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Watch the CBC/Radio-Canada Winter Olympics + Paralympics at your Library! 🏅

Most branches (except Carson, Jalna, and Glanworth) will stream during open hours, ending 30 minutes before closing. Crouch Library streams on select dates/times.

Check with your local branch and enjoy the Games with us.
A promotion for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics featuring a snowy mountain peak against a vibrant background featuring the Olympic rings, CBC logo and Paralympic agitos. The text reads "Milano Cortina 2026. Join us to cheer on Team Canada! Celebrate and watch the action with your library. Canada’s Olympic & Paralympic Network"
January 31, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Based on lived experience from more than 18,000 community members across 26 urban library systems, the study confirms what communities have long known: libraries create real, measurable impact that reaches far beyond their walls.
"In our first six months in Canada, without the library it would have been very hard to get things done." Newcomer, Edmonton Public Library "Everyone is equal in a library. Regardless of your social status. Regardless of your annual income. Regardless of your ethnic origins." Ottawa Public Library user.
January 30, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Libraries improve daily life in ways you might not even realize.

Today, the Canadian Urban Libraries Council is releasing key findings from a first-of-its-kind National Social Impact Study on urban public libraries in Canada.
18,000+ voices. One national study. A national study of urban public library impact, shaped by lived experience. In the background is a map of Canada. Libraries matter, even to non-users. 70% of non-users say the public library is one of the most important city resources. Canadian Urban Libraries Council logo.
January 30, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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The newest member of the Library community. 💛

Library cards are available for all ages and help support early literacy and lifelong learning.

Visit your local branch to get started.
A smiling baby sits in a blue armchair inside the library, holding a yellow library card. The baby is wearing a knit hat, a grey cardigan, a yellow shirt, and jeans. Bookshelves filled with children’s books are visible in the background, and a yellow square graphic frames the baby.
January 30, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Join us during Freedom to Read Week for a screening of The Librarians, a documentary exploring book bans, censorship, and the fight to protect access to ideas.

📅 February 23
📍 Wolf Performance Hall
Promotional poster for The Librarians, showing stacked books and a library date-due card background, with the film title and director credit prominently displayed A person stands beside a display of the “Library Bill of Rights,” mounted on a white partition inside a library setting A person stands outside a glass-enclosed library service desk labeled “Librarian,” with bookshelves and office materials visible inside. Close-up of books on a library shelf, including titles addressing American history, censorship, and LGBTQ+ identity.
January 30, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Want to work with us? 🤩

We’re looking for a Human Resources Professional to help with recruitment and employee benefits. Be a part of a great team!

Applications close February 5, 2026.
View the full job posting and apply: buff.ly/bgX5yGM
An orange graphic with navy accents reads “We’re Hiring!” Text below says: “Administrator, Human Resources. Temporary full-time, up to 6 months.” The London Public Library logo appears at the bottom.
January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Coyotes are part of our city ecosystem. 🐺

Join David Rankine for Nature in the City: By the Sweep of the Bay to hear stories from five years spent studying Eastern Coyotes and learn why they are not the threat many believe.
1. Nature in the City 2026 7–8:30pm Wolf Performance Hall 2 hours free validated parking in Citi Plaza during Library hours A square-format event graphic with a dark green background and bold yellow text at the top reading “Feb. 3.” Below, the text says “By the Sweep of the Bay – my five years with the coyotes” and “Presented by: David Rankine.” The bottom section includes a photo of a coyote in a natural, green forest setting.
January 29, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Feeling inspired yet? 🎨📚

This week's PA Day is a great time to get creative! There are just a few days left to enter the Teen Bookmark Contest.

Submit your original artwork by Jan 31 for a chance to see it featured on Library bookmarks across the city.

Details and how to enter: buff.ly/Xenkdep
January 28, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming to Wolf Performance Hall this March. 🏔️

Experience stunning landscapes, environmental storytelling, and high-energy adventure films from around the world.

