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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
Library Facilities Survey closes Sunday! www.lpl.ca/facilities Facilities Open House: Jalna Branch: Nov 26, 4-5pm Sherwood Branch: Nov 27, 5-7pm In the background are exterior photos of London Public Library branches.
November 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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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
1. TIME Greatest Books Ever Time Magazine's top 100 (pictured) Under the volcano Malcolm Lowry The prime of Miss Jean Brodie Muriel Spark (pictured) The catcher in the rye J. D. Salinger The heart is a lonely hunter Carson McCullers The spy who came in from the cold John Le Carré Rabbit, run John Updike (pictured) Slaughterhouse-five or, The children’s crusade : a duty-dance with death Kurt Vonnegut The French lieutenant’s woman John Fowles Wide Sargasso Sea Jean Rhys (pictured) Portnoy’s complaint Philip Roth Lolita Vladimir Nabokov The bridge of San Luis Rey Thornton Wilder Midnight’s children Salman Rushdie The power and the glory Graham Greene Staff member wearing a gray sweater holding Catch 22 by Joseph Heller. (pictured) Gravity’s rainbow Thomas Pynchon The Recognitions William Gaddis (pictured) A clockwork orange Anthony Burgess (pictured) Watchmen Alan Moore The sound and the fury William Faulkner Invisible man Ralph Ellison Lord of the flies William Golding (pictured) To the lighthouse Virginia Woolf Neuromancer William Gibson One flew over the cuckoo’s nest Ken Kesey The golden notebook Doris Lessing Under the net Iris Murdoch A handful of dust Evelyn Waugh On the road Jack Kerouac The great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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This week at the Library: movies, book clubs, art activities, games, and more. 📚

