Fall 2011 - London Public Library

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FA L L 2 0 1 1
Report to the
Community
2010
Our Message
Board Chair and CEO & Chief Librarian
2010 was another busy year for London
Public Library. Londoners continued to
value their library. 3,197,297 visits were
made to our 16 branches. Virtual visits
totaled 4,531,382, an increase of 750,502
from 2009. People let us know their library
system is essential to their lives by visiting us
and using our resources and services, both
digital and traditional.
We continued to engage in and develop
community partnerships, sharing a vision
for maximizing resources in London. The
library system remained an integral part of
the social networks and partnerships that
bring services into our neighbourhoods and
strengthen them as communities.
Report to the
Community
page 2
The Digital
Library
page 4
Me & My Library
Joe Ruscitti
page 46
With our new 2010-2013 strategic plan,
London’s Library: Enriching Lives and
Empowering People, London Public Library
began the work of implementing the six
strategic themes outlined in the plan. One
theme that stood out in 2010 was our
commitment to becoming a model for
environmental responsibility and innovation
in our community.
We approached our greening up goals from
two perspectives: as a library whose role is to
provide information, raise public awareness
and be involved in public events and projects,
and as a member of the community with the
responsibility of reducing our own carbon
footprint. See inside to read details about
our green initiatives, accomplishments and
partnerships in 2010.
City of London . .............. $17,608,165
On behalf of the Library Board we want
to acknowledge the many individuals and
organizations who make it all happen. Thank
you to our staff who take pride in providing
the relevant, accessible, high quality services
London Public Library is known for, and to
our volunteers for the time and energy they
give to us.
We extend a special thank you to Friends of
the London Public Library and our donors
for the support that enhances our services
to the public.
Provincial Grants.....................612,429
Federal Grant............................84,380
Employment Resource
Centres ..................................699,408
Fines . ....................................540,033
Fees, Rentals & Sundry...........396,460
Other ...................................... 94,329
Operating
Expenditures
Human Resources . .........$13,520,253
We acknowledge the many partnerships
and collaborative projects that integrate
the library into the fabric of our community
and we thank the City of London for the
support that ensures the lives of Londoners
are enriched by having libraries in their
neighbourhoods.
Thank you for coming to London Public
Library locations and making them the
dynamic, responsive and vibrant hubs of our
communities. We’re accessible to all and we
invite you to join us!
Josh Morgan,
2011 Chair, London Public Library Board
Susanna Hubbard Krimmer,
CEO & Chief Librarian
2010 London Public Library Board
CHAIR: Jan Lubell, VICE-CHAIR: Josh Morgan
MEMBERS: Controller Gina Barber, Councillor Nancy Branscombe, Jerry Colwell,
Gloria Leckie, Svetlana MacDonald, Joanne Tilley, Councillor David Winninger
www.londonpubliclibrary.ca
Operating Revenue
Collections* .......................2,141,790
Facility Services* ................2,015,915
Utilities .................................. 712,651
Technology* ...........................745,236
Purchased Services*...............611,172
Furniture & Equipment* . ..........41,593
General ..................................379,839
Program Services ....................79,618
Expenditures are shown before amortization of tangible
Q
capital assets. See Library website for the 2010 LPL Audited
Financial Statements prepared according to PSAB sections
1200 Financial Statement Presentation and 3150 Tangible
Capital Assets. The audited statements show amortization of
$3,585,523 for capital assets such as buildings, computers,
collections, library shelving, furniture, equipment and motor
vehicles.
FA L L 2 0 1 1
Report to the
Community
2010
Our Message
Board Chair and CEO & Chief Librarian
2010 was another busy year for London
Public Library. Londoners continued to
value their library. 3,197,297 visits were
made to our 16 branches. Virtual visits
totaled 4,531,382, an increase of 750,502
from 2009. People let us know their library
system is essential to their lives by visiting us
and using our resources and services, both
digital and traditional.
We continued to engage in and develop
community partnerships, sharing a vision
for maximizing resources in London. The
library system remained an integral part of
the social networks and partnerships that
bring services into our neighbourhoods and
strengthen them as communities.
Report to the
Community
page 2
The Digital
Library
page 4
Me & My Library
Joe Ruscitti
page 46
With our new 2010-2013 strategic plan,
London’s Library: Enriching Lives and
Empowering People, London Public Library
began the work of implementing the six
strategic themes outlined in the plan. One
theme that stood out in 2010 was our
commitment to becoming a model for
environmental responsibility and innovation
in our community.
We approached our greening up goals from
two perspectives: as a library whose role is to
provide information, raise public awareness
and be involved in public events and projects,
and as a member of the community with the
responsibility of reducing our own carbon
footprint. See inside to read details about
our green initiatives, accomplishments and
partnerships in 2010.
City of London . .............. $17,608,165
On behalf of the Library Board we want
to acknowledge the many individuals and
organizations who make it all happen. Thank
you to our staff who take pride in providing
the relevant, accessible, high quality services
London Public Library is known for, and to
our volunteers for the time and energy they
give to us.
We extend a special thank you to Friends of
the London Public Library and our donors
for the support that enhances our services
to the public.
Provincial Grants.....................612,429
Federal Grant............................84,380
Employment Resource
Centres ..................................699,408
Fines . ....................................540,033
Fees, Rentals & Sundry...........396,460
Other ...................................... 94,329
Operating
Expenditures
Human Resources . .........$13,520,253
We acknowledge the many partnerships
and collaborative projects that integrate
the library into the fabric of our community
and we thank the City of London for the
support that ensures the lives of Londoners
are enriched by having libraries in their
neighbourhoods.
Thank you for coming to London Public
Library locations and making them the
dynamic, responsive and vibrant hubs of our
communities. We’re accessible to all and we
invite you to join us!
Josh Morgan,
2011 Chair, London Public Library Board
Susanna Hubbard Krimmer,
CEO & Chief Librarian
2010 London Public Library Board
CHAIR: Jan Lubell, VICE-CHAIR: Josh Morgan
MEMBERS: Controller Gina Barber, Councillor Nancy Branscombe, Jerry Colwell,
Gloria Leckie, Svetlana MacDonald, Joanne Tilley, Councillor David Winninger
Operating Revenue
Collections* .......................2,141,790
Facility Services* ................2,015,915
Utilities .................................. 712,651
Technology* ...........................745,236
Purchased Services*...............611,172
Furniture & Equipment* . ..........41,593
General ..................................379,839
Program Services ....................79,618
Expenditures are shown before amortization of tangible
Q
capital assets. See Library website for the 2010 LPL Audited
Financial Statements prepared according to PSAB sections
1200 Financial Statement Presentation and 3150 Tangible
Capital Assets. The audited statements show amortization of
$3,585,523 for capital assets such as buildings, computers,
collections, library shelving, furniture, equipment and motor
vehicles.
Growing
Community
Partnerships
report to the community 2010
Stoney Creek Branch
– LEED Building
Partnership
Greening up was our
theme for 2010. We
London Public Library opened its new
offered
programs
branch on November 30th in a multi-use
with
topics
ranging
facility built in partnership with the City of
from
an
organic
farming
London and YMCA of Western Ontario. The
forum
with
local
organic
farmers
Stoney Creek Community Centre, YMCA and
to
information
sessions
on
green
Library building meets LEED (Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold
building construction,
specifications with its environmentally
garbage, trees, food production,
sustainable design features.
Monarch butterflies, composting
and almost anything you could
think of about gardening. We put a
green
angle on our role of providing
In January 2010 the roof of Landon Branch
reliable,
current information to the
Library became the site of solar energy
community.
production. The project was a partnership
Our
between the City of London, the Old
Spring
South Community Organization and
2010 issue of
London Public Library.
Visiting Library Service
Access was the
made the switch from
first to contain F S C
“Our Green Book Nook,
plastic to cloth bags for its
c e r t i f i e d paper.
set up in a parking
deliveries to patrons who
FSC Canada
space in front of Central
can’t physically come to
(www.fsccanada.org)
Library, attracted lots of
the library. Purchased with
certifies paper
funds donated by Friends
interest from the public
and wood coming
of
the London Public Library,
with books on topics
from sustainable
the cloth bags are durable,
ranging from making your
forests.
washable and expected to last
own safe cleaning products
for years.
Solar Energy Project
Cloth Bags
to building creative, green
and sustainable cities.”
Pat Sauve, Librarian, commenting on
participation in Park(ing) Day.
www.parkingday.org
Human Library
“I have seen it [Beacock Branch]
grow and change. I am very, very
“I really believe experiences like this
impressed by how it has become
have the power to change the world,
almost a community centre of
one conversation at a time.”
activities. What a great use of space!” A reader at our first Human Library event.
Green
Programs
“We promoted the Kill A Watt
energy monitors and StepsCount
pedometers that can be borrowed
from the library. They were so
popular that we actually loaned
some right off the display.”
™
Kevin Moore, Supervisor, Pond Mills Branch,
talking about our Think Global, Act Local
display at White Oaks Mall.
Greener Facilities
Our Facility Services department has always
looked for the best ways to use resources
and save money:
• Heating, cooling and lighting are on
timed systems set up to coincide with
hours of operation.
• Retrofitting of light fixtures to use more
energy efficient bulbs as well as
fewer bulbs.
• Reusing, re-fabricating and converting
furniture and fixtures within the system,
particularly during renovations.
Lynne Williams, library patron writing to us
about programming services (like literacy
playgroups for children, English learning
programs and low-income family supports)
provided by community service organizations
as a result of partnerships created with
Beacock Branch Library.
713
volunteers, more
than half of whom speak
at least 2 languages, donated
over 1 8 , 7 6 8 h o u r s t o L o n d o n
Public Library in 2010. Thank you for
Volunteers
your help as English conversation
mentors, R.E.A.D. volunteers,
computer coaches, ushers,
gardeners and exam
proctors.
Donations
for the significant contributions they made
services and programs. Please have a
look at our donor brochure
Bells & Whistles.
Friends of the London Public Library
received the national Gabriele Schreiber
(Random House of Canada) Friends of the
Year Award, in recognition of outstanding
volunteerism and support for their library.
The Library Store marked its 5th year of
operation. The store is operated by Friends
of the London Public Library.
Carson Branch
was updated with new flooring, fresh paint,
a revamped check out area and new book
return chute. The community also got involved
and started planning fundraising for a new
garden.
Northridge Branch
closed its doors on June 19, 2010.
Library patrons and staff came
to share memories and
celebrate 38 years in the
community on the last day
of service.
Renewable Resources at Your Library
We had 953,870 items in our collection for our community to use and borrow. 7,593 were
digital resources – downloadable audiobooks, eBooks and eVideos. Our digital library had 82
information databases containing
Thank
you to everyone
who made donations to
us. Special thanks to Friends of
the London Public Library for the
People volunteered to be Living Books who
could be “checked out” by readers to share
their stories. The goal is to open minds
and break down prejudices. Titles included
Female and Muslim, Activist Art and Drug
Addict. www.humanlibrary.org
Jazz for the People celebrated 30 years!
This well loved music series that is free to
the public owes its longevity to a core group
of dedicated volunteers who run it.
25,044 electronic magazines.
You borrowed 4,038,334 items from the library and placed 900,806 holds on popular items.
You asked us 1,303,575 questions and 19,187 of you signed up for new cards.
You walked through our doors 3,197,297 times. You made 4,531,382 virtual visits to
www.londonpubliclibrary.ca – 750,502 more visits than 2009.
You used our public computer workstations 581,226 times and accessed our public wireless
Internet 118,370 times –
that’s up 72,428 times from 2009.
We offered 14,028 library programs and attendance was 187,009. Over 3,000 programs
were co-sponsored. We held 984 story time sessions and 17,321 children attended.
Library
books are
greenest of all
The Sierra Club measured the
carbon footprints of traditional
books and eBooks and concluded
that traditional library books are
still the greenest choice. (www.
sierraclubgreenhome.com)
They can be read by dozens
of people over their lifetime
and when worn out
can be easily
recycled.
Outstanding Author Visits in 2010
International Star in
the Neighbourhood
Local writer Emma Donoghue has a
tradition of reading at the library in her
neighbourhood, Landon Branch, and was
scheduled to read
from her novel, Room,
in September. In the
meantime Room was
shortlisted for the Man
Booker Prize and by the
evening of the author
visit people were lined
up down the street
hoping to attend. Library
staff did prepare for a
higher than expected turnout and through
the inventive use of a video camera and
projection screen managed to accommodate
some of the overflow crowd in an adjoining
room.
Hockey and Poetry?
Shutout!
Randall Maggs read
from Night Work: The
Sawchuk Poems, his
collection of poems
about National Hockey
League goalie Terry
Sawchuk, and 113 fans
came out to listen. On
display was the Vezina
Cup, awarded annually to an NHL goalie, as
well as Terry Sawchuk memorabilia.
Literacy Campaign
for Children
Marie-Louise Gay , internationally
recognized children’s author, visited as part
of the TD Bank Financial Group’s campaign
to donate copies of Gay’s book, Caramba, to
grade one children across Canada. 70 grade
one students from
White Oaks Public
School enjoyed the
reading at Jalna
Branch Library and
each took home an
autographed copy of
Caramba.
Faith and Forgiveness
Immaculée Ilibagiza, author of Left
to Tell: Finding God Amidst the Rwandan
Holocaust, moved and inspired the audience
that filled the Wolf Performance Hall with her
personal story of survival and forgiveness.
Sponsored by churches, mosques and
synagogues, Ilibagiza’s visit was truly a
multi-denominational
endeavour. Funds for
her talk came from
the Diocese of London
(Roman Catholic), the
Sisters of St. Joseph,
the Diocese of Huron
(Anglican), the London
Jewish Federation and
the London Muslim
Mosque.
First Virtual Visit
We had our first virtual author visit with
Arthur Slade, winner of the Governor
General’s Award for Children’s Literature.
The big-screen virtual presentation was
an interactive experience, with a question
and answer period, between Slade, who
was at home in Saskatchewan, and an
audience of 145 grades 5 to 7 kids in the
Wolf Performance Hall.
Green
Authors
Sarah Elton, author of
Locavore, and Leslie
Garrett, author of The
Virtuous Consumer,
came to Central Library
in 2010 with their
environmental messages.
Elton came to promote local
food movements and the
importance of sustainable
food systems. Garrett
provided a presentation on
ways to have a greener
Christmas season.
Diversity, Identity and Belonging
A capacity crowd came out to the
Wolf Performance Hall to hear
Lawrence Hill read from his
novel, The Book of Negroes, which
won the Commonwealth Writers’
Prize. Hill’s presentation was a
warm and personal discussion on
the topics of diversity, identity, and
belonging. The London InterCommunity
Health Centre, an agency whose clients deal
with loss of identity and social isolation, partnered
with London Public Library to bring Hill to London.
Our
big story for
Christmas 2010 was
eReaders! They seemed to be the
gift of choice and do wnloa d i n g o f
eBooks from the librar y’s w e b s i t e
eBooks
really spiked on Decembe r 2 4 a n d
December 25 as people tried out
their new e R e a d e r s . S t a f f
handled lots of calls
explaining how to
download.
report to the community 2010
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DRM
Affects Your eBook Borrowing
by Rita Verhulst
What do DRM and libraries have to do the basic restriction of allowing only one
with each other? A lot more than you might user at a time to check out the book, even
think. Libraries have been involved in the though it’s an electronic file that could
digital revolution of information storage technically be accessed by numerous
and publishing from the beginning1 and readers simultaneously. This is once
have been purchasing audiobooks and again a DRM limitation created by the
books in electronic format as they’ve publishers, not a decision made by libraries.
become available. As popularity grows,
issues around DRM continue to complicate Another scenario that has emerged is
the process of library users being able the incompatibility of certain devices,
to borrow the electronic
such as Amazon’s Kindle eReader, with
t itle s t hey wa nt.
library eBooks. Some eReaders like
the Kobo and the Sony Reader
Digital
We wish it was
allow compatibility with
Rights Management
as simple as
library eBook collections
(DRM) is a generic term
placing an
and library patrons with
for technologies used to control
order with
these devices have full
access to digital content such as
the library
access to library eBooks.
images, songs, movies and books. An
supplier
Recently, Amazon did
encoding process, forming part of the
for a ny
announce that the Kindle
digital file, limits the use of the digital
eBook that content and is one way content providers can now access library
has been
are dealing with unlicensed distribution. digital collections – but
published.
in the United States
When devices and formats won’t
The reality,
only.
This feature is not
work together the incompatibility
however, is
yet
available
in Canada.
is generally due to DRM
that publishers
restrictions.
place restrictions
Access to eBooks, restrictions
on access to electronic
on use, and compatibility between
books for the library market,
formats and devices are business choices
restrictions that range from not selling related to the DRM encoding chosen
titles for library use at all to limiting the by manufacturers and publishers for
ways library borrowers can access them. their formats and devices. Libraries
have been striving to participate in
Some publishers, Simon & Schuster an electronic book market that has
and Macmillan Publishers for example, developed around the business model
don’t sell the rights to their eBooks to of selling books directly to consumers.
library suppliers at all. Even though their Fortunately, most publishers welcome the
digital books can be bought online by library market because they realize that
individuals, libraries can’t purchase them. people who borrow books from libraries
also buy books. American Library
Other publishers make their products Association research
available, but with technological features h a s s h o w n
that restrict the number of uses or check that library
outs that come with the purchase of a users are
book title. Harper Collins, for example, also book
allows only 26 loans by library patrons b u y e r s 2
that
of each copy of an eBook. After that the a n d
electronic file can no longer be checked book selling
out, much to the frustration of patrons and librar y
who have placed holds on that title. lending are
The built-in technological features of complementary
DRM also make eBooks expire and a c t i v i t i e s .
disappear from your library account on T o g e t h e r
the due date, and don’t allow electronic they create an
files like our eAudiobooks to be returned environ ment of
or checked in before the due date. Titles reading, literacy and
in electronic format cannot be purchased interest in books and
by libraries without DRM limitations. authors that support
At a minimum library eBooks come with the publishing industry.
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One thing that’s certain is that the
electronic book market is still evolving.
DRM standards are being challenged
and shaped and will eventually be
standardized and more consistently
regulated. Another thing that’s certain
is that representatives from libraries will
continue to assert the public’s right to
have access to a full range of published
digital content through their libraries.
For example, purchasing magazine and encyclopedia
databases, and other electronic information formats,
early on, as well as digitizing archival materials in their
collections.
1
2
Harris survey conducted for the American Library
Association, 2007.
From the Publisher to You
Library eBook suppliers negotiate
with publishers for electronic book
rights for library use and then sell
access to digital titles to libraries.
They can also provide the platform
needed to download eAudiobooks and
eBooks, for example the Overdrive
system London Public Library uses.
Library eBook suppliers cannot make
a title available if they can’t acquire
the electronic access rights from the
publisher. The selection of titles and
authors libraries can buy in electronic
formats for the public is a result of
decisions made by publishers, and these
decisions affect your borrowing choices.
That’s why we don’t have electronic books
by some of the authors you ask us about.
Some Favourite Authors
Not Available in Electronic
Formats for Libraries
Jeffrey Archer, James Lee Burke,
Mary Higgins Clark, Jude Deveraux,
Emily Giffen, Phillipa Gregory,
Greg Iles, Iris Johansen,
Robert Jordan,
Johanna Lindsey,
Lisa Scottoline
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Databases at London Public Library
What is an information database?
It’s a computer-based collection of
information that can be searched
electronically. The content varies
depending on the database and can
include encyclopedia entries, magazine
and newspaper articles, skill-building
exercises, eVideos and learning modules.
Database content can be updated
c o n t i n u o u sl y a n d f r e q u e n t l y.
