Fall 2015 - London Public Library

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FALL 2015
programs • news • services
Pencil Crayons Sculpture at Landon Branch Library
ADULTS•KIDS•TEENS
Writer-in-Residence
Tanis Rideout Page 2
Central Library
Revitalization Page 5
Book Us for Your Event
Page 6
www.londonpubliclibrary.ca
| sp otlight
Writer-in-Residence
We are excited to welcome Writer-in-Residence Tanis Rideout to London!
Tanis is ready to read your work and provide you with feedback on it. Tanis
has taught classes and facilitated workshops for people at all writing levels.
She offers an empathetic ear, constructive criticism and general guidance.
TANIS RIDEOUT is a poet and
novelist whose first novel Above All
Things was a Canadian bestseller, a
Globe and Mail Best Book and a New
York Times Editor’s Choice. In 2006
she was named Poet Laureate for Lake
Ontario and joined Gord Downie of The
Tragically Hip on a tour to promote
environmental justice on the lake. Born
in Belgium, Tanis grew up in Bermuda
and in Kingston, Ontario. She now
lives in Toronto. Tanis holds an MFA in
Creative Writing and has also taught at
the University of Guelph.
Workshops
Tanis will be leading two workshops this
fall.
Family Writing
2 pm, Tues, Oct 27, Cherryhill Branch
Writing for a Purpose
7 pm, Tues, Nov 3, Central Library
For more information about the workshops
and office hours with Tanis, check our
program listings online or in Access.
Or ask staff in person at any location or
call 519-661-4600.
lpl.ca/writerinresidence
Office Hours at Central Library
beginning September 29
Tuesdays
4–7 pm
Wednesdays
3–6 pm
To Book an Appointment
Contact the Library at
[email protected] or
519-661-4600.
Check our website or contact us at the
library for complete information about
making an appointment, office hours
and workshops.
The Writer-in-Residence program is co-sponsored by: Western University’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities, the Department of English and Writing
Studies, the Department of Women’s Studies and Feminist Research; the James A. Marjorie Spenceley Fund; the London Public Library and London
Public Library donors. This program is made possible with funding support from the Canada Council for the Arts.
Postcard
Stories
Join us at
a Post Card
Story Station
at any library
location from September 1 to 26 to
fill out a post card with your library
story. Stations will be equipped with
writing and drawing implements,
plus some decorative items. We
invite you to share a story about your
library experiences and/or memories.
Finish your post card at the Library
and leave it with us. Or take your post
card home to complete, then bring it
back to add to our collection.
Words is a weekend festival in London celebrating all things wordy: books, poetry,
song, children’s literature, writing for screen and stage, new media, spoken word and
more. The Festival will feature a range of activities for audience members to immerse
themselves in the process of creativity – lectures, performances, public interviews and
debates, workshops, readings, makerspaces and masterclasses.
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LOOK FOR THIS EVENT ORGANIZED BY THE LIBRARY: LOCAL
AUTHORS BOOK FAIR
10 am – 2 pm, Saturday, November 7
COVENT GARDEN MARKET
(includes a free publishing workshop
with Mike O’Connor from Insomniac Press)
Check the Festival’s website for what’s scheduled around town:
wordsfest.ca
Murder City by Dr. Michael Arntfield
The Untold Story of Canada’s Serial Killer Capital, 1959-1984.
Murder City is a true crime story documenting a dark period in
London’s past, and the detective who spent years investigating
six possible serial killers. Upon his death in 2011, the detective’s
secret cache of diaries, reports, photographs and hunches were
discovered, allowing a new generation
to pick up where he left off and carry
on his fight to bring killers to justice.
Dr. Arntfield is an author, criminologist,
award-winning professor at Western
University and investigative Consultant
for various media outlets including the
CBC’s Fifth Estate. He is the host and
co-creator of the true crime miniseries To Catch a Killer on the Oprah
Winfrey Network, a series based on his
own unsolved crimes think tank, the
Western University Cold Case Society.
Special Event
DR. MICHAEL ARNTFIELD
Author & Forensics Expert
7 pm | September 24, 2015
Central Library | Wolf Performance Hall
Dr. Arntfield will talk about his current book Murder City as well
as the broader topic of what he calls ‘literary true crime.’
P
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$5
Payment may be made online, by telephone with a
lease register
credit card or in person at any library location starting Sept. 3.
Book signing with the author follows the talk.
Books available to purchase. $30 cash only
Doors open at 6:40 pm
2 hours free validated parking in Citi Plaza during Library hours.
COVER PHOTO: Pencil Crayons
The new Pencil Crayons sculpture at Landon Branch Library
was created by the artists of Stonewater Studio, made from
re-purposed cedars from their woodlot. It was installed June
12, 2015 and has generated lots of positive feedback. We
think it’s beautiful!
DOWNTON ABBEY Tea & Screening 2015
Monday, December 14 at Central Library
TICKETS AVAILABLE STARTING NOV 2
9 am — 9 pm
Friday, October 16
9 am — 5 pm
Saturday, October 17
11 am — 4 pm
Sunday, October 18
WEST ANNEX
Western Fair District
900 King St.
Great selection & prices
(most items 25¢ – $2)
Screening of Episode 1, Season 6 at 7 pm FREE
English Tea served at 4:30 pm $25
For details see Central Program Listings.
2015
CAMPAIGN
NOV 7 – DEC 19
The annual A Book for Every Child® campaign begins in November
but you can donate new books or make a financial contribution
throughout the year. Last year close to 7,000 books were
distributed to children in London through agencies that work
with families.
SHARE YOUR LOVE OF READING WITH A CHILD!
www.londonpubliclibrary.ca • fall 2015 • PAGE 3
| news & events
Join London Public Library to
celebrate a national week devoted
to Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics. Watch for
programs, films and displays
at library locations and in the
community.
Maker Bus for Adults
Wednesday, September 23
Central Library
7:00 pm
Kids have been enjoying London’s
DHMakerBus at library programs for
a while. Now it’s your turn! Meet the
DHMakerBus team and learn about the
Maker Movement while getting your hands
on some of their tools and gadgets.
Electricity with Discovery Western’s
Legendary Little Bits™
(7-12 yrs)
Saturday, September 26
10:30 am-12 pm
Cherryhill Branch Library
How does electricity work? Children will
learn about electricity theory concepts
and build electrical circuits using
Discovery Western’s Little Bits™ kits.
SCIENCE
TECHNOLOGY
Playful Machines
with Let’s Talk Science
(7-11 yrs)
Saturday, September 26
2:30-4 pm
Central Library
Children will investigate simple machines
by using levers, wheels and axles,
and inclined planes to create a model
playground.
ENGINEERING
MATHEMATICS
scienceliteracy.ca/events
Message from your Library Board Chair, Gloria Leckie
In my past columns, I discussed some of
the library’s important resources such as
library spaces and collections. However,
there is one resource that both the public
and library staff rely on every day, yet is
virtually invisible. What is it? The library’s computer software
system, or ILS, which means Integrated Library System.
Library programming also relies on the ILS. You may not be aware
of this, but each program is given a description similar to the
catalogue description for a book. The program description includes
information on what the program is about, where and when it is
held. It also provides a list of people registered for the program.
This makes life much easier for both library staff and the public
who can see at a glance what programs are being offered.
Today, all libraries need to have an ILS to support all the functions
that we expect, such as the online catalogue, borrowing, holds,
renewals, user registration, program registration etc. There are
different ILS packages on the market. The one that LPL uses is by
a company called Innovative Interfaces Inc.
