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A Legacy of Art, Learning, and Giving

Mar 25, 2025

“Rudy had an incredible talent for seeing the beauty in the mundane, from the bumps on a gourd to the rust on an abandoned streetcar. And through his...

Teens browse the stacks at Byron Library under a sign that says READ.

Library Giving Day: Support Your Library, Change Lives

Mar 24, 2025

Your support can make a difference Imagine a place where everyone—children, job seekers, newcomers, and parents—can find the support they need...

A woman holds a laptop, pointing at the screen which displays London Public Library's catalogue.

Same Catalogue, Refreshed!

Mar 12, 2025

Offering an updated browsing experience We're excited to share that our online catalogue has had a refresh! Two years ago, we launched our new online...

Members of the Historic Sites Committee applaud during a plaque installation ceremony at John Clark House.

Join the Historic Sites Committee

Mar 4, 2025

Do you have an interest in researching and sharing the story of London's heritage? The London Public Library Board has a vacancy on its volunteer...

Librarian standing in between book shelves holding out an iPad with the Libby app loaded.

Expanding Your Digital Library

Feb 26, 2025

Milton Public Library Joins Our Partner Network Great news, London readers—your digital Library just got even bigger! Milton Public Library has joined...

Branch Supervisor Rachel Weisdorf stands proudly in front of Crouch Branch Library's exterior windows.

Community Stories: Crouch Branch Library

Feb 26, 2025

Building a Third Place, A Home Away from Home Step into Crouch Branch Library, and you’ll find a warm, welcoming space where people are seen and...

Woman in front of a laptop with a calculator filling out tax forms

Free Tax Clinics Return This March

Feb 14, 2025

Get the support you need this tax season Starting this March, we’re excited to once again offer free tax clinics as part of the Community Volunteer...

Ward 7 Councillor Corrine Rahman and Mayor Josh Morgan hold sledgehammers at Sherwood library.

Breaking Ground: Sherwood Branch Library Renovation Begins

Jan 22, 2025

January 22, 2025 We’re thrilled to share an exciting milestone with you— the construction phase of the Sherwood Branch Library renovation project is...

Students gather around Lana as she braids a mannequin's hair in the Library.

Hair Braiding 101 at Beacock Library

Jan 14, 2025

Feeling Seen & Heard Outside of the Classroom As we welcome students into Beacock Branch Library, the air fills with laughter and excited chatter...

The Landon Studio with a staff member sitting at a computer desk in the space.

Reviving the Landon Studio

Jan 14, 2025

A Flexible Space for Teens to Create, Connect, and Thrive If you’ve ever picked up a Christmas tree in Wortley Village during the holidays, you’ve...

The Visiting Library Services team holding up assistive devices.

A Lifeline for Homebound Patrons

Dec 18, 2024

How the Visiting Library Service Transforms Lives For many in London, a trip to the Library is a weekly ritual — a chance to browse the stacks, chat...

LPL staff standing on top of Beacock Branch Library's roof.

Keeping Our Libraries in Top Shape

Dec 18, 2024

We’ve been busy making improvements to ensure our Library branches remain safe and welcoming for everyone. Thanks to increased capital funding from...