READ Program

Does your child in grades 1-7 struggle with reading?

London Public Library’s READ Program (Reading Enjoyment and Development) has been helping struggling and reluctant readers since 1977. More than 1500 children have benefitted from the free, one-on-one reading help provided by our volunteers.

Our program is unique. It’s free, and each child meets with their own volunteer partner in a Library setting. This is not a one-size fits all or curriculum-based program. Each child is treated as an individual, and our goal is to find reading material that build on their interests and strengths. The Library is the perfect setting for a reading program. We have so many great books and our locations are easily accessible for both families and volunteers.

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READ Program

School Year READ Program

Our school year READ program offers weekly one-on-one help at specific Library locations online or in person, in French or English from October to May.

Interested parents who are new to the program are required to attend one of our Parent Information Sessions to find out more about the program and registration details. These sessions will be listed here when available.

For more information, email literacy@lpl.ca.

Register for READ Parent Information Session on Wednesday, September 9 at 6:30pm on Zoom

Register for READ Parent Information Session on Wednesday, September 9 at 6:30pm on Zoom
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READ Program

Summer READ Program

Summer READ will return Summer 2027

Weekly sessions are offered in person or online for 7 weeks in July and August.

Parents must attend one of our Parent Information Sessions in May or June to learn more about the program and to receive registration details.

For more information, email literacy@lpl.ca.