Library Spotlight on Rainbow Reads
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No More Late Fines!
Did you know your library is fine free? This means you are no longer charged late fines when you return your overdue items!
New Items Arriving Daily
London Public Library has new titles arriving every day. You can place a hold on new items that we’ve just ordered. You can also request an item that isn’t at your preferred branch and we'll deliver it to your closest library as soon as it’s available.
Download eBooks & audiobooks
Download eBooks and audiobooks or browse and download digital magazines straight to your device using your Library card. Don’t see the title you’re looking for? We've partnered with Burlington, Hamilton, Mississauga, and Ottawa Public Libraries to offer you access to even more great books!
Digital Newspapers & Magazines
Read the daily newspaper or a favourite magazine in full format on your computer, tablet or phone. Find local Canadian content or titles from around the world.
Learning & Courses
Learn a language, master a hobby, or learn the skills to land a new job! It’s all available for you for free with your library card.
Movies, Television & Music
Stream the latest movies and TV shows or listen to newly released music with your library card!
Please note, these services have a borrowing limit each month.
Digital Resources
Access thousands of databases of information. Everything from new movies to instruction manuals, all available online now!
Book Club in a Bag
Is your book club looking for thought-provoking titles to discuss? Borrow a bag with up to 10 paperback copies of a book perfect for your next book club discussion, or explore our suggested Book Club titles.
London Room
The Ivey Family London Room is a research facility for genealogy and local history located at the Central Library.
Discover a wealth of source material on the City of London and Middlesex County, including: books, diaries, manuscripts, minutes, maps, photographs, other memorabilia, and selected municipal documents.
Take Home a Guitar or Game
Borrow musical instruments, park passes, games and other unexpected items for free from the library.
Borrow a Wi-Fi Hotspot!
London Public Library has over 40 Wi-Fi (wireless internet) hotspots. Demand is high, so place a hold and you’ll be notified when it’s available to pick up.
Accessible Items
Do you have trouble reading regular print? London Public Library has 20,000+ large print titles. DAISY Talking Books, described DVD, and Ease Into Leisure Kits are also available.
English Language Learning Resources
Learning English? Preparing to take an English proficiency test like TOEFL, IELTS, or TOEIC? The Library has books, digital resources, and programs to help you improve your English.
Languages Other Than English
You can search for books in languages other than English by choosing "Language" under the "Refine Results" menu in our Catalogue. Place holds on books in your language and have them sent to your nearest branch for pick up.
Our Digital Library gives you instant access to the latest magazines and daily newspapers from around the world!
We also have special items such as dual-language picture books, which make it easy to learn and share languages with your young family.
French
You'll find French books for adults, children and teens on the shelves at many library branches. You can also search our whole French collection by choosing "French" in the "Language" category under the "Refine Results" menu in our Catalogue.
Our Digital Library offers helpful French language resources, including eBooks and audiobooks for all ages on Cantook Libraries.
You can also access French language magazines and newspapers from around the world instantly.