Don't be confused by its name, allspice isn't a combination of different spices! It is, in fact, the dried unripe berry of a mid-canopy tree native to the Greater Antilles, southern Mexico, and Central America. While it is one of the most important ingredients of...
Spring is in the air and it’s almost Easter! One of the things I loved about Easter as a child was dying and decorating Easter eggs. I have particularly enjoyed decorating eggs using natural dyes. They turned out amazing, so I thought I would share the instructions so...
Thank you to everyone who submitted photos to our first Nature Photography Contest! Presented in partnership with Ontario's West Coast, we received over 50 entries of some stunning nature shots taken this winter from across Huron County. Needless to say, choosing a...
The weather in March is so back and forth, it doesn't hurt to have a warm and hearty dish - especially one that includes a hotter spice! Cumin is the dried seed of the parsley family and is thought to have originated in Central Asia, Southwestern Asia, or the Eastern...
Enter our Nature Photography Contest by showing us the plants, animals and natural landscapes from across Huron County that inspire you! Presented in partnership with Ontario’s West Coast, entries must be submitted by March 24, 2022 for a chance to win a high quality,...
Looking to start your day off with a kick? Or prefer to save your sweets until after dinner? If so, this month's recipe, Sikarni, will work for any time of the day! This Nepali dessert has a tart and sweet taste - combining the flavours of this month's feature spice,...
Please be advised that, due to a planned system outage, access to our online catalogue and some of our digital resources will be interrupted this Saturday, Feb. 19. Our library service provider expects services to be restored once their scheduled server migration is...
What book inspired Huron County Library staff to fall head over heels with reading? Here is a selection of the some of the books that left their impression and kick-started a love of reading.The Bailey School Kids by Debbie Dadey and Marcia T. Jones "I am convinced...
The Huron County Library is pleased to announce that all 12 library branches will begin re-opening for limited in-branch services starting the week of Feb. 14. Limited services include scheduled computer appointments, inside browsing and holds pick-ups, and space...
When life gets busy, the Huron County Library knows that renewing library items can easily be forgotten. So we are very pleased to announce that, in addition to eliminating overdue fines, we are also implementing an automatic renewal system that will now take care of...