Free Tax Clinics

Free Tax Clinics

by | Mar 28, 2025 | Uncategorized

Through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), 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 10 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.

Our local CVITP program is to be commended for their impressive results. In 2022, they completed 1,102 income tax returns, 787 of which were in Huron County. This meant $2.7 million was returned into our local economy. Nearly $900K of which went to parents through the Canada Child Benefit Program.

All clinics run at the following branches are by appointment only. Call or email your local clinic volunteer to schedule an appointment:

Stories of Clinton

Stories of Clinton

by | Mar 21, 2025 | Uncategorized

In celebration of Clinton’s 150th Anniversary, the Clinton Branch is hosting a Stories of Clinton Short Story Contest. This is your chance to tell your favourite story about Clinton. Stories can be set in the past, present, or future and can be based on real events or completely invented! Prizes to be awarded during the Homecoming weekend, July 4-6, 2025.

Categories:

  • Children 15 and under
  • Adults 16 and older. 

Contest Guildelines:

  • All entries must be the original work of the author and previously unpublished. No generative AI tools may be used to create parts of or the whole story.
  • The stories should be about the town of Clinton and the surrounding area.
  • The stories can be set in the past, present, or future.
  • Children’s stories can be any length.
  • Adult stories should be 1,000–4,000 words long.
  • The stories should be typed, double spaced and printed on one side of the page only.
  • The title of the story should be included as a header or footer on each page.
  • Please do not put your name on the story (to facilitate blind judging). Attach a cover sheet with your name, the title of the story, and contact information. If you are 15 or under, please include your age, and parent or guardians name.
  • Please make and retain your own copy as the originals cannot be returned to you.
  • If you would like to email your story, please send to clintonlib@eastlink.ca
  • You may enter up to 3 stories.
  • By entering this contest you are agreeing that the story may be published in print or digital format by the Clinton Homecoming Committee.

Deadline:

  • April 30, 2025
  • Please submit your typed copy to the Clinton Branch Library, or by email. 

Judging:

  • A group of local volunteers will judge anld award a first, second and third place prizes in each category
  • Judging will be based on originality, meeting the theme of “Stories of Clinton”, and artistic merit.
  • All judges decisions are final.
Clinton Branch temporarily closing for lift installation

Clinton Branch temporarily closing for lift installation

by | Mar 19, 2025 | Clinton Branch

The Clinton Branch will be closed from March 24-31, 2025, as work continues to improve accessibility for all visitors to the branch. The full closure is required to accommodate the installation of a new lift that will provide better access to the children’s area on the second floor of the building.

Closure Dates:
The branch will be closed starting from Monday, March 24, and is expected to reopen by Monday, March 31. Any changes to that timeline will be shared on the Clinton Branch webpage and the Huron County Library’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

We understand that this may cause some inconvenience, and we sincerely apologize for the disruption to in-branch library services. However, these upgrades will significantly improve accessibility for everyone who visits the Clinton Branch.

Alternative Services:
While the branch is closed, our other branch locations will remain open where patrons can access all our in-branch library services. Patrons can also explore our online resources, including e-books and audiobooks, which are available 24/7.

Other important details:

  • Any holds available for pickup at the Clinton Branch that have not been picked up before March 24 will not expire and can be picked up when the branch reopens.
  • Delivery of library materials to the branch will resume March 31.
  • While the book drop will remain open during this time, patrons are encouraged to wait until March 31 before returning any library materials.

Please contact branch staff if you have any questions or concerns by calling 519-482-3673. Staff will be available in Clinton during regular hours until Saturday, March 22.

We appreciate everyone’s understanding and patience during this time.

Spring 2025 Craft Exchange

Spring 2025 Craft Exchange

by | Feb 28, 2025 | Crafts

Calling all crafters! Love crafting and love seeing others enjoy what you make? Sign up today for the Spring Craft Gift Exchange! Participants will be partnered* with another crafter in Huron County and will make a custom craft for each other. 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 March 23-27 to assign your partner. You will have from March 27-April 24 to craft. Please drop your completed craft off to your local Huron County Library branch between April 25-May 2 (or earlier). You will receive the craft from your partner in later in May. 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: March 1-22
  • Partner Assigned: March 23-27
  • Crafting: March 27-April 24
  • Craft Due: April 25-May 2

Registration: https://connectedcountyofhuron.ca/craft-exchange

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!

 

Tiny Art Show returns to Clinton Branch

Tiny Art Show returns to Clinton Branch

by | Jan 30, 2025 | Art, Clinton Branch

Calling all artists of ALL abilities! The Clinton Branch‘s Tiny Art Show returns this spring and we invite you to join in on the creative fun! Starting Friday, Feb. 14, pick up a 5” X 5” board from the branch to create your tiny artwork. Use your own art supplies to decorate your board using any medium you choose (paint, draw, decoupage, collage, sew, etc.).

If you would like to participate but live elsewhere in the County, please contact Clinton Branch staff to arrange sending an art board to your local branch.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 14, 2025. Artwork will be displayed in the library from March 15 to April 19, 2025.

Download an entry form and return to the Clinton Branch along with your piece by March 14. Entry forms are also available from the branch. If you would like to drop off your piece off at any other branch, please ensure they are submitted by March 10.

Art Show Rules:

  • The Tiny Art Show is an adult program.
  • One board per person or group. Available while supplies last.
  • No candles or electrical devices, including battery operated.
  • Objects, paper, and materials of any kind, except food, may be glued to the canvas, but artwork must remain 5” X 5” and must be able to hang flat against the wall.
  • Please write your name on the back of the canvas and include an arrow to show which way is the top.
  • Fill out the entire Tiny Art Show entry form and bring with you when you submit your art.
  • Artwork will be displayed until April 19. Art must be picked up at the Circulation Desk by April 30. Please note, any artwork not picked up will become library property for use as we deem fit.
  • The Huron County Library reserves the right to refuse any work considered unsuitable and/or does not meet these guidelines. Or if it cannot be accommodated safely or comfortably within the library space.
  • By participating in the Clinton Branch Tiny Art Show, you agree to allow Huron County Library to publicly display and photograph your art for promotion and engagement.