Passport to Discovery – Graphic Novels & Comic Books

Passport to Discovery – Graphic Novels & Comic Books

by | Apr 29, 2023 | Children & Families, Crafts, Programming

Calling all young explorers! Your next adventure starts today! This month’s Passport to Discovery theme is graphic novels and comic books. Put yourself in the story with this month’s activities.

Let’s get started:

  • Pick up a Take & Make Kit from your library branch to make your own comic book. Make it about your favourite super hero or comic book character, or create your own character! It’s time for imagination to go wild!
  • Create your own superhero or comic character mask! Using the template provided in the Take & Make Kit, decorate your mask, cut it out, tie it on, and let the adventures begin!
  • Bring a character from your comic book to life! Act out your comic book story and invite a friend or two to join you!
  • Read one of these books from our collection.
  • Download this month’s activity sheet if you prefer to get started from home.

Explorers are welcome to join the program at any time. Here’s how it works:

  • Pick up a passport from your local branch to begin a full year of learning, reading, doing, and having a whole lot of fun!
  • Visit your local branch each month to pick up a themed craft kit and activity sheet.
  • Complete at least one of the activities
  • Return to the branch to get your passport stamped and ballot entered into a grand prize draw that will take place at the end of the program in February 2024.
Autism Acceptance Month

Autism Acceptance Month

by | Apr 28, 2023 | Children & Families, Readers' Advisory

Check out these great books about and by neurodivergent authors or characters to help get a better understanding of the wide range of Autism experiences this April as we embrace the shift from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance.

“Many self-advocates for autism spectrum disorders view their neurology as a difference in thinking, not something that needs to be cured. Self-advocates ask for acceptance and support, not isolation. Like everyone, those with autism want acceptance for both their strengths and weaknesses.

Acceptance calls for society to meet children and adults with autism where they are and to make room for them. The word “acceptance” asks that we see autism not as a disease, but as a natural difference in neurology.

Acceptance of these differences is what leads to a happy life, not a cure. The Autism Society, a group of parents and doctors, has also called for the name change, citing that stigma against individuals with autism is often the biggest barrier to self-actualization.” – Quoted from the online article: Why April Is Autism Acceptance Month, Not Autism Awareness Month by K. M. Kovalcik, published March 14, 2023)

A staff-created list with even more of our recent favourites can on our online catalogue.

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Fiction – The Winter Knight by Jes Batis

A propulsive urban fairy tale/detective story with queer, trans and neurodiverse heroes that asks what it means to be a myth, who gets to star in these tales, and ultimately, how we make our stories our own by a talented queer autistic Canadian writer and teacher.

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Memoir – Dyscalculia by Camonghne Felix

A powerfully moving memoir about one woman’s lifelong struggle with mental health, depression and suicidal ideation. This book has great bipolar II representation and discusses the nuanced differences between ADHD and dyscalculia – a learning disorder that affects a person’s ability to understand numbers-based information and math.

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Non-Fiction – Unmasking Autism by Devon Price

A deep dive into the spectrum of Autistic experience and the phenomenon of masked Autism, giving individuals the tools to safely uncover their true selves while broadening society’s narrow understanding of neurodiversity.

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Memoir/Graphic Novel – Little Victories by Yvon Roy

A beautiful visual exploration of the highs and lows experienced by a parent learning how to adapt to his son’s autism. Faced with a challenging road ahead, the author uses creative flair and ingenuity in order to connect with his son, enabling him to reach his fullest potential and prepare him for the transition into adulthood.

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Poetry – Your Therapist Says It’s Magical Thinking  by Sadie McCarney

An #ownvoices collection of poetry from a queer, neurodivergent Canadian poet that explores the complexities of mental health advice and history in both critical and creative ways.

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Middle Grade Fiction – Jude Saves the World by Ronnie Riley

A wonderfully queer positive middle grade novel from a debut Canadian author that sees twelve-year- old Jude managing their ADHD, figuring out how to come out as nonbinary at school and to unsupportive family members and also fighting to create the first Diversity Club at their school.

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Picture Book – ADHD is my Superpower by Sam Bernstein

This own-voices children’s book introduces readers to some of the ways that ADHD can challenge people, and some of the ways in which it can be a superpower with the hope to open readers’ minds to the strengths of neurodiverse people who think and act differently.

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Film – Let Me Be Me

A documentary film about the Westphal family and their autistic son Kyle’s journey for acceptance and success as he grows up to become a fashion designer, forging connections with friends and family along the way.