The ILS is very helpful to you as a library patron, even if you don’t
realize it. When you become a library user, your card number is
automatically entered into the ILS so that, from then on, the system
recognizes you and allows you to do a number of different functions,
such as borrowing, self check out, placing holds, paying fines,
signing up for programs, checking the catalogue on your mobile
device and using the library’s wireless system. The ILS also sends
you notices about your due dates for borrowed items and lets you
know when your holds arrive.
The ILS is a very complicated beast with more than 40 different
modules within it. The module that most of us are very familiar with
is the catalogue, the public face of the ILS. The ILS is used from the
time an item is ordered from a publisher. It keeps track of the status
of the order, provides a temporary catalogue description, which
allows holds, and then updates the description once the item has
been received, catalogued and processed for the shelf. Because
each item ordered is given a temporary catalogue description right
from the start, there is no duplication – the temporary description is
updated to the permanent description once the item is received. The
system is called “Integrated” because there is only one catalogue
description for each item. Duplication of information is avoided and
updates show up immediately online.
Although the ILS is an intangible resource compared to collections
and physical spaces, it is nonetheless the backbone for nearly
everything the library does on a daily basis. I, for one, am very
happy that because of the ILS, I can do so much from home that
library users in the past could never have imagined. Hurray for
progress!
Many thanks to Tom Travers and Eeva Stierwalt of Technology Services
for their input into this column.
central library news |
CENTRAL LIBRARY REVITALIZATION
In 2002 London Public Library opened its new, expanded, stateof-the-art Central Library at 251 Dundas Street. The Library
purchased and renovated the former Hudson’s Bay Company
department store, bringing public space onto Dundas Street. It
was one of three significant City of London Millennium Plan projects
designed to redevelop the downtown. Your Library was considered
a best practice for service innovation and accessible design across
North America, and over the years it has served as a model for
many other communities.
We are pleased to announce that Nicholson Sheffield Architects
Inc. will be architectural consultants for the Central Library
revitalization. Nicholson Sheffield Architects Inc. is an awardwinning architecture firm based in downtown London that offers
three decades of experience and has designed a number of
landmark buildings in the city, including projects for the Library
like the original Central Library built in 2002. Their approach to
the revitalization project focuses on three core ideas: creativity,
collaboration and responsibility.
Central Library is a welcoming space free to all Londoners that
contributes to the rich culture and diversity of the downtown. It also
offers unique services and programs that bring out-of-town visitors
who support London’s tourism. Central Library users, visitors
and staff boost the downtown economy through their spending
at local stores and restaurants. It is a popular destination with
attendance of OVER ONE MILLION VISITORS per year. Because of
such extensive use, this popular and highly used destination is in
need of revitalization.
In the next several months the design process will go from
concept drawings to construction documents, then to the actual
construction. Construction is projected to begin in April 2016. The
first items on the list are infrastructure and life cycle improvements,
including removal of escalators, replacement of flooring, painting,
washroom refurbishments and updating of electrical and
information technology infrastructure, where necessary, to ensure
integration of new “spaces and places” throughout.
CHANGES ARE COMING!
During our recent strategic planning process we heard from the
public through significant community consultation. You told us that
we need to keep the public spaces offered in the Central Library
relevant and up to date. Our in-depth research into best practices
for public space in international “liveable cities” reinforced what
you told us. With continued positive input from the community
and commitment from the London Public Library Board, the City
of London and our entire staff, the timing is now right to move
forward with the revitalization of Central Library.
We know that London cares deeply about its Central Library and
we look forward to sharing news and information about the Central
Revitalization project with you in the coming months. Keep up to
date on the project on our website:
lpl.ca/centralrenew
Meet John Nicholson of Nicholson Sheffield
Architects Inc. on page 46.
YOU WANT YOUR CENTRAL LIBRARY TO BE:
•a place used by a diverse mix of individuals and groups
•a place that is accessible to all
• a welcoming, flexible space that serves people at all stages
of life
• a place for civic participation, engagement and actualization
• a key contributor to the energy and prosperity of downtown
London
• a key contributor to London’s culture and cultural prosperity
•a space that ensures the visible presence of community
partners, both as tenants and programmers
“Engaging the architects is an important step
as it brings us closer to seeing the vision of the
Central Library realized. We look forward to
seeing some bold changes take shape for the
benefit of residents, for the downtown and for
the overall benefits to our library system.”
Julie Gonyou, Senior Director and Project Manager,
Central Revitalization, London Public Library
•a place that incorporates customer feedback in its design
and amenities
• a place that demonstrates and allows for innovation among
staff and users alike
| library space
Meet where your people are
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Check out our newest meeting
space at Jalna Library
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LOCATIONS
Convenient
neighbourhood
locations
Conference-style
amenities downtown
MEETING
SPACES
Bring your event idea,
we’ll make it happen
TECHNOLOGY &
AV EQUIPMENT
CAFÉ
SERVICES
at Central
Library
WOLF PERFORMANCE HALL
369 seat theatre
at Central Library
for your performance
or presentation
ROTARY
READING GARDEN
Play
at Central Library
your very own
Secret
Garden
Dance
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community place |
MEETING
SPACE at
London Public Library
CENTRAL LIBRARY
• Downtown location
• 2 hours free validated parking
• Rooms for groups of 3 to 369
• Free Wi-Fi service
• Audio visual equipment
• Wolf Performance Hall
BOOK THE LIBRARY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT
519-661-5120
www.lpl.ca/meetingspace
Meeting space available throughout the city
CONFERENCES
Library Space is
Community Place
People come to the Library for many
reasons. Meetings and events give
Londoners even more great reasons to
visit the Library.
Our meeting space is an
asset to the community
Time and time again clients say how
important our meeting rooms are as
accessible, affordable meeting spaces in
the city.
SPACES
for your group of
3-369
SEMINARS
MEETINGS
Meet Where Your
People Are
We have 58 rooms in 14 locations
across London. Our branch meeting
rooms often host town hall meetings
where City Councillors come out to their
neighbourhoods to meet Londoners.
PRESENTATIONS
Every day community groups
and non-profit organizations meet in
library spaces to share ideas and
make plans that will shape our city.
One Councillor shares a special connection
to events at the Library. Councillor van
Holst was married in the Wolf Hall. He
proposed to Morgan at an event in the
hall, and was thrilled that they could rent
the Wolf for their big day.
We are proud of our largest event this year:
SOAR (Students that are Optimistic, Aware
and Ready), the Canadian documentary
filmed in the Wolf Performance Hall.
Students packed the Wolf to learn from
speakers how to make the most of their
high school years. The cross-country film
tour starts in September and will visit
select Cineplex theatres. Thousands of
students will see SOAR: The Documentary
and the Wolf on the big screen!
Bring Your Event Ideas
One phone call or email to Wolf
Performance Hall & Community Meeting
Space Services connects you with staff
who will help plan your event, from
choosing the right location to booking
equipment, to bring your event to life.
[email protected]
| children
Meet Us Down
on the Farm at
the Western Fair!
Look for the Library at the
Western Fair. We’ll be there with
our amazing straw bale maze –
where we’ve hidden some of our
favourite farm books. Children
and families always have so
much fun finding the books and
taking the challenge that goes
with each one. We’ll be at the
Down on the Farm Exhibit from
September 11 to 20.
Origami: The Western Fair Library Challenge
Your origami will be on display at the Western Fair Community Showcase. So many of you came into
library locations over the summer to take the challenge of the art of paper folding. You created lots
and lots of origami pieces to enter into the Fair. It’s going to be a great display! Thanks for taking
the Challenge!
