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Barry Boughner sits in the London Room at Central Library holding a blue commemorative plaque recognizing the 1975 London Majors championship team. Research tables, archival storage cabinets, and historic photographs line the room behind him.

Researching London Baseball History, One Reel at a Time

Jun 10, 2026

Months of research in the London Room will help bring London's baseball history to Labatt Park When Barry Boughner set out to document more than a...

A group of older adults sit together in a bright room, reading and writing in notebooks during a discussion. Two people in the centre look down at an open book.

Celebrating Seniors Month at the Library

Jun 2, 2026

June is Seniors Month in Ontario, a time to recognize and celebrate the older adults who help shape our families, neighbourhoods, and community. At...

Catalogue Account Centre Changes

May 26, 2026

New Catalogue Account Centre Launches June 1, 2026 You will notice a new way to manage your Library account in our catalogue: your Account Centre has...

7 people, members of the Historic Sites Committee stand behind a blue plaque. In the background is parkland.

Our Cricket History Unveiled

May 11, 2026

With the sport of cricket growing in popularity in London, it may surprise many to learn that London’s first cricket club was formed 170 years ago. On...

Service Notice: Central Stairs Unavailable May 4-15

Apr 29, 2026

For safety reasons, the stairs at Central Library will be closed from May 4-15. This is required due to overhead work to replace the Central Library...

Saveria and Barb Dorrington in the Labs at Central Library.

Bringing a Story to Life in the Labs at Central Library

Apr 24, 2026

A local story finds its voice at the Library. When local author Barb Dorrington began thinking about turning her book into an audiobook, she assumed...

A smiling group of volunteer at Central Library

Building Connection Across the Library

Apr 21, 2026

Celebrating the volunteers who make the Library stronger. This National Volunteer Week, we’re taking a moment to thank the volunteers who help the...

A man holds his citizenship certificate and smiles while a London Police Services Officer in uniform looks on. In the background participants sit on chairs surrounded by bookshelves.

Library Welcomes 80 New Canadian Citizens

Apr 20, 2026

From First Visit to Citizenship: A Full Circle Moment at London Public Library On Friday, April 17, the third floor of Central Library filled with the...

Wolf Performance Hall Nominated for National Music Award

Apr 9, 2026

Recognition highlights the value of London Public Library’s venue to Canada’s live music community London Public Library’s Wolf Performance Hall has...

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Support the Library and Strengthen the Community This Spring

Mar 23, 2026

Library Giving Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the role London Public Library plays in the lives of people across our community and the many...

Three members of the Friends executive are joined by four members of the Library board on the stairs at Central Library. Carmen Sprovieri, Friends President stands in front holding a cheque for $100,000 made out to London Public Library.

$100,000 Gift from Friends Supports Vital Library Programs

Feb 20, 2026

At its February 19 meeting, the London Public Library Board received a powerful reminder of what community looks like in action. Carmen Sprovieri...

4 people standing in a public washroom holding period products

Partnership Expands Access to Period Products

Feb 9, 2026

London Public Library (LPL) is expanding access to free menstrual products through a new partnership with the Period Equity Project, a community-led...