Art in the Library

June is National Deafblind Awareness Month, creating an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Canadians who are deafblind. Each year, Canadians who are deafblind, service providers and supporters come together to “make a wave from coast to coast” to raise awareness through various activities and events.

This June, DeafBlind Ontario Services is proud to join the global initiative #CreateAndConnect, led by Deafblind International. This campaign invites communities to engage in creative expression that fosters awareness, joy, and connection. Our chosen form of expression? Yarn bombing—a vibrant, tactile art form that symbolizes unity and the diverse talents of people who are deafblind.

Yarn bombing involves wrapping public spaces with knitted or crocheted yarn creations. These installations are not only visually striking but also serve as a metaphor for connection—between individuals, communities, and the broader world.

Learn more about Deafblind Ontario Services' Yarn Bombing project

Over the last year or so, the Research for Social Change Lab (RSCL) and Peterborough Public Health (PPH) have been working to learn more about parents’ experiences in Peterborough. In focus groups and an online survey, they heard from over 600 parents and caregivers in this community!

An exhibit about this work is on display at the Library for all of June. There will also be two in-person shareback sessions & meals at the Library for parents and caregivers to join: Tuesday, June 10, 11am-1pm and Wednesday, June 11, 5pm-7pm. 

For more information about the research project and to register for a shareback session, check out the RSCL project page.