We’re excited to announce that we’re making much-needed upgrades to Sherwood Branch Library! Construction on Sherwood Branch Library started at the end of January 2025 and is expected to take 6-8 months to complete. Stay up to date on information about this project including available services.
Exciting news! Sherwood Branch Library has reopened as of September 5, with all services available. We're still putting the finishing touches on the Branch and invite you to join us for a Grand Re-opening Celebration on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11am to 4pm.
All services are now available at the newly renovated Sherwood Branch Library! We're still putting the finishing touches on Sherwood Branch but we invite you to return to browse and borrow books, spend time in our new, interactive Children's space or new Youth Room, use a computer, printer or photocopier, use one of Sherwood's new meeting or study rooms and say hello to Sherwood Branch Library staff.
Programs, including Storytimes, return starting the week of September 9. Find programs at Sherwood here.
Library Settlement Service returns starting September 9.
The Sherwood Branch renovation is progressing right on schedule!
We are grateful for the support of Library donors in helping to make this essential project a reality.
Rudy Sparkuhl believed that art and knowledge should be accessible to all. His generosity ensures that the Library will continue to be a place where people can find meaning and connection.
We’re thrilled to share an exciting milestone with you —construction at Sherwood Branch Library is officially underway!
Architect’s drawings showing views of the transformation of Sherwood Branch Library. Drawings are subject to change. Drawings: Matter Architectural Studio.
Sherwood Branch Library is a vital hub for a vibrant community. This renovation will ensure we can provide the spaces and services that meet the evolving needs of a growing community.
The transformation of Sherwood Branch Library will include:
Sherwood Branch Library, London Public Library’s 13th Branch Library, opened in the Sherwood Forest Mall in May, 1985. Sherwood serves a population of approximately 36,390 in London’s North West (Ward 7), a large area with diverse communities. In 2023, there were more than 140,000 visits to Sherwood, with more than 164,000 items borrowed. With many schools located within walking distance, Sherwood is a community hub for children, families and youth, who often visit the Library on a daily basis. Popular programs at Sherwood Branch include afterschool clubs and the Library Settlement Partnership program in partnership with the Northwest London Resource Centre, along with many programs for seniors, young families and youth. The renovation of Sherwood Branch Library will help these programs grow and thrive and will create a destination that the North West community will feel proud of and that will strengthen a sense of community belonging.
September 3, 2024 - April 16, 2025
Pop Up Library available in Library meeting room. No after hours returns (no return chute).
Hours: Tuesday 9am- 9pm.; Wednesday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm
Available services:
Not available:
Library Settlement Services available at Northwest London Resource Centre. For information: 519-471-8444
Educators: Our librarians remain available to come out to your classroom for visits and Library Education Programs. Learn more here.
During construction, a small Pop Up Library will be available at Sherwood Branch, in Meeting Room B. To get to the Pop Up Library, use the Library's front entrance from the Mall and proceed down the Library hall to the Meeting Room at the end, on your left.
The Pop Up Library is designed for quick visits to pick up holds and to use a computer (1 hour limit), photocopier or printer. There will also be a small selection of books and other items to borrow. Please note that washrooms are not available. There are washrooms in the Mall, near the Food Basics.
April 22 - July 10, 2025
Small Pop Up Library in Mall in front of Library
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 9am - 5pm.
Available services:
Not available:
Library Settlement Services available at Northwest London Resource Centre. For information: 519-471-8444
Educators: Our librarians remain available to come out to your classroom for visits and Library Education Programs. Learn more here.
The small Pop Up Library is designed for quick visits to pick up holds and to use a computer (1 hour limit), photocopier or printer.
July 10, 2025 - September 5, 2025
There will be a short period of time (approximately 6 weeks) at the end of the renovation project during which the Pop Up Library will be removed and the final work to re-open the Library will require all staff. For this period of time, no Library services will be available.
We are grateful for the support of Library donors in helping to make this essential project a reality. Help write a new chapter at Sherwood Branch Library.
Christine Walker
Fund Development & Special Projects
London Public Library
519-661-5114
christine.walker@lpl.ca
