Born in 1876, James R. Johnston became Dalhousie Law's first Black graduate. Tragically, his life was ended too soon after being shot by his Brother-in-Law.
Halifax Municipal Archives: How Streets Get Their Names
With a recent surge of interest in how local streets got their names, the Halifax Municipal Archives dives into how the decision is made.
How To: Stream Movies and Shows on your Smart TV with hoopla and Kanopy
Written by Halifax Public Libraries' Technology Interns | Our free video streaming services, hoopla and Kanopy, are pretty fantastic. Adding to their awesomeness, you can access them on more than just your web browser or as an app on your mobile device. You can stream movies and shows from hoopla and Kanopy right on your Smart TV!
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Our Best Books: Staff Favourites of 2020
2020 has given us time to reflect, innovate, reminisce on the "good old days," and of course...read! We at Halifax Public Libraries take pride in our reading achievements and love sharing recommendations with our fellow literary lovers. Check out some of our staff members' favourite stories, old and new, read within the past year.
12 Tips to Help You Read More in 2021
Set your sights on 2021's reading goal: we've got tips for you to make reading easier, build reading goals, and find your next favourite read.