🎬 Ticket info: buff.ly/cIW1yWH
Nighttime mountain scene with climbers silhouetted against a star-filled sky, promoting the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, March 10–12 at Wolf Performance Hall. A skier carrying skis ascends a steep snowy mountain slope, promoting the Icefall film screening on March 11 as part of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. A group carries a canoe across rocky terrain beside a fast-moving river, advertising the Crevasse film screening on March 10 for the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. An athlete moves beneath colorful prayer flags in a mountain pass, advertising the Serac screening on March 12 for the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
January 28, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Inspired by our Nature in the City event series 🌿

Explore a curated booklist that dives deeper into urban wildlife, green spaces, and the natural world around us.

Browse the list: buff.ly/t8fTQSf
1. A library staff member is seated in a library space with bookshelves visible in the background, holding Sweet in Tooth and Claw: Stories of Generosity and Cooperation in the Natural World by Kristin Ohlson. The person has long dark hair, wears a brown sweater, and faces the camera with a calm expression. The book cover shows two birds perched on a flowering cactus, rendered in soft, natural colors. 100 trails, 5,000 ideas where to go, when to go, what to see, what to do Joseph R. Yogerst (pictured) Our Green Heart: The Soul and Science of Forests Diana Beresford-Kroeger Free the Land: How we can fight poverty and climate chaos Audrea Lim (pictured) Medicine Wheel for the Planet: A journey toward personal and ecological healing Jennifer Grenz (pictured) It Stops Here: Standing up for our lands, our waters, and our people Rueben George Ontario environmental legislation: An unofficial publisher’s consolidation Ontario 3. A library staff member stands indoors near large green plants and library shelving, holding the book Secret Life of the City: How Nature Thrives in the Urban Wild by Hanna Bjørgaas. The person has short, curly dark hair, wears glasses and a dark sweater, and faces the camera with a neutral, slight smile. The book cover is predominantly blue and illustrated with urban buildings, plants, birds, and a bat, combining city imagery with wildlife elements. 4. (pictured) Outdoor Kids in an Inside World: Getting your family out of the house and radically engaged with nature Steven Rinella Sweet in Tooth and Claw: Stories of generosity and cooperation in the natural world Kristin Ohlson (pictured) The Way of Coyote: Shared journeys in the urban wilds Gavin Van Horn Urban Forests: A natural history of trees and people in the american cityscape Jill Jonnes (pictured) Nature Obscura: A city’s hidden natural world Kelly Brenner Secret Life of the City: How nature thrives in the urban wild Hanna Bjørgaas
January 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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PA Day forecast: cold outside, cozy inside. ❄️

Warm up at the Library with Winter Olympics themed activities for kids and families on January 30.

Free, fun, and indoors. See what’s on near you: lpl.ca/WhatsOn
1. January 30 It's a PA Day! Two children are seated on a floor indoors, playing with plastic building blocks, small figures, and a curved toy train track. A tall, multicolored tower made of translucent tiles stands between them. The room has a bright yellow wall, a doorway in the background, and shelving consistent with a classroom or library setting. 2. Join us January 30 for all kinds of Winter Olympics PA Day PA Day: Winter Olympics (Ages 4+) The Winter Olympics are starting soon! Drop in for a variety of Olympic-themed activities to get prepared this PA Day. Locations: Bostwick 2-3:30; Crouch 2-3:30; Landon 10:30-12; Sherwood 2-4 Discovery Activities Winter Olympics Crafts (Ages 4+) Who are you cheering for at the Winter Olympics? Show your spirit by making your own flag garland and Olympic medals! Locations: Beacock, Bostwick, Carson, Cherryhill, Children’s Library, Crouch, East London, Jalna, Lambeth, Landon, Masonville, Pond Mills, Sherwood, Stoney Creek
January 27, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Family Literacy Day was a joy to celebrate with families at Central Library.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and special thanks to the Friends of the Library for their generous support of literacy programs in our community.
At the London Public Library, an adult and a young child sit on floor seating while reading a picture book together during Family Literacy Day on January 24, 2026. The adult points to images on the page as the child follows along. Other families and activity areas are visible in the background. Image 2 – Top half At the London Public Library, two adults and a child sit at a table reading a children’s cookbook during Family Literacy Day. The book is open and held at eye level, and all three appear focused on the pages. The setting resembles a classroom or program room with tables and chairs. Image 2 – Bottom half At the London Public Library, two young children sit at a table mixing ingredients in small bowls while an open cookbook rests in front of them. Each child holds a spoon and works independently. Image 3 A child stands at a craft table displaying several colorful, circular creations during Family Literacy Day. Art supplies and markers are spread across the table. Program seating and library signage are visible in the background. Image 4 (top half) A young child climbs on a wooden play structure inside the London Public Library during Family Literacy Day. Tables, seating, and other families are visible in the background. Image 4 (bottom half) Three library staff members stand behind a display table of children’s books at the London Public Library during Family Literacy Day. The table is arranged with picture books and printed materials, and the open lobby area is visible behind them.
January 27, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Busy week ahead? Make room for the Library. 🧶📖

