This summer, make the Huron County Library your destination for discovery, creativity, and connection. Whether you're looking to keep young minds engaged, explore new hobbies, or simply spend time together, the library offers a season full of free activities, great...
Next up in our library history series, let’s take a little jaunt over to Clinton. The first library in Clinton was again a Mechanics’ Institute and it was housed in the Town Hall in 1872. Just seven years later, in 1879, the Town Hall burned, taking the Mechanics'...
The June is Pride month and this year Huron County Library is highlighting some great books that celebrate the history of Pride. Feel free to place a hold on these titles or check out this list of even more books about Pride history and activism.Non-fiction: Out...
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...
We’ve finished looking at the South Team and are ready to move on to the Central Team. First up, as you may know, just down the road from Hensall, we have Zurich. The first public library in the village was established in 1919, which means that, in a rare turn of...
Now it’s time to move on to the South Team’s third and final branch, Hensall. The first library in Hensall was a Mechanics’ Institute established in 1890 under the care of J.C. Stoneman’s jewellery store on the south side of King street. Jeweller’s would make good...
Through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, community organizations host free tax clinics where volunteers file tax returns for people with a modest income and a simple tax situation. CVITP volunteers use 9 of our 12 branches as drop-off points for tax returns. To see if you are eligible for this service, check under “eligibility criteria” on this page: About free tax clinics – Canada.ca.
Calling all crafters! Love crafting and love seeing others enjoy what you make? Join the Spring 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...
Onward we go to Kirkton, another South Team branch. Things got started in 1913 when the Women’s Institute started a library with a $75.18 donation. A further $39.55 was raised by the Women’s Institute through the proceeds of a lawn social. However, where the library...
The Government of Canada is celebrating 30 years of Black History Month and this year's theme is: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries. Help celebrate all year long by checking out some of these newer books...