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Passport to Discovery – Graphic Novels & Comic Books

Passport to Discovery – Earth Day

by | Apr 3, 2023 | Children & Families, Crafts, Programming

Calling all young explorers! Your next adventure starts today! This month’s Passport to Discovery theme is Earth Day. We celebrate this day with activities that will inspire us all to make a difference for the future of our communities and our planet!

Let’s get started:

  • Pick up a Take & Make Kit from your library branch to make a plantable pollinator seed bomb using recycled paper!
  • Take the 3Rs Earth Day Pledge! Fill in the blanks: “I pledge to reduce… I pledge to reuse… I pledge to recycle…
  • Play Earth Day Tic Tac Toe! Pick up a game sheet filled with activities you can do to take is a step towards a healthier planet.
  • Read one of these books from our collection.
  • Download this month’s activity sheet if you prefer to get started from home.

Explorers are welcome to join the program at any time. Here’s how it works:

  • Pick up a passport from your local branch to begin a full year of learning, reading, doing, and having a whole lot of fun!
  • Visit your local branch each month to pick up a themed craft kit and activity sheet.
  • Complete at least one of the activities
  • Return to the branch to get your passport stamped and ballot entered into a grand prize draw that will take place at the end of the program in February 2024.
March Break at the Huron County Library

March Break at the Huron County Library

by | Mar 7, 2023 | Children & Families, Programming

You don’t have to travel far to have fun this March Break! Visit your local Huron County Library branch where you’re sure to find some fun activities for the whole family!

Here is a round-up of what’s on next week:

The Great March Break Lego Giveaway: Drop into your local branch anytime during the March Break to guess how many Lego pieces are in the jar. Write your guess on a ballot for a chance to win the entire set up Lego. There is a set to win at each of our 12 branches.

March Break Match-up: We are pitting some of our favourite children’s book series against each other! You alone can help your favourite books make it to the finals! Get started by downloading this sheet or pick one up from any library branch Write the number of the series you like best from each pair and repeat the process until you have picked the book series that you think should win. Return this sheet to your local branch by March 18 and watch our Facebook page for the results!

North Team

Alice Munro Branch, Wingham:

  • Drop in during regular branch hours to have fun with the button maker, make a wind spiral craft, and play games.
  • Enjoy an amazing magic show and balloon artistry with Eric on Wednesday, March 15. Registration required.

Blyth Branch:

  • Drop in during regular branch hours to have fun with the button maker, make a wind spiral craft, and play games.

Howick Branch:

  • Drop in during regular branch hours to have fun with the button maker, make a wind spiral craft, and play games.

East Team

Brussels Branch:

  • PROGRAM FULL: The BarryO Kidshow brings ventriloquism, juggling and a little bit of magic to the Brussels Branch on Wednesday, March 15. 

Seaforth Branch:

  • PROGRAM FULL: The BarryO Kidshow brings ventriloquism, juggling and a little bit of magic to the Seaforth Branch on Wednesday, March 15. 

Central Team

Clinton Branch:

  • Monday, March 13, 2-4 p.m.: Drop in for STEAM play – try out Ozobots, Sphero, Kano and Cubelets
  • Tuesday, March 14, 1-3 p.m.: Drop-in craft – plant some seeds for your spring garden
  • Wednesday, March 15, 2-4 p.m.: Enjoy a fun afternoon playing board games
  • Thursday, March 16, 1-3 p.m.: Let’s get creative with Lego play
  • Friday, March 17, 1-3 p.m.: Switch fun – play a game on the big screen. Spots are limited for this program, so be sure to register ahead by calling 519-482-3673 or emailing clintonlibrary@huroncounty.ca

Zurich Branch:

  • Monday, March 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Bingo Fun – Play a game with friends and family. Spots are limited for this program, so be sure to register ahead by calling 519-236-4965 or emailing zurichlibrary@huroncounty.ca
  • Tuesday, March 14, 1-3 p.m.: Let’s get creative with Lego play
  • Wednesday, March 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Steam Play – Try Ozobots, Sphero, Kano and Cubelets
  • Thursday, March 16, 2-4 p.m.: Enjoy a fun afternoon playing board games
  • Friday, March 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Drop-in craft: Plant seeds for your spring garden

South Team

Exeter Branch:

  • Monday, March 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Try Ozobots, Sphero, Kano, Cubelets and more!
  • Tuesday, March 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Lego my Library – drop in all day
  • Wednesday, March 15, 10-11 a.m.: Storytime with Cheryl and Megan
  • Thursday, March 16, 1-3 p.m.: Button Maker Madness
  • Friday, March 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Drop-in craft: St. Patrick’s Day
  • Saturday, March 18, 1:30-3 p.m.: Maple Mania – Taffy on ice with Iceculture and Sumit
  • Saturday, March 18, 3-4 p.m.: Maple Mania – Birds of Prey – registration required

