Local & Family History
Local & Family History
Ross Hamilton: The Dumbells
Jul 14th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Learn about the extraordinary life of Ross Hamilton, a Nova Scotian whose path wove together military duty and theatrical acclaim.
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About North Branch?
How much do you actually know about Halifax North Memorial Public Library? Take our quiz, and test your knowledge!
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.
Ross Hamilton: The Dumbells
Jul 14th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Learn about the extraordinary life of Ross Hamilton, a Nova Scotian whose path wove together military duty and theatrical acclaim.
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About North Branch?
How much do you actually know about Halifax North Memorial Public Library? Take our quiz, and test your knowledge!
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.
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.