Girl playing the guitar in a studio

Music

Whether you want to learn an instrument, record an album or enjoy a concert with friends, your Library is singing in the same key. We’re louder than you think!

London is Canada's first UNESCO City of Music. Your Library is proud to be working with other organizations to strengthen London's music sector and to develop London into a more robust, culturally diverse and enriched music community.

Photo of several acoustic and electric guitars lines up in a row. In the front ar large conga drums.

Musical Instrument Lending

Did you know that you can borrow a musical instrument from Central Library at no cost? From congas to bass guitars, we’ve got a great collection that you can borrow, just like a book! Find and place a hold on a musical instrument for pick up from Central Library.

Learn More

The Labs at Central Library

 

This central hub for creativity is located on the second floor of Central Library and has great resources available for you to use including electronics, professional software, robotics, sewing machines, 3D printers and more! There is no cost to use the equipment or book rooms at The Labs. There is a small cost for some materials, such as 3D printing filament and Cricut supplies.

 

Photo of a smiling man sitting in the audio recording studio. Beside him is a keyboard and monitor. In the back are speakers and in front is a microphone.

 

Audio Recording Studio

 

The Labs includes an audio recording for musicians and podcasters to record and edit their media. The room features a high-end keyboard, as well as microphones and cables allowing instruments to be hooked into the recording software. The iMac in this space includes software for every level of experience from GarageBand to Avid Pro Tools and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Photo of the Media Lab at Central Library showing a green screen wall with camera tripods in front and umbrella lights in the background.

 

Media Lab

 

Also located at The Labs is a media lab for photographers and videographers. This room features a green screen wall, photography backdrops, and lighting equipment. The room also contains an iMac loaded with software such as Adobe Creative Cloud for recording and editing purposes. Learn how to book the Labs and find Labs programs here.

Wolf image on Meeting Rooms page

Wolf Performance Hall

With outstanding acoustics, Wolf Performance Hall is one of London's most sought after live music venues. Need a stage? Rent the wolf! Check out our calendar to find upcoming concerts, dance performances and more.

 

Rent the Wolf
What’s On at the Wolf
Photo of a woman playing a digital piano at the Library. She is wearing headphones and is looking up and smiling.

Keyboards and Digital Pianos

Don't have room for a keyboard at home? A keyboard with headphones is available to use on the 2nd floor of Central Library - ask staff at the desk for assistance. Digital pianos  with headphones are also available to use at Landon, Stoney Creek and Masonville Branches.

Photo of 3 books about playing an instrument sitting on a stool in the Library. In the background is a keyboard and guitars.

Books, Scores and CDs

Learn about songwriting, composers and music theory from the books in our collection. We also lend scores for piano, strings, voice, brass and winds. And you will still find Music CDs at the Library

Photo of a mother and child using a tablet on a table. The child is wearing headphones.

Hoopla

Download the latest music albums, movies, tv shows, comics and more with Hoopla and your Library Card.

Get Started

Enjoy music events at the Library!

Find music events