There’s lots happening for kids, teens, adults, and families, from creative fun to learning support and social time.

See what’s on across our branches: lpl.ca/WhatsOn
This Week at the Library - Jan 26-31 Jan 26 Storytime: Drop-In (Ages 1+), Children’s Library, 10:30-11am Resume Clinic, Central Library, 2-4pm Family Movie Mondays, Central Library, 6-8pm Jan 27 Shared Beginnings (Ages birth-6), Beacock, 10am-12pm Masonville Knitting Circle, Masonville, 10:30-11:30am From Volunteering to Employment (Teen), Cherryhill, 5:30-7:30pm Jan 28 Seniors Gathering (Ages 55+), Beacock, 10am-12pm Scrabble Club (Ages 16+), Masonville, 1:30-3:30pm LABS Social, Central Library, 6:30-8pm Jan 29 STEAM Play Lab (Ages 2-5), Jalna, 10-11am Thursday Movies, Cherryhill, 2:15-4:15pm English Conversation Circle, Byron, 5:30-7pm Jan 30 Volunteer Tech Tutor, Sherwood, 10am-12pm Stuffy Sleepover (Ages 1+), Masonville, 10:30am-11:30pm The LEGO Masterpiece Challenge, Byron, 2-4pm Jan 31 Winter Olympics (Ages 4+), Byron, 10:30am-12pm Maker’s Club (Ages 10+), Beacock, 2:30-4pm Chess for Kids (Ages 6+) Stoney Creek, 3-4:30pm This week at a glance! Just a taste of
January 25, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Today is Family Literacy Day 📚

We’ve curated a book list to celebrate reading together and the role families play in building strong literacy skills.

Explore the list here: buff.ly/bjW36wG
An adult sits at a table in a library while holding a small child and reading a book. The book is titled 5-Minute Phonics. Crayons, scissors, and paper are spread across the table. Library furniture and shelves can be seen behind them. Max can read! Rosemary Wells Rubble & Crew 5-minute phonics: five stories and five activities! Pamela Chanko Strive-for-five conversations: a framework that gets kids talking to accelerate their language comprehension & literacy Tricia A. Zucker Can you believe it? How to spot fake news and find the facts Joyce Grant Merriam-Webster’s ready-for-school words: 1,000 words for big kids Hannah S. Campbell Tilly and the bookwanderers Anna James Bookspeak! Poems about books Laura Purdie Salas A child wearing glasses sits in a library chair while holding a book. The book’s title is You Have to Read This Book! The child appears focused on the text, with bookshelves and library décor in the background. The scene takes place in a designated children’s area of the library. The book that made me Edited by Judith Ridge The book that no one wanted to read Richard Ayoade You have to read this book Bruce Eric Kaplan I spy A to Z: a book of picture riddles Jean Marzollo The undercover book list Colleen Nelson The Bad Seed goes to the library Jory John Who is the mystery reader? Mo Willems Frog and Toad are friends Arnold Lobel The bug in the jug wants a hug: a short vowel sounds book Brian P. Cleary
January 24, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Meet the cast of Primary Trust 🍹On stage January 23 to February 7 at the Grand Theatre.