See the full list: lpl.ca/WhatsOn.
1. This Week at the Library 2. Nov 24 Estate Planning Central Library, 12-1pm Family Movie Mondays Central Library, 6-8pm Queer Intersections: Read the Rainbow Book Club Central Library, 7-8:30pm Nov 25 Shared Beginnings (Ages birth-6) Beacock, 10am-12pm Tune Time (Family) Children’s Library, 10:30-11am Retro Rewind: Classic Arcade Beacock, 6-8pm Nov 26 Afterschool Tinkering (Ages 6-12) Jalna, 3:45-4:30pm LABS Social Central Library, 6:30-8:30pm Nov 27 Men’s Club Crouch, 12:30-1:30pm Thursday Movie Cherryhill, 2:15-4:15pm Gaming Drop-In (Ages 8+) Sherwood, 4-5pm Nov 28 Carrom Club (Ages 8+) Stoney Creek, 12-2pm Stitches, Brushes, and Visitors Crouch, 1:30-3:30pm Nov 29 James Reaney Memorial Lecture: “Colleen Thibaudeau’s Big Sea Vision” with Peggy Roffey Central Library, 1-3pm This week at a glance! Just a taste of what’s happening at London Public Library Nov. 24 - Nov. 29. To see the full lineup visit lpl.ca/WhatsOn.
November 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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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
LPL Live Scott Bollert Duo Thursday, December 4 6-7pm 3rd Floor, Central Library The Scott Bollart Duo performing at an even
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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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
Young girl with red vest and pink yarn beanie smiling to the camera and holding a book titled "Biscuit and the Baby" by Alyssa Satin Capucilli. young boy with short hair and square glasses smiling, holding a magazine with an illustration of the Hulk titled "World of Reading - level 1: This is the Hulk" Redhead boy with red earings and a baseball shirt smiling and making a peace sign with his left hand, holds a book with his right hand titled "Hockey Super Six - the puck drops here" by Kevin Sylvester. Young girl with braided hair and golden earrings and wearing a black sweater, attentively reading the back of a book.
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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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
Five adults, four seated (three women and one man) and one male facilitator standing, gather around a table, smiling and talking. The group appears to range in age from about 30 to 60. Papers, a bottle, a cellphone, and a large purple soft die are on the table, and it looks like the die has just been rolled. The facilitator stands beside them, watching the conversation with a smile.
November 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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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!
Artist Life Stories Series Maureen Jennings pictures outside January 16 Maureen Jennings Pavlo pictured holding a guitar against a blue sky February 20 Pavlo Carl Dixion pictured in a causal pose March 27 Carl Dixon Wolf Performance Hall Doors Open 7:30pm Tickets $50 Advance/$60 Door LPL Logo and Wolf Performance Hall Logo
November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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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.
Friends of the London Public Library and LMA present: 2025 Fall Concert Series Wednesdays, 7:00-8:45pm Central Library Wolf Performance Hall 251 Dundas st. November 26 Charles Rallo Trio
November 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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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
A man and a woman lean over a table to review paper work with a female lawyer who wears a blazer.
November 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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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
A staff member smiling, wearing a paper moustache, holding the book Sins of Survivors: A Carter Brothers Novel by Joe McClean. The New Life of Hugo Gardner: A Novel by Louis Begley (pictured) Sins of Survivors: A Carter Brothers Novel by Joe McClean (pictured) Yoga by Emmanuel Carrère (pictured) Joyful Recollections of Trauma by Paul Scheer (pictured) Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist by Michael J. Fox But Enough About Me: A Memoir Burt Reynolds Small Joys: A Novel Elvin James Mensah Brothers Alex Van Halen Good Clean Fun Nick Offerman A staff member with a moustache and glasses wearing an orange sweater holding the book Yoga by Emmanuel Carrère. (pictured) Soldiers Don’t Go Mad: A Story of Brotherhood, Poetry, and Mental Illness During the First World War by Charles Glass (pictured) A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Things My Son Needs to Know About the World by Fredrik Backman (pictured) Being Henry: The Fonz ... and Beyond by Henry Winkler (pictured) Tough: My Journey to True Power by Terry Crews Prostate Cancer: Expert Advice for Helping Your Loved One by Neil Baum
November 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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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
This Week at the Library Nov 17 Managing Finances in Retirement Central 12-1pm Cult Film Club Central 6-8:30pm Nov 18 Dress for Success Central 3-4pm LUSO Citizenship Class Stoney Creek, 5:30 Nov 19 STEAM Lab (Ages 4+) Children’s Library, 11:30am-2pm Cute Pants Magic (Teen) Central 12-3pm Scrabble Club (Ages 16+) Masonville, 1:30-3:30pm Antler River Poetry Readings Landon, 7-8:30pm Nov 20 Teen Drop-In Byron, 11am-1pm Managing Finances in Retirement Cherryhill, 2-3pm Clay Time Play Time Masonville 2-4pm Nov 21 Fibre Arts Social Bostwick, 10:15am-12:30pm Dinosaur Storytime (Ages 1+) Beacock, 10:30-11:30am Financial Literacy for Newcomers Bostwick, 2-3pm* Nov 22 Make and Play: Dinovember (Family) Byron, 10:30am-12pm Maker’s Club: 3D Dinosaur Design (Ages 10+) Carson, 2:30-4pm Family Movie Time: Dinosaurs Jalna, 2-4pm This week at a glance! Just a taste of what’s happening at London Public Library Nov. 17 - Nov. 22. To see the full lineup visit lpl.ca/WhatsOn.
November 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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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
Staff member holding the book "Unbound" by Tarana Burke A cover of the book Men Who Hate Women: From Incels to Pickup Artists – The Truth About Extreme Misogyny and How It Affects Us All Laura Bates No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us Rachel Louise Snyder Unbound: My Story of Liberation and the Birth of the Me Too Movement Tarana Burke A cover of the book Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit: A Novel Nadine Sander-Green Girls Need Not Apply: Field Notes from the Forces Kelly S. Thompson A cover of the book Decolonizing the Body: Healing, Body-Centered Practices for Women of Color to Reclaim Confidence, Dignity & Self-Worth Kelsey Blackwell A cover of the book Dear Sister: A Memoir of Secrets, Survival, and Unbreakable Bonds Michelle Horton Staff member holding the book Highway of Tears by Jessica McDiarmid A cover of the book Becoming Unbecoming Una A cover of the book Highway of Tears: A True Story of Racism, Indifference, and the Pursuit of Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Jessica McDiarmid Who Deserves Your Love: How to Create Boundaries to Start, Strengthen, or End Any Relationship KC Davis Know My Name: A Memoir Chanel Miller A cover of the book Sex Object: A Memoir Jessica Valenti A cover of the book Finding Flora Elinor Florence Our Voice of Fire: A Memoir of a Warrior Rising Brandi Morin
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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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
London Public Library A Book for Every Child Nov. 3 – Dec. 13 Donate Today! www.lpl.ca/bfec 519-661-5100 x. 5460 A father and a daughter reading a book together Thanks to our generous donors, last year almost 7,000 children received a book through this program! A little girl happily reading a book. This year, let’s make sure every child in our community has a book to call their own! Girl with glasses reading a book with a dog on her lap.
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Experience the art of poetry with writer and scholar Melissa Powless Day and Ontario Poet Laureate Matthew-Ray Jones, presented by Antler River Poetry!

