Local & Family History
Local & Family History
Emancipation Day Events
Aug 1st | 9:00am - 9:00pm
Honour Emancipation Day with a dynamic showcase featuring acclaimed artists and writers, and a take-home craft kit.
A History of the East Coast Rainbow Softball Association
Discover the East Coast Rainbow Softball Association, a 2SLGBTQ+ league promoting camaraderie and love for softball since 2007.
Back in the Day: Vintage Halifax Postcards
Step back into history using Halifax Public Libraries’ collection of vintage postcards. This collection of 500 postcards gives a glimpse…
Local Flora and Fauna
Summer is a great time to learn about the plants and animals you may come across during your outdoor adventures.
Genealogy 101
Grow your family tree this spring and summer with essential genealogy resources for uncovering your personal history.
Mìos nan Gà idheal: Gaelic Nova Scotia Month
Embrace Gaelic Nova Scotia Month with resources on its language and culture.
New Fiction from Local Authors
Explore the fresh voices and compelling stories of Atlantic Canadian authors with recently released local fiction.
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.
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.
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 Nova Scotia Collection
Explore these recent releases on the people, places, and cultures of Nova Scotia.
Recent Arrivals in the Atlantic Canada Collection
Explore these recent releases about the people, places and culture of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland.
Recent Arrivals in the Gaelic Collection
Explore Nova Scotia's Gaelic language, music, history and storytelling in these recent releases.