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Saturday
October
10 am - Noon
Central
Library
The TVOKids Reading Rangers will be visiting eight communities
in Ontario for The Reading Rangers Book Club Tour. Join us as one
of the Reading Rangers reads this year’s TD-selected Grade One
book, Mr. Zinger’s Hat, by Cary Fagan.
Get there when the doors open for your chance to meet and get
autographs from one of the Reading Rangers. PLUS, everyone will
receive a special gift bag! It’s still a surprise which Reading Ranger
will be coming to London, but we know it’s going to be a fun time!
FALL 2015
ADULTS•KIDS•TEENS
- in person, by phone or online:
londonpubliclibrary.ca/programs
- programs are free unless a fee is listed
- no registration is required unless noted
We want to be accessible to you. Accommodations for our
programs and services are available. Two weeks notice
helps us to confirm your requested accommodations.
Contact us for details.
Service dogs are welcome in the Library and at programs.
No program fee charge for anyone accompanying a
person who requires assistance.
londonpubliclibrary.ca - in person, online,
or by phone with a
credit card number
- prices for programs
include any taxes
that may apply
- no refunds are given
on program fees
519-661-4600
| computer classes
Computer Classes
Registration is required for each class. All classes are two hours in length with a 10 minute break at the half-way point. Courses
are offered at locations throughout the London Public Library system on an ongoing basis. You may register for each class up to
two weeks in advance. You may take any class more than once. Free.
Personal laptops and devices will not be used in these classes. They are taught on the Library’s Windows based computers. Please
do not bring your own portable computer or device to these classes.
How to Use a Mouse: This course helps participants learn how to use a mouse, with plenty of time to practice.
Using the Keyboard: This course is for those new to using a keyboard or for those wanting to practice their keyboard skills.
Computers: Learn the basic functions of the computer, review using a mouse and find out about computers at your library.
Internet I: Learn about the Internet and how to find and use websites.
Internet II: This course will introduce search engines and demonstrate more advanced techniques for searching the Internet.
Email: Learn how to create, send and receive messages. Gmail will be demonstrated.
Social Media: Learn to make Facebook and Twitter accounts, set your privacy settings and connect with family and friends.
HOW TO USE A MOUSE
USING THE KEYBOARD
Date
Time
Register
Starting
Location
Date
Time
Register
Starting
Location
Sat. Sept. 12
2:30-4:30 pm
Aug 29
East London
Sat. Sept. 5
2:00-4:00 pm
Aug 22
Beacock
Tues. Sept. 15
6:30-8:30 pm
Sept. 1
Cherryhill
Tue. Sept. 15
2:30-4:30 pm
Sept. 1
Jalna
Tues. Sept. 8
2:30-4:30 pm
Aug 25
Jalna
Sat. Sept. 19
2:30-4:30 pm
Sept. 5
East London
Thur. Sept. 17
2-4 pm
Sept. 3
Sherwood
Tue. Sept 22
6:30-8:30 pm
Sept. 8
Cherryhill
Wed. Sept. 23
2:30-4:30 pm
Sept. 9
Landon
Wed. Sept. 30
2:30-4:30 pm
Sept. 16
Landon
Thurs. Oct. 1
10 am-Noon
Sept. 17
Crouch
Thur. Oct. 8
10 am-Noon
Sept 24
Crouch
Wed. Oct. 7
2:30-4:30 pm
Sept. 23
Masonville
Wed. Oct. 14
2:30-4:30 pm
Sept. 30
Masonville
Fri. Oct. 9
2:30-4:30 pm
Fri. Sept 25
Stoney Creek
Fri. Oct. 16
2:30-4:30 pm
Oct. 2
Stoney Creek
Sat. Nov. 7
10 am-Noon
Oct. 24
Cherryhill
Sat. Nov. 14
10 am-Noon
Oct. 31
Cherryhill
COMPUTERS
INTERNET I
Date
Time
Register
Starting
Location
Date
Time
Register
Starting
Location
Tues. Sept. 22
2:30-4:30 pm
Sept. 8
Jalna
Tues. Sept. 29
2:30-4:30 pm
Sept. 15
Jalna
Thur. Sept. 24
2-4 pm
Sept. 10
Sherwood
Thur. Oct. 1
2:00-4:00 pm
Sept. 17
Sherwood
Tues. Oct. 6
6:30-8:30 pm
Sept. 22
Cherryhill
Wed. Oct. 14
2:30-4:30 pm
Sept. 30
Landon
Sat. Oct. 17
2:30-4:30 pm
Oct. 3
East London
Thur. Oct. 22
10:00 am-Noon
Oct. 8
Crouch
Thur. Oct. 22
6:00-8:00 pm
Oct. 8
Beacock
Wed. Oct. 28
2:30-4:30 pm
Oct. 14
Masonville
Sat. Nov. 14
2:00-4:00 pm
Oct. 31
Central
Sat. Nov. 28
10:00am-Noon
Nov. 14
Cherryhill
Thurs. Dec. 10
6:00-8:00 pm
Nov. 26
Central
Sat. Sept. 26
2:30-4:30 pm
Sept. 12
East London
Tue. Sept 29
6:30-8:30 pm
Sept. 15
Cherryhill
Wed. Oct. 7
2:30-4:30 pm
Sept. 23
Landon
Thur. Oct. 15
10 am-Noon
Oct. 1
Crouch
Fri. Oct. 16
2-4 pm
Oct. 2
Beacock
Wed. Oct. 21
2:30-4:30 pm
Oct. 7
Masonville
Fri. Oct. 23
2:30-4:30 pm
Oct. 9
Stoney Creek
Sat. Nov. 7
10 am-Noon
Oct. 24
Central
Sat. Nov. 21
10 am-Noon
Nov. 7
Cherryhill
Sat. Dec. 9
6-8 pm
Nov. 28
Central
computer classes, computers & technology |
EMAIL
INTERNET II
Date
Time
Register
Starting
Location
Date
Time
Register
Starting
Location
Thurs. Oct. 8
2-4 pm
Sept. 24
Sherwood
Thur. Oct. 15
2:00-4:00 pm
Oct. 1
Sherwood
Tues. Oct. 13
6:30-8:30 pm
Sept. 29
Cherryhill
Tue. Oct. 20
6:30-8:30 pm
Oct. 6
Cherryhill
Wed. Oct. 28
2:30-4:30 pm
Oct. 14
Landon
Sat. Nov. 7
2:30-4:30 pm
Oct. 24
East London
Wed. Nov. 11
2:30-4:30 pm
Oct. 28
Masonville
Tues. Nov. 17
6:00-8:00 pm
Nov. 3
Beacock
Sat. Nov. 28
10:00am-Noon
Nov. 14
Central
Sat. Dec. 12
10:00am-Noon
Nov. 28
Cherryhill
Wed. Oct. 21
2:30-4:30 pm
Oct. 7
Landon
Sat. Oct. 24
2:30-4:30 pm
Oct. 10
East London
Thur. Oct. 29
10 am-Noon
Oct. 15
Crouch
Thur. Oct. 29
6-8 pm
Oct. 15
Beacock
Wed. Nov. 4
2:30-4:30 pm
Oct. 21
Masonville
Sat. Nov. 21
10 am-Noon
Nov. 7
Central
Sat. Dec. 5
10 am-Noon
Nov. 21
Cherryhill
Location
SOCIAL MEDIA
Date
Time
Register
Starting
Tue. Oct. 27
6:30-8:30 pm
Oct. 13
Cherryhill
Sat. Nov. 14
2:30-4:30 pm
Oct. 31
East London
Tues. Nov. 24
6-8 pm
Nov. 10
Beacock
Wed. Nov. 4
2:30-4:30 pm
Oct. 21
Landon
Sat. Dec. 5
10 am-Noon
Nov. 21
Central
Sat. Dec. 19
10 am-Noon
Dec. 5
Cherryhill
COMPUTER HELP
Computers @ Your Library
PUBLIC COMPUTERS
FREE ACCESS
AVAILABLE AT ALL LIBRARIES
120 MINUTES PER DAY
• Log On with your Library Card & PIN
• Search the Internet
• Check Email
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Print for a small fee
WIRELESS INTERNET
CONNECT AT THE LIBRARY*
on your laptop or mobile device
with your Log On information**
Ask Library Staff for more information about using the
Library’s computers and wireless service, setting up a
PIN and ensuring your Library Card is valid and up to date.