Encyclopedias, for example, are revised
as information
changes instead
of having to
wait for the
next edition to
be printed.
What do databases contain?
Almost anything – information on health,
science, history, business, pop culture,
consumer products, the arts and much
more. Use them for genealogy research,
children’s projects or car repair help.
Learn a language or practice your GED or
Canadian Citizenship test. Think of them
as encyclopedias, magazine libraries and
electronic reference and learning centres.
Why not just Google?
There is no doubt that Google is an
excellent tool for searching the Internet
and Librarians use it too. Google does
retrieve good information sources but
it doesn’t filter out irrelevant content.
Databases search as well as Google and
are designed to filter out inaccurate and
outdated information. Plus, articles from
magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias
and many other sources are generally not
available for free on the Internet.
Find the right database for your
needs.
In the Browse by Name list explore what
is available. Click on the database name
to get a brief description of the topics and
content offered.
Don’t know where to start? Try typing a
topic into Research Pro to get a list of
articles. This can make it easier to find the
database that’s producing the best results
for that topic.
Library Staff are familiar with the
databases and their content, and have the
skills and experience to refine the search
terms to get good results. They can guide
you through the maze of information and
save you time. Ask in person or call during
library hours.
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Our databases contain over 25,000
magazine titles to read, search and use as
research tools. The articles are the same
ones that appear in the print magazine so
can be used in your research paper – they
just need to be cited a little differently.
Often the databases even help you choose
the correct citation style in the format
your teacher has asked for. So if you can’t
find books on a topic, or it’s late and that
paper is due in the morning, have a look
at our databases for articles –
from newspapers and
Find the databases on our
encycloped ia s
website.
as well as
We subscribe to 82 databases.
magazines.
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up to date and under the fine limit for
Click the Research button
hassle-free access to the databases from
on our home page, then click
Information Databases in the our website. Cards expire once a year.
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drop down menu. From there
and proof of address to any
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Downloading from the
Digital Library
If you’re new to the digital library and need
help, we have supports to assist with your
learning curve.
Click on the download Overdrive® button
on the library’s home page.
Book Club in a Bag News
We’ve made improvements to our Book Club in a Bag service. The number of bags
has gone up from 40 to 142 and will keep growing over time. Lots of titles to choose
from! And look at those beautiful new canvas bags – purchased with a generous
donation from Friends of the London Public Library.
Book club bags will no longer be booked. Instead, you can just browse the 142-title
collection to see what’s available and pick one up on a first-come, first-served basis.
Find the Book Club in a Bag selections shelved on the third floor of Central Library.
Each bag will have 10 paperback copies of a book, most are fiction but we do have
nonfiction titles too.
To get a bag of books, just come in, choose one and take it downstairs to check
it out on your card. You can also browse our online list of titles to find what is
available and call 519-661-4600 to have the bag set aside at Central or sent to your
neighbourhood branch for you to pick up.
This takes you to the OverDrive® Digital
Catalogue. There you’ll find the Getting
Started list. There’s also a Guided Tour
tutorial.
www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/bookclubinabag
Book club bags may be borrowed for six weeks, with no renewals. You may have
two bags checked out on your library card at a time. There is no longer a special card
for book club bags, use your regular London Public Library card. All copies of the
book must be borrowed and returned with the bag. Late fees for an overdue bag are
$1.00 per day to a maximum of $10.00.
Celebration Launch with Jane Urquhart
It explains how to browse, check out and
download, and takes only a few minutes.
Troubleshooting Tips
Problems downloading? Check for these
common problems:
Expired library card – your card expires
once a year and needs to be renewed in
person at a library branch. Make sure to
bring indentification and proof of address
to update.
Fines over the limit - pay fines at any
library branch.
Tuesday, September 20 ~ 7 pm
Wolf Performance Hall, Central Library
Please join us for the launch of our new Book Club in a Bag service. Author Jane
Urquhart will be here to read from her latest novel Sanctuary Line. Urquhart is a
national bestselling author and Governor General’s award winner, and her novels are
book club staples.
Sanctuary Line is set in the present day on a farm at the shore of Lake Erie and
weaves the nineteenth century past, in Ireland and Ontario, into a contemporary
story of life events for one family that alter their futures irrevocably.
Free admission with a ticket. Pick up your ticket at Community Outreach & Program
Services at Central Library. Book sale and reception follow the reading.
519-661-4600
Incompatible device – check the Getting
Started list of supported devices that work
with our system.
Incorrect format – check that you are
downloading a format that matches the
software you have installed. You need the
software that will access that book.
Default settings on your computer –
these sometimes need to be reset in order
to download from our system.
Call our Telefact staff during library
hours if you’re having problems with
downloading eBooks or eAudiobooks.
519-661-4600
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Did You Read for Trees?
If you were part of the TD Summer
Reading Club this summer, you were
reading for trees. ReForest London
pledged to plant a tree in London for
every 25 books read by children in
the program. www.reforestlondon.ca
As of August 8 (just before we went
to print) the tree count was 493. That
was 12,319 books all you kids read!
By the time you’re reading this we’ll
know the final number of trees and
the tree planting dates at White Oaks
Park and Wychwood Park. Families
are welcome to come help with the
planting. Thanks for reading for trees!
For the final count and the tree planting dates, check our website, call us or
ask at your local branch. 519-661-4600
www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/kids
All your reading also helped stop the
“brain drain” of the summer holidays.
Reading is fun and helps to keep your
brain in shape for the next school year.
R.E.A.D.Volunteers Needed
You can help a child gain confidence with
his or her reading skills through games,
crafts, experiments, reading stories,
writing and conversation. The R.E.A.D.
program runs from October to April at
seven library locations and requires an
hour per week of your time. Help a child
discover the love of reading. Ask staff for
more information or check our website.
www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/volunteer
Look for Storytimes
at your Library
We have lots of free Storytimes
for all ages and with all kinds of
themes. Look for Books for Babies,
Tales for Tots, Storytime for 3-5
years and lots more.
Ask about registration at your
library location, call 519-661-4600
or search “storytimes”
in our online catalogue.
Fiction for Kids
Picture Books
The Artist Who Painted
A Blue Horse
by Eric Carle
Have you ever met
a red crocodile, an
orange elephant or a
polka-dotted donkey?
Caramba and Henry
by Marie Louise Gay
Caramba, MarieLouise Gay’s beloved
flying cat, is back in
this sweet story about
siblings.
Picture a Tree
by Barbara Reid
You will never look
at trees the same
way again.
Is Everyone
Ready for Fun
by Jan Thomas
Cows are jumping,
wiggling and dancing
on Chicken’s sofa!
Sniffles for Bear
by Bonnie Becker
Bear has a terrible
cold and his friend
Mouse comes to
his bedside.
Five Little
Monkeys Reading
in Bed
by Eileen
Christelow
The monkeys are
supposed to go
to bed, but they
would rather read.
Novels
The Flint Heart
by Katherine Paterson
Can Charles and his sister,
Unity, rescue humans, fairies,
and animals from the dark
influence of the Flint Heart?
Wonderstruck
by Brian Selznick
If you loved Selznick’s Invention
of Hugo Cabret, you will be
awestruck by the words and
pictures in his latest book.
Binky Under Pressure
by Ashley Spires
Our accident-prone hero must
contend with Gracie, a dainty
striped kitten.
Chronicles of Harris Burdick
Lemony Snicket, Lois Lowry, Jon
Scieszka and 11 other authors
create short stories inspired
by the thought-provoking
illustrations in Chris Van
Allsburg’s The Mysteries of Harris
Burdick.
The Last Council (Amulet #4)
by Kazu Kibuishi
An action-packed fantasy series
perfect for fans of graphic novels.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid:
Cabin Fever
by Jeff Kinney
The Heffley family is snowed in!
Medusa Plot (Cahills vs Vespers #1)
by Gordon Korman
The hunt for the 39 clues is over,
but a new adventure begins.
Lego® Contest Winners
The Lego® Building Competition brought 92
young architects and engineers to Central
Library on July 16 with their entries. Over 300
people came to see the competing creative
designs. Prizes were donated by Tonda
Construction and Downtown London.
See page 42 for the list of winners.
|teens
What’s at the Library for Teens?
Quite a lot actually. All of our library locations have a Teen Annex area with
books, CDs and other items of interest to teens. We have a teen facebook page and
we offer programs for teens. Check our program listings in Access or online for
more information. Or call 519-661-4600. www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/programs
Some programs for teens this fall:
Jumpstart Your Writing
Knit-Knac (Crouch)
HEALTH & WELLBEING
(Stoney Creek)
Think Smart about Body Art*
Nov. 10 ~ 3-4 pm. (Central)
Relationships 101*
Teen Tuesdays (Crouch)
Mother/Daughter Teen Book Club (Masonville)
This one’s for girls. Talk to other
girls about topics important in your
world. Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm,
Sept. 28-Nov. 9. (Central)
Next Best Book Club (Central)
Teen Book Club (Sherwood)
* These are both co-sponsored with the
Middlesex London Health Unit.
Teens Volunteering: Getting Started (Central)
TEEN BOOK CLUBS
www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/teens
www.facebook.com/lplteenannex
Fiction
Crossed
by Ally Condie
Perfect
by Ellen Hopkins
After Obsession
by Carrie Jones
Power of Six
by Pittacus Lore
Looking for LOUD?
This Dark
Endeavour
by Kenneth Oppel
LOUD is an indie music program
featuring teen bands performing
live – right in the library.
Performances cover a wide
variety of genres, including
classic rock, alternative rock
and metal.
Scorpio Races
by Maggie Stiefvater
Shows are from 7:30 to 8:00 pm
at Central Library. In the summer
they’re out in the Rotary Reading
Garden (weather permitting) and
in the winter the bands play in the
Annex café on the main floor.
LOUD is the brainchild of
Noële Hall and the first
performance was in
February 2007. Noële
is a musician herself
and enjoys supporting
and promoting teen
musicians. She thinks
it’s great giving them
the opportunity to
perform onstage in a
public venue – often
their first gig.
Come out and see
some bright, young
talent. You never
know what future star
you might catch here
at a LOUD concert.
Then you can say “I saw
them when ……..”
Interested in a
LOUD
Gig?
We provide the space
and you provide
the talent.
Visit us
in the Teen Annex,
Central Library,
251 Dundas St.
Call us at
(519) 661-5100
x5139
www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/loud
Goliath
by Scott Westerfeld
Death Cure
(Maze Runner #3)
by James Dashner
Lost in Time
(Blood Bloods)
by Melissa de la Cruz
Silence
by Becca Fitzpatrick
Beautiful Chaos
by Kami Garcia
FALL 2011
• Programs are FREE unless a fee
is listed
• No registration is required
unless noted
• NO REFUNDS are given on
program fees
• Service dogs are welcome in the
Library and at programs
Register for Programs:
• In person, by phone or online
• For online registration go to
www.londonpubliclibrary.ca and
click Program/Events tab
Pay for Programs:
• In person, or by phone with a
credit card number
• No charge for anyone
accompanying a person who
requires assistance
• Prices for programs include any
taxes which may apply
| c o m p u t e r courses
Computer Courses @ London Public Library
Check out some of our great, hands-on computer courses. Registration is limited, so please sign up as early as possible.
Date
Time
Location
Register Starting
Computers: Getting Started
New to computers? Learn the basic functions of the computer, practice using a mouse and find out about computers at your library in
this hands-on session. Class is 90 minutes. We recommend you take this course prior to the Email and the Internet courses. FREE.
Saturday, September 10
10-11:30 am
Central
September 1
Tuesday, September 13
2:30-4 pm
Masonville
September 1
Wednesday, September 14
6:30-8 pm
Beacock
September 7
Friday, September 16
12:30-2 pm
Westmount
August 30
Thursday, September 22
10:30-11 am
Cherryhill
September 1
Saturday, September 24
10:30 am-noon
Byron
September 3
Saturday, October 1
10-11:30 am
East London
September 24
Tuesday, October 11
2:30-4 pm
Masonville
October 1
Saturday, October 15
10-11:30 am
East London
October 8
Saturday, November 5
10-11:30 am
East London
October 29
Tuesday, November 15
2:30-4 pm
Masonville
November 2
Saturday, December 10
10-11:30 am
Central
November 7
Email: Getting Started
New to Email? Learn what Email is and how to use it! This class will help you set up a free gmail account and teach you how to create,
send and receive messages and find out about computers at your library. NOTE: We recommend you take the Computers: Getting
Started course before taking this one. Course is 90 minutes. FREE.
10-11:30 am
Westmount
August 30
2:30-4 pm
Masonville
September 1
Saturday, October 8
10-11:30 am
Central
September 7
Wednesday, October 12
6:30-8 pm
Beacock
October 5
Thursday, October 13
10-11:30 am
Cherryhill
September 15
2:30-4 pm
Byron
September 24
Tuesday, October 18
10-11:30 am
Masonville
October 1
10-11:30 am
East London
October 15
2:30-4 pm
East London
November 5
10-11:30 am
Masonville
November 2
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Date
Time
Location
Register Starting
Internet: Getting Started
Learn about the Internet, how to find and use websites and discover our top five favourite sites to explore! You will also learn about
computers at your library in this hands-on session. NOTE: We recommend you take the Computers: Getting Started course before
taking this one. Class is 90 minutes. FREE.
3-4:30 pm
Westmount
August 30
2:30-4 pm
Masonville
September 1
Thursday, September 29
2:30-4 pm
Carson
September 6
6:30-8 pm
Beacock
October 12
Tuesday, October 25
2:30-4 pm
Masonville
October 1
10-11:30 am
East London
October 22
10-11:30 am
Central
October 7
Thursday, November 17
10-11:30 am
Cherryhill
October 13
10-11:30 am
East London
November 12
Tuesday, November 29
2:30-4 pm
Masonville
November 2
Saturday, December 3
10:30 am-noon
Byron
November 12
Computers for Older Adults (50+)
Are you struggling with the basic functions of your computer? Do you have difficulty navigating programs and features, or want to
learn more about what your computer can do? Older Adults are welcome to sign up for one or more sessions with University of
Western Ontario volunteers. Bring your questions, problems and frustrations - they’re here to help! Co-sponsored with UWO’s Seniors
in I.T. Club.
Tuesdays & Fridays, Oct. 11-Nov. 29
2-3 pm
Central
1 week prior to each session.
Computer Help
Get help with your questions about the basics of using technology. Our volunteer will work with you in a small group to answer your
questions about the basics of using a computer, email, the Internet and other areas. This is a great chance to ask questions, practice
and to focus on those areas of interest to you.
Saturdays, Sept. 17-Nov. 19
9-11 am
Sherwood
Drop in
Drop in Computer & Technology Sessions @ Westmount
Westmount Branch holds several ongoing computer and technology sessions that run on a drop in basis. Check one out! For more
details see the Westmount section of the program listings.
Saturdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 15 & Nov. 12
2-3:30 pm
Downloadable E-Books Tutorial
3rd Saturday of the Month
10:30 am-noon
Googling to the Max - Internet
3rd Tuesday of the Month
7-9 pm
Macintosh Computer User Group (Muglo)
3rd Saturday of the Month
2-3 pm
Your Personal Search Engine
Thursdays, Sept. 1 & Nov. 3
7-8:30 pm
Google & Your Family History
1st Saturday of the Month
2-3 pm
Ancestry Library.com
3rd Tuesday of the Month
2:30-4 pm
Googling Your Family History
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month
2-3 pm
Internet Surfing for Adults
Wednesdays, Sept. 14 & Nov. 9
7-9 pm
PAF (Personal Ancestry File) User Group
4th Saturday of the Month
11 am-noon
Are you a Luddite?
|beacock
| Beacock
1280 Huron St.
519-451-8140
| Children
Books for Babies
Sept. 21-Oct. 19 & Nov. 16-Dec. 14
Wednesdays, 2-2:30 pm
Birth-18 months with caregiver.
Family Storytime
Sept. 21-Oct. 19 & Nov. 16-Dec. 14
Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am
Stories, rhymes & songs for the whole family.
Beacock Community Playgroup
(Birth-6 with caregiver)
Ongoing, Thursdays, 9:30 am-3 pm
Parents, caregivers and children participate
in interactive early learning activities.
Program is closed noon-1 pm for lunch.
Presented by Ontario Early Years Centre,
London North-Centre (519-434-3644).
Shared Beginnings
Ongoing-Dec.13, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Enjoy crafts, play games, sing songs, hear
stories and much more. Please contact
LUSO Community Services at
519-452-1466 for more information.
Stir It Up
Sept. 16-Oct. 7, Fridays 9:30-11:30 am
Register starting Sept. 1
This is a fun and interactive program for
parents and children ages 3-6. We discuss
health foods with parents and kids. Children
learn by exploring, doing and trying. Parents
and their children interact while cooking
together. In partnership with Family First
and Merrymount.
After-School Tutoring Program (Grades 1-12)
Oct. 5-Dec. 14, Wednesday, 5-7 pm
A program designed for students in
grades 1-12 from Refugee and Newcomer
communities. Participants receive assistance
with homework, and building reading, writing,
and speaking skills in English and/or French.
Co-sponsored by STAND Western and the
African Students Association. For more
information email: [email protected].
Spooktacular Halloween Storytime
Oct. 29, Saturday, 2:30-3:30 pm
Join us for some spooky stories and a craft!
Costumes are welcome.
PA Day Movie
Nov. 18, Friday, 2-3:30 pm
Come in and watch a recently released
movie on our big screen! Call the branch to
find out what’s playing.
One-on-One
English Mentors Needed
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See page 10 for computer courses.
Literacy and Basic Skills Program
Ongoing, Tuesdays, 5:30-9 pm
Register by calling 519-452-2660 x69712
Literacy London offers a part-time, one to
one/small group adult literacy program.
Beacock Book Club
Ongoing-Dec. 7, 1st Wed./month, 7-9 pm
Book Discussion. Call the branch for titles.
Beacock Knitters
Ongoing, Wednesdays, 1-4 pm
If you want to learn how to knit or are an
experienced knitter join this group. It’s a great
way to meet new people and be creative!
Immigrant Seniors Group
Ongoing, alternate Thursdays, 11 am-1 pm
Are you an immigrant senior, are you caring
for an immigrant senior? Come to Beacock
for a bi-weekly get together! Activities
include art classes, presentations on
health, computer classes and short outings.
Refreshment will be provided. Please call
Sarah Patterson at 519-660-0874 x275 or
Hind Omar at 519-452-1466. In partnership
with LUSO Community Services and the
London Intercommunity Health Centre.
Housing Support Services
Ongoing-Dec. 22, Thursdays, 9-11:30 am
Housing Support Services provides
assistance to low income households to
maintain and stabilize their housing through
emergency financial assistance programs
for rent and utility arrears. Housing Support
Services staff will be available to complete
applications for programs and provide
information and referral to community
resources. For more information regarding
availability or to schedule an appointment,
contact Housing Support Services at
519-661-0343 x300.
Walk With N.E.L.C.E (Community
walking group)
Ongoing-Oct. 20, Thursdays, 6:45-8 pm
A fun-loving, relaxed walking group for
residents of North East London. Meet at
Beacock Branch for warm-up exercises.
This program is led by the North East
London Community Engagement.
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Korean Language Fun
Sept. 3-Nov. 26, Saturdays, 9:30 am-noon
Come meet other families who are interested
in exploring the world of Korea! We will be
learning the basic level of Korean language.
We will also have singing and storytime. All
families are welcome!
English Conversational Circles for
Newcomers to Canada
Sept. 14-Dec. 14, Wednesdays, 6:30-8 pm
Celebrate diversity through friendship and
cultural exchange. All newcomers are
welcome. Co-sponsored by LCCLC. Funded
by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Call
519-432-1133 x224 for information about
volunteering for this program.