We’ve curated a book list inspired by the play’s themes and its tiki bar setting. Read along before or after the show: buff.ly/2j1i8qN
January 23, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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Family Literacy Day is tomorrow! 📚

Celebrate by reading together and visiting your Library for family friendly programs and book picks that support learning at every age.

See you soon.
Family Literacy Day is tomorrow! Saturday, January 24 10am-2pm Central Library London Public Library Supported by the Freidns of the London Public Library An adult is seated at a table reading a children’s book aloud to a young child. The child is eating a snack while looking toward the book. Other adults and children are seated at tables in the background. Several small bowls with ingredients are arranged on a table, with children’s hands visible around them. A person is holding one of the bowls while others rest on a large white tray. Additional food items and utensils are visible nearby. The image shows a hands-on activity involving shared preparation or assembly. Two children stand at a table engaging with craft materials, including paper, stamps, and colored pencils. An adult stands beside them, observing their activity, while another adult sits across the table. Books and display stands are arranged on the table.
January 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Snip, scribble, shuffle 🎨

One week left to enter the Teen Bookmark Contest. Submit your original artwork by Jan 31 for a chance to see it featured on Library bookmarks across the city.

Details and how to enter: buff.ly/Ba2kI0U
January 22, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Why do we head into the wilderness? 🌲

Award-winning writer Kevin Callan kicks off our Nature in the City series with stories, tips, camping gear insights, and outdoor etiquette.

📅 Monday, January 27, 7-8:30pm
📍 Wolf Performance Hall
Nature in the City 2026 7–8:30pm Wolf Performance Hall 2 hours free validated parking in Citi Plaza during Library hours Kevin wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt and red bandana prepares food at a campsite. Kevin paddling a canoe on a misty lake. The text reads “How to be a Happy Camper, Presented by Kevin Callan (a.k.a. The Happy Camper), Jan. 27, 7–8:30 pm, Wolf Performance Hall.” The bottom right includes the “Nature in the City 2026” logo with a yellow leaf icon. 3. Kevin wearing an orange life jacket stands on a rocky shoreline next to a canoe. Inside the canoe, a black dog also wearing an orange life jacket sits near the front.
January 22, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Meet Stacey from the STEAM Lab 👋

She’s hosting fun, hands-on food experiments at the Library this Saturday for Family Literacy Day.

Curious about how science and food mix? Come try it out with us!
January 22, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Curious about the Creativity Lab? 🎨

Join us for our LABS Social, a monthly drop-in where you can explore equipment, try new tools, and meet fellow creatives. Open to all skill levels.

📅 Last Wednesday of every month
📍 Central Library
The image shows a classroom or workshop setting with several people seated at tables using laptops. One person stands at the front pointing to a large wall-mounted display showing digital designs, while craft materials, furniture, and wall decorations are visible throughout the room. Labs Social Last Wednesday of Every Month The Labs Central Library 6:30-8pm
January 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Looking for a space that’s actually for teens?

Teen Drop-Ins at the Library are all about hanging out, creating, studying, and being yourself.

Find a Teen Drop-In session near you: buff.ly/nHeT5fB
Teen Drop-In Find a library near you! The photo shows a diverse group of smiling teenagers gathered closely together, taking a selfie indoors. They appear cheerful and relaxed, wearing casual clothing, with a few holding books or notebooks. The setting looks like a public indoor space, possibly a library or community area, with bright natural light and a welcoming atmosphere.
January 19, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Your Library called. 📞 It’s a good week to visit! 📚

Movies, storytimes, creative activities, games, and family friendly fun are happening across our branches.

