Celebrate Sherwood Branch Library’s next chapter!
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.
Sherwood Branch Library Reopens September 5!
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.
Join us for Sherwood Branch Library's Grand Reopening Celebration on Saturday, October 4, from 11am-4pm for free, family fun!
Write a New Chapter at Sherwood Branch Library
We are grateful for the support of Library donors in helping to make this essential project a reality.
Local Artist's Generous Gift to Sherwood
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.
Construction Begins!
We’re thrilled to share an exciting milestone with you —construction at Sherwood Branch Library is officially underway!
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:
- Youth & Family Room for digital creativity and collaboration
- New welcoming service desk
- New flooring, paint and finishes
- New, bright, open and welcoming entrance from Mall
- Improved floor plan that opens up the interior and adds 1,500 sq ft of space
- Larger programming room
- Larger study rooms
- Expanded, better-equipped meeting room
- Interactive children’s area
- Better spaces and support for technology
- Improved sightlines and back of house area for staff
- Energy-efficient lighting
- Exterior book return chute
- Exterior windows
About Sherwood Library
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.
Phase 1 - Full Pop Up Library
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:
- Returns
- Holds pick up
- Public computers (1 hour limit)
- Printer and photocopier
- Small borrowing collection
- Library card registration
- Staff assistance and information
Not available:
- Washrooms (there are washrooms located in the Mall, near Food Basics)
- Library Programs
- Study and Meeting Space
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.
Phase 2 - Pop Up Library Moves
April 22 - July 10, 2025
Small Pop Up Library in Mall in front of Library
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 9am - 5pm.
Available services:
- Holds pick up
- Public computer (1 hour limit)
- Printer and photocopier
- Library card registration
- Staff assistance and information
Not available:
- Washrooms (there are washrooms located in the Mall, near Food Basics)
- Library Programs
- Study and Meeting Space
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.
Phase 3 - Short Closure Before Re-Opening
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