Local & Family History
Local & Family History
Truth and Reconciliation: Resources
This day honours the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and their loved ones. Explore resources and events.
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…
Picture Book Month: Local Authors
Enjoy Picture Book Month with delightful reads by local authors, celebrating stories close to home.
Remembrance Day Reads
Honour Remembrance Day by exploring compelling books that preserve the memory of those who served.
Nova Scotian Picture Books
Celebrate Nova Scotia with charming picture books that connect kids to Canada’s Ocean Playground.
Mi'kmaw History Month: Memoirs and Biographies
Discover the rich history of the Mi'kmaq people through captivating memoirs and biographies filled with inspiring personal stories.
Online Resources
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.
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 Archives: What's Cooking?
This online treasury features approximately 1,000 old handwritten or early printed recipes from Nova Scotia's past.
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.
