Local & Family History
Local & Family History
Mi'kmaw History Month: Explore Events
October 2026
Multiple Locations
This October, join us for a variety of events, including meaningful crafts, exploring new cuisines, and learning more about Mi'kmaw history.
Historical Trivia: Sackville Public Library
Test your knowledge on Sackville history as we get ready to celebrate Sackville Public Library's 50th anniversary.
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.
Mi'kmaw History Month: Explore Events
October 2026
Multiple Locations
This October, join us for a variety of events, including meaningful crafts, exploring new cuisines, and learning more about Mi'kmaw history.
Historical Trivia: Sackville Public Library
Test your knowledge on Sackville history as we get ready to celebrate Sackville Public Library's 50th anniversary.
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.
Mi'kmaw History Month: “Nepisulti’k — We Are Healing”
Explore different aspects of health, connection, and the healing journey with this collection of books for adults and children.
Captured in Photos: The Atlantic Provinces Past & Present
Travel through Atlantic Canada's history and landscapes with these captivating photo collections.
Acadian Heritage Month 2026: Youth
Nova Scotia is celebrating its 3rd Acadian Heritage Month, highlighting the contributions of the Acadian community across the province.
Mois du patrimoine acadien 2026 : Fiction (adultes)
To build (or to extend) on the experience, explore this specially curated fiction reading list created for Acadian Heritage Month.
Mi'kmaw History Month: “Nepisulti’k — We Are Healing”
Explore different aspects of health, connection, and the healing journey with this collection of books for adults and children.
Captured in Photos: The Atlantic Provinces Past & Present
Travel through Atlantic Canada's history and landscapes with these captivating photo collections.
Acadian Heritage Month 2026: Youth
Nova Scotia is celebrating its 3rd Acadian Heritage Month, highlighting the contributions of the Acadian community across the province.
Mois du patrimoine acadien 2026 : Fiction (adultes)
To build (or to extend) on the experience, explore this specially curated fiction reading list created for Acadian Heritage Month.
Online Resources
Halifax Municipal Archives
The official repository for historical municipal government records from Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the former County of Halifax.
Ancestry Library Edition (In-Library Access Only)
When visiting any of our branches, you can access thousands of genealogical records from around the world.
CBC Corner
Browse trusted news, local stories, TV shows, award-winning podcasts, free English/French language app, news in foreign languages and more.
Nova Scotia Archives: What's Cooking?
This online treasury features approximately 1,000 old handwritten or early printed recipes from Nova Scotia's past.
Halifax Municipal Archives
The official repository for historical municipal government records from Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and the former County of Halifax.
Ancestry Library Edition (In-Library Access Only)
When visiting any of our branches, you can access thousands of genealogical records from around the world.
CBC Corner
Browse trusted news, local stories, TV shows, award-winning podcasts, free English/French language app, news in foreign languages and more.
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 HRM Collection
Have a look at these recent publications about the people, places and culture of Halifax Regional Municipality.