Local & Family History
Local & Family History
Back in the Day: Vintage Halifax Postcards
Step back into history with Halifax Public Libraries’ collection of vintage postcards featuring HRM locations, landmarks, and memories.
National Indigenous History Month
In June, we honour the history, heritage, and diversity of Indigenous peoples. Celebrate with free Library events, resources, and blogs.
The Al-Molky Family: A Brief & Not At All Definitive History
This Asian Heritage Month, explore the Al-Molky family’s journey from Lebanon to Halifax, and their lasting local legacy.
Back in the Day: Vintage Halifax Postcards
Step back into history with Halifax Public Libraries’ collection of vintage postcards featuring HRM locations, landmarks, and memories.
National Indigenous History Month
In June, we honour the history, heritage, and diversity of Indigenous peoples. Celebrate with free Library events, resources, and blogs.
The Al-Molky Family: A Brief & Not At All Definitive History
This Asian Heritage Month, explore the Al-Molky family’s journey from Lebanon to Halifax, and their lasting local legacy.
East Coast Cooking
From pies to chowders, jams to pancakes, there's something from the Atlantic provinces here, for every mood and occasion.
Mìos nan Gà idheal / Gaelic Nova Scotia Month
May is Mìos nan Gà idheal / Gaelic Nova Scotia Month. Celebrate the Gaelic language, music, stories, and culture that enrich this province.
History You Can't Put Down
Have a look at the most in-demand history titles at Halifax Public Libraries in 2026 (so far).
National Poetry Month: Atlantic Poets
April is National Poetry Month. Explore the poetry of Atlantic Canada with these collections by East Coast writers.
East Coast Cooking
From pies to chowders, jams to pancakes, there's something from the Atlantic provinces here, for every mood and occasion.
Mìos nan Gà idheal / Gaelic Nova Scotia Month
May is Mìos nan Gà idheal / Gaelic Nova Scotia Month. Celebrate the Gaelic language, music, stories, and culture that enrich this province.
History You Can't Put Down
Have a look at the most in-demand history titles at Halifax Public Libraries in 2026 (so far).
National Poetry Month: Atlantic Poets
April is National Poetry Month. Explore the poetry of Atlantic Canada with these collections by East Coast writers.
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.
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.
Halifax Municipal Archives
The official repository for historical municipal government records from Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the former County of Halifax.
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.
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.
Halifax Municipal Archives
The official repository for historical municipal government records from Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the former County of Halifax.
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 HRM Collection
Have a look at these recent publications about the people, places and culture of Halifax Regional Municipality.