The Halifax Public Library

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Public Library
gptkbp:accessibility Assistive technology
Wheelchair accessible
gptkbp:annualVisitors Approximately $20 million
gptkbp:collaborations Universities
Local artists
Non-profits
gptkbp:collectionSize Over 1 million items
gptkbp:communityEngagement Yes
gptkbp:communityPrograms Cultural events
Summer reading program
Literacy initiatives
Technology training
gptkbp:director Jacqueline_McCauley
gptkbp:established 1890
gptkbp:events Workshops
Author readings
Book clubs
Storytime sessions
gptkbp:hasBranchesIn 14
gptkbp:hasMember Access to databases
Discounts on events
Access to e-books
Free internet access
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Halifax Public Library
gptkbp:languageSpoken English
French
gptkbp:location gptkb:Halifax,_Nova_Scotia
gptkbp:membership Free_for_residents_of_Halifax
gptkbp:notableEvent Children's literature
Local history archives
Multimedia resources
Canadian_authors
gptkbp:partnerships Community organizations
Local schools
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Halifax_Regional_Municipality
gptkbp:services Book lending
Research assistance
Public programs
Digital_resources
gptkbp:socialMedia Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
gptkbp:sustainabilityInitiatives Community gardens
Recycling programs
Energy-efficient buildings
Green events
gptkbp:visitors High user satisfaction ratings
Over 1 million visits annually
Over 100,000 active members
gptkbp:volunteerOpportunities Yes
gptkbp:website https://halifaxpubliclibraries.ca