Local & Family History
Local & Family History
Fragments Beyond the Four Walls: A Celebration of Museums
From dinosaurs to design, museums shape our world. Celebrate their power to preserve, teach, and inspire—inside and out.
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia
May 17 is IDAHOBT. Created in partnership with community, discover a year-round collection of 2SLGBTQIA+ content and Library events.
Dr. Alfred Waddell: A Trailblazer in Halifax
Learn how Dr. Alfred Waddell overcame adversity to become a doctor, activist, and beloved community leader in Halifax’s North End.
Fragments Beyond the Four Walls: A Celebration of Museums
From dinosaurs to design, museums shape our world. Celebrate their power to preserve, teach, and inspire—inside and out.
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia
May 17 is IDAHOBT. Created in partnership with community, discover a year-round collection of 2SLGBTQIA+ content and Library events.
Dr. Alfred Waddell: A Trailblazer in Halifax
Learn how Dr. Alfred Waddell overcame adversity to become a doctor, activist, and beloved community leader in Halifax’s North End.
Preston Area Black Communities
Explore the rich history and legacy of Preston’s Black communities with these insightful titles.
Nova Scotia in Bloom
Celebrate our native plants with reads about local gardens, flowers, and wild landscapes.
Remembering the End of the Second World War
Honour 80 years since WWII’s end with powerful books on courage, sacrifice, and Canada’s legacy.
Setting: Halifax
Walk Halifax’s streets through fiction that brings the city’s heart and soul to the page.
Preston Area Black Communities
Explore the rich history and legacy of Preston’s Black communities with these insightful titles.
Nova Scotia in Bloom
Celebrate our native plants with reads about local gardens, flowers, and wild landscapes.
Remembering the End of the Second World War
Honour 80 years since WWII’s end with powerful books on courage, sacrifice, and Canada’s legacy.
Setting: Halifax
Walk Halifax’s streets through fiction that brings the city’s heart and soul to the page.
Online Resources
Halifax Municipal Archives
The official repository for historical municipal government records from Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the former County of Halifax.
Books of Remembrance
These 3 commemorative books contain the names of local people whose lives were lost at war. View and remember in person or online.
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.
Halifax Municipal Archives
The official repository for historical municipal government records from Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the former County of Halifax.
Books of Remembrance
These 3 commemorative books contain the names of local people whose lives were lost at war. View and remember in person or online.
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.
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.