Essential Skills: Making Job
Searching Easier
Sept. 21-Oct. 26, 6-8 pm
Register by calling 519-451-8140
Do you want to improve your skills to look
for work? Join London Public Library and its
community partners for this program if you
are looking for a job, you aren’t sure if you
have the skills that are required for today’s
jobs, you have two hours a week to commit,
and you would like some free job search and
skill building resources.
Osteopathy
Oct. 5, Wednesday, 1-2 pm
Osteopathy is making a strong comeback as
a safe, effective and drug-free approach to
treating pain and the symptoms of diseases
like asthma and irritable bowel syndrome.
Find out about Osteopathy and why it is
considered the best manual health therapy.
1-2-3 Sign & Read With Me!
Oct. 7-Nov. 4, Fridays, 10-11 am
Babies can and will communicate with you
long before they can speak. Give your baby
the added benefit of being able to express
him/herself through American Sign Language.
Lessen your baby’s frustrations, and your
own. Each week we will focus on a different
book, learn simple signs, do activities and
learn some rhymes and games. Attend on
your own or with your little one.
Co-sponsored by the Provincial Schools
Division and the Child & Youth Network.
Ontario Public Library Week 2011
Oct. 19, Wednesday, 4:30-6:30 pm
We are celebrating Ontario Public Library
Week and Small Business Week from
October 16 to 22! All are invited to learn about
what London Public Library has to offer to the
existing small business community, as well as
those interested in starting a small business.
We have free resources and services that
can help you build, grow and market your
business. Contact your local branch library for
more information.
What Can Beacock Branch Library
Do For You?
Do you have a question about library
services? Come and meet our library staff
and let us show you how we can help you.
Let’s talk about programs available at the
Beacock Branch and let us know if there are
programs of interest that you would like to
see us offer. Do you have other suggestions
for us? Let your voice be heard in this
informal session about your local branch.
Just Beginning
Nov. 1-22, Tuesdays, 1-2:30 pm
A program for first time Moms with a baby
0-6 months of age. We share information,
talk about the ups and downs of motherhood,
discuss safety, learning activities, play and
much more. It’s a place to ask questions and
a great way to meet new Moms. Facilitated by
Childreach and co-sponsored by MiddlesexLondon Health Unit.
| Byron
1295 Commissioners Rd. W.
519-471-4000
| Children
Books for Babies
Sept. 23-Oct. 28 & Nov. 11-Dec. 16
Fridays, 10-10:30 am
Tales for Tots
Sept. 22-Oct. 27 & Nov. 10-Dec. 15
Thursdays, 10-10:30 am
18-36 months with caregiver.
Storytime
Sept. 22-Oct. 27 & Nov. 10-Dec. 15
Thursdays, 2:15-3 pm
3-5 years.
PA Day Movie
Sept. 23, Friday, 2:30 pm
Orchestra London Cushion Concerts
for Young Children
Oct. 15, Saturday
10-11 am OR 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Tickets available starting Aug. 22. See below.
Join Orchestra London musicians for a
fun and interactive introduction to classical
music at a special library price. Children
must be accompanied by a caregiver. For
all three concerts - Family Pass (up to 4
people) $60. Single tickets available after
August 22: $8 per person per show (includes
HST). Orchestra London Box Office. Order
by phone: 519-679-8778, in person: 609
Wellington Street Monday-Friday 10 am-4 pm
or online: www.orchestralondon.ca/tickets/
family-concerts
Oct. 15: Spooky Strings! Wear your
costume to a fun filled spooky concert with
Mary Elizabeth Brown, violin and Joseph
Philips, bass. Bring your cushions!
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I’m Home (10-12)
Nov. 12, Saturday, 9:30 am-4 pm
Register starting Oct. 29. $35.
A program designed to support parents in
preparing their 10 to 12 year old child to
move successfully from supervised before
and after school care, to safe, home-based
self care. A parent must attend the afternoon
session, 12:30-4 pm. Children must bring
their own lunch. Financial assistance may
be available, please inquire at registration.
Co-sponsor: London Children’s Connection.
PA Day Movie
Nov. 18, Friday, 2:30 pm
| General
Byron Book Club
Ongoing, last Thurs./month, 7-8 pm
An informal book discussion led by staff and
open to all the last Thursday of each month
(except for July and August). New members
welcome! A different book is discussed each
month. Contact the branch (519-471-4000)
for the upcoming title.
Euchre and Bridge Group
Ongoing, Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am
This new card group invites local
residents to meet fellow players and enjoy
some camaraderie in a fun and relaxed
environment. Participants are invited to stay
for one game or the entire morning. We’re
hoping to get more players interested each
week. Coffee and tea provided.
Scrabble Anyone?
Ongoing-Dec. 21, Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm
Join us for three 25 minute games, meet
new friends and enjoy this evening of
recreation, fun, and learning. All skill levels
welcome. Boards, Scrabble dictionaries and
refreshments provided.
Come and Paint @ Byron
Sept. 8-Dec. 15, Thursdays 1-4 pm
Drop in with your own paint supplies for an
informal afternoon of painting. All welcome!
No session on Oct. 6 & 20.
Fall Plant Exchange @ Byron
Sept. 17, Saturday, 2:30-4:30 pm
Calling all gardeners! Bring in your extra
seeds, bulbs, plants and cuttings to
exchange with other gardeners. Master
Gardeners will be on site to answer your
gardening questions. Please label plants.
Prenatal Classes
Sept. 20-Oct. 18, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Register by calling 519-663-5317 x2262. $55.
Learn what to expect during pregnancy
and how to care for your new baby. Please
register early in your pregnancy. Classes
fill quickly. Check with MLHU for classes at
alternate times and locations. Fee can be
waived and partial fees accepted.
Co-sponsor: Middlesex-London Health Unit.
Teaching Limits With Love
Sept. 20 & 27, Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 pm
Guiding your child’s behavior is easier
when you know about child development,
temperament, and parenting styles. This
2 session workshop for parents and
caregivers will review typical development,
the importance of helping children (3 to 6
years old) develop a positive sense of self
and provide strategies for helping children
work through challenges, including steps for
problem solving. Each session will include
discussion from participants and group work.
This program is offered in partnership with the
Ontario Early Years Centre, London West.
Osteopathy
Sept. 29, Thursday, 7-8 pm
Osteopathy is making a strong comeback as
a safe, effective and drug-free approach to
treating pain and the symptoms of diseases
like asthma and irritable bowel syndrome.
Find out about Osteopathy and why it is
considered the best manual health therapy.
Byron Creative Craft Circle
Sept. 8-Nov. 24, Thursdays, 9 am-noon
Come and join us as we work on our own
projects. For more information, please
contact the branch. No session on Oct. 20.
Painting with Peter Lam
Oct. 5-Nov. 30, Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm
Register starting Sept. 14. $70.
London artist, Peter Lam, provides guidance
for artists of all levels. Bring your own
materials. There will be no class on Nov. 23.
October 16 to 22! All are invited to learn
about what London Public Library has to offer
to the existing small business community,
as well as those interested in starting a
small business. We have free resources and
services that can help you build, grow and
market your business. Contact your local
branch library for more information.
Tea Talk and Matinee 2011/2012
Nov. 2 & 30, Wednesday,11:30 am-4 pm
Register for Nov. 2 show by Oct. 12, 9 pm
and for Nov. 30 show by Nov. 9, 9 pm. $40
for each show.
The Grand Theatre, Grand Wood Park
Apartments and Retirement Residence,
Voyageur Transportation Services and
London Public Library present Wednesday
Matinees for Seniors (ages 65+). Buses
depart from Byron at 11:30 am for a preperformance tea & talk, and a special
Wednesday matinee at the Grand. Buses
return between 3:30-4 pm.
Nov. 2: To Master the Art
Nov. 30: Cinderella
Byron Creative Craft Circle Christmas
Show and Sale
Nov. 5, Saturday, 10 am-1:30 pm
Drop by and enjoy this annual Christmas
craft sale of handmade items created by
members of the Byron Creative Craft Circle.
Arm Chair Travel Series
Nov. 24-Dec. 8, Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm
Travel the world from the comfort of your
seat. Call the branch for details.
Art Exhibits @ Byron
Sept. 1-30: MJ Idzerda
Oct. 4-29: Jean Rosati
Oct. 20-22: Gallery Painting Group Annual
Show and Sale (Thursday 5-9 pm, Friday
9 am-9 pm & Saturday 9 am-4 pm)
Nov. 2-30: John Easby
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| Carson
465 Quebec St.
519-438-4287
| Children
Family Storytime
Sept. 21-Dec. 21, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:15 am
Stories, rhymes and songs for the whole
family.
Voting for Carson Movie
Nov. 1-12, during library hours
Movie Voting for movie shown in Carson’s
meeting room. Help us choose our movie by
voting for your favourite. Vote in person at the
branch or online at the “Carson Library” group
page on Facebook. Choose which of our cool
movies you’d like to see on our screen.
Drop In Crafts
Sept. 21-Dec. 21, Wednesdays, 9 am-noon
Drop in craft for young children.
PA Day Movie
Nov. 18, Friday, 2:30-4:30 pm
| Central
| General
251 Dundas St.
519-661-4600
Tatting, anyone?
Sept. 17, Oct. 15 & Nov. 19
Saturdays, 2-4 pm
Come out and help keep a dying but beautiful
art form alive! London members of Fringe
Element Tatters’ Guild will demonstrate
and teach the art of tatting to all those
interested in keeping this art form alive while
continuing to learn and build their own skills
through completing new projects. Tatting is
a technique for handcrafting a particularly
durable lace constructed by a series of knots
and loops. Tatting can be used to make lace
edging, jewelry, doilies, collars and other
decorative pieces.
Positive & Practical Discipline Strategies
Sept. 22, Thursday, 6:30-8 pm
Raising a child is not easy. It helps when we
have discipline strategies to teach healthy
behaviour in positive ways. Join a Parent
Educator to talk about ways to guide children
aged 2.5-6 years through difficult times.
Co-sponsored with OEYC and Childreach.
Carson Community Book Club
Ongoing, 2nd Thurs./month, 7-8 pm
Join us for lively discussions about great
books. New members always welcome.
Books will be available at Carson one month
prior to each meeting.
Oct. 20, Thursday, 4:30-7 pm
October 16 to 22! All are invited to learn about
what London Public Library has to offer to the
existing small business community, as well as
those interested in starting a small business.
We have free resources and services that
can help you build, grow and market your
business. Contact your local branch library for
more information.
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Books for Babies
Sept. 16-Dec. 16, Fridays, 10:30-11 am
Monday Storytime (1+ with caregiver)
Sept. 12-Dec. 19, Mondays, 10:30-11 am
Start your week with a fun-filled half hour of
stories, rhymes, and songs. An activity will
follow. No session Oct. 10 or Oct. 31.
Wet Felting Workshop for
Children and Parents
Wet Felting is a wonderfully tactile process
that is engaging for children ages 3 and
older. Please join us for this workshop and
experience the magical way colourful fibres
transform into a piece of material using a
little soap, warm water and hand pressure.
The workshop is sponsored by London
Public Library and the Handmade Collective.
Children must be accompanied by a parent.
Seeds of Hope: Learning to Think
Globally and Act Locally (5-9)
Sept. 17, Saturday, 10-11 am
View the exhibit entitled “Seeds of Hope
Visions of Sustainability, Steps Toward
Change” and participate in activities and
discussions where we will learn about
exotic animals like the leafy sea dragon
and the rosy-lipped batfish, explore our
interconnectedness with our world and
discover how to become earth citizens who
think globally and act locally.
The Three Sisters (5-12)
Learn about the origins of “three sisters”
gardening - the planting of beans, squash,
and corn together - and the important role it
played in Iroquois society. Explore why these
crops grow so well together and get a chance
to plant your own three sisters’ seeds.
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Do Re Mi & You Too (3+ with caregiver)
Sept. 20-Nov. 22, Tuesdays, 10:30-11 am
Share lively, interactive musical experiences
with your child.
PA Day Craft
Sept. 23 & Nov. 18, Fridays, 10 am-4 pm
Make a craft to take home.
I’m Home (10-12)
Sept. 24, Saturday, 9:30 am-4 pm
Dog Tales (reluctant/shy readers 7-13)
Sept. 26, Oct. 17 & Nov. 21
Mondays, 4-5 pm
Register for a 15 minute session and read
to a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog in the
library. St. John Therapy Dogs have been
assessed to read with children. Call the
library for more information or to register.
Blow The House Down Puppet Theatre:
Jack & the Beanstalk (Family)
Oct. 1, Saturday, 11-11:30 am
Tickets available starting Sept. 19. Free.
All poor Jack had to do was sell his mother’s
cow -- but not for a hill of beans!
Reading Rocks: The World of
Science! (Family)
Fun, interactive and hands-on activities for
school-aged children and their families to
celebrate and encourage reading together.
There will be games, crafts, books, food
and prizes, so drop in for this special event.
Sponsored by EDPRO Energy Group Inc.
Halloween Costume Party (Family)
Oct. 31, Monday, 9:30-11 am
Join us for our annual Halloween Bash!
Wear your costume for crafts, songs &
trick-or-treating through the Central Library.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Blow The House Down Puppet Theatre:
Rumpelstiltskin (Family)
Nov. 5, Saturday, 11-11:30 am
Tickets available starting Oct. 24. Free.
Our newest show is a Grimm tale of silly
names, spinning straw into gold, and
learning why stamping your foot never helps
to get your own way.
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Next Best Book Club (12-18)
Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 5, Saturdays, 3-4 pm
Opinionated about books? Join us at
the Next Best Book Club for insightful
conversation while we delve deep into some
of the best books out there.
Teen Knit Wits (12-18)
Sept. 21, Oct. 19 & Nov. 16
Wednesdays, 3-5 pm
Learn to knit, master a new technique,
or get help with a project. This is a great
opportunity to meet other teens, be creative,
AND contribute to a good cause. The
facilitator is from Keeping Kids Warm, so if
you don’t want to keep your creations, you
may donate them to this organization. Some
needles and wool will be provided, but you
are welcome to bring your own.
Relationships 101 (14-17)
Sept. 28-Nov. 9, Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm
Are you crushing, in a new relationship,
in a bad romance, or single and working
on a relationship with yourself? Come to
Relationships 101 to talk with like-minded
girls about topics that are an important part
of being a girl. Girls Rule!!! Co-sponsored
with United Way London and Middlesex.
LOUD (London Ontario Underground
Dimensions)
Sept. 29, Oct. 27 & Nov. 24
Thursdays, 7:30-8 pm
Talented and exciting teen indie bands
perform live in the library! Drop in and
bring your friends. During the summer
months LOUD concerts are outdoors if
weather permits. If you have a band and are
interested in doing a LOUD gig, contact
519-661-5100 x5139.
Teens Volunteering: Getting Started (13-18)
Would you like to become a volunteer,
but don’t know how? Are you struggling to
complete your volunteer hours for school?
We can help! Join us for an information
session with the Program & Events
Coordinator of Pillar Nonprofit Network
and the Volunteer Coordinator of London
Public Library.
Think Smart about Body Art (16-18)
Nov. 10, Thursday, 3-4 pm
Are you thinking about getting a tattoo
or body piercing? Be smart and safe! A
public health inspector from the Middlesex
London Health Unit will be joining us to
provide information about the safety issues
surrounding body art. Learn what to look for
and questions to ask.
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Community Justice Centre Services
at the Central Public Library
Ongoing, by appointment
Register for an appointment at 519-661-3352
Community Legal Services provides
free legal advice and representation to
members of the community who qualify for
their services. Law students and pro bono
lawyers will be available by appointment to
help address legal issues, court procedures
and drafting. The Dispute Resolution Centre
offers free mediation services to the public
to help parties resolve conflicts using a
process that is fast, convenient, informal
and confidential. We have assisted in
finding solutions in disputes arising over
small claims, co-op housing, car repair,
noise complaints, and more. For more
information on these services or to book an
appointment, please call 519-661-3352.
Discover Canada - Canadian
Citizenship Preparation
Ongoing-Sept. 12, Mondays, 6-7:30 pm
Register by calling 519-639-0419 or
emailing [email protected]
Families and individuals can receive
assistance to prepare for their Canadian
Citizenship test. Participants will learn about
the various areas for the test including:
Canadian history, government, rights &
responsibilities, geography, economy,
elections, etc. All materials will be provided
including Discover Canada Guide and
access to Citizenship test samples.
Co-sponsored with LSP.
London Public Library
Welcomes
London Heritage
Council
Grit Uplifted Creative Writing Group
Ongoing-Dec. 3, Saturdays, 2-4 pm
The London InterCommunity Health Centre
in partnership with London Public Library and
the London Homelessness Outreach Network
will be offering an open forum for learning,
self-expression, and the building of trust and
community for people who are homeless, at
risk of being homeless or have experienced
homelessness. Through weekly group
sessions, participants will be provided with
organized support for creative expression and
skill development, a welcoming and respectful
environment for positive social engagement
and fellowship, as well as opportunities for
self-reflection and the enhancement of one’s
sense of self-worth.
Newcomers to Canada
Ongoing-Dec. 19, Mondays, 7-8:30 pm
Register by calling 519-432-1133 or
emailing [email protected]
welcome. Co-sponsor: LCCLC. Funded by
Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Call
ConnectEd
Ongoing, Mondays, 6-9 pm
“ConnectEd” is a series of workshops open
to the public that raise awareness to different
mental health issues and supports. It runs
the first Monday of every month. These
workshops include presentations by local
professionals and individuals who have been
affected by mental illness. “ConnectEd”
is an opportunity to get connected with
information that promotes mental health
and an opportunity for individuals and
families affected by mental illness to find
peer-support. We want to show that mental
illness can be conquered and lived with
successfully. Connecting to create a brighter
legacy for mental health. Please join us!
Family Law Mandatory Information
Program
Ongoing, 3rd Tues./month, 6-8 pm
All parties to a family law court case are
required to attend this program before they
take any other steps in their case. Topics
covered include: basic areas of family law,
effects of ending a relationship, legal and
emotional issues, community resources, and
alternatives to court.
Science Fiction London Book Club
Ongoing, 1st Sat./month, 1:30-4:30 pm,
Discuss books with other sci fi enthusiasts.
Book lists available at the library.
Sept. 3: Journey to the Center of the Earth
by Jules Verne
Oct. 1: October Sky (film)
Nov. 5: Julian Comstock: a story of 22nd
Century America by Robert Charles Wilson
Dec. 3: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
Spanish Mutual Aid Program for Parents
Ongoing, Mondays, 1-3 pm
The Spanish Mutual Aid Program for Parents
(M.A.P.P) is a non-profit professionally led
self-help group. The group is committed to
facilitating positive changes in the lives of
parents and children. Spanish MAPP strives
to empower families to increase their
self-esteem through parenting, education,
life skills development, leadership skills, and
greater community awareness. Child care is
provided. Co-Sponsored with Children’s Aid
Society.
Socrates Cafe
Ongoing, last Mon./month, 7-8:30 pm
An open forum in the informal environment
of the library’s cafe for everyone who enjoys
listening, thinking and talking about life’s big
questions. Teens and new English speakers
welcome, too!
Sept. 26: Life-Changing Moments - What
Are Yours?
Oct. 31: Near Death Experiences
Nov. 28: What is Reality?
to their new location in
Central Library!
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Gordon McDonald’s University of
Western Ontario Post Card Display
Oct. 1-Dec. 31, during library hours
London post card aficionado, Gordon
McDonald shares his well researched
collection of University of Western Ontario
post cards which illustrates the changing
campus from the early days to the present.
