Create matching 3D printed keychains at Family Maker Day in the LABS! 🔧✨ Ages 10 and up, families attend together. Space is limited, so please register both adult and child on December 27: buff.ly/IklKSvk

Ask Kevin from Pond Mills about his favourite 2025 memory and he will tell you this: An after-hours Nerf battle where he was proudly the main target. 😄 Libraries are about learning, connection, and sometimes letting kids take aim at the librarian.

Need a moment to relax this holiday season? 🐾 Spend some time with a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog at the Library on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. Drop in, unwind, and enjoy some furry comfort.

Holiday vibes and winter feels. ❄️✨ Explore our Season’s Greetings Showcase for festive reads, cozy mysteries, classic films, and stories that reflect many traditions: buff.ly/DXwpFSS

A full week of winter activities is waiting at the Library. ❄️ Explore the schedule at lpl.ca/WhatsOn

Celebrate the longest night with books that capture winter’s beauty and mystery. ❄️📚 Explore the full showcase: buff.ly/DXwpFSS

We’re hiring Casual Library Assistants. 📚 Join us in supporting patrons, providing excellent customer service, and helping people use Library technology across our branches. 📅 Apply by December 31, 2025 💡Learn more and apply: buff.ly/ymPzPun

Give an experience this holiday season. 🎁⛰️ Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour celebrates 50 years at Wolf Performance Hall March 10 to 12. 🎟️Tickets make great gifts and support your Library: LINK

What people in #LdnOnt were reading in 2025. Includes books by @senlinyu.bsky.social, @authormiriamtoews.bsky.social, @rfkuang.bsky.social, @sharilapena3k.bsky.social, @mariebostwick.bsky.social, @emmadonoghue.bsky.social, @mark-carney.bsky.social, @linwoodbarclay.bsky.social.

Winter break is around the corner, and so are our holiday hours! 🎄❄️ Before planning your Library visits in late December, make sure to check out our adjusted schedule: www.lpl.ca/holidayhours We can’t wait to see you this festive season!

Create something new at our collage and image transfer workshop with local artist Billy Bert Young. All materials provided and all skill levels welcome. Register here: buff.ly/BY3iXWG Art: Billy Bert Young Photo: Alex Walker

Need a warm place to read, relax, or keep the kids busy over winter break? ❄️ Drop by your Library for cozy spaces and free programs all season. Details: buff.ly/OuxQNZP

Our 2025/26 Writer in Residence, Anna Chatterton, sat down with us to talk about her writing journey, her love of collaboration, and what she hopes to share with London writers this year. Read the full interview & learn how to book time with her: buff.ly/peQBxXx

This week at the Library: storytimes, crafts, movies, teen drop-ins, genealogy help, and more. ❄️📚 See the full lineup: buff.ly/LZf4Ymr

Whether you wrap like a pro or struggle with the tape, CreativeBug can help! 🎁 Use your Library card for free holiday craft and gift wrap tutorials. Start here: buff.ly/YCub7oa

Give music. Give back. 🎁🎶 Tickets for John Muirhead, The Dreamboats, Crown Lands, and more are on sale now. Every ticket supports London Public Library: buff.ly/o5UXWMB .

Explore our Hackers in Fiction showcase. 💻 Cyber crime, digital intrigue, and tech-driven thrillers to keep you hooked. See the full list: buff.ly/ltjII0E

Join us for The Power of Our Stories: The Uganda Disability Quilt Project with facilitator Dane Macri. Explore diversity, Disability pride, and community, and make a quilt square that will be added to a Library quilt. Register: buff.ly/aL2xyTS

Free fun for all ages! 🎬📚 We’ve got movie nights, book clubs, coffee chats, LEGO and more! 👉 See the full list: buff.ly/ZPtBBFx

Teens, show us your artistry! 🎨 Submit your bookmark design by Jan 31 to have your work featured across the Library: buff.ly/rDLc9dI

Full house for Linden MacIntyre at Central Library today.

Looking for a fun way to build focus and strategy skills? ♟️ Our children's and tween chess programs offer a friendly space to learn and play. All experience levels are invited to join in. Find a session near you: buff.ly/YSI8Qmy

Happy International Volunteer Day! Today we celebrate our amazing Library & Friends of the Library volunteers who help strengthen our community every day. Read a special story from longtime Friends volunteer Scott Curoe, reflecting on 15 years at the Friends’ Book Store: buff.ly/WWDAPgg

Save the date for our Volunteer Fair! 🌟 Meet organizations from across London and explore meaningful volunteer opportunities. 📅 January 17, 10am–2pm 📍 Central Library More details coming soon.

London teens: want your art on a Library bookmark? 🎨 Submit your artwork by January 31 for a chance to be featured in all 16 branches. 🔗Enter online or in person: buff.ly/rDLc9dI 💚In partnership with Forest City Gallery.

Tune in to CBC London Morning after 8:10am this Thursday for The Library It List! 🎙️ Hear Kristen talk about the Teen Bookmark Contest, Winter Break fun at the Library, and our upcoming event with Linden MacIntyre.

