL chief librarian and CEO Åsa Kachan appeared before regional council on Wednesday, in […]
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Halifax Public Library’s new plan is on the books
While most of us, by now, are familiar with the central library’s gleaming glass and endless shelves, it seems it won’t be the only chic circulation desk much longer: Today, Halifax Public Libraries unveiled its five year plan, a vision of what the city’s 15 branches will look like by 2021. The plan, available on […]
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Old Spring Garden Road library won’t be sold, promises NS
[Image-1] Two weeks back, The Coast published an article looking at the future of the old Spring Garden Road Memorial Library. Hours after publication, the province demanded an immediate correction. The story came about because one downtown HRM council candidate has been pitching the idea of selling the public property to commercial interests. I interviewed Dominick […]
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Halifax Public Libraries forgiving all outstanding fines
[Image-1] As if everyone wasn’t already sickeningly in love with the new Halifax Central Library, they’ve gone and announced that for the rest of December any outstanding fines from overdue items will be cleared. Starting this Saturday, December 13, anyone with a library card can visit any public library and erase their debt. It’s part […]
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Volta Labs wants the old Library
[Image-1] UPDATE: City staff have instead recommended moving forward with leasing the old Library lands to Volta Labs. “Everybody loves Volta,” I’m told. One expects a provincial announcement with more details on the partnership is likely soon to be released. As the Halifax Central Library finally gets set to open its doors this weekend, the […]
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Inside the new library
The new Halifax Central Library is officially set to open on Saturday, December 13. But today media got a backstage tour of all the exciting features Halifax will soon get to sample. Share the wow, indeed! [Image-1] [Image-2] [Image-3] [Image-4] [Image-5] [Image-6] [Image-7] [Image-8] [Image-9] [Image-10] Related Stories