On display in the London Room daily
during library hours from October through
December. The display will be refreshed at
the beginning of November and December
to accommodate the whole collection.
Diamond Girls Baseball Display
Sept. 1-30, during library hours
Stephen Harding spearheads this joint
community/library display featuring London
women’s baseball. The Diamond Girls
display features players from the past such
as the late 1940s championship team, the
Supremes. On display daily during library
hours from June through September in the
London Room.
Grammar for ESL Speakers
Sept. 7-Dec. 21, Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Register with instructor at 6 pm in the 2nd
Floor Meeting Room. Join anytime.
Improve your spoken English! Learn how to
speak accurately and clearly, and be more
easily understood. Topics will come from
daily life and work. Appropriate for all levels
of ESL learners. Participants must provide
recent Canadian Language Benchmark
(CLB) scores in order to register. For an
initial language assessment, call the LARS
Centre at 519-433-1133. Requirements for
FREE registration: permanent resident card
or Canadian citizenship card. Non-permanent
residents may attend for a fee of $14 per
class, pre-paid in cash at the beginning
of each month, and do not require an
assessment. For more information, call the
Thames Valley District School Board Adult
ESL office at 519-452-2000 x69674.
Searching for Work
Sept. 7-Dec. 7, 1st Wed./month, 2-3 pm
This job search information session offers
information on current trends in resume and
cover letter writing, how to create a list of
potential employers, research a company,
prepare for interviews, and provides an
overview of the services of the library’s
Employment Resource Centres.
Literacy and Basic Skills Program
Sept. 8-Dec. 22, Thursdays, 5:30-9 pm
Literacy London offers a part-time, one to
one/small group adult literacy program.
ESL Reading Group
Sept. 8-Dec. 15, Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm
A place for adults to practice reading and
speaking in English in a group led by a
volunteer. Build English vocabulary and
practice pronunciation. Newcomers always
welcome. We provide free books and other
interesting things to read.
Chinese Painting
Sept. 12-Oct. 24, Mondays, 6:45-8:45 pm
Register starting Aug. 15. $17.
This 6 week introductory course for adults
and young people ages 12 and up uses
traditional materials: rice paper, special
brushes, inks, and water colours.
Co-sponsor: Chinese Canadian National
Council, London Chapter. No class on
Monday October 10.
The City Symposium
Sept. 13, Oct. 19 & Nov. 10, 7-8:30 pm
Curiosity, creativity and compassion. The
City Symposium is a monthly event that
brings you face-to-face with the most
inspiring speakers, artists and innovators
in the city. Each event features three
presentations and performers. First you will
learn from a leading thinker on their topic
of expertise, then you will be wowed by the
works of a local creative artist and finally
you will be inspired by the story of someone
who is making life better for others. The
ultimate purpose of the City Symposium is
to be a hub for creative networking, sharing
ideas, and building a stronger community.
Bringing Birds to Your Backyard
Sept. 13, Tuesday, 7-8:30 pm
Enjoy a presentation by Wild Birds Unlimited
on how you can entice beautiful birds into
your backyard using the correct seed and
feeders. Learn how to create a backyard
habitat for the birds. The presentation will be
followed by a question and answer period.
Encountering World Religions in the
Past, Present and Future: A 6 part series
2nd Wed./month, 7-8:30 pm
Sept. 14: Part 1 - Getting “Orient”ed Light
From the East
Oct. 12: Part 2 - The Vision of Islam for Life
on Earth
LinkedIn and Your Job Search
Sept. 14, Wednesday, 2-4 pm
Join Nokee Kwe staff as they introduce
the importance of career networking with
the use of social networking websites such
as LinkedIn. You will learn how to develop
contacts and how job search networking can
help you find employment opportunities and
build your career.
Felting Workshop for Adults (12+)
Sept. 14, Wednesday, 6:30-8 pm
Felting is a versatile craft that is once again
gaining popularity. Join us for this beginners
felting workshop where various techniques
of felt making will be introduced. The
workshop is ideal for all levels of crafting
ability and is sponsored by London Public
Library and the Handmade Collective.
Inspirational Films Series
Sept. 14, Wednesday, 7 pm: Eat the Sun
Eat the Sun is a feature length documentary
that focuses on a young man’s journey into
the little known world of sungazing - an
ancient practice of looking directly at the sun
for long periods of time.
Oct. 18, Tuesday, 7 pm: Leap! The Movie
“Leap” explores the ancient spiritual idea
that our world is an illusion. You are here to
be the main character and hero within an
infinite matrix that you created. Your matrix
is designed for you to have limitless human
experiences and ultimately, uncover your
own meaning, totality and true identity.
Nov. 16, Wednesday, 7 pm: Spirit Space
What were we before we came here? Why
do we need to be here? What happens
after we die? Listen to spiritual inspirations
by author don Miguel Ruiz, insights by
quantum physicist Dr. Fred Alan Wolf,
thoughts and ideas of lunar astronaut
Dr. Edgar Mitchell and the experiences of
hypnotically regressed individuals.
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Seeds of Hope: Visions of Sustainability,
Steps toward Change
Sept. 15, Thursday, 7 pm
Please join us in officially opening
this creative exhibit. Inspired by the
Earth Charter, this exhibit stresses our
interconnectedness with the rest of the
community of life and the need to broaden
our sphere of compassion and concern. The
key message “It starts with one” introduces
a positive vision of sustainable living. Exhibit
is displayed on the second floor of Central
Library.
Challenging the Myths of Autism:
Meet the Author
Meet Jonathan Alderson, author of
Challenging the Myths of Autism.
Provocative and meticulously researched,
the book explains how misunderstandings
surrounding the condition developed and
why dispelling them matters so much.
Using examples from his successful
practice, the author charts a whole new
realm of possibilities for the future of autism
treatment and research. Book sale and
signing will follow.
Civics 101: Panel Discussion - Why
voting in the Provincial Election
is important.
Sept. 15, Thursday, Noon
This session of Civic’s 101 will feature
a unique mix of respected speakers
and leaders who will make up a panel
discussing why it is important for you
to vote in the next provincial election.
Co-sponsored by The Urban League of
London, this special program is being
presented on Democracy Day.
Gentle Yoga For Seniors (60+)
Sept. 15-Oct. 27, Thursdays, 10-11 am
Practice simple movements, breath
awareness and relaxation. Suitable for
complete beginners and for those with prior
experience. Led by certified yoga instructor
Angela Savory. Please bring a yoga mat or
towel to class.
London Health Service Providers Series
Sept. 15-Nov. 28
The London Health Services Providers are
offering talks on health and wellness that
promote healthy living through all stages
and aspects of our lives. Each session
will be on a different topic and there will
be time for questions at the end. These
presentations are provided by health care
professionals and organizations that are
funded by the Ministry of Health.
Sept. 15, Thursday, 1-3 pm: All About
Depression and How to Live Well With It
presented by Lisa Vreugdenhil, Thames
Valley Family Health Team
Sept. 26, Monday, 7-8:30 pm: Supporting
Independence with Smart Home Technology
presented by Dr. Weiming Shen, National
Research Council
Oct. 13, Thursday, 1:30-3 pm: Coping with
Hearing Loss presented by Kim Paulton,
The Canadian Hearing Society
Oct. 24, Monday, 1:30-3 pm: Heads Up for
Healthier Brains! presented by Susan Oster,
Alzheimer Society of London & Middlesex
Nov. 17, Thursday, 7-8:30 pm: Eating
Disorders in Children and Adolescents
presented by Leanna Isserlin of the
Children’s Hospital
Nov. 28, Monday, 7-8:30 pm: Understanding
the Symptoms of Depression and
Reactivating Your Life presented by
Kimberly Vaughan and Elizabeth Smith,
Thames Valley Family Health Team
Wet Felting Workshop for
Children and Parents
Wet Felting is a wonderfully tactile process
that is engaging for children ages 3 and
older. Please join us for this workshop
and experience the magical way colourful
fibres transform into a piece of material
using a little soap, warm water and hand
pressure. The workshop is sponsored by
London Public Library and the Handmade
Collective. Children must be accompanied
by a parent.
Cinema Politica Film Series
Sept. 19-Nov. 21, Mondays, 7-9 pm
Join us for a monthly film series of thought
provoking and timely documentaries.
Cinema politica is a media arts, non-profit
network of community and campus locals
that screen independent political film and
video by Canadian and international artists
throughout Canada and abroad.
Sept. 19: You Never Bike Alone
Oct. 17: Earth Keepers
Nov. 21: Addicted to Plastic
A Quiet Revolution: The Earth Charter
and Human Potential - Film Screening
Sept. 19, Monday, 7-8 pm
Join us for a free screening of this
30-minute film featuring three dramatic case
studies of how individuals in India, Slovakia
and Kenya have contributed to solving
local environmental problems. Narrated
by Academy Award-winning actress Meryl
Streep, the film’s primary message is that
even one person’s actions can make a
dramatic difference.
Author reading: Jane Urquhart
Sept. 20, Tuesday, 7-9 pm
Tickets available starting Sept. 2. Free.
Governor General’s award winner and
national bestselling author of Away, The
Stone Carvers, and A Map of Glass, Jane
Urquhart will read from her latest novel
Sanctuary Line. Set in the present day on a
farm at the shores of Lake Erie, Sanctuary
Line weaves the nineteenth-century past in
Ireland and Ontario into a gradually unfolding
contemporary story of events which alter one
family’s life irrevocably. A special event to
launch the library’s new Book Club in a Bag
program. Book sale & reception to follow.
Free tickets available at the Community
Outreach & Program Services Office, Central
Library. Draws for fantastic prizes, including
copies of Jane’s book.
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Attracting Peace 2011 - Captivity:
118 Days in Iraq and the Struggle
for a World without War
Sept. 21, Wednesday, 7 pm
Come and celebrate International Peace
Day with us. Meet James Loney, who
will read from his recent book Captivity:
118 Days in Iraq and the Struggle for a
World without War. The book is a powerful
account of the kidnapping of Mr. Loney
by Iraqi insurgents while he was leading
a peace delegation in the Middle East
and his ultimate rescue by special forces
commandos. Book sale and signing will
follow. The evening will end with a guided
meditation for peace led by Diane Yeo from
the Happy Monks. This program has been
prepared with cooperation from Transition
London and Council of Canadians.
Knitters Helping Knitters
Sept. 21-Dec. 14
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Get together with other knitters to share
knitting interests.
Job Interview Etiquette
Sept. 21, Wednesday, 2-4 pm
Knowing proper job interview etiquette is an
important part of successful interviewing.
How you dress, what you bring to a job
interview, how you greet the interviewer, and
how you communicate can all make a big
difference in the outcome of the interview.
Prenatal Classes
Sept. 21-Oct. 19 OR Nov. 9-Dec. 7
Wednesdays, 6:45-8:45 pm
The London Men of Accord
The London chapter of the Barbershop
Harmony Society has been entertaining
and competing for the past 66 years. It’s
performing chorus, “The London Men of
Accord,” consists of about 30 men who sing
A Cappella arrangements of ballads, gospel,
dixie and pop music favourites.
Forgotten Stories of London 2011
Sept. 27-Oct. 25, Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm
From people and air flights to hotels, hosiery
and automobile entrepreneurs, five lectures
by local historians will look at fascinating
aspects of London lost in the sands of time.
Back by popular demand.
Sept. 27: Automobile entrepreneurs with
Doug Leighton, Huron University College
Oct. 4: London postcards with Gord
McDonald, local historian
Oct. 11: Holeproof Hosiery Company with
Arthur McClelland, London Room
Oct. 18: Hotel London with Vanessa Brown,
local historian
Oct. 25: W.E. Saunders, naturalist with
Winnie Wake, Nature London
The Economics of Happiness - a
documentary
The Economics of Happiness describes
a world moving simultaneously in two
opposing directions. As government and big
business continue to promote globalization,
people around the world are resisting those
policies, demanding a re-regulation of trade
and finance. Communities are coming
together to re-build more human scale,
ecological economies based on a new
paradigm – an economics of localization.
Introduction and Q&A with Tiffany
Roschkow. This program has been prepared
with co-operation from ecoLiVING London.
Humanity’s Dawning Hour
Oct. 4, Tuesday, 7 pm
The soul has the power to reveal humanity’s
essential oneness. Indeed, this is the
creative destiny of every human soul. At
this remarkable time in history, humanity is
approaching a doorway leading into a new
and golden era. Yet, the burning-ground
of world crises must be traversed before
we can, together, pass through that door.
In this unique presentation, noted author
and renowned teacher, William Meader, will
discuss how the soul’s creative insights can
help us to navigate through this period of
global upheaval as a prelude to humanity’s
dawning hour.
Experimental Philosophy Lecture Series
Oct. 5-26, Wednesdays, 7 pm
Oct. 5: Is Experimental Philosophy
Philosophy?
Oct. 12: What Exactly are Moral Intuitions?
Oct. 19: Morality and Convention: Can
Moral Judgment be Studied Scientifically?
Oct. 26: Might We Be Radically Deceived
About How Happy We Are?
The Last Smear Campaign
Oct. 11, Tuesday, 7-9 pm
October 23-28 is National Cervical Cancer
Awareness Week. Co-sponsored by the
Middlesex-London Health Unit and South
West Regional Cancer Program, there
will be an evening of information and
entertainment. The guest speaker is Dr.
Monique Bertrand, Head of Gynecologic
Oncology at London Regional Cancer
Program. Learn about the community
resources that are available to you to beat
the odds against cervical cancer. There
will be door prizes, light refreshments and
comedic relief provided by special guest star
Louise Karch! Get ready to be informed and
entertained!
Financial Literacy for Newcomers
Oct. 11-Nov. 8, Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm
Are you confused or overwhelmed when
you hear words like bankruptcy, credit,
budgets or debt? Join us for a five week
financial literacy course where we will
guide you through how money works and
provide tips for managing your budget. We
recommend an ESL Level 5 and above for
this course. Provided by LSP.
Classes Without Quizzes: Huffing and
Puffing and Blowing it Down - Wind
Research at Western
Oct. 13, Thursday, 7-9 pm
Register online at www.westernconnect.ca/
cwqoctober. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
The Big, Bad Wolf blew down a straw
house in the popular fairy tale, but brick
houses can be damaged almost as easily
by tornadoes or severe wind storms.
Greg Kopp, Canada Research Chair in
Wind Engineering, will discuss research
at Western focused on extreme weather
damage to homes in Canada and what we
can do about it. Presented by The University
of Western Ontario.
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Abraham’s Cafe: faith & reason
Oct. 17, Monday, 7 pm
Is there a conflict between faith and
reason? Do we have to check our brains
at the sanctuary door? What do Islam,
Judaism and Christianity say about the
proper role of the intellect? Rabbi Debra
Dressler (Temple Israel), Dr. Wael Haddara
(University Hospital) and Fr. Michael
Bechard (Kings University College) share
their insights. Hosted by former CFPL radio
and TV personality, Ross Daily. Questions &
answers to follow.
Small Biz : Learn From The Experts 2011
Oct. 24, Monday, 9:30 am-4 pm
Register for one or more sessions
starting Sept. 30
Free mini-workshops with London’s leading
small business experts. A Small Business
Week special event.
9:30-11 am: Do You Have What it Takes?
Andrew Verlaan (Small Business Centre)
11-12:30 pm: Is Financing Your Startup a
Challenge? Hatem Abouzeenni (Scotiabank)
1-2:30 pm: Does Your Company Need a
Marketing Boost? David Edward (Strategic
Initiatives)
2:30-4 pm: Are Legal Issues on Your
Business Horizon? Mike Mumby (Harrison
Pensa)
The Impact of Nutrition on Your Immune
System and Your Life
Oct. 25, Tuesday, 6 pm
The gathering of cells that we call the
immune system are magnificent warriors
against the microbes and mutagens
that assault our bodies on a consistent
basis. What really strengthens them?
How important is the food we eat? Come
and learn about enzymes, antioxidants,
micro and macronutrients and more… Dr.
Clement will explain the basic science and
mechanisms that bring about a heightened
and balanced immunity.
Introduction to Career Decision Making
Career planning/deciding on a work goal is an
initial step in the job search process towards
finding employment. Staff from Goodwill will
guide you through the three-step process to
help with your career decision.
Maple Leaf Empire: Canada and Britain
during two World Wars
Nov. 1, Tuesday, 7 pm
Keen to wave the Union Jack? Awardwinning writer and Western professor
Jonathan Vance will read from his new
book Maple Leaf Empire to show how our
Britishness goes back to the early days of
Canadian history. Yet, it is not a one-way
street. In World Wars I and II, for example,
close to a million Canadians travelled to
the United Kingdom. Some established
modest outposts, and parts of Britain were
“Canadianized.” Book sale and signing.
Essential Skills: Making Job
Searching Easier
Nov. 2-Dec. 7, 6-8 pm
Register at 519-451-8140 starting Oct. 1
Do you want to improve your skills to look
for work? Join London Public Library and its
community partners for this program if you
are looking for a job, you aren’t sure if you
have the skills that are required for today’s
jobs, you have two hours a week to commit,
and you would like some free job search and
skill building resources.
London Jazz Orchestra
Nov. 3, Thursday, 7:30-9 pm
The London Jazz Orchestra performs
popular selections of Big Band, Swing and
Jazz music. Ralph de Luca directs the 18
piece stage band.
Women in the Catholic Church:
exploring women’s ordination
Nov. 3, Thursday, 7.30 pm
As a quiet, faith-filled, observant Catholic,
Therese Koturbash, an area director with
Legal Aid Manitoba, could never have
imagined becoming a front line worker for
women’s ordination. World Youth Days in
Toronto 2002, however, proved to be a
turning point. Inspired by Pope John Paul II’s
words ‘Be not afraid,’ Therese became the
International Coordinator of womenpriests.org,
which works within the parameters of canon
law to advocate for women in the priesthood.
Q&A to follow. Light refreshments.
Healthy Vision Day
Hear from doctors, educators and individuals
on topics including: age related macular
degeneration, nutrition and diabetes, driving
with low vision, advances in technology
for healthy living. Along with the wonderful
speaker series, there will also be exhibits of
over 25 services, community groups, health
professionals and more. This program is
suitable for anyone who has been affected
by vision loss. Co-sponsored by CNIB, St.
Joseph’s Health Care - the Ivey Institute,
and London Public Library.
Antique Glass Clinic
Nov. 5, Saturday, 1-4 pm
Bring in that piece of glassware that you
have always wanted to know something
about (novelty glass, decorative, dinnerware,
etc.) and the experts from Glasfax can
help you identify its history. No appraisals.
Glasfax is a friendly association of glass
enthusiasts, collectors and researchers.
Jazz for the People
Oct. 26 & Nov. 23, Wednesday, 7:30-9 pm
A free concert series featuring local and
regional jazz musicians. More details to
come. Ask at the library or check online.
How to make yourself write a creativity workout
Nov. 5, Saturday, 10 am-3:30 pm
Do you find it difficult to keep yourself
motivated? To find time to write? Do you
ever find yourself just staring at a blank
screen? Come to this workshop and give
yourself a kick-start, and then learn how to
keep going. This creativity workout will get
your words flowing and help you make the
breakthrough into the next level of writing.
Workshop leader Brian Henry has been a
book editor and creative writing teacher for
more than 25 years. He teaches creative
writing at Ryerson University and has led
workshops everywhere, from Boston to
Buffalo and from Sarnia to Charlottetown.
But his proudest boast is that he has helped
many of his students get their first book
published and launch their careers as
authors. Space is limited.
Celebrate Media Literacy
Nov. 7-11, daily, during library hours
The theme for this year is digital citizenship.
The library will be showcasing different
resources during the week of Nov. 7. Please
check back for more details.
