Roots to the Past: Local History & Genealogy

Local History and GenealogyWe have a wealth of local history and genealogy resources. Learn about upcoming programs and new acquisitions. Check out our digital collections and helpful links. Discover your unique Nova Scotian heritage at the Halifax Public Libraries!

Upcoming Programs
Film Screening with Sylvia Hamilton: The Little Black School HouseMar 18/7:00 pmHalifax North Memorial
Jane Urquhart - L.M. MontgomeryApr 7/7:00 pmKeshen Goodman
Genealogy Open HouseApr 24/1:00 pmCaptain William Spry

Getting Started

Find a Local Group or Organization

Suggested Reading Lists

Searchable Databases

  • Ancestry Library Edition
    (** Only available at the Spring Garden Road Public Library **)
    Ancestry Library Edition provides unprecedented access to family history via documents that record the lineage of over 5 billion individuals. Answers await users inside the more than 4,000 databases of family information covering Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and more.

Digital Collections

Helpful Links

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