Local & Family History
Local & Family History
Throwing it Back Cole Harbour Style: Celebrating 35 Years
Cole Harbour Public Library turned 35 in 2024, marking decades of community, creativity, and connection in a beloved neighbourhood hub.
Remember Corporal James K. Evans: A Hero of the Korean War
Learn about the life of Cpl. James K. Evans, whose courage in the Korean War still echoes through 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.
Throwing it Back Cole Harbour Style: Celebrating 35 Years
Cole Harbour Public Library turned 35 in 2024, marking decades of community, creativity, and connection in a beloved neighbourhood hub.
Remember Corporal James K. Evans: A Hero of the Korean War
Learn about the life of Cpl. James K. Evans, whose courage in the Korean War still echoes through 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.
Holiday Stories from Atlantic Canada
Cozy up with a hot beverage and read some classic holiday stories from Atlantic Canada.
Research Your Family History
Start your family history journey with guides that make exploring records, memories, and stories easier than ever.
Halifax Explosion: December 6, 1917
Learn about the events, impact, and stories behind the Halifax Explosion through essential historical resources.
Recommended Today on Maritime Noon (November 27, 2025)
Halifax Public Libraries joined Maritime Noon to talk books! See picks from Jocelyn, Meghan, and community readers, on the November 27 show.
Holiday Stories from Atlantic Canada
Cozy up with a hot beverage and read some classic holiday stories from Atlantic Canada.
Research Your Family History
Start your family history journey with guides that make exploring records, memories, and stories easier than ever.
Halifax Explosion: December 6, 1917
Learn about the events, impact, and stories behind the Halifax Explosion through essential historical resources.
Recommended Today on Maritime Noon (November 27, 2025)
Halifax Public Libraries joined Maritime Noon to talk books! See picks from Jocelyn, Meghan, and community readers, on the November 27 show.
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.
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 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.
Nova Scotia Archives: What's Cooking?
This online treasury features approximately 1,000 old handwritten or early printed recipes from Nova Scotia's past.
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 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.
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.