Wellness Teas - Do They Have
Healing Properties?
Nov. 10, Thursday, 7 pm
Enjoy an evening sampling the wonderful
taste and aroma of wellness teas that help
with relaxation, sleep, energy, lift your mood
and build up your immune system. Find
out why tea has been receiving medical
endorsements in the press and what the
compelling scientific evidence is about its
health benefits. Learn how tea is grown,
graded, and properly brewed.
Discovering eBook Readers:
A Buyer’s Guide
Are you thinking of purchasing an eBook
reader for yourself or as a gift this season?
Drop in, try out and compare the most
popular devices and find out which ones are
compatible with library services.
All Our Sisters - Women, HIV
and Housing
Nov. 14, Monday, 7-9 pm
Having a safe and affordable place to live
is important to everyone’s quality of life.
When you are a woman who is HIV positive,
it is also an important part of taking care of
your overall health. Bonnie Baynham and
Shannon Dougherty of Regional HIV/AIDS
Connection, along with Dr. Margaret Peltz,
will explore HIV as an illness, the implications
of the issues, and future recommendations
for interventions needed to address
prevention and supports for women.
We were all New Canadians, once
Nov. 14, Monday, 7 pm
Think immigration is something new?
Drawing from his national bestseller A Little
History of Canada, award-winning historian
H.V. Nelles (McMaster University) will take
us on a whirlwind tour of the land and its
inhabitants, from 14,000 BC to the present
day. Canada’s enduring theme, he argues, is
transformation: from Aboriginal occupation,
to colonization, to the rise of an independent
nation and, today, a distinct society. Lively
and opinionated, Professor Nelles tells the
ever-evolving story of a nation. Q&A to follow.
Book sale and signing.
EMF Pollution: A New, Invisible Danger
Nov. 17, Thursday, 7 pm
Some scientists believe that Electromagnetic
Fields (EMFs) may be making us sick. Is
it possible that computers, video games
and CFL lights are causing ill health? Do
cell phones, wi-fi routers, and cordless
phones emit invisible toxins? What is “dirty”
electricity? How do you protect yourself from
these invisible waves?
Stories About Storytellers
by Doug Gibson
Nov. 24, Thursday, 7-8:30 pm
Follow Doug Gibson through 40 years of
editing and publishing some of Canada’s
sharpest minds and greatest storytellers,
including Alice Munro, Robertson Davies,
Alistair MacLeod, Pierre Trudeau and
others. Gibson is a terrific storyteller
himself, and through his recollections, we
get an inside view of Canadian politics and
publishing as we are given an unforgettable
literary tour of Canada, going behind the
scenes and between the covers as Gibson
opens up his own story vault for all to read
and enjoy. Book sale and signing to follow.
Art Exhibits @ Central
Sept. 1-30: 1st Floor - Amber McMahon,
2nd Floor - Susie Mathias, 3rd Floor Waldorf School
Sept. 15-21: 2nd Floor - Seeds of Hope:
Visions of Sustainability, Steps toward
Change
Oct. 1-31: 1st Floor - Jarmila Skubnik &
Karla Starek, 2nd Floor - Waldorf School,
3rd Floor - Katherine Butcher
Nov. 1-30: 1st Floor - Jarmila Skubnik,
Helen Weiner & Terry Alves, 2nd Floor Veterans Arts Parkwood Hospital
The 2nd floor collections at Central are moving please excuse our mess!
If you are having trouble locating the items you
are looking for, please see helpdesk
staff for assistance.
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| Cherryhill
301 Oxford St.
519-439-6456
| Children
Books for Babies
Sept. 14-Oct. 26 & Nov. 16-Dec. 14
Wednesdays, 10-10:30 am
Tales for Tots
Sept. 14-Oct. 26 & Nov. 16-Dec. 14
Family Storytime
Sept. 10 & 24, Oct. 8 & 22, Nov. 5 & 19
Saturdays, 11-11:30 am
Cherryhill Community Playgroup
Ongoing-Dec. 13, 9:30-11:30 am
Parents, caregivers and children participate
in interactive early learning activities.
Presented by Ontario Early Years Centre,
London North-Centre (519-434-3644).
PA Day Craft
Sept. 23, Friday, 11 am-noon
Thanksgiving Hunt
Oct. 8, Saturday, 10 am-4 pm
Gobble, gobble, where’s that turkey? Search
the library high and low for hidden turkeys!
Find them all and win a prize.
Pumpkin Decorating (Family)
Register starting Oct. 5
Decorate your own pumpkin to take home.
Wear your costume for a costume parade
throughout the library.
PA Day Movie
Nov. 18, Friday, 1-3 pm
I’m Home (10-12)
their own lunch. Financial assistance may be
available, please inquire at registration.
Just Beginning (Middlesex-London
Health Unit Series)
Nov. 29-Dec. 20, Tuesdays, 1:30-3 pm
A free 4-week series of classes for new
moms with a baby birth-6 months of age.
Bring your baby to a relaxed and supportive
setting and meet other new moms. Talk
about your baby’s growth, learning and play,
ask questions and learn about community
resources. Co-sponsor: Middlesex-London
Health Unit.
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Cherryhill Book Club
Ongoing, 2nd Wed./month, 7-8:30 pm
Read each book in advance and join a lively,
informal discussion on the 2nd Wednesday
of each month. Phone Cherryhill Branch
Library at 519-439-6456 for upcoming titles.
Books are available 1 month prior to each
meeting. New members welcome.
ESL Reading Group
Ongoing-Dec. 8, Thursdays, 3:30-5 pm
Socrates Cafe @ Cherryhill
Ongoing, last Fri./month, 3-4:30 pm
An open discussion forum on the last Friday
of every month. For everyone who enjoys
listening, thinking and talking about life’s big
questions.
ESL/LINC Class for the Older Adult
Ongoing, Tues. & Thurs., 9:15-11:45 am
Register with the instructor or by calling
519-452-2000 x69674
Classes specially designed for the older
immigrant focus on the language necessary
for use in everyday living with an emphasis
on Canadian customs and culture. Lots of
opportunity to talk with English speakers.
Partially funded by the Federal Citizenship
& Immigration Ministry.
Newcomers to Canada
Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Mixed Media Painters
Ongoing, Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30 pm
Painters of any media and experience come
together every Tuesday for an afternoon of
painting. Bring your own materials. All ages
welcome. Limited spaces available.
Stitch ‘n Time
1st & 3rd Wed./month, 9:30-11:30 am
Bring your own needlework or knitting for a
morning of sharing.
Thursday Movies
Ongoing, Thursdays, 1:30-3 pm
A selection of movies and travel films shown
at Cherryhill Branch. For a list of titles, phone
the branch. No films Oct. 6 & 20.
Opening Presentation: Bloody Monday,
Czestochowa, Poland 1939
Sept. 3, Saturday, 2-4 pm
Roman Baraniecki recounts the invasion of
Czestochowa, Poland by German soldiers in
the early days of WWII. Display of archival
photographs throughout September.
Yoga for Seniors (65+)
Sept. 9-30, Fridays, 10-11 am
Join us for this gentle yoga class where
you will learn simple yoga moves, breath
awareness and relaxation. Great for
beginners or those with some experience.
Led by certified yoga instructor Mindy Willis.
Please bring a yoga mat to class.
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Watercolour Painting
Helen Bruzas will be sharing her
enthusiasm and knowledge in this class for
painters. Participants will be given a list of
required materials upon registration. Cost of
materials not included in course fee.
Intermediate - Evening
Sept. 13-Nov. 8, Tuesdays, 6-8:30 pm
Beginners
Sept. 16-Nov. 4, Fridays, 9:30 am-noon
Intermediate/Advanced
Sept. 16-Nov. 4, Fridays, 1-3:30 pm
Tai Chi for Beginners/Intermediates
Sept. 14-Nov. 2, Wednesdays, 1-2 pm
Nov. 23-Dec. 14, Wednesdays, 1-2 pm
Register starting Nov. 2. $23.
An instructor from the Phoenix Tai Chi
Centre leads the class suitable for both
beginners and intermediates. Participants
will be required to sign a waiver to hand in
to instructors at first class.
Author Reading: Joan Barfoot
Sept. 29, Thursday, 7-8 pm
Tickets at Cherryhill starting Sept. 6. Free.
Joan Barfoot is coming to Cherryhill! Join
us for a reading followed by a question
& answer period. Book sale and signing
courtesy of Oxford Books.
about what London Public Library has
to offer to the existing small business
community, as well as those interested in
starting a small business. We have free
resources and services that can help you
build, grow and market your business.
Contact your local branch library for more
information.
Handheld Gadget Clinic
Oct. 20, Thursday, 2-4 pm
Have you recently received or purchased a
new electronic device? Is your smartphone
making you feel dumb? Feeling confused
by your tablet or laptop PC? Wondering
how to get started with your Kobo, Kindle,
Sony Reader, iPad or iPod Touch? Drop
in with your handheld gadget and one of
our volunteer technology coaches will help
you feel more comfortable using your new
device. Kids: bring your mom and dad and
all of you can learn about your gadgets
together. Note: participants need to bring
their own device or gadget to the clinic.
Author Reading: Ruth Hay
Join us for a reading from local author Ruth
Hay. She will read from her new novels Auld
Acquaintance and Time Out of Mind. Book
sale and signing to follow.
and for Nov. 30 show by Nov. 9, 9 pm.
$40 for each show.
depart from Cherryhill at 11:30 am for a
pre-performance tea & talk, and a special
Nov. 30: Cinderella
Art Exhibits @ Cherryhill
Sept. 1-30: Bloody Monday, Czestochowa,
Poland, Sept. 4, 1939
Oct. 4-28: Sharon Rachar
Nov. 1-25: Yi-Jye Jean
| Crouch
550 Hamilton Rd.
519-673-0111
| Children
Friends and Family Storytime (Birth-5)
Ongoing, Fridays, 10:30-11:15 am
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and other
fun activities!
Saturday Cinema (Family)
Ongoing, 1st Sat./month, 2:30 pm
Bring your friends and refreshments and join
us for a recently released movie on our big
screen! Call the branch for titles.
Stamping Class: Make, Take & Donate! (7+)
Ongoing, 2nd Wed./month, 4-5 pm
Come and have fun in a free stamping
class! This is a great opportunity to make
specialty themed cards. Take two cards
home and donate one to charity!
Sept. 10, Oct. 1, Nov. 5 & Dec. 3
Saturdays, 2-3 pm
library for more information and to register
for a session.
Fabulous Fall Fun (5+)
Fall is here! Join us as we create some
awesome autumn art to celebrate the season.
PA Day Gaming Fun! (7+)
Sept. 23, Friday, 2:30-5 pm
Drop in to dance, drive or rock out! We will
be playing a variety of games from Guitar
Hero World Tour to Mario Kart Wii. Join us
for an afternoon of fun!
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Crouch Homework Club (7-12)
Oct. 4-Dec. 6, Tuesdays, 3:45-5:45 pm
Homework help is here! If you are having
any trouble with your homework, drop in to
this free program and get some help from
volunteers from Frontier College.
Co-sponsored by Frontier College.
Turkey Day Treats! (5+)
Drop in and create a terrific top notch turkey!
Ghoulishly Great Goodies! (5+)
Halloween is here! Creep on in and create
something spook-tacular!
PA Day Movie
Nov. 18, Friday, 2:30-4 pm
Gifts for Giving! (5+)
Nov. 19 & 26, Saturdays, 2:30-3:30 pm
Create perfect little gifts to give to family and
friends this holiday season!
| Teens
Musical Mayhem! (10+)
1st & 3rd Wed./month, 6:30-8:30 pm
Music! Videos! Karaoke! Come out and
make mayhem!
Teen Tuesdays (10+)
Ongoing, 2nd & 4th Tues./month, 6-8:30 pm
Bring your friends and join us for a variety of
activities. Arts and crafts, gaming and new
movies on the big screen!
Yoga for Youth (10+)
Ongoing, 2nd Thurs./month, 5:45-6:45 pm
Never tried yoga? No worries, come out &
give this class a try! Boys and girls alike
are encouraged to try basic yoga moves.
Join us and become a better balanced you!
Co-sponsored with Crouch Neighbourhood
Resource Centre.
Knit-Knac! (10+)
Sept. 21-Oct. 26, Wednesdays, 5-6 pm
Join us for this 6 week program that teaches
you the basic stitches needed to complete
small projects!
| General
Hamilton Road Gaming Group
Ongoing, Saturdays, 10 am-5 pm
A free open group promoting tabletop
games. Historical, fantasy and sci-fi
miniatures, board games and card games.
Newcomers to Canada
Sept. 7-June 20, Wednesdays, 6:30-8 pm
Crouch Knitting Group
Sept. 8-June 28, Thursdays, 7-9 pm
Learn to knit and improve your skills.
Complete a project or come help someone
else. Join us and share your patterns and
ideas. Co-sponsored by Keeping Kids Warm.
Mystery Book Club
Add a little mystery to your life! Join us as
we discuss great mystery novels. Attend the
September 8th session to receive the first
book of the season!
Crouch Library Artists
Sept. 9-June 29, Fridays, 1-4 pm
Join our group of independent artists.
Bring your own paint and supplies. All levels
are welcome.
Hidden History of Hamilton Road:
East of Egerton
Gerald Fagan and Barry Howson
established a remarkable friendship growing
up in the Hamilton Road area. Both went on
to enjoy extremely successful careers. Join
them as they reminisce about a time when
kids had nicknames and dreamed of being
the Green Arrow.
Focus on Art at Crouch
Join a group of established artists of mixed
media, and teacher Jacqueline Wojtowich.
Everyone welcome. Free introductory
session. For more information contact
[email protected].
Re-entering the Workforce
Oct. 5, Wednesday, 2:30-4 pm
Want to return to work after a long break and
not sure how to get started? Whether you
are a stay-at-home parent or caregiver, a
retiree, or have other reasons why you have
not had a job for some time, it can be difficult
to figure out how to begin your job search.
An Employment Specialist from the London
Employment Centre will be available to
discuss tips and strategies to get you ready
for your job search.
Active Parenting Now
Oct. 11-25, Tuesdays, 1-3 pm
Active Parenting Now is an entertaining
and informative 3-session program that
uses video, activities, and discussion to
show parents ways to raise responsible,
cooperative children who are able to resist
negative peer pressure.
Oct. 20, Thursday, 4:30-6:30 pm
information.
Hidden History of Hamilton Road:
Haunted Hamilton Road
Oct. 27, Thursday, 7 pm
The London Knights of the Paranormal
will present their conclusions following a
paranormal exploration of selected sites in
the Hamilton Road area.
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| East London
2016 Dundas St.
519-451-7600
| Children
Family Storytime
Sept. 8-Dec. 8, Thursdays, 10:30-11 am,
Stories, rhymes and songs for the whole
family. Fragrance free.
Health Unit Series)
Sept. 8-29, Thursdays, 1:30-3 pm
Health Unit.
I’m Home (10-12)
| General
Book Club-East London (Morning)
Ongoing, 1st Wed./month, 10-11 am
Join our monthly morning discussion group
that meets on the second Wednesday of
each month. We share our love of reading,
our thoughts on the month’s book, and
enjoy some light refreshments. Each month
we will discuss a different book. Books will
be available at East London Branch Library
one month prior to the meeting date.
Book Club-East London (Evening)
Ongoing, 1st Wed./month, 7-8 pm
Join us for good books and conversation.
No registration required. New members
always welcome. Books are available at
the branch one month before meeting date.
Sept. 7: The Sweetness at the Bottom
of the Pie
Oct. 5: Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s
Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build
Nations, One School at a Time
Nov. 2: Living with the Dead
Dec. 7: Remarkable Creatures
Ongoing-Oct. 8, 2nd Sat./month, 9 am-1 pm
519-661-0343 x300.
Tai Chi
Sept. 15-Nov. 16, Wednesdays, 1-1:45 pm
Sept. 27-Nov. 29, Tuesdays, 7:30-8:15 pm
Learn a series of flowing movements that tone
muscles, loosen joints, increase circulation,
improve digestion, and reduce stress.
Oct. 21, Friday, Noon-2 pm
information.
Helping Homes Conserve
Oct. 27, Thursday, 7-8:30 pm
Union Gas is dedicated to reducing the
energy burden of families in financial need.
Please join us for an energy conservation
workshop designed to teach you how to
conserve energy in your home. Discover
no-cost and low-cost energy saving tips
to help you save money on your energy
bills. All participants will receive a free
weatherization kit. Co-sponsored by Union
Gas and The Salvation Army.
$40 for each show.
depart from East London at 11:15 am for a
Nov. 30: Cinderella
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| Jalna
1119 Jalna Blvd.
519-685-6465
| Children
Books for Babies
Sept. 22-Oct. 27 & Nov. 17-Dec. 22
Thursdays, 9:30-10:15 am
Tales for Tots
Sept. 21-Oct. 26 & Nov. 16-Dec. 21
Storytime
Sept. 22-Oct. 27 & Nov. 17-Dec. 22
Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 am
3-5 years.
Sept. 22, Oct. 27 & Nov. 24
Thursdays, 4-5 pm
Register starting Aug. 30 (for Sept. 22), Sept.
20 (for Oct. 27) and Oct. 25 (for Nov. 24)
for a session.
PA Day Movie
Sept. 23, Friday, 2:30 pm
Thanksgiving Day Drop in Craft
Oct. 8, Saturday, 9-5 am
Drop in to the library to make a
Thanksgiving Day craft.
| General
Health Unit Series)
Oct. 11-Nov. 1, Tuesdays, 1:30-3 pm
Health Unit.
I’m Home (10-12)
Oct. 19-Nov. 9, Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm
self care. A parent must attend the first and
last sessions. Financial assistance may be
Reading Rocks: On the Move! (Family)
Nov. 16, Wednesday, 7-8 pm
PA Day Movie
Nov. 18, Friday, 2:30 pm
Newcomers to Canada
Ongoing-Nov. 30, Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm
Ongoing-Nov. 26, Saturdays, 11 am-1 pm
Citizenship Test. Participants will learn about
the various areas for the test including:
elections, etc. All materials will be provided,
including Discover Canada Guide and access
to Citizenship test samples. This program
runs in five week cycles, please check with
Library Settlement Partnership staff for future
dates. Co-sponsored with LSP.
Ongoing-Nov. 25, Fridays,
9:30 am-12:30 pm & 1-5:30 pm
519-661-0343 x300.
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Jalna Knitting Circle
Ongoing-Nov. 29, Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm
Learn to knit, improve your skills, complete
a project, or help someone else. Share
patterns, ideas and stories.
Coffee and a Card
1st & 3rd Thurs./month, 2:30-3:30 pm
Come and enjoy an afternoon out and make
a simple card that your family and friends
will love.
Prenatal Classes
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
or go to www.healthunit.com. $55.
South London Job Fair 2011
Oct. 13, Thursday, 9 am-noon.
Annual community-based event led by the
Newcomer Settlement Services at South
London Neighbourhood Resource Centre,
featuring local businesses that will provide
an opportunity for recruitment, networking
and promotion.
Oct. 18, Tuesday, 4:30-6:30 pm
information.
| Lambeth
7112 Beattie St.
519-652-2951
| Children
Health Unit Series)
Sept. 16-Oct.14, Friday, 1:30-3 pm
Health Unit.
Ontario Early Years Esso Math (3-6)
Sept. 16-Oct. 21, Friday, 10-11 am
Register starting Aug. 15
A 6 week fun and interactive math program
for parents and children aged 3-6. Max 2
children per adult. No childcare provided.
