Local & Family History
Local & Family History
Halifax’s Cholera Outbreaks of the 19th Century
Uncover Halifax’s deadly 1800s cholera outbreaks—and how they transformed public health, medicine, and water systems.
Remembrance Day Concert
Nov 8th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us in commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a concert by the Canadian Military Wives Choir.
We Remember: Remembrance Day Resources
Lest we forget. Explore books, events, blog posts, and resources in memory of those who served.
Halifax’s Cholera Outbreaks of the 19th Century
Uncover Halifax’s deadly 1800s cholera outbreaks—and how they transformed public health, medicine, and water systems.
Remembrance Day Concert
Nov 8th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us in commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a concert by the Canadian Military Wives Choir.
We Remember: Remembrance Day Resources
Lest we forget. Explore books, events, blog posts, and resources in memory of those who served.
Poignant Remembrance Day Reads
Honour and reflect through stories that capture courage, memory, and the strength of the human spirit.
African Nova Scotians and War
Honour the stories of African Nova Scotians whose courage and service shaped our history.
Famous Architecture in Nova Scotia
From coast to city, explore the beauty and history behind Nova Scotia’s most iconic buildings.
True Crime in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia's history includes some tragic events. Discover more about True Crime stories in Nova Scotia with these titles.
Poignant Remembrance Day Reads
Honour and reflect through stories that capture courage, memory, and the strength of the human spirit.
African Nova Scotians and War
Honour the stories of African Nova Scotians whose courage and service shaped our history.
Famous Architecture in Nova Scotia
From coast to city, explore the beauty and history behind Nova Scotia’s most iconic buildings.
True Crime in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia's history includes some tragic events. Discover more about True Crime stories in Nova Scotia with these titles.
Online Resources
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.