Local & Family History
Local & Family History
In a Pickle: The Life of Edwin Seymour Tracey
From pickles to temperance, discover the unexpected life of Edwin S. Tracey. It's a Halifax tale that's more than just brine!
Screening of Warrior Life Podcast: We Were Not the Savages
Oct 14th | 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join us for a viewing of the recorded 2021 Warrior Life Podcast with Dr. Pam Palmater interviewing Indigenous author Daniel Paul.
Performance: Mi'kmaw Dancer & Drummer Trevor Gould
Oct 19th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Trevor Gould will speak about Mi'kmaw culture, and shares some singing, dancing, and drumming.
Fall 2023 Courses: University Classes for Everyone
September through December 2023
Time to hit the books! Join the Library and SMU Halifax for Linguistics & Literature, or The Civilizing Process: An Irish Introduction.
Local & Family History
Local & Family History
In a Pickle: The Life of Edwin Seymour Tracey
From pickles to temperance, discover the unexpected life of Edwin S. Tracey. It's a Halifax tale that's more than just brine!
Screening of Warrior Life Podcast: We Were Not the Savages
Oct 14th | 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Join us for a viewing of the recorded 2021 Warrior Life Podcast with Dr. Pam Palmater interviewing Indigenous author Daniel Paul.
Performance: Mi'kmaw Dancer & Drummer Trevor Gould
Oct 19th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Trevor Gould will speak about Mi'kmaw culture, and shares some singing, dancing, and drumming.
Fall 2023 Courses: University Classes for Everyone
September through December 2023
Time to hit the books! Join the Library and SMU Halifax for Linguistics & Literature, or The Civilizing Process: An Irish Introduction.
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.
Ancestry Library Edition (In-Library Access Only)
When visiting any of our branches, you can access thousands of genealogical records from around the world.
Childhood Memories: Growing Up in the Atlantic Provinces
Travel back to Atlantic Canada's yesteryears with memoirs from a bygone, cherished era.
Immigration to the Maritimes
Chronicle the Maritimes' rich immigration tapestry with tales of hope and new beginnings from the 20th century.
Prince Edward Island
Unveil the charm and beauty of Prince Edward Island with these picks that capture its captivating allure.
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.