Ontario Early Years Baby Massage
Oct. 13-Nov. 3, Thursdays, 1:30-3 pm
Come out and meet Patti who is a certified
Infant Massage Instructor and enjoy the
many benefits of infant massage. This is a
4 week program designed to teach parents
and caregivers of infants (pre-crawlers)
a warm, nurturing, bonding experience
through touch. Space is limited.
Storytime with Karen and Friends
(3+ with caregiver)
Oct. 28-Nov. 11, Friday, 10:30-11 am
This 3 week program is designed for the
older preschooler to attend with caregiver
or parent. Enjoy exciting and funny stories
with Karen and her puppet friends. Audience
participation is required.
Ontario Early Years Infant Sign
(for infant and caregiver)
Nov. 10-Nov. 24, Thursday, 1:30-3 pm
Using their hands to communicate comes
naturally to babies. Whether its as simple
as pointing at what they want or as complex
as a complete sentence using signs. Sign
language simply helps parent and child
communicate better. Come out and learn
how to sign with your infant. Program is
designed for infant and caregiver.
Ontario Early Years - Alphabet Fun
(2 1/2-6 with caregiver)
Nov. 18-Dec. 9, Friday, 10-11am
Registration required.
Join Marilyn, Early Literacy Specialist with
the Ontario Early Years Centre, and explore
the alphabet with your preschool child. This
program includes stories, songs and lots of
activities to help children learn the basics of
letter recognition and sounds.
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Inspirational Book Club
Ongoing, last Fri./month, 1:30-2:30 pm
Join us for an informal book discussion the
last Friday of each month.
Lambeth Thursday Nite Book Club
Ongoing, 2nd Thurs./month, 7-8 pm
Join us for an informal book discussion, 2nd
Thursday of each month.
Lambeth Wednesday Afternoon Book Club
Ongoing, 2nd Wed./month, 1:30-2:30 pm
Join us for an informal book discussion, 2nd
Wednesday of each month.
Oct. 21 Friday, 3-5 pm
information.
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| Landon
167 Wortley Rd.
519-439-6240
| Children
Books For Babies
Sept. 22-Oct. 27, Thursdays
10-10:30 am OR 11-11:30 am
Nov. 3-Dec. 8, Thursdays
10-10:30 am OR 11-11:30 am
Tales For Tots
Sept. 21-Oct. 26, Wednesdays, 10-10:30 am
Nov. 2-Dec. 7, Wednesdays, 10-10:30 am
Storytime
Sept. 21-Oct. 26, Wednesdays, 11-11:30 am
Nov. 2-Dec. 7, Wednesdays, 11-11:30 am
3-5 years.
PA Day Movie
Sept. 23 & Nov. 18, Friday, 2:30-4 pm
FoundSound Workshop (6+)
Sept. 23, Friday, 11 am-12:30 pm
Find your musical groove using recycled
blue box materials. Make the instruments,
then perform in the band! Please note
participants need to bring recycled items
such as juice containers or cans from home.
Trick or Treat!
Oct. 25-Oct. 29, during library hours
Trick or treat at the library in your Halloween
costume and choose from a basket of
Halloween prizes!
Book-o-Lanterns (7-12)
Create a jack-o-lantern out of a paperback
book for Halloween!
Health Unit Series)
Nov. 1-22, Tuesdays, 1:30-3 pm
Health Unit.
R.E.A.D. Volunteers Needed
Pick up a volunteer application at your Library today.
Landon Knitting Circle
Ongoing-Dec. 15, Thursdays, 1:30-3 pm
Learn to knit, improve your skills, complete
a project, or help someone else. Share
patterns, ideas and stories.
Painting with Peter Lam
Sept. 14-Nov. 2, Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 am
London artist, Peter Lam, provides guidance
for artists of all levels. Bring your own
materials.
Green Alternatives
Sept. 21-Nov. 30, Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm
A series of build-it-yourself workshops
on sustainable energy home projects for
under $100. Drop by early to network with
like-minded people interested in renewable
energy options.
Sept. 21: Solar Air Panels
Oct. 5: Rainwater Storage Ideas
Oct. 26: Build Your Own Windmill
Nov. 9: Simplified Air to Heat Exchanger
Nov. 30: Air Turbine
Poetry London Readings
Poetry London celebrates accomplished
local poets, and also cooperates with
Toronto’s Art Bar, The Hamilton Poetry
Centre, Ancaster’s Redeemer College, and
London’s Fanshawe College to provide
nationally acclaimed poets a multi-stop
Ontario tour. Please check the Poetry
London website (www.poetrylondon.ca) for
confirmation of the featured poets.
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Poetry London Workshop
The Poetry London Workshops, facilitated
by Michelle Doege of Fanshawe College,
are open to anyone who enjoys discussing
poetry. The workshops provide an
opportunity for participants to take a closer
look at the work of that evening’s featured
poets, and to share their own poetry in a
mutually supportive atmosphere.
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information.
Writing Our Life Stories: A Seniors’
Writing Workshop
Oct. 19-Nov. 9, Wednesdays, 1:30-3 pm
Explores the art of reminiscent writing with
writer Jean McKay.
Prenatal Classes
Oct. 25-Nov. 29, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
or go to www.healthunit.com. $55.
waived and partial fees accepted. No class
Nov. 8. Co-sponsor: Middlesex-London
Health Unit.
Raising Resilient Children
Nov. 16, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm
Why is a resilient approach to life so
important? Resiliency means meeting
life’s challenges and bouncing back from
difficulties. Parents play a vital role in
helping children respond well to challenges.
Participants will learn the skills associated
with resiliency that will help children to
develop self confidence, emotional control
and empathy. Strategies to promote
resiliency in children will be explored, to
help prepare them for all that life has to
offer. This program is designed for parents
of young children, up to 6 years old. Offered
in partnership with the Ontario Early Years
Centre, London West.
| Masonville
30 North Centre Rd.
519-660-4646
| Children
Books For Babies
Sept. 21-Oct. 19, Wednesdays, 2:30-3 pm
OR Sept. 22-Oct. 20, Thursdays, 10:30-11 am
Nov. 9-Dec. 7, Wednesdays, 2:30-3 pm
OR Nov. 10-Dec. 8, Thursdays, 10:30-11 am
Register starting Nov. 3
Tales For Tots
Sept. 22-Oct. 20, Thursdays, 9:30-10 am
OR Sept. 23-Oct. 21, Fridays, 10-10:30 am
Nov. 10-Dec. 8, Thursdays, 9:30-10 am
OR Nov. 11-Dec. 9, Fridays, 10-10:30 am
Storytime
Sept. 22-Oct. 20, Thursdays, 2:15-3 pm
Nov. 10-Dec. 8, Thursdays, 2:15-3 pm
3-5 years.
Back to School Storytime (4-6)
Sept. 1, Thursday, 10-10:45 am
Register starting Aug. 18
Whether you’re starting school for the very
first time or heading back to school this fall,
enjoy a storytime that will feature books and
activities to get you ready to learn!
Imagémots / French Storytime
(2-6 with caregiver)
Sept. 6-27, Tuesdays, 10-11 am
Come immerse yourself in an environment
where the French language and culture
will be highlighted by stories and songs.
Cet atelier est destiné aux enfants âgés
entre 2 et 6 ans accompagnés de leur
parent. Venez vous immerger dans un
environnement où la langue française et
sa culture seront mises en valeur par des
histoires et des chansons animées en
français. Co-sponsored with La Ribambelle,
Ontario Early Years Centre.
Beginners Chinese Class (6+)
Sept. 10-Oct. 1, Saturdays, 10-11 am
Oct. 15-Nov. 5, Saturdays, 10-11 am
Have you ever wanted to learn to speak
Chinese? This is your chance! Children
and their parents are invited to learn basic
Chinese conversation and pronunciation
(Pinyin) at the entry level. Aspects of
Chinese culture will also be explored.
Chess Club (7+)
Sept. 14-Dec. 7, Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm
Learn to play or improve your chess game.
Our instructor, Steve Demmery, Master from
the London Chess Club will be on hand to
assist all players. Boards and playing pieces
provided.
PA Day Movie
Sept. 23 & Nov. 18, Friday, 2:30-4 pm
Come in and watch a recently released movie
on our big screen! Call branch for titles.
I’m Home (10-12)
Oct. 18-Nov. 8, Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm
self care. A parent must attend the first and
last sessions. Financial assistance may be
Oct. 29, Saturday, 2:15-3 pm
Health Unit Series)
Nov. 24-Dec. 15, Thursdays, 1:30-3 pm
Health Unit.
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| Teens
Mother/Daughter Teen Book Club (11+)
Ongoing, 4th Wed./month, 7:30-8:30 pm
Join us once a month (excluding December
and summer holidays) as we read and share
our favourite books. Snacks are provided!
| General
Newcomers to Canada
Masonville Book Club:
Prize Books: Which and Why?
Ongoing, 4th Tues./month, 7:30-8:30 pm
Join our monthly book club for stimulating
discussions about interesting books.
Sept. book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott
Fitzgerald
Oct. book: The Immortal Life of Henrietta
Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
Nov. book: The Mistress of Nothing by Kate
Pullinger
ESL Class for Adult Newcomers
Register with instructor at first class of month.
These classes focus on learning and using
the type of English that is necessary for
everyday living in Canada. The emphasis
will be on Canadian culture, customs and
communities. Non-permanent residents
may attend for a fee. There will be lots of
Join anytime. Co-sponsored by Thames
Valley District School Board, G.A. Wheable
Centre for Adult Education.
ESL Reading Group
Sept. 10-Dec. 17, Saturdays, 10:15-11:45 am
Tai Chi Qi Gong
Sept. 10-Oct. 15, Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am
Register starting July 27. $30.
Oct. 22-Nov. 26, Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am
Tai Chi Qigong is an effective exercise for
health, improving flexibility and posture,
strength and balance, and the integration
of body and mind. For beginners and up
(except pregnant women).
Tai Chi Qi Gong: Yin & Yang Balance
Sept. 10-Oct. 15, Saturdays, 9:15-10:15 am
Register starting July 27. $30.
Oct. 22-Nov. 26, Saturdays, 9:15-10:15 am
With the single energy of Yin it is impossible
to produce with the single energy of Yang, it
is unable to grow. Ten thousand things will
be prosperous only with the balance of Yin
& Yang. Through Tai Chi Qi Gong one can
balance mind, body and spirit. Pre-requisite:
a beginning Tai Chi course.
Euchre and Bridge (Seniors)
This new card group invites local
residents to meet fellow players and enjoy
some camaraderie in a fun and relaxed
environment. Participants are invited to stay
for one game or the entire morning. We’re
hoping to get more players interested each
week. Cookies provided. No session Nov. 2.
Prenatal Classes
Helwa!: a sound opera
Oct. 1, Saturday, 3-4 pm
For Culture Days, The Helwa Ensemble will
perform Helwa! a sound opera: experiencing
ancient Egypt, with percussionist Jocelyn
Drainie, oud player Panayiotis Giannarapis,
London’s Poet Laureate Penn Kemp,
Daniel Kolos, poet and Egyptologist. The
Giannarapis triplets play the part of the
Three Young Hathors.
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Cover Letters and Resumes: Perfecting
your Job Application Packet
Join University of Western Ontario writing
instructor, Christopher Lee, for advice on
the dos and don’ts of creating an effective
resume and cover letter. Chris will discuss
matters of content, design, and presentation
along with some of the latest developments
in the art and science of winning over
hiring managers. Christopher Lee has
taught Writing, Rhetoric, and Professional
Communication at the University of Western
Ontario since 2003.
information.
$40 for each show.
depart from Masonville at 11:30 am for a
Nov. 30: Cinderella
Handheld Gadget Clinic
Have you recently received or purchased a
new electronic device? Is your smartphone
making you feel dumb? Feeling confused
by your tablet or laptop PC? Wondering
how to get started with your Kobo, Kindle,
Sony Reader, iPad or iPod Touch? Drop
in with your handheld gadget and one of
our volunteer technology coaches will help
you feel more comfortable using your new
device. Kids: bring your mom and dad and
all of you can learn about your gadgets
together. Note: Participants need to bring
their own device or gadget to the clinic.
Apostrophe Catastrophes and Other
Errors: Mastering Punctuation, the
Fun and Easy Way
Nov. 9, Wednesday, 7-8:30 pm
Puzzled by the difference between a
semicolon and colon? Unsure whether to
add a comma or take it out? Join University
of Western Ontario writing instructor
Christopher Lee as he provides easy-toremember explanations on the correct use of
punctuation along with insights into its history
and evolution. Take a trip into the colorful
world of FANBOYS, the Victorian Internet,
and the Oxford comma. Christopher Lee has
taught Writing, Rhetoric, and Professional
Communication at the University of Western
Ontario since 2003.
The Power of Positive Parenting:
Triple P Parenting
Nov. 17, Thursday, 6:45-8:45 pm
Learn about reasonable expectations,
assertive discipline, positive learning
environments and looking after yourself as a
parent. Co-sponsored by Middlesex-London
Health Unit.
Art Exhibits @ Masonville:
Sept. 1-28: London Public Library Staff Art
Show
Oct. 4-27: to-and-fro: doble va at it again
Oct. 29-Nov. 25: The Artside Group
Nov. 26-Dec. 28: Helen Novotny
Euchre & Bridge for Seniors
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Come out and join a new card group at
Masonville Branch! See page 31 for details.
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| Pond Mills
1166 Commissioners Rd. E.
519-685-1333
| Children
Books For Babies
Sept. 16-Oct. 28, Fridays, 10:30-11 am
OR Sept. 21-Oct. 26, Wednesdays, 2-2:30 pm
No session on Oct. 19 & 21.
Nov. 2-Dec. 14, Wednesdays, 2-2:30 pm
OR Nov. 4-Dec. 16, Fridays, 10:30-11 am
No session on Nov. 9 & 11.
Tales For Tots
Sept. 8-29, Thursday, 10:30-11 am
Oct. 27-Dec. 1, Thursday, 10:30-11 am
Storytime
Sept. 8-29, Thursdays, 3-3:30 pm
Oct. 27-Dec. 1, Thursdays, 3-3:30 pm
3-5 years.
PA Day Movie
Sept. 23, Friday, 2:30-4 pm
| Sherwood
| General
1225 Wonderland Rd. N.
519-473-9965
Hidden Histories: Stories of London
Ongoing, last Fri./month, 2:15-3:15 pm
Drop in and hear about life in London’s past,
with an emphasis, where possible, on the
South London area.
September: Labatt Park
October: Storybook Gardens
November: London Police Service
Ongoing, Sept. 6-Dec. 20
519-661-0343 x300.
Pond Mills Book Club
Ongoing, last Wed./month, 7:30-8:30 pm
Whether you’re a veteran Book Club
Member or a first timer, you are welcome to
join our informal discussion group. Contact
the branch for more information.
information.
| Children
Books For Babies
Sept. 21-Oct. 26, Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am
Nov. 9-Dec. 14, Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am
Tales For Tots
Sept. 21-Oct. 26, Wednesdays, 9:30-10 am
OR Sept. 22-Oct. 27, Thursdays, 9:30-10 am
Nov. 9-Dec. 14, Wednesdays, 9:30-10 am
OR Nov. 10-Dec. 15, Thursdays, 9:30-10 am
Storytime
Sept. 22-Dec. 15, Thursdays, 10:30-11:15 am
3-5 years. No session Nov. 3.
Sept. 21, Oct. 26 & Nov. 30
Wednesdays, 4-5 pm
for a session.
PA Day Movie
Sept. 23 & Nov. 18, Friday, 2:30-4:30 pm
Tickets available at branch starting Sept. 16
(for Sept. 23) & Nov. 11 (for Nov. 18). Free.
Bring your family and friends and enjoy a
movie on the big screen! Call branch for titles.
Happy Birthday, Scaredy Squirrel (5-8)
Help Scaredy Squirrel celebrate his birthday
- with stories, crafts, games and a snack!
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After-School Tutoring Program (Grades 1-12)
Oct. 6-Dec. 8, Thursdays, 5-7 pm
Register in person at first session.
A program designed for students in
grades 1-12 from Refugee and Newcomer
communities. Participants receive assistance
with homework, and building reading, writing,
and speaking skills in English and/or French.
Co-sponsored by STAND Western and the
African Students Association. For more
information email: [email protected].
We Love the Library: Family Storytime
Come and celebrate your library with
stories, songs, and a drop-in craft all about
the library.
I’m Home (10-12)
Oct. 22, Saturday, 9:30 am-4 pm
Oct. 29, Saturday, 10:30-11:30 am
Reading Rocks: On the Move! (Family)
Nov. 19, Saturday, 2:30-3:30 pm
| Teens
Sherwood Teen Book Club (11-16)
Sept. 24, Oct. 29 & Nov. 26
Saturdays, 2:30-3:30 pm
We meet once a month to talk about cool
books for teens and make a cool craft.
Snack is provided. If you’re between 11 and
16, and like to read -- drop in!
| General
Itch to Stitch Knitting Club
Ongoing-Dec. 29, Thursdays, 1-3 pm
Bring your current project, get help
from other knitters or learn how to knit.
Crocheters also welcome. No experience
necessary. $1 weekly donation goes
towards our supply of needles, yarns
and looms. Co-sponsor: Alice Saddy
Association. For more information, call
Louise @ 519-317-3404.
Ongoing, Wednesdays, 9:30 am-noon &
519-661-0343 x300.
Forms Workshop
Sept. 6-Dec. 20, Tuesdays, 4-6 pm
If you have any questions about applications
such as citizenship, work/study permits,
passport/travel documents, Permanent
Residence cards, etc. drop by and our
Library Settlement Worker will be more than
happy to help you.
ESL Pronunciation Group
Sept. 6-Dec. 20, Tuesdays, 1-3 pm
Register at first class you attend.
Learn more about what is happening in
Canada through the news. Practice reading
aloud, explore vocabulary and learn more
about Canadian culture as portrayed
through current issues in the news.
Sherwood Book Club
Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 & Dec. 6
Tuesdays, 2:15-3 pm
Read each book in advance and join a lively,
informal discussion on the first Tuesday
afternoon of each month. Please phone the
branch to see if space is available for new
members. For more information call
519-473-9965.
Sept. 7-Oct. 5 OR Oct. 12-Nov. 19
OR Nov. 16-Dec. 14, Wednesdays, 6-8 pm
Citizenship Test. Participants will learn about
the various areas for the test, including:
elections, etc. All materials will be provided,
including Discover Canada Guide and access
to Citizenship test samples. This program
runs in five week cycles, please check with
Library Settlement Partnership staff for future
dates. Co-sponsored with LSP.
Well Baby/Child & Breastfeeding Clinics
Sept. 7-Nov. 30, Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am
Meet other young families in a relaxed
setting. Talk to a public health nurse about
breastfeeding, growth and development,
early literacy, nutrition, safety and community
support for ages 0-4 years. In partnership
with Middlesex-London Health Unit.
Prenatal Classes
Sept. 14-Oct. 12, Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
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Computer Help
Sept. 17-Nov. 19, Saturdays, 9-11 am
Get help with your questions about the
basics of using technology. Our volunteer
will work with you in a small group to
answer your questions about the basics of
using a computer, email, the Internet and
other areas. This is a great chance to ask
questions, practice and to focus on those
areas of interest to you.
Tai Chi for Health - Wu Style
Sept. 22-Nov. 10, Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 pm
Tai Chi is an effective exercise for health
which originates from the martial arts in
China. It helps to improve flexibility and
posture, strength and balance, and the
integration of body and mind. The instructor
will be Norman Lam, a certified Tai Chi
instructor who has been teaching for 15
years. Cost for 8 week course is $40.
information.
Helping Homes Conserve
Nov. 8, Tuesday, 7-8:30 pm
Union Gas is dedicated to reducing the
energy burden of families in financial need.