👀 See what’s on: buff.ly/nw1k40c
This Week at the Library January 19 to 24 Jan 19 Early Engineers (ages 4+) Children’s Library, 4:30-6:30pm Family Movie Mondays Central Library, 6-8pm Cult Film Club Central Library, 6-8:30pm Jan 20 Shared Beginnings (ages Birth-6) Beacock, 10am-12pm French Conversation Circle Masonville, 10-11:30am The BeaHive (Ages 8-12) Beacock, 4-4:30pm Jan 21 Storytime: Drop-In (Ages 1+) Carson, 9:30-10am Toddler Art (Ages 18+ months) Pond Mills, 10:30-11:30am Pokémon Hour at the Library (Family) Crouch, 3:45-4:30pm Jan 22 Laughter Yoga Cherryhill, 11am-12pm Northwest Seniors Coffee Chat Sherwood, 2-4pm Letter Writing 101 (Ages 8+) Beacock, 3:30-4:30pm Jan 23 Books for Babies: Drop-In (from birth) Pond Mills, 10:30-11:30am Masonville Book Club Masonville, 10:30-11:30am French Seniors Drop-In Cherryhill, 1-3pm Jan 24 Family Literacy Day Central Library, 10am-2pm Chess for Kids (Ages 6+) Cherryhill, 2-4pm Gaming Laptop Lab (Ages 6-12) Cherryhill, 2-4pm This week at a glance!
January 18, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Missed the Volunteer Fair? You can still get inspired. 📖

Check out our curated list of stories about community, service, and finding ways to get involved.

Explore the list here: buff.ly/MvYeCzv
A person is seated at a table in front of library shelves holding the novel The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt. They are wearing a green button-up shirt under a blue jacket and round eyeglasses, with shoulder-length blond hair. A watch with a red strap is visible on their wrist as they hold the book upright. The book cover resembles a library checkout card, with the title at the top and the author’s name handwritten-style near the bottom. Rows of bookshelves fill the background. 101 Small Ways to Change the World Aubre Andrus Can We Help? Kids Volunteering to Help Their Communities George Ancona Caring for Critters: One Year at a Wildlife Rescue Centre Nicholas Read City of Death: Humanitarian Warriors in the Battle of Mosul Ephraim Mattos Hope in the Balance: A Newfoundland Doctor Meets a World in Crisis Andrew Furey Miss Morgan’s Book Brigade: A Novel Janet Skeslien Charles Our Better Angels: Seven Simple Virtues That Will Change Your Life and the World Jonathan Reckford A person is seated in a library holding a book titled The Big Trip by Lonely Planet. They are wearing a black short-sleeve shirt, blue jeans, round eyeglasses, and a black bandana with a white pattern tied over their hair. A necklace and rings are visible on their hands, and they are smiling toward the camera. The book cover features directional signs in bright colors and travel-related icons, with the subtitle indicating it is a guide to gap years and overseas experiences. Bookshelves and overhead lighting are visible in the background. Philanthroparties! A Party-Planning Guide for Kids Who Want to Give Back Lulu Cerone Reaching Mithymna: Among the Volunteers and Refugees on Lesvos Steven Heighton The Auschwitz Volunteer: Beyond Bravery Witold Pilecki The Big Trip: Your Essential Guide to Gap Years, Sabbaticals and Overseas Adventures Lonely Planet The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging Julia Hotz The Librarianist: A Novel Patrick deWitt
January 18, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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Discover a fascinating chapter of local history with Terrific Tales.

This talk explores the life and work of Harriet Priddis, a historian, artist, and diary-keeper who helps shape our understanding of London’s past.

Details: buff.ly/1I92hsd

Image: Ivey Family London Room, London Public Library
Black-and-white portrait Harriet Priddis wearing a high-collared dress with a decorative brooch. On the right side, a purple panel displays white text: 'Terrific Tales, Wed. Jan. 21, 7–9 pm, Central Library.'"
January 17, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Need resume help? 📄

Drop in to Central Library on the fourth Monday of the month for free, one-on-one resume support from Goodwill Career Centre staff. Open to anyone looking to build or improve their resume.

Offered in partnership with Goodwill Industries.
Resume Clinic Need help writing an effective resume? Central Library January 26 February 23 March 23 2 – 4 pm Presented in partnership with Goodwill Industries. www.lpl.ca 519-661-4600
January 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM