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Obituary Search Services Obituary Search Services

By LocalHistory
Obituaries are an essential source of information if you're working on your family history, and your Library is ready to help.
Obituaries are an essential source of information if you're working on your family history, and your Library is ready to help.
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Tips for Using Ancestry Library Edition Tips for Using Ancestry Library Edition

By LocalHistory
Get the best results out of your genealogy research with Ancestory.com Library Edition with these top 5 searching strategies.
Get the best results out of your genealogy research with Ancestory.com Library Edition with these top 5 searching strategies.
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Stories of Cobequid Past Stories of Cobequid Past

By LocalHistory
Audio clips and videos with personal stories of growing up in Sackville, Bedford, Lucasville, Fall River, Waverly, and Beaver Bank.
Audio clips and videos with personal stories of growing up in Sackville, Bedford, Lucasville, Fall River, Waverly, and Beaver Bank.
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Historical Photos Historical Photos

Photos of people, businesses, landmarks, and memories of Cobequid past.
Photos of people, businesses, landmarks, and memories of Cobequid past.
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Story Writing Contest Story Writing Contest

By LocalHistory
Grade 4 to 6 students entered stories of what they think their Cobequid future will look like.
Grade 4 to 6 students entered stories of what they think their Cobequid future will look like.
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Visions of the Future Visions of the Future

By LocalHistory
Local youth were asked to paint what they hope the future will look like where they live. See their visions here.
Local youth were asked to paint what they hope the future will look like where they live. See their visions here.
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Faces of Cobequid Faces of Cobequid

Photos from residents of the Cobequid Region. From horse racing to hockey teams, class and family photos, these memories live on. 
Photos from residents of the Cobequid Region. From horse racing to hockey teams, class and family photos, these memories live on. 
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The Sackville River & Bedford Basin The Sackville River & Bedford Basin

Shots of the River and Basin through the years. As significant parts of our communities, these bodies of water have seen a lot of history. 
Shots of the River and Basin through the years. As significant parts of our communities, these bodies of water have seen a lot of history. 
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Cobequid Past & Future Event Photos Cobequid Past & Future Event Photos

A gallery of photos from the Cobequid Past & Future events and wrap-up party.
A gallery of photos from the Cobequid Past & Future events and wrap-up party.
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Halifax's Own Royal: Prince Edward Halifax's Own Royal: Prince Edward

By LocalHistory
Ever wondered why there are so many pubs, streets, and even a province called “Prince Edward-something" or “Duke of Kent-something”?
Ever wondered why there are so many pubs, streets, and even a province called “Prince Edward-something" or “Duke of Kent-something”?
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Gaelic Fruitcake: A Recipe Quest Gaelic Fruitcake: A Recipe Quest

By LocalHistory
Intrigued by an archival recipe for "Lunenburg Fruitcake" from a 1912 cookbook, Joanna goes on a quest to learn about its origins.
Intrigued by an archival recipe for "Lunenburg Fruitcake" from a 1912 cookbook, Joanna goes on a quest to learn about its origins.
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Preschool Grab Bags: Find a Surprise… Preschool Grab Bags: Find a Surprise…

By BehindTheShelves
Do you remember those surprise bags you used to buy at the corner store? There was always a delightful mix of candy and little toysand you…
Do you remember those surprise bags you used to buy at the corner store? There was always a delightful mix of candy and little toysand you…
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Poem: The Beech Tree Talking To Me Poem: The Beech Tree Talking To Me

By Teens
By teens and for teens, this blog is the place for creative musings, random thoughts, recommendations, and podcast news.
By teens and for teens, this blog is the place for creative musings, random thoughts, recommendations, and podcast news.
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Sneak a peek: Dartmouth North Renovation Sneak a peek: Dartmouth North Renovation

We're really excited about the changes happening at the Dartmouth North Public Library and Community Centre—and we want to share the progress with you! From time to time,add new pictures here, so you can see what's happening.
We're really excited about the changes happening at the Dartmouth North Public Library and Community Centre—see the progess here!
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Celebrating Progress on the Dartmouth… Celebrating progress on the Dartmouth North Renovation Project

Renovations are well underway to create an outdoor library at the Dartmouth North Public Library and Community Centre. We've been engaging and celebrating with the community, as we go.
We're creating an outdoor library at the Dartmouth North Public Library and Community Centre—and celebrating progress with the community.
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New Hours at Musquododoboit Harbour New Hours at Musquododoboit Harbour

By LibrarySpaces
When we re-open in early 2018, we'll be adding 18 additional opening hours each week—more time for you to enjoy your library!
When we re-open in early 2018, we'll be adding 18 additional opening hours each week—more time for you to enjoy your library!
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