Please join us for an energy conservation
workshop, designed to teach you how to
conserve energy in your home. Discover nocost and low-cost energy saving tips to help
you save money on your energy bills. All
participants will receive a free weatherization
kit. Co-sponsored by Union Gas and The
Salvation Army.
| Stoney Creek
920 Sunningdale Rd. E.
519-930-2065
| Children
Books For Babies
Sept. 14-Oct. 5, Wednesdays, 2-2:30 pm
OR Sept. 15-Oct. 6, Thursdays, 10-10:30 am
Oct. 19-Nov. 16, Wednesdays, 2-2:30 pm
OR Oct. 20-Nov. 17, Thursdays, 10-10:30 am
Nov. 30-Dec. 21, Wednesdays, 2-2:30 pm
OR Dec. 1-22, Thursdays, 10-10:30 am
Tales For Tots
Sept. 15-Oct. 6, Thursdays, 11-11:30 am
OR Sept. 15-Oct. 6, Thursdays, 2-2:30 pm
Oct. 20-Nov. 17, Thursdays, 2-2:30 pm
OR Oct. 20-Nov. 17, Thursdays, 11-11:30 am
Dec. 1-22, Thursdays, 2-2:30 pm
OR Dec. 1-Dec. 22, Thursdays, 11-11:30 am
Storytime
Sept. 16-Oct. 7, Fridays, 10-10:30 am
Oct. 21-Nov. 18, Fridays, 10-10:30 am
Dec. 2-23, Fridays, 10-10:30 am
3-5 years.
Stoney Creek Guessing Challenge: How
Much Reading Did You Do? (Family)
Sept. 3, Saturday, 9 am-5 pm
We have saved all the summer book reports
from the SRC game at Stoney Creek! Can
you guess how many books you read and
reported on this summer, by guessing how
many are on display? Closest guess wins
the prize!
PA Day Movie
Sept. 23 & Nov. 18, Friday, 2-3:30 pm
Tickets available at branch starting Sept. 9
(for Sept. 23) and Nov. 4 (for Nov. 18). Free.
Bring your family and friends and enjoy a
movie on the big screen! Call branch for titles.
Secrets of School Success! (Family)
Oct. 1, Saturday, 10-11 am OR 2-3 pm
Join us to learn how the library can help you
with the secrets of school success. You will
learn about finding books and materials,
searching the catalogue, and the basics of
homework and research. We will finish with
a fun scavenger hunt where you can try out
your new skills, to help you get a head-start
on school! This is a parent-child event.
Thanksgiving Day Drop in Craft
Drop in to the library to make a Thanksgiving
Day craft.
Autumn Leaves Scavenger Hunt! (Family)
Oct. 22, Saturday, 10 am-4 pm
The autumn leaves have blown all over the
Stoney Creek Branch Library! Come and
discover where they have landed, and solve
the riddle to enter for a prize!
Wacky Word Fun! (7-12)
Ongoing, 2nd & 4th Sat./month, 2-3:30 pm
Improve your English skills the fun way!
Drop in, meet new friends, and play a variety
of games and activities designed to help
your language skills.
Spooktacular Craft! (Family)
Join us for a fun drop-in Halloween
spooooooktacular craft!
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| Teens
| General
Jumpstart your Writing! (11-17)
Calling all budding author teens!! Ever think
about being a writer? If you are interested in
writing poems, short stories, plays, memoirs,
novels, or travel writing, this workshop is for
you! You will be given several short writing
prompts with the challenge for some writingon-the-spot! This free-writing method has
helped many writers, and will be sure to
creatively inspire you!
Portrait Drawing with Colour
for Teens! (13-17)
Join this talented art instructor in exploring
how to draw the human face and create
unique portraiture. Learn to add colour
effects with watercolour pencils. Feel free to
bring sketch book and/or portable easel, but
not necessary.
ESL Class for Adult Newcomers
Ongoing, Tuesdays, 9:15-11:45 am
Register with class instructor
These classes focus on learning and using
the type of English that is necessary for
everyday living in Canada. The emphasis
will be on Canadian cultures, customs and
communities. Non-permanent residents
may attend for a fee. There will be lots of
Join anytime. Co-sponsored by Thames
Valley District School Board, G.A. Wheable
Centre for Adult Education. For eligibility
information call 519-452-2000 x69764.
ESL Reading Group
Ongoing, Saturdays, 11 am-noon
Visiting Library
If you can’t come to us, we’ll
come to you.
Call 519-661-6444 between 9 am and 5 pm
Monday to Friday for
an application or for
more information.
Stoney Creek Book Club
Ongoing, 3rd Wed./month, 7:30-8:30 pm
Our book discussion group meets the 3rd
Wed. of the month. New members are
welcome. Please contact Elizabeth or
Jacqui at the branch for details.
Prenatal Classes
Sept. 6-Oct. 4 OR Nov. 1-29
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Register at 519-663-5317 x2247
or www.healthunit.com. $55.
Stoney Creek Community Centre, YMCA
and Library Family BBQ!
Join us for our 2nd annual outdoor
celebration BBQ!
Stoney Creek Ukulele Jam
Tickets available Sept. 20 at the branch. $5.
Join London’s own Ukellettes at the Stoney
Creek Branch for an evening of ukulele fun!
Learn about this versatile and user-friendly
instrument, enjoy a musical set by the
Ukellettes and bring your own ukulele to
learn a song or two.
information.
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| Westmount
3200 Wonderland Rd. S.
519-473-4708
| Children
Books for Babies
Sept. 15-Nov. 17, Thursdays, 9:30-10 am
Birth-18 months with caregivers.
Storytime
Sept. 15-Nov. 17, Thursdays, 10:30-11 am
18 months-4 years.
Westmount Community Playgroup
Ongoing, Thursdays
10-10:50 am OR 11-11:50 am
The Ontario Early Years Centre (OEYC)
hosts a playgroup every Thursday morning
at Westmount. Join us for games, crafts,
songs and rhymes as well as valuable
resources on parenting. This program is run
in conjunction with library storytimes. For
more information call 519-473-2825.
PA Day Craft
Sept. 23 & Nov. 18, Friday, 2-3 pm
Chess Club (7+)
Sept. 6-Oct. 25, Tuesdays,4-5 pm
Learn to play or improve your chess game.
Our instructor, Steve Demmery, Master,
from the London Chess Club will be on
hand to assist all players. Boards and
playing pieces provided.
Oct. 1, Nov. 3 & Dec. 3, Saturday, 11 am
for a session.
Autumn Storytime (Family)
Oct. 29, Saturday, 2-2:45 pm
Get ready for fall with stories, songs and
rhymes. Under 3s must bring a caregiver.
Program starts promptly at 2 pm.
Seniors Theatre
Ongoing, 3rd Thurs./month, 2:30 pm
Come and enjoy classic films from the 1940s
and 50s. Call the branch one week prior for
movie titles.
I’m Home (10-12)
their own lunch. Financial assistance may be
Library Orientation Tours
Ongoing, 2nd Sat./month, 11 am-12 noon
We offer a friendly tour of Westmount
Branch to help you find what you’re looking
for and see what services are available for
you or your group.
| General
United Empire Loyalists (UEL)
Ongoing, 2nd Tues./month, 7-9 pm.
United Empire Loyalist’s Association,
London and Western Ontario.
Are you a Luddite?
Ongoing, 4th Sat/month, 11 am-noon
Does technology have you confused? Check
out Westmount’s Are you a Luddite program.
The only program which tries to help make
sense out of technology related to the
information age.
Bookcrossing @ Your Library
Ongoing, 4th Sat./month, 10-11 am
BookCrossing is a project that tracks the
movement of books that are left in unusual
places. Check out www.bookcrossing.com
and come to the library to find out more!
Geocaching at Westmount
Ongoing, 3rd Sat./month, 9-10 am
Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting
game in which the participants use a Global
Positioning System (GPS) receiver or
other navigational techniques to hide and
seek containers (called “geocaches” or
“caches”) anywhere in the world. A typical
cache is a small waterproof container
containing a logbook and “treasure,” usually
toys or trinkets of little value. Today, well
over 480,000 geocaches are registered
on various websites devoted to the sport.
Geocaches are currently placed in over
100 countries around the world and on all
seven continents, including Antarctica and
Westmount Branch. Westmount
co-ordinates: N 42° 55.5’ W 81°16.542’
PAF (Personal Ancestry File) User Group
Sept. 14 & Nov. 9, Wednesdays, 7-9 pm
Find out how to use the Personal Ancestry
File program from the Family History Centre
to track your family genealogy. Everyone
welcome.
Book and Movie Club
Ongoing, 1st Sat./month, 2-4 pm
Read a book and watch the movie
adaptation. Books available at the library.
Newcomers to Canada
Ongoing, Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm
or emailing [email protected]
Googling Your Family History
Ongoing, 3rd Tues./month, 2:30-4 pm
Google is more than a search engine. In
this presentation, learn about the many
special features on Google that can help you
discover your family history.
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Internet Surfing for Adults
Ongoing, 1st & 3rd Wed./month, 2-3 pm
Come explore selected topics related to
the Internet with one of our knowledgeable
staff members. Learn the secrets on how to
use the library catalogue, access our online
databases, download audio books and
much, much more.
Ontario Genealogical Society
Ongoing, 1st Tues./month, 7-9 pm
Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings
of the London & Middlesex County Branch
of the Ontario Genealogical Society. A
co-sponsored program.
Ancestry Library.com
Ongoing, 1st Sat./month, 2-3 pm
Learn how to research your family tree.
Join us for a demonstration of the library
database: www.ancestrylibrary.com.
Destination Westmount
Ongoing, Daily, 9 am-4 pm
Community groups, if you are interested
in arranging a behind the scenes tour of
Westmount Branch Library, please call us at
519-473-4708 to arrange a visit.
Googling to the Max - Internet
Ongoing, 3rd Sat./month, 10:30 am-noon
Drop in to the library and learn how to get
the most out of Google, the best general
web search engine. We will teach you how
to use this program and negotiate around
its weaknesses. Discover how to make your
iGoogle homepage, use image search,
language tools, and Google Docs, Maps,
News, Scholar, Suggest and more.
Knit n’ Stitch
Ongoing, Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Looking for time to knit, crochet or stitch?
Need some help on your project? Come
join the Knit n’ Stitch group at Westmount
Branch on Wednesday evenings.
Macintosh Computer User Group (Muglo)
Ongoing, 3rd Tues./month, 7-9 pm
If you have questions about Macintosh
computer systems, drop in and ask the group.
Westmount Friday Morning Book Club
Ongoing, 3rd Fri./month, 10-11 am
Join us for a lively discussion of current and
classic fiction and non-fiction titles on the
3rd Friday of every month. Please pick up
current book selection at the meeting or at
the Westmount circulation desk.
Westmount Tuesday Evening Book Club
Ongoing, 2nd Tues./month, 7-8 pm
Love to read? Want to chat with other book
lovers? Join us for an evening of great
book discussion. Please pick up current
book selection at the meeting or at the
Westmount circulation desk. No meetings
July & August.
Your Personal Search Engine
Ongoing, 3rd Sat./month, 2-3 pm
Are you confused about Google? Are you
baffled trying to find information on the
web? Are you finding too many or too few
matches when you search the web? Drop
into this free program and get personal,
one-on-one advice to help tune up your
Internet search strategies.
Google & Your Family History
Sept. 1 & Nov. 3, Thursday, 7-8:30 pm
Learn how Google can help you trace your
family history.
DVD and Video Swap
Bring in DVDs and VHS tapes that you
would like to trade with others. All different
genres to be swapped, including kids,
westerns, science fiction. Material in good
condition only please.
Middle-Eastern Women’s Support Group
Sept. 8 & Nov. 10, Thursday, 2-3 pm
Do you want to connect with other women
from your community? Do you want to learn
about issues important to immigrant women?
Do you want to learn from experiences of
other women like you? Do you want to learn
about local services & resources?
10th Anniversary of 9/11
Sept. 10, Saturday, 9 am-2 pm
View various documentaries and feature
films about this tragic event in the history of
the United States of America.
Fall Plant Exchange
Sept. 17, Saturday, 9 am-noon
Calling all gardeners! Bring in your extra
seeds, bulbs, plants and cuttings to
exchange with other gardeners. Please
label plants.
Downloadable eBooks Tutorial
Sept. 17, Oct. 15 & Nov. 12, 2-3:30 pm
Learn how to download and transfer eBooks
to your eReader from the London Public
Library website.
Happy Birthday Westmount!
Sept. 24, Saturday, 2:30 pm
Come and celebrate Westmount’s 9th
Birthday! It is hard to believe - we are nine
years old in this location in September. Join
us for fun and cake.
Beginning Painting with Cheryl O
Oct. 5-26, Wednesdays
1-3:30 pm OR 6:30-9 pm
Register starting Aug. 9. $86.40.
Learn the skills you need to have fun
painting, by painting step by step through
some of Cheryl O’s works in a variety of
subjects.
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information.
Ontario Public Library Week Tours
Oct. 18, 20 & 22, 2 pm
Ontario Public Library Week - see how the
library works.
Military History Films
Oct. 20, Nov. 3 & 10, Thursdays, 7-8 pm
Enjoy films from the 1st Hussars Museum
Collection in honour of Remembrance Day.
Ontario Public Library Week - Library Films
Come and see a special selection of feature
films about people who work in libraries.
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin!
Oct. 25-29, daily, library hours
Think you can tell how much a pumpkin
weighs? Then prove it! Come out to the
library to see our pumpkin and put your
guess on its weight in for a chance to win a
prize!
Beginner’s Landscape Painting
Nov. 16-Dec. 7, Wednesdays
1-3:30 pm OR 6:30-9 pm
Register starting Aug. 9. $86.40.
Learn what you need to know as a beginner
interested in landscapes, by painting step by
step through some of Cheryl O’s landscape
paintings.
End of the World Theatre
Nov. 19-Dec. 17, Saturdays, 2-4 pm
According to ancient myths the end of
the world will happen in 2012. For five
Saturdays, Westmount will be previewing
disaster films. So if you like earthquakes,
asteroids or giant bugs taking over the world,
check out this film series.
Feature Programs
Classes without Quizzes at Central Library
October 13, Thursday, 7-9 pm
Central Library
Join us for Classes without Quizzes, a complimentary lecture series co-sponsored by London Public Library and The University of Western
Ontario. Featuring some of Western’s leading faculty, the lectures will take
place at Central Library, 251 Dundas Street. The series will run from October
2011 to March 2012.
Our first lecturer will be Greg Kopp, Canada Research Chair in Wind
Engineering, presenting Huffing and Puffing and Blowing it Down:
Wind Research at Western on Thursday, October 13. For more detailed
information check the Classes without Quizzes website.
www.communications.uwo.ca/CWQ
Essential Skills: Making Job Searching Easier
September 21, Wednesday, 6-8 pm - Beacock Branch Library
November 2, Wednesday, 6-8 pm - Central Library
Improve your job searching skills in this six-week workshop. Assess your
employment skills in relation to the requirements of today’s job market and
learn about resources that can help you with your search. Choose sessions
at Beacock Branch Library from September 21 to October 26, or Central
Library from November 2 to December 7. This program is co-sponsored
by London Public Library, Employment Ontario and Literacy London. To
register call Beacock Branch Library at 519-451-8140.
Challenging the Myths of Autism: Meet the Author
September 15, Thursday, 7-9 pm
Central Library, Wolf Performance Hall
Author Jonathan Alderson will be at Central Library on Thursday, September
15 to speak about his new book, Challenging the Myths of Autism. Alderson
has spent many years working with autistic children and their families and
bases his theories on existing research and hands-on experience. He explains
how misunderstandings about autism developed and why the myths need
to be challenged. Based on examples from his practice, he opens up the
treatment options for the parents of autistic children. Book sale and signing
will follow the lecture.
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community connecti o n s |
City Symposium at LPL
Arts in the Community
We have invited creative people in
the community into the libraries to
share artistic and cultural activities
and experiences for Culture Days.
Participants and events were still being
organized when we went to print but
ask what’s happening at your branch.
Join us for Culture Days
October 1
Helwa!: a sound opera
For Culture Days experience ancient
Egypt with The Helwa Ensemble,
percussionist Jocelyn Drainie, oud
player Panayiotis Gian narapis,
London’s Poet Laureate Penn Kemp,
poet and Egyptologist Daniel Kolos,
the Giannarapis triplets as the Three
Young Hathors and dancer Ishra
Blanco.
Saturday, October 1 ~ 3 pm
Masonville Branch
The City Symposium is a monthly
event that brings you face-to-face
with the most inspiring speakers,
artists and innovators in the city. Each
event features three presentations and
performers: a leading thinker sharing
their expertise on a topic, a local artist
in any possible discipline sharing their
creative work and an inspiring story of
someone who is making life better for
others.
Topics are yet to be announced but keep
these dates open and check for more
information at the library. Events are in
the Wolf Performance Hall at Central
Library and start at 7:00 pm. Admission
is free.
Thursday, November 10
Tuesday, December 6
Invitation to LSP Days
at Library Locations
during Ontario Public
Library Week
The Library Settlement Partnership will
be holding LSP Days during Ontario
Public Library Week, October 15 to 22,
at the four library locations where the
services are offered – Beacock, Central,
Jalna and Sherwood. More details will
be available closer to the dates. Please
ask staff for more information.
The Library Settlement Partnership
services provide information and
referral services to help newcomers
settle into the community. The
LSP partners are Citizenship and
Immigration Canada; London Public
Library; LUSO Community Services
with Centre for Lifelong Learning;
London Cross Cultural Learner Centre
and South London Neighbourhood
Resource Centre.
“The library’s demographic
information, business directories
and other research materials
provide key insights into creating
and implementing a successful
business strategy.”
Andrew Verlaan, Business Information Advisor,
London Small Business Centre.
You are invited to a
Business
Open House
October
16-20
To celebrate Ontario Public Library Week and Small
Business Week we invite the business community to learn
about the resources and services at the library that can
help you research, grow and market your business.
Check our website or call for the date and time of the
Business Open House at your branch.
519-661-4600
Bring your business card for a chance to win a draw prize.
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Our New Catalogue – Coming this Fall
Search and Discover:
• A new, clean look
• Easier, more intuitive navigation
• More comprehensive search results
• Improved customizing of searches
Our new catalogue will be coming in
the next couple of months. The official
launch date is still in the works but you
can try out the test model using the link
from the catalogue page of our website.
Lego® Contest Winners
Improved Searching
You will be accessing more library
resources in one step. Our new
catalogue will include results from
more of our databases, increasing the
number of relevant articles coming
up in your initial search. You’ll find
a cleaner, more intuitive look to the
features that help you refine your
search. And we think you’ll like
the fact that your search history is
displayed for the duration of your
browser session.
20th Anniversary Campaign
November 5 to December 17, 2011
A Book for
Every
Child
®
Illustration by Shirley Hughes, originally created for Families Reading Together poster set,
© The Children's Book Council, Inc
Can you imagine
your childhood
without bedtime
stories and your
favourite books?
There are children
in London who
have no favourite
books. In fact,
they may have no
books at all.
In October 1992, a Children’s Library staff member made a casual observation that
many children in London didn’t know the pleasure of owning a book. That year library
staff decided to collect books and distribute them to local children. Over 4,500 London
children were given books and A Book For Every Child® was born.
In 1994, Friends of the London Public Library joined A Book For Every Child® to act
as advocates. Since then many local bookstores have joined the program by offering a
20% discount on books purchased for and donated to A Book For Every Child® during
the annual November and December campaign. Many financial donations have also
been given, allowing library staff to purchase books for high-demand age groups. In
2010, over 6,000 books were distributed through community agencies, filling 100%
of the year’s requests.
