Local & Family History
Local & Family History
No. 2 Construction Battalion: Canada's Black WWI Heroes
The depth, diversity, and complexity of Canada's wartime narrative during World War I is conveyed through the historical events of the No.2…
Nahom Assefa's Artful Tribute to African Heritage Month
Talking to our 2024 African Heritage Month T-Shirt Design Contest winner about a vibrant design celebrating African Nova Scotia and beyond.
On this Day: News of the New Year!
What will 2024 bring for planet Earth? It's hard to say! Since we can't see the future, let's look into the past through Halifax headlines.
State of the World: The Modern Library
In the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona in September 2023, learn how a local library proved to be even more than a safe harbour in the storm.
Local & Family History
Local & Family History
No. 2 Construction Battalion: Canada's Black WWI Heroes
The depth, diversity, and complexity of Canada's wartime narrative during World War I is conveyed through the historical events of the No.2…
Nahom Assefa's Artful Tribute to African Heritage Month
Talking to our 2024 African Heritage Month T-Shirt Design Contest winner about a vibrant design celebrating African Nova Scotia and beyond.
On this Day: News of the New Year!
What will 2024 bring for planet Earth? It's hard to say! Since we can't see the future, let's look into the past through Halifax headlines.
State of the World: The Modern Library
In the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona in September 2023, learn how a local library proved to be even more than a safe harbour in the storm.
Online Resources
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.
Ancestry Library Edition (In-Library Access Only)
When visiting any of our branches, you can access thousands of genealogical records from around the world.
Canada Reads: Atlantic Authors
Celebrate Atlantic Canada's literary talent with books featured in Canada Reads debates from the past.
Local History: International Women's Day
Read about the lives of Nova Scotian women to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8.
Biographies of Prince Edward Island
Explore the spirit and character of the people of Prince Edward Island with these titles in our collection.
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.