Iqaluit Centennial Library reduces hours because of staffing shortage
The Iqaluit Centennial Library has moved to temporary reduced hours because of a staffing shortage. It is now open from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. The Government of Nunavut says regular hours will return once the library is fully staffed, but it has not provided a date. Source↗
What happened
The Department of Culture and Heritage announced Sept. 22 that the Iqaluit Centennial Library’s schedule has changed temporarily because of a staff shortage. The library is now open 1 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Source↗
Why it matters
The change shortens the time Iqaluit residents can use library services, including weekday morning access. The notice gives no expected end date.
What happens next
The department says it will announce a return to regular hours once the library is fully staffed. Residents can call the library at 867-975-5595 for information.
Important details
This is a temporary service-hours change, not a permanent closure. The notice was released Sept. 22 and last updated Sept. 23, 2026. The linked public-service-announcement document was checked but could not be retrieved by the research tool because it is a Word file; the government newsroom record contains the same key details.
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