Local & Family History
Local & Family History
Backyard History with Andrew MacLean: The Antigonish Ghost
Oct 22nd | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
A curious ghost story went viral in 1922, featuring a tale from little Antigonish that made headlines across North America. Learn more.
Army Museum Halifax Citadel Lecture Series, part of a series
Oct 21st | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join us for this four-month lecture series, Following Their Footsteps, presented by the Army Museum - Halifax Citadel.
Polish Heritage Month: A Virtual Celebration
Witamy! The vibrant Polish Nova Scotian community makes significant contributions to all parts of our province. Celebrate and learn more.
Backyard History with Andrew MacLean: The Antigonish Ghost
Oct 22nd | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
A curious ghost story went viral in 1922, featuring a tale from little Antigonish that made headlines across North America. Learn more.
Army Museum Halifax Citadel Lecture Series, part of a series
Oct 21st | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join us for this four-month lecture series, Following Their Footsteps, presented by the Army Museum - Halifax Citadel.
Polish Heritage Month: A Virtual Celebration
Witamy! The vibrant Polish Nova Scotian community makes significant contributions to all parts of our province. Celebrate and learn more.
True Crime in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia's history includes some tragic events. Discover more about True Crime stories in Nova Scotia with these titles.
Life & Water: Memoir and Biography
From rivers and harbours to ocean swells, these reads chart Atlantic lives lived by, and with, the water.
Envision More: Nova Scotia in Pictures
See home with fresh eyes. These reads showcase Nova Scotia through striking photos and local landmarks.
Halifax County Exhibition: Farm Life in Nova Scotia
Learn about Nova Scotia’s farming heritage and modern agriculture before the Halifax County Exhibition and explore life on the farm.
True Crime in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia's history includes some tragic events. Discover more about True Crime stories in Nova Scotia with these titles.
Life & Water: Memoir and Biography
From rivers and harbours to ocean swells, these reads chart Atlantic lives lived by, and with, the water.
Envision More: Nova Scotia in Pictures
See home with fresh eyes. These reads showcase Nova Scotia through striking photos and local landmarks.
Halifax County Exhibition: Farm Life in Nova Scotia
Learn about Nova Scotia’s farming heritage and modern agriculture before the Halifax County Exhibition and explore life on the farm.
Online Resources
CBC Corner
Browse trusted news, local stories, TV shows, award-winning podcasts, free English/French language app, news in foreign languages and more.
Ancestry Library Edition (In-Library Access Only)
When visiting any of our branches, you can access thousands of genealogical records from around the world.
Nova Scotia Archives: What's Cooking?
This online treasury features approximately 1,000 old handwritten or early printed recipes from Nova Scotia's past.
Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics
This online collection of provincial records includes more the 25,000 records of births, marriages, and deaths in Nova Scotia.
CBC Corner
Browse trusted news, local stories, TV shows, award-winning podcasts, free English/French language app, news in foreign languages and more.
Ancestry Library Edition (In-Library Access Only)
When visiting any of our branches, you can access thousands of genealogical records from around the world.
Nova Scotia Archives: What's Cooking?
This online treasury features approximately 1,000 old handwritten or early printed recipes from Nova Scotia's past.
Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics
This online collection of provincial records includes more the 25,000 records of births, marriages, and deaths in Nova Scotia.
Recent Arrivals
Recent Arrivals in the HRM Collection
Have a look at these recent publications about the people, places and culture of Halifax Regional Municipality.
Recent Arrivals in the Nova Scotia Collection
Explore these recent releases on the people, places, and cultures of Nova Scotia.
Recent Arrivals in the Atlantic Canada Collection
Explore these recent releases about the people, places and culture of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland.
Recent Arrivals in the Gaelic Collection
Explore Nova Scotia's Gaelic language, music, history and storytelling in these recent releases.
Recent Arrivals in the HRM Collection
Have a look at these recent publications about the people, places and culture of Halifax Regional Municipality.
Recent Arrivals in the Nova Scotia Collection
Explore these recent releases on the people, places, and cultures of Nova Scotia.
Recent Arrivals in the Atlantic Canada Collection
Explore these recent releases about the people, places and culture of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland.
Recent Arrivals in the Gaelic Collection
Explore Nova Scotia's Gaelic language, music, history and storytelling in these recent releases.