Local & Family History
Local & Family History
Honouring Nora Bernard: A Legacy of Justice and Change
Explore the legacy of Nora Bernard, a Mi’kmaw civil rights icon, and her enduring impact on justice in Halifax.
Heritage Day Holiday Hours
The Library will be closed on Monday, February 17 for Heritage Day. We encourage all to learn about this year's honouree, Nora Bernard.
Our AHM 2025 T-Shirt: Celebrating Black Brilliance
Discover Halifax Public Libraries’ AHM 2025 t-shirt design, celebrating Black brilliance, resilience, and legacy every day of the year.
Honouring Nora Bernard: A Legacy of Justice and Change
Explore the legacy of Nora Bernard, a Mi’kmaw civil rights icon, and her enduring impact on justice in Halifax.
Heritage Day Holiday Hours
The Library will be closed on Monday, February 17 for Heritage Day. We encourage all to learn about this year's honouree, Nora Bernard.
Our AHM 2025 T-Shirt: Celebrating Black Brilliance
Discover Halifax Public Libraries’ AHM 2025 t-shirt design, celebrating Black brilliance, resilience, and legacy every day of the year.
Images of Newfoundland and Labrador
Explore the rugged beauty of Newfoundland and Labrador through inspiring art and photograph.
Iron Roads: Histories of Nova Scotia Railways
Hop aboard and learn about Nova Scotia’s rich rail history with these fascinating books and resources.
Maritime Cozy
Stay cozy with this collection of comforting recipes and crafts from Atlantic Canada.
Yarmouth County
Explore the rich history and culture of Yarmouth County with these selections.
Images of Newfoundland and Labrador
Explore the rugged beauty of Newfoundland and Labrador through inspiring art and photograph.
Iron Roads: Histories of Nova Scotia Railways
Hop aboard and learn about Nova Scotia’s rich rail history with these fascinating books and resources.
Maritime Cozy
Stay cozy with this collection of comforting recipes and crafts from Atlantic Canada.
Yarmouth County
Explore the rich history and culture of Yarmouth County with these selections.
Online Resources
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
CBC Corner
Browse trusted news, local stories, TV shows, award-winning podcasts, free English/French language app, news in foreign languages and more.
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.
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.