Join us Nov 19, 7-8:30 pm at Landon Library for an evening of live readings from these acclaimed poets.
Antler River Poetry presents: Melissa Powless Day & Matthew-Ray Jones with musical local opener Shawn Durant Head shots of Melissa Powless Day, Matthew-Ray Jones & Shawn Durant. Wednesday, November 19th Reading: 7-8:30pm Landon Branch Library 167 Wortley Rd. 519-439-6240
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Dinosaurs have taken over the Library! 🦖

Join our Dinovember storytimes, crafts, and activities for a roaring good time.

Explore the lineup: buff.ly/VnGdFWp
November 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Drop by an Open House and help us plan for the future of London's Library Branches! 🏛️

📅 Beacock: Nov 13, 4-6pm
📅 Cherryhill: Nov 18, 3-5pm
📅 Bostwick: Nov 20, 6-8pm
📅 Jalna: Nov 26, 4-6pm
📅 Sherwood: Nov 27, 5-7pm

Learn more and take our survey at buff.ly/fhM6tgt
Consultants smile next to an easel with poster board highlighting information about the Library's Facilities Master Plan. A man in a colorful sweater and backwards baseball cap puts a sticker on a poster board to indicate how he uses the library. A consultant points to a poster board, discussing it with a patron.
November 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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It’s a Dinovember PA Day at the Library! 🦖

Join us for a day full of free family fun, including storytimes, make and play activities, and actual dino digs! 🦴🪣

See all the PA Day activities here: buff.ly/VnGdFWp
Dinotastic PA day Fun! Friday, November 14 PA Day Make and Play: Dinovember (Family) In this Dinovember edition of Make and Play, create, make, and build all things dinosaur! Things could get messy – be prepared to make a mess. All events include activities great for families. 1-2:30pm Beacock 1-4pm Children’s Library 2-3pm Crouch 2-3pm Bostwick 2:30-4pm Jalna library 2:30-4pm East London A cartoon diansour is placed under the text
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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This Remembrance Day, explore our curated book lists for adults and kids. These stories honour courage, sacrifice, and remembrance, and are a meaningful way to reflect and learn together.

📖 Find them here: buff.ly/JoJVtNJ
A staff member holds the book The Vimy Oaks: A Journey to Peace, by Linda Granfield in front of a poppy garland. Pinned to her lanyard is a red poppy and a purple poppy, symbolizing remembrance for the animals that have served and died in wartime. Children & Teens Listen for the Singing Jean Little Anti-Semitism and the MS St. Louis: Canada’s Anti-Semitic Immigration Policies in the Twentieth Century Rona Arato Turned Away: The World War II Diary of Devorah Bernstein Carol Matas Japanese Canadian Internment in the Second World War Pamela Hickman Italian Canadian Internment in the Second World War Pamela Hickman Torn Apart: The Internment Diary of Mary Kobayashi Susan M. Aihoshi Brothers Far from Home: The World War I Diary of Eliza Bates Jean Little Defend or Die: The Siege of Hong Kong: Jack Finnigan, Hong Kong, 1941 Gillian Chan A staff member holds the book After the war : surviving PTSD and changing mental health culture by Stéphane Grenier, sitting next to a poppy garland. After the war : surviving PTSD and changing mental health culture Stéphane Grenier Canada’s Great War album : our memories of the First World War Everyday heroes : inspirational stories from men and women in the Canadian Armed Forces Forgiveness a gift from my grandparents Mark Sakamoto Girls need not apply : field notes from the Forces Kelly S. Thompson In Flanders Fields : 100 years On to victory the Canadian liberation of the Netherlands, March 23 - May 5, 1945 Mark Zuehlke Redpatch : a play Raes Calvert Remembrance : a story Alistair MacLeod
November 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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November is Financial Literacy Month! 💰

Join free sessions led by Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) and learn how to budget, manage debt, and plan for the future.

