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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Celebrating 15 Years of the Library Settlement Partnership

Dec 4, 2024

This year, we’re celebrating a remarkable milestone: 15 years of the Library Settlement Partnership (LSP) at London Public Library. Since its launch...

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Help Write a New Chapter for Sherwood Branch Library

Nov 7, 2024

We have exciting news about something that matters deeply to our community—your Sherwood Branch Library is about to undergo a major transformation...

Community Stories: Masonville Branch Library

Nov 6, 2024

Discovering the Library’s role as a vital community hub Meet Angela Banting, a dedicated librarian whose journey at the London Public Library has be...

Community Stories: Bostwick Branch Library

Oct 1, 2024

Nurturing young minds and building confidence At Bostwick Branch, the vibrant hum of community life is ever-present, thanks to its unique location...

Wrapping Up Summer Reading Clubs and Challenges

Sep 16, 2024

Celebrating a season of imagination and community This summer, from June 22 to August 17, the London Public Library invited readers of all ages to...

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Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale

Sep 12, 2024

October 18-20, 2024 at Centennial Hall The much-anticipated Annual Fall Book Sale is almost here! Hosted by Friends of the London Public Library, this...