National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

by | Sep 27, 2024 | Collection Materials, Exeter Branch, Goderich branch, Online Resources

The Huron County Library marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 30 to honour the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. The library encourages the community to join us in learning more about the experiences of the children, families and communities impacted by Canada’s residential schools, which is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

To support this learning, we’re highlighting events and valuable resources from our collection below:

 

In-branch:

  • Drop into any Huron County Library branch on Sept. 30 to pick up an Every Child Matters button to show your support. Staff will also be honouring Orange Shirt Day by wearing orange.

Events:

  • Special Storytime Trail with Indigenous Author Kristi White: Join us Wednesday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m., at the MacNaughton Park Pavilion in Exeter for storytelling, songs and a SURPRISE with Indigenous author Kristi White to launch her book series The Adventures of Jay and Gizmo on the MacNaughton-Morrison Storytime Trail! The story will be available on the trail until the end of October.
  • Art & Symbols: Painting Turtle Island: Join us Saturday, Oct. 5, 1 p.m., for an enriching cultural experience at the Goderich Branch as we welcome renowned Ojibway artist Red George of Red Dog Art Studios. Participants will have the unique opportunity to explore the cultural and spiritual meanings behind Indigenous symbols in art and their significance in storytelling and tradition. Afterwards, participants of all ages will have the opportunity to create their own painting of the turtle, representing Turtle Island, a name used by some Indigenous peoples for Earth, or North and Central America. Registration required: Please contact the Goderich Branch by email goderichlibrary@huroncounty.ca or by phone 519-524-9261 to register.
  • Thanks to everyone who joined us in Seaforth on Sept. 26 for a First Nations Beading Workshop and in Exeter on Sept. 19 for Storytelling and First Nations crafting for kids.

Read:

  • First Nation Communities Read celebrates the very best of Indigenous literature across Turtle Island. The program encourages family literacy, intergenerational storytelling as well as intergenerational knowledge transmission. FNCR also helps to increase awareness of the importance of First Nation, Metis and Inuit writing, illustration and publishing. Explore our collection through our online catalogue.

Watch:

Learn:

  • Cherokee is the language of North America’s Cherokee people. It is one of the healthiest Indigenous languages of North America with an extensive library of literature and a significant community of native speakers. Visit Mango Languages to start learning the language and culture. 
  • The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario have a variety of resources available online to learn and reflect on the ongoing legacy of Residential Schools.
  • Learn more about the Calls to Action outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada report.
Holds pick-up lockers now available at Bayfield and Goderich Branches

Holds pick-up lockers now available at Bayfield and Goderich Branches

by | Mar 14, 2024 | Bayfield branch, Goderich branch, News, Service Updates

The Huron County Library has made it easier for patrons to pick up their books with the addition of two new holds pick-up locations at the Bayfield and Goderich Branches.

The lockers will allow patrons 24/7 access to pick up their holds, making it convenient for patrons to get their books after regular branch hours. The locker at Goderich is located outside the front door by the book drop, and the locker at Bayfield is located in the post office next to the library.

HOW IT WORKS

To select one of the lockers as your pick-up location, simply place a hold on the item of your choice, and when prompted to choose your location, select either Goderich Holds Pickup Locker or Bayfield Holds Pickup Locker, and select the ‘Place Hold’ button. You will be notified when your item is available to pick up at the locker. To pick up your items, all you need to bring with you is your Huron County Library card!

Image of the library's online catalogue showing how to select one of the lockers as a pick-up location

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If you’d like to keep one of the lockers are your default pickup location, follow these steps:

 

  • Find an item you want to borrow
  • Click Place Hold
  • Choose the locker you want to be your pickup location from the drop down menu
  • Put a checkmark in the box next to the words: Enable Single-Click Holds
  • Click the Blue Place Hold button
  • Your preference will be saved until you decide to change locations.
Image of online catalogue showing to how set locker as default pick up location

If you have the “Single-Click Holds” enabled on your account, and want to use one of the lockers as your pickup location instead of the branch, you will have to change the location option by following these steps:

 

  • Click on your Username (top Right-hand corner of screen)
  • Select On Hold (Under “My Borrowing”)
Image of setting up locker pickup on our online catalogue
  • Click the link “Single Click Holds is ON”
  • Choose the locker of your choice as your pickup location
  • Click Save
  • You’ll know you’re successful when you get the message of successfully choosing your pickup location.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to branch staff at Bayfield and Goderich.

 

Image of setting up locker pickup on our online catalogue