Local & Family History

Local & Family History

Local & Family History

Presentation: Bad Girls, Bikes & Women's Liberation

Jun 6th | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
As the bicycle craze swept North America in the late 1800s, bicycle riding, particularly amongst women, sparked moral outrage and panic.

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.

Asian Heritage Month: All Events

Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations
May is Asian Heritage Month! Craft, taste, and celebrate with events for all ages, highlighting Asian culture and heritage.

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.

National Canadian Film Day 2025: Atlantic Canada & Film

April 17 is National Canadian Film Day. Discover the creative side of Atlantic Canada with these books, films, and resources.

New Local History Books

Stay current on tales of Atlantic Canada's past with the freshest insights from the realm of local history.

Online Resources

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.

Nova Scotia Archives: What's Cooking?

This online treasury features approximately 1,000 old handwritten or early printed recipes from Nova Scotia's past.

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.
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