Browse programs: buff.ly/n9MQhnn
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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What’s happening at your Library this week?

True crime, local authors, knitting, board games and so much more. Always free!

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This Week at the Library: Nov 10 Planning for Retirement Central Library, 12-1pm Curious Connections (birth-age 6) Children’s Library, 2-3:30pm True Crime Club Central Library, 7-8pm Nov 11 EarlyON Playgroup (Ages birth-6) Bostwick, 9:30-11:30am Teen Drop-In Landon, 5-6:30pm EdTalks: Law (Teen) Central Library, 6-7:30pm Nov 12 Dinosaur Storytime (Family), Crouch, 10:30-11:30am Scrabble Club (Ages 16+) Masonville, 1:30-3:30pm Queer Intersections: Board Game Social Crouch, 5-7pm Nov 13 Landon Knitting Circle Landon, 1-3pm Northwest Seniors Coffee Chat Sherwood, 2-4pm Rotman Lecture Series: Connecting Research to the Public Good Central Library, 7-8:30pm Nov 14 Dad and Me Stoney Creek, 11am-12pm PA Day Make and Play: Dinovember (Family) visit lpl.ca/whatson for details Nov 15 Discover Canada: Canadian Citizenship Preparation, Jalna, 11am-1pm Out of the Woods: In Conversation with Forest City Authors Central Library, 1-2:30pm
November 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Help shape the future of your Library! 📣

Join an Open House and share your ideas for Library spaces across London.

🗓️ Find dates and locations: buff.ly/PLGOnLk
London Public Library Facilities Plan Open Houses Central Library: November 10, 11am - 1pm Beacock Branch: November 13, 4pm - 6pm Cherryhill Branch: November 18, 3pm - 5pm Bostwick Branch: November 20, 6pm - 8pm Jalna Branch: November 26, 4pm - 6pm Sherwood Branch: November 27, 5pm - 7pm Drop in and let us know your thoughts about the Library’s buildings and spaces to help us create our Facilities Master Plan for the next 10 years. London Public Library Logo. Icon of a mega phone Take our Facilities Survey! November 3-30 A QR code www.lpl.ca/facilities People reading at Byron Library. The third floor reading area at Central Library. The Cnildren's area at Sherwood Library
November 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Freeze! It's a bookish stand-off! 📚

Thanks to everyone who joined us for an inspiring evening with Kendra Coulter, celebrating her debut novel The Tortoise’s Tale. 🐢✨

Inspired by: City of Marion Libraries
November 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Friends of the London Public Library invite you to an afternoon with award-winning Canadian author Linden MacIntyre. Join us to hear him discuss An Accidental Villain and the story of Sir Hugh Tudor. 📖

📅 Saturday, December 6, 2-4pm
📍 Central Library

Register now: buff.ly/slTIgvI
Speaking with Friends An Afternoon with Linden MacIntyre A picture of Linden MacIntrye. A picture of the book coverAn Accidental Villain: A Soldier's Tale of War, Deceit and Exile
November 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Help shape the future of London’s Library Branches! 🏛️

Take our short Facilities Feedback Survey and tell us what you want to see in your Library branches over the next 10 years.

💡Share your ideas: buff.ly/aoTFzn3
Text: Take our Facilities Survey! Image: Library seating area with floor to ceiling windows and a large tv screen on the wall. The nest area of Sherwood branches children's library. Childrens bookshelves and play area. Central Library's 3rd floor quiet study area with a variety of tables and chairs. A colourful mural on a wall with a table set up in front of it featuring a selection of children's books
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Tune in to CBC London Morning after 8:10am this Thursday for The Library It List! 🎙️

Hear Rachel share about upcoming programs and how you can help shape the Library’s future.
LPL Librarian Rachel smiles at the camera surrounded by book shelves.
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM