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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 1h

Jazz for the People returns next week!🎷

Enjoy a free night of live music with Theresa Wallis, Larry Ernewein, and the Martin Tot Group.

📅 Wed, Oct 22, 7–8:45pm
📍 Wolf Performance Hall

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 1d

Pond Mills Branch is open again! 🎉

New carpets, refreshed spaces, and friendly faces are waiting for you. Come visit and see the updates!

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 1d

Celebrate our community's vibrant stories with our latest Newcomer showcase for adults, teens, and children.

Explore tales of resilience and hope that remind us of the strength in our diversity: buff.ly/zLrH4uY

1. A staff member holding a copy of the book If You See a Bluebird by Bahram Rahman

3. Her First Palestinian: And Other Stories
Saeed Teebi
We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story
Simu Liu
No One Will Come Back For Us
and Other Stories
Premee Mohamed
I Left the House Today!: Comics
Cassandra Calin
Broughtupsy: A Novel
Christina Cooke
Peacocks of Instagram: Stories
Deepa Rajagopalan
Nothing but the Truth: A Memoir
Marie Henein
I Never Said That I Was Brave:
A Novel
Tasneem Jamal
Nowhere, Exactly: On Identity
and Belonging
M.G. Vassanji
Son of Elsewhere: A Memoir
in Pieces
Elamin Abdelmahmoud

A staff person holding the book Frying Plantain
Zalika Reid-Benta

5. Teens
Crash Landing
Charmaine Anne Li
Ace and the Misfits
Eddie Kawooya
Messy Perfect
Tanya Boteju
Who Owns the Clouds?
Mario Brassard
If I Tell You the Truth
Jasmin Kaur
Frying Plantain
Zalika Reid-Benta
The Beauty of the Moment
Tanaz Bhathen

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 1d

Thanks for the love and for sharing 💛.

Reposted by London Public Library

Mary Grace🕷️🕸️🎃👻 🍂🍁🍎 @emgeekay.bsky.social · 1d

I love my awesome public library! @lpl.ca

#library #archives 📚

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

This is the first library in London to become 'dementia friendly' | CBC News

London Public Library's East London branch is now the first library in the city to be designated a "dementia friendly community supporter" ensuring the space is safe and accessible for seniors living ...

www.cbc.ca

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 2d

We are very sorry for yesterday’s downtime.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 2d

We’re proud to share that the East London Branch Library is now a Dementia Friendly Community™ Supporter. 💜

Our staff have completed dementia-friendly training to help make the Library an inclusive and welcoming place for all.

Library staff and a representative of the Alzheimer Society's Southwestern Ontario chapter pose holding the official Dementia Friendly decal next to banners with both organization's logos.

Smiling Library staff pose with the Dementia Friendly decal on an automatic door.

A close up photo of the Dementia Friendly Community decal on the door.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 3d

Free events all week at your Library!

Do you love Pokémon, or is Genealogy more your speed? We’ve got something for every age and interest.

View the full lineup: buff.ly/MS6cLGa

Oct 13

*All branches closed for Thanksgiving

Oct 14

· Masonville Knitting Circle, 10-11:30am, Masonville

· Tune Time, 10:30-11am, Children’s Library

· Alt Ctrl Create: Make It Hub (Ages 11+), 5:30-7:30pm, Cherryhill Library

· Ed Talks: Trades, 6-7:30pm, Jalna

Oct 15

· Paws for a Pet, 10:30-11:45am, Central Library

· Pokémon Hour at the Library (Family), 3:45-4:30pm, Crouch

· Terrific Tales of London and Area: Brick Street Cemetery: Its Pioneers, Soldiers, Farmers and Bricks, 7-8:30pm, Central Library

Oct 16

· Teen Drop-In, 11am-1pm, Byron

· Laughter Yoga, 11am-12pm, Cherryhill

· Zine Fiends, 6:30-8:30pm

Oct 17

· Fibre Arts Social, 10:15am-12:30pm, Bostwick

· Dad and Me, 11am-12pm, Stoney Creek

· Chess for Kids, 4-5:30pm, Sherwood

Oct 18

· Discover Canada: Canadian Citizenship Preparation, 11am-1pm, Jalna

· Rainbow Heroes (Teen), 12-3pm, Central Library

· Tune Time, 2-3pm, Lambeth

· Genealogy Drop-Ins, 2-4pm, Central Library

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 3d

ALERT: Today (Oct 12) from 9am until 1pm, the catalogue, website and some digital resources will not be available due to scheduled maintenance. We apologize for this inconvenience.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 4d

We’re hiring! 📣 Join the London Public Library as Administrator, Security Services & Facility Services, and help keep our spaces safe and welcoming for all.

Full-time, permanent role.

Apply by October 24, 2025 → buff.ly/1zNOi3k

We're Hiring!

Administrator, Security Services & Facilities Services
Permanent, Full-time.

London Public Library

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 4d

Something new at Pond Mills! ✨

Our Pond Mills team and staff across IT and Facilities have been busy refreshing the space with new carpets and updates.

We’re excited to welcome you back on October 14!

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 5d

Reminder: the Giant Fall Book Sale is just 1 week away! 📚

Find great deals on CDs, DVDs, vinyl & more at Centennial Hall!

🗓️Fri, Oct 17: 9am–9pm
🗓️ Sat, Oct 18: 9am–5pm
🗓️ Sun, Oct 19: 10am–4pm

Background: people peruse books at the book sale. Foreground: text reading: Friends of the London Public Library, Giant Fall Book Sale. Only 1 Week away!

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 5d

Vinny recommends Coconut Lagoon by Joe Thottungal — a cookbook that captures the flavours and warmth of home. 💛

Find this and more comfort food favourites in our collection.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 6d

Celebrate Islamic Heritage Month this October. 🌙

Explore our book list featuring The Lion Women of Tehran, Son of Elsewhere, and The Thirty Names of Night: buff.ly/1oB3KxR

A Library staff member sitting in the Central Library garden holding the book The Family Tree by
Sairish Hussain

The cover of the book Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home for Your Soul by
Najwa Zebian

Three Holidays and a Wedding by
Uzma Jalaluddin

The cover of the book The Thirty Names of Night by
Zeyn Joukhadar

The Muslimah Who Fell to Earth: Personal Stories by Canadian Muslim Women

The Mismatch: A Novel
Sara Jafari

The cover of the book The Lion Women of Tehran by
Marjan Kamali

The Family Tree by
Sairish Hussain

Temple Folk by
Aaliyah Bilal

Son of Elsewhere: A Memoir in Pieces by
Elamin Abdelmahmoud

The cover of the book Pieces You'll Never Get Back: A Memoir of Unlikely Survival by
Samina Ali

My Halal Kitchen: Global Recipes, Cooking Tips, and Lifestyle Inspiration by
Yvonne M. Maffei

A Library staff member holding the book Dreamer: My Life on the Edge by
Nazem Kadri

The cover of the book Much Ado About Nada: A Novel by
Uzma Jalaluddin

Is There Bacon in Heaven? A Memoir by
Ali Hassan

Her First Palestinian and Other Stories by
Saeed Teebi

Eraser by
Bilal Baig

The cover of the book Eat, Habibi, Eat!: Fresh Recipes for Modern Egyptian Cooking by Shahir Massoud

Dreamer: My Life on the Edge by
Nazem Kadri

The cover of the book Detective Aunty (Kausar Khan Investigates #1) by
Uzma Jalaluddin

Bismillah, Let’s Eat! Fresh and Vibrant Recipes from My Family to Yours by
Zehra Allibhai

A Spicy Touch: Family Favourites from Noorbanu Nimji’s Kitchen by
Noorbanu Nimji

London Public Library @lpl.ca · 6d

Your weekend forecast: a little heat and a lot of heart. 🔥💖

Fortune cookie says, pick up a romance!

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 6d

This program is designed for adults.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 6d

Into true crime? 🕵️♀️

Join True Crime Club to discuss real cases, share theories, and meet fellow mystery lovers.

Register now: buff.ly/4U2WaEy

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 7d

PA Day fun is happening at the Library!

Create fall-themed crafts and enjoy a variety of drop-in activities.

Follow the link for all the exciting details: buff.ly/CJvWSHb

October 10
It's a PA Day!
2 children playing at London Public Library

Join us October 10 for all kinds of PA Day fun.