Over the past 19 campaigns more than 135,000 London children have received new
books. This year is the 20th anniversary of A Book For Every Child® and we’re hoping
for an overwhelming response for this milestone campaign.
If you enjoy reading books, please donate a book or make a financial contribution.
Perhaps your book club or work group would like to collect books to be donated. This
November and December, share your love of reading by giving to A Book For Every
Child® and helping a child become a reader. ~ Gail Turpin
YOU CAN CHANGE A CHILD’S LIFE
WITH YOUR DONATION
The winners of the Lego® Building
Competition held July 16 at Central
Library. Photos are on flickr – look for
the Lego® Contest sets.
7 & Under
1st Nikolai Meijer (6 1/2)
2nd Tiago Alves (7)
3rd Rainey Chamberlain (4)
8-11
1st Emily Jurasek (11)
Scott Jurasek (11)
2nd Alex Veilleux (10)
3rd Anthony Cervinka (5)
Kendra Cervinka (7)
Emma Cervinka (10)
12-15
1st Elias DeKoter (9)
Simon DeKoter (12)
2nd Connor Logie (14)
3rd Guyth Kadi (8)
Karam Kadi (10)
Besher Oubari (12)
Abed Oubari (12)
16-18
1st Brandon Reynolds (18)
2nd Nicole Devos (18)
3rd Andrea Holstein (17)
Viewers’ Choice Award
Sean Donker (9)
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Why be a Friend?
251 Dundas St. London, ON N6A 6H9
519-661-2448
Registered Charitable #: 89347 2886 RR0001
Fall 2011
Book
Sale
Our giant annual
book sale is
coming. You will
be able to find books,
CDs, boxed audio
cassettes tapes,
VHS movies and
documentaries,
and vinyl LPs. All
at bargain prices.
There will be lots of
excellent materials
for children.
SHOP TIL YOU DROP.
Friday, October 21
9 am-9 pm
9 am-5 pm
Sunday, October 23
11 am-4 pm
Special Events Building
Western Fair District
Be a Volunteer at the Book Sale
Volunteers make the Book Sale the
success it is. We need help during the
hours of the sale and for set-up the
Thursday morning before. Families are
welcome and students can get some of
their community service hours. Call the
Friends number (519-661-2448) and
leave a message with your name and
number and say you’d like to volunteer
at the book sale. Scheduling starts in
September.
Josh Morgan, Library Board Chair, receives
cheque from Friends (left to right) Carmen
Sprovieri, Connie Sullivan and Ann Henderson.
Donation from Friends
Friends of the London Public Library made
a generous donation of $40,000 to London
Public Library on June 23, 2011. The funds
will provide enhancements to library
programs and services such as Tea Talk
and Matinee, a program for seniors offering
transportation, refreshments and a matinee
at The Grand Theatre. Family Literacy Day
2012 and Homework Clubs will also benefit.
Thank you to Jackie and
Welcome to Scott
Jackie Looper, who has been a co-manager
of The Library Store since 2007, is retiring
from the position. Jackie has given many
hours to the successful operation of the
store, and Friends extend their appreciation.
Rumour has it she will still be working some
shifts there. Friends would like to welcome
Scott Curoe who is stepping into the position,
joining Mary Blasl as co-manager.
Annual General Meeting
Monday, October 3 - 6:45 pm
Central Library, 251 Dundas St.
Everyone is welcome.
Friends of the London Public Library
advocate on behalf of the library and
raise funds to enhance library programs
and collections. We raise money through
memberships, donations, the October Book
Sale and sales from The Library Store at
Central Library and contribute the extra
dollars to the library to support programs
and services not covered by the city’s
operating grant.
Friends have contributed to the R.E.A.D.
program, A Book for Every Child® and
the TD Summer Reading Club. We have
purchased canvas bags for Visiting Library
and the Book Club in a Bag services, and
funded the digitization of historical photos
and documents from the Ivey Family
London Room to make them available on
the Internet.
Consider becoming a Friend of the London
Public Library so you can support these
efforts that provide the library with about
$130,000 annually. Membership fees are low
– see the form below – and your membership
gives you a 10% discount on book purchases
at Oxford Book Shop.
Join before October 31, 2011 and you will
be eligible to win one of three prizes in our
annual book draw.
Speaking With Friends
Monday, October 3 ~ 7:30 pm
Our annual author fundraising event will
be held at Central Library after our Annual
General Meeting. Author to be announced.
Check soon for information at the library.
Join Friends of the London Public Library
The dollars we raise go toward value-added programs and resources not covered by the operating
budget of London Public Library. The money Friends raises comes from membership fees, donations
and sales from the Book Sale and The Library Store. You can join today and be a Friend!
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Address
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e-mail
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Annual Memberships – Please check the category that applies to you:
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r Senior $5
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Membership Fee $
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Total enclosed
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Please make cheque payable to Friends of the London Public Library.
Drop off at any library location or mail to: Friends of the Library, 251 Dundas Street, London, ON N6A 6H9
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Celebrating Writers & London Public Library!
by Penn Kemp, City of London Poet Laureate
As I write, public libraries are in the news.
I’ve just signed two petitions to tell Toronto
City Council that our public libraries are
not for sale. The campaign waged to protect
libraries from privatization or branch
closure is urgent and ongoing. But how
can libraries, which are such an enriching
source of culture and community, ever be
assailed? They should be essential services.
Is that a double-double?
Janet McCallum (above photo) is usually
seen working the counter at Lambeth
Branch Library, but in June she worked
a volunteer shift at the Tim’s drive-thru
to help raise money for Tim Horton’s
Camp Day. She had fun but said that
Tim Horton’s staff have a challenging
job, “The drive-thru was hard work!
Be nice to those Timmy’s folks.”
Free, they are among the most democratic
institutions we have. Our public libraries
open doors to reading for all, through
literacy and literature programs. They are
information centres, media havens, cooling
centres, community hubs. I’m impressed at
how libraries keep up with modern leaps
of technology from online holds to mp3s
and eBooks.
The library allows me to leaf through many
selections, whether best sellers or esoterica,
which I could not afford to buy, in order
to choose some to explore in depth. To
working writers, London Public Library
is essential for research and pleasure, as a
source of venues for giving readings, and
for disseminating our own books. The
library is often my bookstore, especially
for poetry and for local publishing houses.
Canadian authors receive fair compensation
for our writing through annual payments
for the presence of our books in Canadian
public libraries. PLR has been a huge boon
to writers, whose medial income is well
below the poverty line.
Celebrations marking the 25 years of the
Public Lending Right Commission have
engaged writers, playwrights, poets,
translators, authors and the public. Still to
come is a performance of my Sound Opera,
Helwa! Experiencing Ancient Egypt,
an event at Masonville Branch Library
on October 1, at 3:00 pm, hosted by the
Playwrights Guild of Canada to celebrate
PLR as part of Culture Days.
As Poet Laureate, my aim is to foster the
love of poetry and to cultivate and celebrate
Canadian poetry in our community. Poetry
is a spoken art as much as it is written.
Without readings, we cannot be heard. The
library sponsors free talks, workshops and
performances that spread the word: poetry
is alive and boisterous in London!
Libraries allow the public free access to
writers’ work, but it’s easy to forget that
authors are central to this democratic
access to the written word. Thanks to the
Public Lending Right (PLR) Commission,
London Public Library promotes poetry
through readings and workshops such
as Poetry London at Landon Branch
and ongoing author events at Central
Library. It engages the artistic community
individually and through organizations
such as the London Arts Council, which
advocates, invests in and celebrates the
arts. www.londonarts.ca
Age Friendly London
Conference 2011
Library Storytimes at the
Western Fair
Friday, November 4, 2011
9:30 am – 3:00 pm
(doors open at 8:30 am)
Hellenic Centre
133 Southdale Road, West
London Public Library is proud
to be a partner in the second
annual Age Friendly London
Conference. This event will be fun
and informative. Featured speakers
and topics will be of interest to
London’s seniors and their families.
Transportaion will be available
from various centres in the city.
Pre-registration is required, seating
is limited. Cost: $5.00 per person.
We set up a Margaret Atwood book
display to show our support for her
democratic right to defend public
libraries (and other good causes).
More Information
519-433-0625
www.councilforseniors.com
While you’re at the Western Fair
drop in for a 20 minute Storytime with
library staff. Look for them in the Story
Loft of the Down on the Farm exhibit in
the Canada Building. Storytimes will be at
regular intervals. Monday to Thursday:
3:30,
5:00,
6:30.
Friday,
Saturday,
Sunday:
12:00,
2:00,
4:00, 6:00.
Fall Harvest of Canadian Books
General Fiction
Nonfiction
Butterfly Winter
by W. P. Kinsella
100 Days that Changed Canada Edited by Mark Reid Air Farce: 40 Years of Flying
by the Seat of Our Pants Don Ferguson and Roger Abbott Canadian Forces: A Historical
Salute to Those on the Frontline Arthur Montague The Canucks: Celebrating
Vancouver’s 40th Anniversary Season NHL Cold Hard Truth: On Business, Money & Life Kevin O’Leary The Devil and Bobby Hull:
How Hockey’s Original
Million Dollar Man Became
the Game’s Lost Legend Gare Joyce Falling Backwards: A Memoir Jann Arden Into the Silence:The Great
War, Mallory and the
Conquest of Everest Wade Davis Room for All of Us Adrienne Clarkson Wayne Gretzky’s Ghost: And Other
Tales From a Lifetime of Hockey Roy MacGregor The Cat’s Table
by Michael Ondaatje
A Good Man
by Guy Vanderhaege
The Little Shadows
by Marina Endicott
Natural Order
by Brian Francis
The Perfect Order of Things
by David Gilmour
The Reinvention of Love
by Helen Humphreys
Requiem
by Frances Itani
Tell it to the Trees
by Anita Rau Badami
This Will be Difficult to
Explain & Other Stories
by Johanna Skibsrud
The Virgin Cure
by Amy McKay
A World Elsewhere
by Wayne Johnston
Mysteries
The Accident
by Linwood Barclay
I am Half-sick of Shadows
by Alan Bradley
Savage Rage
by Brent Pilkey
Before the Poison
by Peter Robinson
I’ll See You in My Dreams
by William Deverell
A Trick of the Light
by Louise Penny
Death at Christy Burke’s
by Anne Emery
A Killer’s Christmas in Wales
by Elizabeth J. Duncan
Twelve Drummers Drumming
by C. C. Benison
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Joe Ruscitti is Editor-in-Chief at the London
Free Press, and a library browser.
by Joe Ruscitti
Whenever I’m looking for me, I go to
the library. It’s not really a particular
building I have in mind, although these
days it’s usually the Central Library,
which, apart from the books, I also
think is one of the smartest things to
happen to downtown London.
But it’s not much about a place for me,
and certainly not now when you don’t
have to leave home to borrow an e-book
or an audio book or a movie. Nor much
about quiet refuge – ever been in
Central Children’s on a Saturday?
It’s the piles and piles of stuff to read,
of course, although that old line about
opening up a book being like opening
onto a new world has never felt quite
right. No, whether it’s fiction or nonfiction, it almost always feels to me
that what you most learn after closing a
book is something about you.
Perhaps I’ve never otherwise been much
good at self-reflection, but most of what
I think about me jumps first from the
pages of something I’m reading. And
while I own a few books, most of what
I’ve read over 50 years has come out of
one or another library.
I should probably be more sheepish
about admitting that, but there it is.
In darker moments, it sooner or later
occurs to me to wander over to the
library to see what I find; as often as
not, what I consider, but rule out, is as
telling as what I check out. To be sure,
sometimes I zero in on the right, bignumbered shelf, find what I’m after
and pull out my card – job done in 10
minutes – but they are not the visits I
remember.
Am I the only one who has gone to the
library for something new to read with
nothing in mind but the faith something
would jump out?
The best way to understand what I mean
may be by analogy to the thing that may
one day make such a wander obsolete,
if it hasn’t already for people younger
than I. How often have you ‘Googled’
and not ended up somewhere other
than where you meant to go without a
side trip here or there by accident or
design or simple curiosity? That’s a bit
it, plus, of course, the walking through
stacks, hoisting books, reading inside
flap blurbs, ‘by the same author’ lists,
and backcover endorsements by other
authors to see what else you might look
at, instead, before it’s card time.
most of what
I’ve read over 50 years
has come out of one
or another library
Take author Cormac McCarthy. The
Road was not too long out and I had
read something about it, or maybe
just the odd first name did it, but I
stopped at it on the shelf. But I wasn’t
in the mood for dystopia and, anyway,
The Road was still too new to be at a
neighbourhood branch. All The Pretty
Horses, then? Uh, don’t like the sound
of that. Horses? A Western? And, yet,
the next thing I know, I’ve read most of
McCarthy.
Why do I remember all this? Because
nothing quite clarifies your thinking
about fatherhood like The Road, or
your ideas about friendship like the
one between John Grady and Lacey in
Horses.
And I remember because I am struck
again, as I have been many times before,
by how all those long rows of shelves
marked by the rigid order of all those
call numbers can’t quite contain the joy
and pain and wonder inside of all those
books, much less the meandering trail in
your thinking that brought you to this or
that one of them at just this instant.
Another example. Was it my wife and
I quietly eavesdropping on that elderly
tour guide in Prague’s Old Jewish
Cemetery, tears on her face, as she
explained the fate of Prague’s Jews
under Hitler, that led me to Primo
Levi’s memoir, Survival In Auschwitz,
and many other books since about
the Holocaust and, over time, books I
hoped would help unravel for me the
complexities of the Middle East and
questions of Israeli nationhood? Or had
I read Levi first and dragged my wife
on vacation to the cemetery, the Dachau
concentration camp near Munich and,
on a later trip, Auschwitz in Poland?
I don’t remember anymore and I do not
know that it matters. I do know I have
read much in the years since about the
cruelty of men, but also about how
indomitable his spirit can be, and paused
often over my own limits for both.
Where else can you get that for free
three weeks at a time?
Community
Outreach
Meeting Room Rentals
Central Library ~ 519-661-5120
Monday-Friday ~ 9 am-5 pm (September)
9 am-6 pm (October)
Branch Libraries ~ Call library location
for rates & availability.
Distribution of Posters and Flyers
• For community, cultural, educational,
non-profit and charitable events and
organizations.
• Bring materials to the Central Library
Welcome Desk for distribution to
library locations.
• Fill out a distribution form.
Bulletin board space is limited and
demand is high - we do our best to
post as many requests as possible.
InterLibrary Loan
You can borrow materials from many
other library systems through our
library’s InterLibrary Loan service.
Visiting Library
Service
Anyone unable to use standard library
facilities may request home delivery by
calling 519-661-6444. Visiting Library
Service also oversees the distribution of
CNIB Talking Books.
Borrowing Periods
Limit of 10 DVDs per card.
Maximum of 40 items per card.
Books & paperbacks
21 days
CDs, cassettes & videos
21 days
Quick Picks, DVDs, Magazines 7 days
Information file material:
Central Branch
7 days
High demand material
7 days
eBook
up to 21 days
eAudio
14 days
eVideo
3 days
Renewals
Limit of 3 renewals.
You cannot renew Quick Picks, high
demand materials, items with holds.
Renew items
• in person at any library
• online – use My Account tab
• by phone 519-661-4600
Check to make sure your renewals were
successful and check the due date!
Outstanding late charges can affect
your ability to renew.
Late Charges
London Public Library has a policy of
collecting late charges on overdue
materials to encourage prompt return.
Overdue materials are charged on a
calendar day basis, including Sunday,
at all locations. An electronic or phone
message will be left about overdue items
6 days after the due date.
Give us your e-mail address and we’ll
send you a notice before your materials
are due!
per item max.
per day per item
Adult Materials
DVDs, Quick Picks &
$1
$10
Book Club in a Bag
All other materials
30¢
$9
Children’s Materials
DVDs & Quick Picks
$1
$6
All other materials
15¢
$6
Senior Citizens (65+)
DVDs, Quick Picks &
$1
$ 10
Book Club in a Bag
All other materials
15¢
$6
Returns
You may return materials to any London
Public Library. When we’re closed,
return chutes are open for your use.
Please check to make sure that video or
CD cases are not empty!
Fall Hours
begin in October
10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 5 pm
10 am - 4 pm
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Employment
Resource Centres
Settlement Services London Public
Library Board
for Newcomers
Looking for employment? We are here
to help! Employment Resource Centres,
staffed with facilitators, are located in
six library locations to assist with
your job search. Questions?
• [email protected]
• Call 519-661-5100
Beacock Branch
ext. 7415
Central Library
ext. 5834
Crouch Branch
ext. 7420
Jalna Branch
ext. 7425
Pond Mills Branch
ext. 7430
Westmount Branch
ext. 7435
The London Library Settlement
Partnership (LSP) provides information
and referral services to newcomers
about employment, volunteer
opportunities, language learning and
assessment, and many other issues
related to settling in London. Library
Settlement Workers are on hand to help
at four library locations: Central Library
(2nd floor), Beacock Branch, Jalna
Branch and Sherwood Branch.
Meets on Thursday evenings once a
month in the Central Library Board
Room (unless otherwise noted).
Public session begins at 5:30 pm.
Chair: Josh Morgan
Vice-Chair: Gloria Leckie
Members:
Councillor Nancy Branscombe
Councillor Matt Brown
Jerry Colwell
Scott Courtice
Jan Lubell
Tamara Nugent
Donna Vachon
Locations Hours
Central & Children’s
Mon. 9 am-9 pm
Tues. 9 am-9 pm
Wed. 9 am-9 pm
Thurs. 9 am-9 pm
Fri. 9 am-6 pm
Sat. 9 am-5 pm
Beacock, Byron,
Cherryhill, Crouch,
East London, Jalna,
Landon, Masonville,
Pond Mills, Sherwood,
Stoney Creek, Westmount
Tues. 9 am-9 pm
Wed. 9 am-9 pm
Thurs. 9 am-9 pm
Fri. 9 am-6 pm
Sat. 9 am-5 pm
Glanworth
Tues. 7-9 pm
Sat. 10 am-noon
Carson & Lambeth
Tues. 1-5 & 6-9 pm
Wed. 9-noon & 1-5 pm
Thurs. 1-5 & 6-9 pm
Fri. 9-noon & 1-5 pm
Sat. 9-noon & 1-5 pm
Ramped, level or elevator
access to Library materials
is available at all locations
except Glanworth.
Get a Card!
Library cards are free to residents of
London, and to members of county
libraries in Elgin, Middlesex & Oxford,
except Woodstock & Tillsonburg.
Cards are issued on presentation of
personal identification and proof of
London or county residency, as detailed
above. Non-residents may obtain a
Library card for a fee of $10 a month, to
a maximum of $50 a year.
Report loss of a library card immediately,
just as you would a credit card. The
Replacement Card fee is $2.
Get in Touch!
On the cover...
• Phone 519-661-4600
• TTY 519-432-8835
• Fax 519-663-9013
• 251 Dundas St. London, ON N6A 6H9
Meeting room rental information
• Central Library ~ 519-661-5120
• Branches ~ call location for rates & availability
David McCord, Collections Librarian,
takes a digital reading break.
Photo by Betty Lueddeke.
The Library is on the social web where
you’re welcome to become a fan, leave
comments, start conversations and share
your thoughts and ideas. Find links to the
library at www.londonpubliclibrary.ca.
• Christina Nurse, Manager
• Rita Verhulst, Editor
[email protected]
519-661-5121
• Betty Lueddeke, Graphic Design
519-661-5100 x5118
Access is produced by the
Library’s Marketing and
Communications Department
ISSN 0710-0132 Vol. 21, # 3

Fall 2011 - London Public Library

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