Hensall Branch:

  • Tuesday, March 14, 2-6 p.m.: Playdoh Palooza
  • Wednesday, March 15, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Playdoh Palooza
  • Thursday, March 16, 2-6 p.m.: Playdoh Palooza
  • Friday, March 17, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: St. Patrick’s Day craft
  • Saturday, March 18, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Maple Mania – Taffy on ice with Iceculture and Sumit

Kirkton Branch:

  • Monday, March 13, 3-7 p.m.: Button Maker Monday
  • Tuesday, March 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: Playdoh Palooza
  • Thursday, March 16, 3-7 p.m.: St. Patrick’s Day craft
  • Saturday, March 18, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Lego my Library

West Team

Bayfield Branch:

Goderich Branch:

Registration is required for all events listed below. Please call 519-524-9261 or email goderichlibrary@huroncounty.ca. Taste of Huron Maple Mania events on March 18 have separate online registration linked below. 

  • Monday, March 13, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Tallest Structure – Who can build the highest tower? This program will challenge kids to build a structure using only toothpicks & marshmallows.
  • Tuesday, March 14, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Egg Drop – Can you make a carrier for an egg that will survive a drop from different heights?
  • Wednesday, March 15, 2-3 p.m.: Book Bingo – An afternoon of fun for the whole family! Adult accompaniment is required. All Ages.
  • Thursday, March 16, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Wax Paper Lantern – Get creative making beautiful wax-paper lanterns.
  • Friday, March 17, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Sink or Swim – Kids will use craft materials to create a boat and put it to the test to see how it holds up in a tub of water.
  • Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Maple Cookie decorating – registration through Taste of Huron required.
  • Saturday, March 18, 2-3 p.m.: For the Love of Reptiles  – registration through Taste of Huron required.

    Passport to Discovery – Graphic Novels & Comic Books

    Passport to Discovery – Poetry

    by | Mar 1, 2023 | Children & Families, Crafts, Readers' Advisory

    Calling all young explorers! Your next adventure starts today! This month’s Passport to Discovery theme is poetry. Poems are everywhere, from the nursery rhymes you sing with your family, to the lyrics of a song you know on the radio, to a jingle from a commercial. 

    Let’s get started:

    • Pick up a Take & Make Kit to grow a poem! Write a poem using the first letters of each word on the flower pot. Then decorate the pot with some flowers.
    • Using the page from a discarded book, skim the page, lightly circling the words or phrases you like. Using a black crayon or marker, draw a circle around those words and blackout the rest of the words on the page. Read through your final poem.
    • Write a Spoonerism Scramble. Runny Babbit speaks a topsy-turvy language of his own called spoonerisms, a deliberate play on words in which corresponding letters are switched between two words in a phrase, often with a funny outcome. Imagine if you spoke entirely in spoonerisms—what would you sound like? 
    • Read one of these poetry books from our collection.
    • Download this month’s activity sheet if you prefer to get started from home.

    Explorers are welcome to join the program at any time. Here’s how it works:

     

    • Pick up a passport from your local branch to begin a full year of learning, reading, doing, and having a whole lot of fun!
    • Visit your local branch each month to pick up a themed craft kit and activity sheet.
    • Complete at least one of the activities
    • Return to the branch to get your passport stamped and ballot entered into a grand prize draw that will take place at the end of the program in February, 2024.

    Passport to Discovery – Graphic Novels & Comic Books

    Passport to Discovery

    by | Jan 28, 2023 | Children & Families

    Calling all young explorers! Adventure awaits you with the Huron County Library’s Passport to Discovery program. Pick up a passport from your local branch to begin a full year of learning, reading, doing, and having a whole lot of fun! Visit your local branch each month to pick up a themed craft kit and activity sheet. Once you have completed at least one of the activities, return to the branch to get your passport stamped and ballot entered into a grand prize draw that will take place at the end of the program in February, 2024.

    To kick things off, February’s theme is Fairy Tales and includes the following acitvities:

    • Pick up a Take & Make Kit to make a Frog Prince Pin-up Game. Based off the famous fairy tale, this craft is perfect for Valentine’s Day!
    • Go on a Fairy Tale Scavenger Hunt to find the fairy tale characters hiding around your local branch.
    • Write your own fairy tale using a dice and the story prompts shared on this month’s activity sheet.
    • Read one of these fairy tale-themed books from our collection.
    • Download this month’s activity sheet if you prefer to get started from home.