Explore our International Day of Persons with Disabilities showcase. Featuring powerful books from disability activists and authors, including Alice Wong. Find the full list here: buff.ly/2tzSzO4

This Giving Tuesday, help change the story for a child who is struggling with reading. 📚💛 The Library's READ program helps children gain the confidence and skills they need to succeed, not just in school, but in life. Learn More: buff.ly/3av9YSA

The last Repair Cafe of the year takes place this Wednesday, Dec 3 at Jalna Branch Library from 6-8pm. Register and let us know what you need help fixing: buff.ly/eGn2KBk Thanks to our incredible team of volunteers, nearly three quarters of all broken items brought to a Repair Café get fixed!

Friends of the London Public Library invite you to an afternoon with award-winning Canadian author Linden MacIntyre. 📖 Hear him discuss An Accidental Villain and the story of Sir Hugh Tudor. 📅 Saturday, December 6, 2–4pm 📍 Central Library Register: buff.ly/ag2JT0D

‼️Last day to share your thoughts about London’s Library Branches is November 30. Take our survey today: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LPLFacilit...

Heads up, London! 👀 Don’t miss out on all your Library has to offer this week. We’re hosting Holiday storytimes, science fiction, poetry, chess and more. Check out the full list of events on our website! buff.ly/sjgSTwg

Holiday storytimes are back! ❄️🎄🕎 Join us for Winter, Hanukkah, and Christmas stories for the whole family. See the full schedule: buff.ly/Oztsq3x

Want company while you finish your holiday knitting? 🧶 Join a Library knitting circle for friendly conversation and creative inspiration. Find a group near you: buff.ly/xW75e3b

Some conversations are worth having, even if they’re not easy. Join us for Funeral and Burial Planning: Understanding Your Options: 📅 Dec 1 and Jan 12, 12-1:30pm 📍 Central Library 🔗 Link to register: buff.ly/0xFGCla

Join us for a magical evening of poetry and memories focused on Canadian literary legend, Colleen Thibaudeau, presented by Antler River Poetry! Join us Dec 3, 7-8:30 pm at Landon Library for an evening of live readings from local poets and community members in her memory.

Read something great recently? Pass it on! 📲 Share books you’re loving with friends to spread the (digital) library joy. ✨

Let us know what you think about London's Library Branches! Our Facilities Survey closes on Sunday (Nov 30) and there are Open Houses this week. - Take the survey: www.lpl.ca/facilities Open Houses: - Jalna Branch: Wednesday, Nov 26 from 4pm - 6pm - Sherwood Branch: Thursday, Nov 27 from 5pm - 7pm

Great stories stand the test of time. ⌛ Explore a selection of TIME Magazine’s Top 100 books ever written, and find your next favourite: buff.ly/lywW7rz

This week at the Library: movies, book clubs, art activities, games, and more. 📚 See the full list: lpl.ca/WhatsOn.

LPL Live: Scott Bollert Duo 🎶 Free live music at Central Library on Dec 4 from 6 to 7pm. All are welcome! Presented in partnership with the London Music Office and with support from the Paul Seed Fund

Remember the joy of a new book as a child? For many kids in our community, that joy isn't guaranteed. From Nov 3 to Dec 13, our A Book for Every Child campaign is collecting donations to bring books—and smiles—to kids who need it most. Learn more: buff.ly/noMlmvo

Looking to practice your English in a supportive space? 📖 Join one of our English Reading Groups to read together and chat about what you’ve read. It's a great way to grow your skills and meet new people. See available sessions: buff.ly/SP6VLNS

Artist Life Stories is coming to Wolf Performance Hall. Join Maureen Jennings, Pavlo, and Carl Dixon for intimate conversations and performance moments that explore their creative journeys. 🎟️Tickets available now, just in time for holiday gifting!

Jazz for the People: Charles Rallo Trio 🎷 📅 Nov 26, 7-8:45 pm 📍 Wolf Performance Hall, Central Library Join us for a free night of live jazz.

Have you prepared a will? November is Make-a-Will month. Join us for a free educational session with the Ontario Bar Association to learn the importance of having an up-to-date will and the key things to consider when planning your estate. Register now: buff.ly/iUcnIFd

Our Movember book list is here. 📚 Explore stories and memoirs that champion men’s health, mental wellness, and personal growth. See the full list: buff.ly/gdQ1Oo6

There’s always something happening at the Library! 🦖🎬📚 From dinosaurs to poetry and film, explore all that’s on Nov 17-22: lpl.ca/whatson

We’re supporting the Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign with a special reading list created in partnership with the London Abused Women’s Centre. 💜 Explore books that inspire awareness and hope: buff.ly/wATsQgH

Give the gift of reading! 📚💖 From Nov 3 to Dec 13, A Book for Every Child collects donations to bring books to kids who might not otherwise own one. Every donation builds literacy and opens new worlds for young readers. Learn more: buff.ly/QxEJBuO