Unpredictable winter weather is a fact of life in Huron County. When conditions worsen and the safety of our visitors and staff becomes a concern, Huron County Library may need to close or adjust hours at any of our 12 locations.

When a branch needs to close due to weather, we will do our best to notify the public as quickly as possible.

Call ahead

During stormy or rapidly changing weather, please contact your local branch before heading out.

For the latest updates, you can also:

• Visit our website. Closure notices will appear on the homepage and in our online catalogue.

• Check our social media. We will share updates on the Huron County Library’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

We understand that weather-related closures can be inconvenient but please know that these decisions are made for the safety of our community and staff. 

Library from home

Even if branches remain open and you don’t feel comfortable venturing out, you can safely enjoy our online resources from home! Access audiobooks, movies, online learning, and so much more!

Winter driving information

Before heading out anywhere this winter, be sure to check the following sites for safety tips, winter driving information, and road conditions:

• County of Huron: https://www.huroncounty.ca/public-works/winter-road-conditions/
• Municipal road information: https://www.municipal511.ca/
• Provincial road information: https://511on.ca/

Calling all crafters! Love crafting and love seeing others enjoy what you make? Join the Fall Craft Swap where you will be partnered with another crafter in Huron County!

Make your partner a custom craft, while they do the same for you! All crafting mediums welcome – knitting, crocheting, sewing, candle making, pottery, scrapbooking, needlefelting, etc. The sky is the limit!

Guidelines: We ask that you craft TWO small items or ONE medium sized item.

• Medium = A scarf, a wallet, a set of notecards (4), a reusable shopping bag
• Small = A piece of jewelry, a bookmark, a washcloth, a facemask, a small candle

Please note that a library staff person will be in touch with you between Sept. 3 and 8 to assign your partner. You will have from Sept. 8 to Oct. 8 to craft. Please drop your completed craft off to your local Huron County Library branch between Oct. 8 and Oct. 14 (or earlier). You will receive the craft from your partner soon after. A library staff person will send email reminders along the way. Please ensure that crafts do not exceed the size of a standard tote box (28” x 17” x 15″).

*Should a partner not complete a craft, an alternate partner will be arranged. Should multiple partners not complete a craft, individuals may be paired with one another. Pre-completed crafts will be used in reassignments (no need to make an entirely new craft!).

Important Dates:

• Registration: Aug. 13 – Sept. 3
• Partner Assigned: Sept. 3-8
• Crafting: Sept. 8-Oct. 8
• Craft Due: Oct. 8-14

Registration: Huron County Library Fall Craft Swap | Huron County Connects (connectedcountyofhuron.ca)

Need some inspiration? Explore our online catalogue for a wide variety of crafty books or explore Creativebug, an online resource that offers online craft workshops for free with a Huron County Library card!  

The Huron County Library is pleased to announce the extensive collection of genealogical materials from the Ontario Genealogical Society – Huron Branch has been relocated to the Huron County Library’s Seaforth Branch.

This important collection includes:

• local family histories
• cemetery records
• census information
• church records
• other historical resources essential to those researching their Huron County roots.

Once housed at the log cabin at the Huron County Museum, the move to the Seaforth Branch ensures improved accessibility, preservation, and integration with the library’s existing local history resources.

The collection is available for in-person research at the Seaforth Branch only. OGS members will continue to be the main point of contact for the collection, providing volunteer support for research requests. Researchers can arrange appointments to meet volunteers during regular branch hours of operation by emailing huronchair@ogs.on.ca. Materials are for in-branch use only.

For more information about this collection and other local history and genealogical research materials available through the Huron County Library, visit: https://www.huroncountylibrary.ca/special-collections/

Hello Summer Readers!

This week we will stop to listen to the birds sing, the drums play, and the wind whistle- this week we are learning about “Music around the World”! This is our second-last week of summer reading club – oh how the time flies!

We are having a special guest join us from the Huron County Museum – Kathryn Scott from Museum on the go! This week we will be reading a musical story about animals and their adventures called Wild Symphony by Dan Brown.

For those who can’t come join us this week, as usual, we have musical colouring sheets that you can print at home or at your local library for some colouring fun. Take a look at our week 7 reading lists that we made for you! These books are all about music in our lives. You can check out these books and more at your library, and please do!

See you next week! 

Nadine and A.J.

The Huron County Library is celebrating Pride Month by sharing valuable resources, participating in community events, and hosting activities in our branches.

Here is a round-up of what’s happening throughout June:

Huron County Pride Outreach: The Huron County Library is popping up at this year’s Huron County Pride Festival! Find us on the Square in downtown Goderich on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and take in the amazing activities happening throughout the day!

2SLGBTQ+ Art Exhibition: We Have Always Been Here: Join the Exeter Branch and the Huron Cultural Office for a vibrant 2SLGBTQ+ Art Exhibition in honour of Pride Month! The exhibition runs June 5-19, with exhibit opening on June 5, 4 p.m., and reception on June 12, 4-6 p.m. Learn more!

LGBTQ2S+ Resources for young people and their families: Library staff have put together a valuable resource guide to support young people and their families. The guide features links to online resources, books from our collection, local supports, and more.

Crooked Teeth: Virtual Pride Author Talk with Danny Ramadan: To celebrate Pride Month, join us Wednesday, June 18, 7 p.m., for a conversation with Danny Ramadan about his book Crooked Teeth: a Queer Syrian Refugee Memoir. Register online.

Bead the Rainbow: Celebrating Pride: Drop into Goderich and Bayfield Branches during regular branch hours through the month of June to craft your own bright, bold, and rainbow bracelets. Whether you want to show off your Pride, make a gift for a friend, or just enjoy some creative fun, we’ve got all the beads and supplies you need. 

Book Raffle: The Library is raffling off 10 LGBTQ2S+ books for a variety of ages (picture books, junior fiction, young adult, adult fiction, and adult non-fiction). Find ballots throughout the month of June at all 12 branches or visit us at the Huron Pride Festival.

Pride Craft: Drop into the Exeter Branch on Friday, June 6, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., to celebrate Pride Month by making a fun craft! All supplies will be provided. Ages: 5+