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Library Board Chair, Mayor Josh Morgan, Library CEO and Friends President hold cheque for $100,000 in Sherwood Branch Library

$100,000 gift from Friends of the Library helps transform Sherwood Branch Library

Sep 24, 2025

Our deepest thanks goes out to the Friends of the London Public Library who, joined by Mayor Josh Morgan, Ward 7 Councillor Corrine Rahman, and...

2024 One eRead Canada Title

Apr 1, 2024

Un Livrel / One ERead Canada Canada kicks off with Hotline by Dimitri Nasrallah. Hotline is available in April without waitlists or holds so that all...

2024 to 2027 Budget Submission

Dec 1, 2023

As City Council begins its 2024 to 2027 Budget deliberation process, we wanted to provide you with some information and background on London Public...

Transitional Case Workers at London Public Library

A Brighter Path Ahead: CMHATV Support Secured Through 2027

Aug 7, 2024

Grant Guarantees Continued Help for Mental Health and Housing Needs “The Library is a place where people can stay for many hours a day without being...

Materials featured in the updated english to go bags.

A Fresh Chapter for English Learners

Oct 21, 2025

Expanding opportunities for language learning across London For many newcomers, their first challenge upon arriving in London is learning a new...

Library Board members Jeremy McCall, Councillor Peter Cuddy and Brian Gibson stand holding a giant cheque with Carol and Carmen from the Friends of the Library. The cheque is made out for $73,500.

A Gift From Our Friends

Apr 23, 2023

What would we do without our Friends? Carol and Carmen from Friends of the London Public Library attend the London Public Library Board meeting on...

A vintage film strip showing two images of Rudy Sparkuhl in his studio painting.

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...

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...

Writer In Residence Anna Chatterton smiles and leans forward on a table.

A New Voice in Residence

Dec 17, 2025

Welcoming Writer-in-Residence Anna Chatterton This year, London Public Library and Western University are proud to welcome Anna Chatterton as our 2025...

A person working in a study room at Sherwood Branch Library

A quiet space. A lasting legacy.

Oct 24, 2025

Madelon West loved her Library. Through a gift in her will, Madelon and her husband Kenneth created something lasting: a new quiet study room at...

Android Users: OS Update needed for Libby and Kanopy

Mar 27, 2024

Do you use a device with an older Android operating system (OS)? You need to update to Android 7.1.1 OS or newer by April 15 to continue using the...

woman holding tablet with book open on the Libby app

Borrowing and Hold Limits Changing on OverDrive and Libby

Jun 3, 2025

New limits reflect rising costs and growing demand for digital materials London Public Library has reduced the maximum number of ebooks and audiobooks...