Make and Play: Fall Fun! (Ages 4+)
Drop-in to explore a variety of Fall inspired activities this PA Day!
Locations: Bostwick 2:30-4; Cherryhill 2-3:30; Crouch 2-4; Landon 10:30-12; Sherwood 2-4

Discovery Activities. All-day Long!
PA Day: Fall Leaf
Tessellation (Ages 4+)
Create a Fall tessellation with us. A tessellation is a pattern that fits together, each leaf similar but unique, just like our community. Tessellations can be found in nature too, like in a beehive!
Locations: Beacock, Bostwick, Byron, Carson, Children’s Library, Crouch, East London, Jalna, Lambeth, Landon, Masonville, Pond Mills, Sherwood, Stoney Creek
Emoji Splash (Teen)
Create emoji themed art and write short stories using
a combination of emojis!
Locations: Bostwick, Crouch

London Public Library @lpl.ca · 8d

Your reading list, your timing. 📲

Take control with the new Suspend Hold feature on the Libby app.

Learn more about the Suspend Hold feature at buff.ly/ETI8Nm8

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 9d

For more specific help, please email [email protected] and we will follow up (we’re back open tomorrow)

London Public Library @lpl.ca · 9d

-Tap Shelf.
-Tap Holds at the top of the screen.
-If your hold is ready to borrow, tap Suspend or If your hold isn't ready to borrow, go to Manage Hold > Suspend Hold.
-Tap Suspend Hold again to confirm.
More here: www.lpl.ca/news/suspend...

Suspend Holds feature replaces Deliver Later in Libby/OverDrive | London Public Library

OverDrive has a made a change to how borrowers manage their holds in OverDrive and the Libby app. The Deliver Later feature has been replaced with the Suspend Holds feature.

www.lpl.ca

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 10d

There’s always something happening at the Library!

We’ve highlighted just a few programs for you.

Browse the full lineup: buff.ly/MS6cLGa

This Week at the Library
Oct 6

· Curious Connections (Birth-age 6), 2-3:30pm, Children’s Library

· Early Engineers (Ages 4+), 4:30-6:30pm, Children’s Library

· Family Movie Mondays, 6-8pm, Central Library

· Sustainable Fashion Week Screening: The Upcycled Effect, 7-8pm, Central Library

Oct 7

· French Conversation Circle, 10-11:30am, Masonville

· Ed Talks: Technology & Engineering (Teen), 6-7:30pm, Bostwick

Oct 8

· Art Studio Junior (Ages 2 and under), 10:30-11:30am, Children’s Library

· Seniors Gathering (Ages 55+), 10am-12pm, Beacock

· Queer Intersections: Board Game Social, 5-7pm, Crouch Library

Oct 9

· Knitting Circle, 1-3pm, Landon

· MidMod Movies XIV, 7-8:30pm, Central Library

Oct 10

· PA Day: Fall Fun (Ages 4+), Children’s Library, Landon, Crouch, Sherwood, Cherryhill and Bostwick

· French Seniors Drop-In, 1-3pm, Cherryhill

Oct 11

· Family Movie Time, 2-4pm, Jalna

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 10d

Storytime fun is waiting! 📚

Songs, stories, and rhymes each week at your Library (ages 1+). Some branches are drop-in, others require registration.

Find details: buff.ly/ImKQIiv

Storytime

Wednesdays
9:30-10am
Carson

Image of a baby looking at a board book held open by a caregiver.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 12d

Thanks for joining us as we launched LPL Live with Fiker last evening in the Rotary Reading Garden at Central Library.

Next up, Jordan McDonald will take over the 3rd floor of Central Library on Nov 6, 6-7pm.

Offered in partnership with London Music Office and supported by Paul Seed Fund.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 12d

Make pool time storytime! 💦👶

Water Babies (ages 0–18 months) brings songs, rhymes, and stories to the pool at the Centre Branch YMCA. Each infant must be accompanied by an adult.

Register now: buff.ly/54Aptpk

Adults and toddlers enjoy a sunny day at a splash pad surrounded by trees and a colorful playground.

Two young children sit in shallow water, facing each other and looking at a book together. A purple rectangular border frames them.

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