*Wireless not available at Glanworth.
**Library Card number and PIN.
Book a training time with our technology volunteers. Get help
with your questions about using a computer, the Internet,
email and more. Contact the library location to book an
appointment up to one week in advance.
Date
Time
Location
Session
Length
Ongoing,
Mondays
3-5 pm
Central
60 minutes
Ongoing,
Wednesdays
10-Noon
Central
60 minutes
Dates and
times to be
determined.
Please contact
East London
for details.
Ongoing,
Thursdays
1:30-3 pm
East London 60 minutes
Lambeth
60 minutes
Help With Your Mobile Device
London Public Library is here to help you access library
services with your mobile device. If we are not familiar enough
with your specific device or issues, library staff will be happy
to refer you to resources and information that may help you
better understand your device. London Public Library cannot
be held responsible for any physical damage or lost data that
may occur while assisting you with your device.
| english as a second language
English Conversational Circles
For Newcomers to Canada
English Pronunciation & Conversation Group
Celebrate diversity through friendship and cultural exchange.
All newcomers are welcome! Co-sponsored with London Cross
Cultural Learner Centre (ww.lcclc.org). Funded by Citizenship
and Immigration Canada. Call 519-432-1133 x224 to register,
or for information about volunteering for this program.
DAY & TIME
LOCATION
Mondays to Dec 14, 7-8:30 pm
Central
Tuesdays to Dec 8, 6:30-8 pm
Masonville
Tuesdays to Dec 15, 6:30-8 pm
Cherryhill
Wednesdays to Dec 16, 6:30-8 pm
Crouch, Jalna, Beacock
Thursdays to Dec 17, 6:30-8 pm
Sherwood
ESL Reading Groups
Do you want to speak English clearly and with confidence?
Join our group to practice your English language skills, meet
new friends and have fun. Registration required.
DAY & TIME
LOCATION
Thursdays, to Dec 17, 3:30-5 pm
Central
ESL for Children – Wacky Word Fun
Improve your English the fun way! Drop in, meet new friends
and play games and activities designed to help your language
skills.
DAY & TIME
LOCATION
Ongoing, 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month
2-3:30 pm
Stoney Creek
Practice reading and speaking English in a group. We provide
books and other interesting things to read. No meetings on long
weekends.
DAY & TIME
LOCATION
Tuesdays to Dec 15, 6:30-7:30 pm
Beacock
Thursdays to Dec 17, 3:30-5 pm
Cherryhill
Saturdays to Dec 12, 10:30 am-12 pm
Central
Saturdays to Dec 12, 10:15-11:45 am
Masonville
Saturdays to Dec 19, 11 am-12 pm.
Stoney Creek
English Learning at the Library
We offer different resources and tools for learning English at the Library. We have computer programs like Rosetta Stone and
Mango Languages that provide lessons, and others that provide practice tests to help prepare for English tests like IELTS and
TOEFL. We also have CDs, DVDs and books, if you prefer those. Come in to find out what we have to offer.
Mango Languages has lessons in
over 50 languages, including English.
You can sound out new words and
compare your pronunciation. Use it
from home or in the Library.
Little Pim is
Mango for
children, a fun
and interactive
language
learning system for children up to
six years.
Rosetta Stone is a well known language
learning tool. The Library offers the
English language course. It is offered
on the Library’s public computers.
Road to IELTS helps you to prepare for
the IELTS test (International Language
Testing System). It has practice tests,
hints and tips on types of questions on
the test, and more.
My Canada teaches you all about
Canada while you’re learning
English. Topics covered: history,
government, science, culture,
climate and more. Helps you prepare
for the Canadian Citizenship test too!
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ESL CLASSES
These classes offered by Thames Valley District School Board,
G.A. Wheable Centre for Adult Education. Free to citizens,
landed immigrants and refugees. Non-permanent residents
may attend for a fee. To register, participants must provide
recent Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) scores. For more
information and to register call 519-452-2000 x69674.
LIBRARY SETTLEMENT PARTNERSHIP
(LSP) CLASSES
ESL Class for Adult Newcomers
These classes focus on learning English for day-to-day use.
Emphasis is on Canadian culture, customs and communities.
There will be lots of opportunity to talk with English speakers.
DAY & TIME
LOCATION
Tuesdays, ongoing to Dec 15,
9:15-11:45 am
Stoney Creek
Wednesdays, ongoing to Dec 16
9:15-11:45 am
Masonville
6-8:30 pm
Sherwood
Listening and Speaking for ESL Learners
Improve your English without pressure or tests. Learn listening,
speaking, pronunciation and grammar without memorizing
rules. Suitable for intermediate to advanced ESL learners.
Preparing for the Canadian Citizenship Test
Help available:
DAY & TIME
LOCATION
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-8 pm
Beacock
Saturdays, 11 am-1 pm
Jalna
English Language Skills Improvement
For intermediate to advanced English language learners (CLB
score 6 & over). Improve your English skills through conversation,
reading and activities. Contact the Library to register.
DAY & TIME
LOCATION
6:30-8:30 pm
DAY & TIME
LOCATION
Central
Mondays to Dec 21, 5-6:30 pm
Central
ESL for Seniors
These classes are specially designed for the older immigrant,
with emphasis on the language of everyday living and Canadian
customs and culture. There will be lots of opportunity to talk
with English speakers.
DAY & TIME
LOCATION
Tuesdays & Thursdays, to Dec 17
9:15 –11:45 am
Cherryhill
Work and Study Permit Forms Workshop
Get help filling out your Work and Study Permit forms. Be
informed about what you need, how to get your documents and
how to fill in your forms correctly. Contact the Library to register.
DAY & TIME
LOCATION
Ongoing, 1st two Saturdays of the month
9 am-12 pm
Central
| storytimes
Storytimes encourage a life-long love of books
and reading, promote early literacy and introduce
young children and their parents or caregivers to ageappropriate books, rhymes and songs in a fun and
interactive setting. Find the one that
works best for you and join the fun!
Location
Time
Dates
Register Starting
Books For Babies (from birth with a caregiver)
Stories, songs, tickles and bouncing rhymes especially for baby and you! Best for babies who still enjoy laptime.
Beacock
2:30-3 pm
Ongoing, Thursdays
Drop in
Central
10:30-11 am
Ongoing, Fridays
Drop in
Stoney Creek
10-10:30 am
Ongoing, Wednesdays, starting Sept 9
(except Oct 21 and Nov 4)
Drop in
Landon
11:30 am-Noon
Ongoing - Dec 2, Wednesdays
Drop in
Stoney Creek
2-2:30 pm
Ongoing, Thursdays, starting Sept 10
(except Oct 22 and Nov 5
Drop in
Westmount
10-10:30 am
Sept 8 - Nov 10, Tuesdays
Drop in
Pond Mills
2-2:30 pm
Sep 9 - Dec 9, Wednesdays
Drop in
Pond Mills
10:30-11 am
Sept 11 - Dec 11, Fridays
Drop in
Cherryhill
9:30-10:15 am
Sept 16 - Dec 2, Wednesdays
Drop in
Sherwood
10:45-11:15 am
Drop in
East London
2:30-3 pm
Drop in
Masonville
2:30-3 pm
Sept 16 - Oct 28, Wednesdays
Sept 9
Jalna
10-10:30 am
Sept 17 - Oct 22, Thursdays
Sept 8
Masonville
10:45-11:15 am
Sept 10
Byron
10:30-11 am
Oct 2 - Nov 27, Fridays
Drop in
Masonville
11:15-11:45 am
Oct 2 - Dec 11, Fridays, (except Nov 6)
Drop in
Jalna
10-10:30 am
Nov 5 - Dec 10, Thursdays
Oct 22
Masonville
2:30-3 pm
Nov 11 - Dec 9, Wednesdays
Nov 4
Masonville
10:45-11:15 am
Nov 5
For additional Storytimes based on holidays or special themes,
check your branch listings or the Storytime flyer.
storytimes |
Location
Time
Dates
Register Starting
Storytime!
Talking, singing, reading, writing and playing! Through stories, songs, rhymes, movement activities and more,
children will develop early literacy skills in a fun way. They will improve motor, sensory and social skills; learn
sounds, letters and new words; and develop a lifelong love of learning. Children should be accompanied by a caregiver.
Central
10:30-11 am
Ongoing, Mondays
Drop in
Landon
10:30-11:15 am
Ongoing - Dec 2, Wednesdays
Drop in
Beacock
11-11:30 am
Ongoing, Wednesdays
Drop in
Stoney Creek
11-11:45 am
Ongoing, Wednesdays, starting Sept 9
Drop in
Crouch
10:30-11:15 am
Ongoing, Fridays
Drop in
Westmount
11-11:45 am
Sept 8 - Nov 10, Tuesdays
Drop in
Carson
2:30-3:15 pm
Drop in
Jalna
10-10:45 am
Sept 15 - Dec 8, Tuesdays
Drop in
Cherryhill
9:30-10:15 am
Drop in
Sherwood
9:30-10:15 am
Drop in
Jalna
10-10:45 am
Drop in
Masonville
9:30-10:15 am
Sept 10
Sherwood
10-10:45 am
Sept 17 - Dec 10, Thursdays
Drop in
East London
10:30-11:15 am
Sept 17 - Dec 10, Thursdays
Drop in
Pond Mills
10:30-11:15 am
Sept 17 - Nov 26, Thursdays
Drop in
Lambeth
10-10:30 am
Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19, Saturdays, once a month
Drop in
Byron
10:30-11:15 am
Oct 1 - Nov 26, Thursdays
Drop in
Masonville
10-10:45 am
Oct 2 - Dec 11, Fridays, (except Nov 6)
Drop in
Masonville
9:30-10:15 am
Nov 5
FAMILIES READING TOGETHER
Why Read Together?
Wondering how to get started?
Research tells us that the early years are of
great importance to your child’s development.
The time you spend with your child now will
have an impact that will last a lifetime.
Make reading time relaxing and fun! Set aside
a special time to read together. Make reading
a part of your family’s daily routine.
READING TOGETHER...
• is one of the most fun and enriching
activities you can share
• has a positive influence on your child’s
ability to learn and succeed in school
• strengthens the bond between you and
your child
• opens up a world of new experiences and
helps to create a life-long love of reading.
It’s never too late or too soon
to start reading with your child.
Ask library staff about books
and storytimes appropriate to
each age level, from babies to
teens!
Read aloud to your children. Even when
children can read on their own, they enjoy
and benefit from hearing stories read to them.
Be a good example. When your children
see you reading, they know that reading
is important to you.
Visit the Library! We have books, storytimes
and resources to help you enjoy reading as
a family.
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| Beacock
1280 Huron St.
519-451-8140
| Children
Beacock Community Playgroup (birth-6
yrs with caregiver)
Ongoing, Thursdays, 9:30-3 pm
Parents, caregivers and children participate
in interactive early learning activities.
Program is closed noon to 1 pm for lunch.
Presented by Ontario Early Years Centre,
London North-Centre (519-434-3644).
Beginning with Toddler (12-30 months)
Ongoing, Wednesdays, 10-11:30 pm
A program for you and your toddler to learn,
play and grow together. Each week includes
parent-child circle time and discussion on
a series of topics including your toddler’s
growth and development, feeding, sleep and
tantrums. Presented by Ontario Early Years
Centre, London North-Centre, 519-434-3644.
Shared Beginnings (LUSO) - Where
Adults and Children Learn Together
(birth-6 yrs with caregiver)
Ongoing, Tuesdays, 9:30-11 am
Enjoy crafts, play games, sing songs, hear
stories and much more. Please contact
LUSO Community Services at 519-452-1466
for more information.
Beginning with Baby (birth-12 months)
A program for you and your baby 0-12
months to learn, play and grow together.
Offered in partnership with Childreach. For
more information call 519-434-3644.
Korean Language Fun
Ongoing, Saturdays, 10-11:30 am
Meet other families interested in exploring
the world of Korea! We will learn a basic level
of Korean and have fun singing and telling
stories. All families welcome!
PA Day Movie
Oct. 2, Friday, 2-4 pm
Come in and watch a recently released or
classic movie on our big screen! Call the
branch to find out what’s playing.
Beacock Homework Club (8-12 yrs)
Oct. 13-Dec. 1, 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.
Spooktacular Halloween Storytime
(Family)
Oct. 31, Saturday, 2:30-4 pm
Join us for some spooky stories and a craft!
Costumes are welcome.
| General
Walk With N.E.L.C.E
(Community Walking Group)
Ongoing-Oct. 1, Thursday, 6:30-8 pm
Come explore the neighbourhood. Socialize
while walking and meet new people. A way to
stay fit or get fit. All are welcome regardless
of fitness levels.
Beacock Coffee and Games Fun!
Ongoing, Fridays, 10-11:30 am
Beginner to intermediate Scrabble and
Euchre players needed! Non-competitive
cards and games fun held in a friendly, social
environment. Board games available, or
bring your own. Everyone welcome!
Literacy and Basic Skills Program
Ongoing, Tuesdays, 5:30-9 pm
Register with Irene at Literacy London,
519-452-2660 x69712.
A part-time, one-to-one small group adult
literacy program offered by Literacy London.
Seniors Group in French (50+ yrs)
Ongoing, Tuesdays, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Feel like you haven’t spoken French in a long
time? Join this group focused on educational
and health information sessions, sharing
experiences, making friends and having
fun in French! For more information contact
Isabelle, 519-660-0875 x312.
Beacock Knitters
Ongoing, Wednesdays, 1-4 pm
For those who want to learn how to knit or
who are experienced knitters. Join this group
to meet new people and be creative!
Mystery Book Club
Ongoing, 2nd Wed/month, 7-8:45 pm
Add a little mystery to your life! Join us as we
discuss great mystery novels.
Housing Support Services
Ongoing, Thursdays, 9 am-3:30 pm
This service is for low income Londoners
who are having housing problems. If you
are at risk of homelessness you may be able
to get financial help to stay in your current
housing or get new housing. Help may be
available for rental arrears, last month’s
rent deposit, emergency energy costs and
moving costs. Housing Support Workers can
help with applications, give information and
refer you to community resources. Housing
Support Services at The Salvation Army
Centre of Hope administers The Housing
Stability Fund.
Election Information Session for
Newcomers
Sep 15, Tuesday, 6-8 pm
AND
Oct. 3, Saturday, 1-3 pm
Voting is the right of all Canadians. This
October there will be a federal election in
Canada. Find out about the government
system in Canada. Who is eligible to vote,
what is required to vote, your voter’s rights and
what happens when you vote. In partnership
with Local Immigration Partnership London
Middlesex; Network for an Inclusive
Community; Cross Cultural Learner Centre;
South London Neighbourhood Resource
Centre; London InterCommunity Health
Centre and Pillar Nonprofit Network.
Fibromyalgia: The Disease of a Million
Myths
Sept. 23, Wednesday, 6-8:30 pm
Register starting Sept. 9.
Dr. Kevin White, Rheumatologist, Founder
& CEO of Wortley Road Books and multiple
award-winning author of novels and books
like Breaking Thru the Fibro Fog will give
information about the condition. Those who
live with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue
are welcome to attend as well as family,
supporters and friends of those living with
these chronic conditions.
Science Literacy Week 2015:
Fantastic Films
Sept. 26, Saturday, 1-3:30 pm
These award winning dramatic films are the
perfect mix of science and satisfaction. Call
one week in advance for movie titles.
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Fall Plant Exchange
Calling all gardeners! Bring in your extra
seeds, bulbs, plants and cuttings to exchange
with other gardeners. Please label plants.
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Prenatal Classes
Oct 7-Nov 11, Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Register online with Middlesex-London
Health Unit. Cost: $10.
www.healthunit.com/prenatalhealth
Meet other families and learn about
pregnancy, coping through labour and birth,
physical and emotional changes after birth,
infant feeding, infant safety, and how to care
for your new baby. Register early in your
pregnancy, classes fill quickly. More class
times and locations are listed on the MLHU
website. Fee can be waived. Co-sponsor:
Middlesex-London Health Unit.
Byron Community Playgroup (birth-6 yrs
with caregiver)
Ongoing, Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
in interactive early learning activities. Offered
with Ontario Early Years Centre, London
West. For information call 519-473-2825.
Ageless Grace
Oct. 9-Nov. 27, Fridays, 1-1:45 pm
Movements are performed in a chair and
focus on the healthy longevity of the body,
mind, emotions and spirit. Visit www.
agelessgrace.com for more information.
LSP Day Celebration
Join us for fun family activities as we learn
about different cultures and celebrate
diversity. In partnership with LUSO
Community Services. Everyone is welcome.
Educational Opportunities for Seniors
2015-2016
Oct. 28, Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 pm
Topic: CPP/OAS
Free presentations from community experts
for seniors. Pick up a free copy of the booklet
at your local library. For more information,
please call Third Age Outreach, St. Joseph’s
Health Care, 519-661-1621 or 519-661-1620.
Living Well with Chronic Pain
Nov. 7, Saturday, 1:30-4 pm
Register starting Oct. 24.
There are two types of people with chronic
pain - those who suffer from it and those who
live with it. Co-hosted by the Fibromyalgia
London group. Join us for an informative,
candid discussion with professionals and
community services representatives on
dealing with chronic pain. Help raise pain
awareness.
1295 Commissioners Rd. W.
519-471-4000
| Children
PA Day Movie
Show Me A Story: Rock Painting
(7-11 yrs)
Join us to create beautiful story stones. We
will learn how to take a plain rock and, with
a little paint and imagination, turn it into a
wonderful prop for telling tales. Wear clothing
suitable for working with paints.
Chess in the Library (7+ yrs)
Oct. 6-Nov. 24, Tuesdays, 4-5:30 pm
Do you enjoy playing chess but have no one
to play against? Members gather to play
casual and blitz chess games and provide tips
and strategies. Players of all strengths are
welcome to come and play with volunteers
from Chess in the Library, London Chapter.
Bats at the Library
Find a bat sleeping upside down and then
choose a spooky prize. Remember, your bat
must be sleeping, not flying.
I’m Home (10-12 yrs)
Nov. 14, Saturday, 9:30 am-2:30 pm
Register starting Oct. 14. Cost: $35.
Parent must attend 11:30 am - 2:30 pm.
A program designed to support parents
in preparing their 10 to 12 year old child to
move successfully to safe, home-based self
care. Parent attendance is required for part
of the program. Lunch break for Saturday
session is 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Financial
assistance may be available, please
inquire at registration. Co-sponsor: London
Children’s Connection.
PA Day Movie
Nov. 20, Friday, 2-3:30 pm
Button Making for the Whole Family
Nov. 20, Friday, 1-2 pm
Register starting Nov. 3.
Design and create your very own button.
Wear these cool buttons on a bag, your
shirt, or wherever you want to show off your
creativity. They also make wonderful gifts for
family and friends. Bring the whole family out!
| General
Volunteer Tech Tutor
Ongoing-Nov 26, Thursdays, 3-5 pm
A volunteer Tech Tutor is available to assist
library users with questions about Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, email or computer basics.
Call the location ahead to ensure the Tech
Tutor is available.
Byron Book Club
Ongoing -June 25, last Thurs/month, 7-8 pm
An informal book discussion led by staff and
open to all. New members welcome! Contact
the branch for the upcoming book title.
Postcard Stories
Sept. 1-26, Library Hours
The Library is a place filled with stories and
we would like to add yours. You have special
stories, memories and observations from
your day. Take a moment and share one with
us in words or pictures. Look for PostCard
Story Stations at any library location from
September 1 to 26. Stories will be displayed
in library locations in celebration of London
Culture Days, September 25, 26 & 27, 2015 .
Byron Creative Craft Circle
Sept. 10-Dec. 10, Thursdays, 10 am-12 pm,
No program October 15.
Join us as we work on our own projects
whether it is knitting or paper crafts. For more
information contact the branch.
Painting with Peter Lam
Sep. 15-Nov. 3, Tuesdays, 10 am-12 pm
Register starting July 28. Cost: $70.
London artist Peter Lam provides guidance
for artists of all levels. A list of painting
materials will be provided. Non-refundable
fee payable at registration.
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Tai Chi for Beginners
Sept. 22-Nov 10, Tuesdays, 1-2 pm
Register starting Aug. 25. Cost: $45.
An instructor from the Phoenix Tai Chi Centre
leads this class suitable for beginners.
Participants are required to sign a waiver to
hand in to the instructor at the first class. Fee
non-refundable unless course is cancelled.
Writing for Fun
Sept 22-Nov 10, Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 am
Register starting September 8.
Do you have an urge for creative expression?
Stretch your imagination and come prepared
to share your writing with others in an
informal atmosphere. Bring a piece of your
writing to the first class.
ABCs of RESPs: Saving For Your Child’s
Education
Oct. 8, Thursday, 7-8:30 pm
Saving for your child’s education is not as
easy as 1 2 3. This seminar explains the
benefits of Canada’s Registered Education
Savings Plan. It shows how the program
works and what types of investments
are eligible. Alternatives to the RESP
are discussed so you can make the right
investment decision for you. Presented by
Christopher Meyler, Financial Advisor.
2015-2016
Sept. 23, Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 pm
Topic: Probate/Estate Planning
at your local library. For more information,
call Third Age Outreach, St. Joseph’s Health
Care, 519-661-1621 or 519-661-1620.
Financial Essentials: 4 Steps to Build
and Protect Wealth
Nov. 12, Thursday, 7-8:30 pm
Do you want to protect your family’s financial
well being, now and into the future while
growing your savings, but are unsure where
to start? Have you been investing but feel
you lack perspective? Today’s financial
landscape can be overwhelming, but it does
not have to be. In this relaxed workshop you
will learn that your financial life can be broken
down into four components that will allow you
to better understand and take control of your
financial well being.
Fall Plant Exchange
Sept. 26, Saturday, 2-4 pm
Raising Resilient Children
Oct. 8, Tuesday, 6:30-8 pm
Register with OEYC, London West,
519-473-2825.
Resiliency means meeting life’s challenges
and bouncing back from difficulties. Parents
play an important role in helping children
respond well to challenges. Participants will
learn strategies to promote resiliency and the
skills associated with resiliency that will help
children develop self-confidence, emotional
control and empathy. Offered by the Ontario
Early Years, London West.
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Byron Book Club
Sept-Nov, last Thurs/month, 7-8 pm
Join an informal book discussion led by staff.
Open to all. New members welcome! Contact
the branch for the upcoming title.
Come and Paint at Byron
Sept-Nov, Thursdays, 1-4 pm
Drop in with your own paint supplies for an
informal afternoon of painting. All welcome!
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| Carson
465 Quebec St.
519-438-4287
| Children
Writing Challenge for Children
Sept. 22-Oct. 20, Library hours
Use your creativity to write a story (in French
or English) beginning with the words: “It all
started when....” Celebrate the power of
words! You could win prizes too! The winning
entries will be displayed at the branch. Two
age categories: 8-10 yrs and 10-12 yrs.
Entries accepted from Sept 22 to Oct. 20,
2015, at Carson Branch.
French Homework Club (JK-grade 8)
Sept. 22-Dec. 15, Tues, 6-7:30 pm
Do you have a child in French first language
or French Immersion school? Community
volunteers are available to give homework
help and support. Just drop in.
PA Day Movie
Nov. 20, Fri, 2-4 pm, Voting for which movie
is Nov 1-14 in the branch.
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Carson Centennial Memory Card
Ongoing, Library hours
Carson Branch Library is turning 100 this
year! We are looking for your memories to
post on Carson’s Centennial Memory Wall.
Pick up a memory card on your next visit and
write or draw some of your favourite Library
memories.
Board Games at Carson!
Come in and enjoy one of our many board
games, old favourites and brand new ones.
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Carson Centennial
My Library ~ the Next 100 Years
Ongoing-December
Carson Branch Library is celebrating 100
years in the community in 2015. We are
excited about the possibilities ahead and
invite you to share your ideas about the
next 100 years of Library service! Watch for
the travelling My Library ~ the Next 100
Years Project at events and activities. You
can express your ideas in words or pictures
on sections of canvas and the completed
collaborative piece will be displayed as a
travelling installation in the neighbourhood
later this year. Co-sponsored with the London
InterCommunity Health Centre.
Clearing Clutter Support Group
Sept 11-Oct. 30, Fridays, 9:30-11 :30 am
To register, contact Kim Tremblay at CMHA
Middlesex- My Sister’s Place, 519-679-9570
x27, or Kara Kelly from CMHA Middlesex Queens Ave Site,519-668-0624 x350.
A support group for individuals who struggle
with the distress of having too much stuff and
no space to store it.
Carson Community Book Club
Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm
Join us for lively discussions about great
books. New members always welcome.
Books available at the branch one month
before each meeting. Sept 10: Cleopatra: a
life by Stacy Schiff. Oct 8: The Orenda by
Joseph Boyden. Nov 12: Quiet: the power of
introverts in a world that can’t stop talking by
Susan Cain.
Old East Village Scarecrow Making
Workshop (Family)
Prepare for the Old East Village Scarecrow
Festival (Oct 10-24) by joining us for a
scarecrow making workshop. Make a
scarecrow for your own display and help
create one for the Library. All materials
supplied. If you have materials on hand that
you would like to use, bring those along. Cosponsored with the Boyle Activity Council.
Tatting, anyone?
Ongoing, 3rd Sat/month, 1:30-4:30 pm
Learn the art of tatting. Members of the
London Fringe Element Tatters demonstrate
and teach those interested in keeping this
art form alive. Tatting is a technique for
handcrafting a particularly durable lace
constructed through a series of knots and
loops. Make lace edging, jewelry, doilies,
collars and other decorative pieces. Please
bring your tatting supplies if you have some.
Basic supplies provided for beginners.
Couponing and Price Matching
Oct. 15, Thursday, 6-8:30 pm
Would you like to save hundreds of dollars a
year in groceries? Why pay $9 for a pack of
paper towels when you can pay $3? Catalina
Barrios will teach you all the couponing and
price matching tricks she has learned in her 5
years as a couponer. These tips will help you
get great discounts when grocery shopping.
There will be lots of coupons to give away. In
partnership with LUSO Community Services.
Fantastic Films
Sept. 26, Saturday, 1:30-4:30 pm
one week ahead for movie titles.
| Central
251 Dundas St.
519-661-4600
| Spriet Family Children’s Library
Tune Time! (Family)
Sept. 15-Nov. 17, Tuesdays, 10:30-11 am
This caregiver & child program supports early
literacy through rhyme, rhythm, and repetition
- the language of music.
Science Literacy Week 2015: Playful
Machines with Let’s Talk Science
(7-11 yrs)
Sept. 26, Saturday, 2:30-4 pm
Children investigate simple machines by
using levers, wheels, axles and inclined
planes to create a model playground.
Saturday Morning Storytime (Family)
Sept. 26-Nov. 28, Saturdays, 11-11:30 am
Start your weekend with stories, music and
literacy fun.
PA Day Cardboard Challenge
Oct. 2, Friday, 10 am-5 pm
We will supply the boxes, tubes and other
cardboard. What will you make? All materials
provided but you can bring your own
cardboard too.
Paper Art Club (5+ yrs)
Oct 3,17,24, Nov 7, 28, Saturdays, 1-3 pm
Join the Paper Art Club from Western
University for origami instruction. Learn great
techniques and create awesome artwork.
Hoopla – Coming this Fall! Access & download movies and music.
| central children, central teens, central general
Star Wars Reads Day (Family)
Oct. 10, Saturday, Library hours
Calling all Star Wars fans! Join us for this
national event to celebrate literacy & Star
Wars with activities for the whole family!
Make it even more fun by coming in costume!
Social and Civic Issues and YOU (12-25 yrs)
Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Tuesdays,
6:30-7:30 pm
Join us for documentaries, guest speakers,
and discussions as we examine social
issues.
Literacy and Basic Skills Program
Register with Irene at Literacy London 519452-2660 x69712.
A part-time, one-to-one, small group adult
literacy program offered by Literacy London.
Oct. 24, Saturday, 9:30 am-2:30 pm
Register starting Sept. 21. Cost: $35.
Parent must attend 11:30 am-2:30 pm.
A program designed to support parents in
preparing their 10 to 12 year old child to
session is: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Financial
YOUth Movie Night at Central Library!
(13-24 yrs)
Sept. 17, Oct. 14, Nov. 18, Wednesdays,
6-8:30 pm
Bring your friends, your pillows and your
blankets to catch a recently released
movie or documentary. Light snacks will be
provided and some great prizes will be won!
Call to find out what’s playing. In partnership
with Youth Opportunities Unlimited.
Community Justice Centre Services
at Central Library
Ongoing-Nov 25, Mondays, 5-7 pm,
Wednesdays, 5-8:45 pm
Community Legal Services provides free
legal advice and representation to members
of the community who qualify for their
services. Western Law students advocate for
clients under the supervision of experienced
lawyers in the areas of criminal, landlord and
tenant, small claims, and consumer protection
law. The Small Claims Court Project helps
people with drafting small claims court forms.
Law students and pro bono lawyers will be
available by appointment to help with legal
issues and court procedures. The Dispute
Resolution Centre offers free mediation
services to help parties resolve conflicts
using a process that is fast, convenient
and confidential. Help is provided in finding
solutions in disputes about small claims, coop housing, car repair, noise and more. For
more information or to book an appointment
call 519-661-3352.
Halloween Costume Party (Family)
Oct. 30, Friday, 9:30-11 am
Join us for our annual Halloween Bash!
Wear your costume for crafts, stories, songs
and go trick-or-treating (non-food items)
through the Central Library. Children must
be accompanied by an adult.
Dog Tales: Group Setting! (7-13 yrs)
Nov. 7, Saturday, 2:30-3:30 pm
Register starting October 19.
A great way for readers to practice reading
skills and build confidence. Meet a St.
John Ambulance Therapy Dog Team, ask
questions, listen to a story, play games and
other activities. Interested children may also
spend one-on-one time and read to a dog.
All St. John Ambulance Therapy dogs have
been assessed to read with children.
PA Day Giant Games
Nov. 20, Friday, 10 am-5 pm
Play games, big and small.
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Trans Youth London (12-20 yrs)
Ongoing, Thursdays, 6-8 pm
Do you feel like you don’t fit into your body?
Have you been hiding who you are? Does
your gender not match your felt gender? If
you are looking for a safe place to explore
your gender identity then come in to the
Central Library every Thursday evening
and meet with other Trans Youth just like
yourself. All youth, ages 12-20, are welcome.
Japanese Bookbinding (12-18 yrs)
Sept. 21, Monday, 2:30-3:30 pm
Join us in the Teen Annex to learn how to
create a hand-bound book using Japanese
bookbinding techniques. Supplies provided.
Paper Bead Jewellery (11-15 yrs)
Nov. 3, Tuesday, 2:30-3:30 pm
You don’t need expensive jewels to make
cool jewellery. Learn how to make paper
beads, and with a few everyday items from
the hardware store, we will create unique
pieces for girls and guys.
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Forest City GO Club
Ongoing, Tuesdays, 6-9 pm
Come to the first floor of the Library to play
the ancient strategy board game GO. Easy to
learn! Fun for all ages! Contact Andy Begbie
at [email protected] for details.
Backgammon for Everyone
Ongoing, Thursdays, 3-9 pm
The Forest City Backgammon Club invites
players of all ages, whether a rank beginner
or current champion, to enjoy backgammon
weekly on the third floor of the Library.
Contact Derek Orton at derekorton@rogers.
com for details.
Knitters Helping Knitters
Ongoing-Dec 16, Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 am
Get together with other knitters to share
knitting interests.
Science Fiction London Book Club
Ongoing, first Sat/month, 1:30-4:30 pm
September: The Crying of Lot 49; October:
Book: Burning Paradise; November: Theme:
The Gospel According to Science Fiction.
Discuss books and films with other sci-fi
enthusiasts. Book lists and information about
past topics available online at sflondon.ca.
Noon Meditation
Ongoing, Tuesdays, 12-1 pm
Recharge your batteries in the middle of the
day with this essential practice for mental
hygiene. Research shows that it can improve
the immune system, increase energy levels
and help to gain greater emotional stability.
No experience necessary.
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Socrates Cafe
Ongoing, last Mon/month, 7-9 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. Topics:
September: Is religion
fundamental to culture?
October: Are we truly equal
to each other? November: Is
reality what we see, hear and touch?
Intellectual Property and MakerSpaces
and 3D Printing
Sept. 8, Tuesday, 7-8:30 pm
Examine the issues raised by 3D Printing
and MakerSpaces in the context of
Canadian intellectual property law. What
are the copyright and other IP implications
of MakerSpace technologies; and what
practices and policies can libraries,
museums, other service providers and
individual end-users undertake to help
take full advantage of their rights under
Canadian law? Presented by Sam Trosow
of Western University as part of the series
#PublicInterest: Faculty of Information and
Media Studies (FIMS) Talks.
Crazy Sexy Cancer: a documentary
(90 min) - Feed Your Intellect Film Series
Sep. 9, Wednesday, 6:30 pm
Diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer,
31 year-old Kris Carr exits her acting career
upon diagnosis to film her journey for the
next four years. Take a view into the intimate,
anguishing, and sometimes humorous, world
of living with cancer. This program has been
prepared with VegFest London.
Learning and Support Group for Adult
Survivors of Child Abuse
Sept. 12, 26, Oct. 10, 24, Nov. 14, 21,
Saturdays, 10 am-12 pm
You are not alone! Child abuse thrives on fear,
secrecy and shame. Learn that the secrecy
and shame belong to the perpetrators, and
by talking we can help each other heal. Adult
survivors of child abuse are welcome to
attend this free learning and support group.
This group is hosted by a survivor. Please
note these are not therapy sessions.
Permanent Resident Sponsorship:
Understanding the Process
Sept. 14, Monday, 6-8 pm
Register starting Aug. 17.
Learn about the process to sponsor a parent,
spouse, common law or conjugal partner to
become a Canadian Permanent Resident.
Session will be conducted by an Immigration
Consultant from the law offices of Michael
Loebach. Q & A to follow.
More MidMod Movies: Modernist
Architecture & Design Film Series, Part IV
Sept. 15-Oct. 20, Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm
Our fourth series of free documentaries
presenting critically acclaimed films from
around the world highlighting mid-century
and modernist architecture and design. The
six films cover a number of design topics:
architecture, interior design, graphics and
product design. Co-sponsored with Forest
City Modern London, Ontario (on facebook).
Sept. 15: Visual Acoustics: The Modernism
of Julius Shulman; Sept. 22: Cranbrook and
American Modernism; Sept. 29: Villanueva
the Devil; Oct. 6: The Oyler House; Oct. 13:
Design is One; Oct 20: Unfinished Spaces.
Grit Uplifted Creative Writing Group
Sept. 19-Dec. 12, Saturdays, 2-4 pm
The London InterCommunity Health Centre,
in partnership with London Public Library,
offers an open forum for learning, selfexpression and the building of trust and
community for people who are homeless,
at risk of being homeless, or who have
experienced homelessness. In weekly group
sessions participants are provided with
organized support for creative expression
and skill development, and a welcoming,
respectful environment for positive social
engagement and fellowship. There are
opportunities for self-reflection and the
enhancement of one’s sense of self-worth.
The Gay Guys’ Book Club
Sep. 21, Oct. 26, Dec. 7, Mondays, 7-9 pm
We are a book club meeting about every six
weeks to talk about a diverse range of books,
from classics to new releases. Our meet ups
include some book talk and some socializing.
Feel free to bring along a title or two you
think the group would enjoy so we can
plan our future picks. For more information
contact the Library or Blair at bhenry@
hivaidsconnection.ca. Co-sponsored with
Regional HIV/AIDS Connection.
Losing Our Fears and Acting
Together for Peace with Justice:
Attracting Peace 2015
Sep. 21, Monday, 7 pm
A presentation lead by Matthew Behrens
is followed by a sharing of ideas and
experiences on the ways that connecting our
various struggles for social justice makes us
stronger, less fearful and more apt to bring
about positive changes in our communities.
Jazz for the People
Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Wednesdays,
7:15-8:45 pm
A free concert series featuring local and
regional jazz musicians. Supported by
Friends of the London Public Library.
Maker Bus for Adults
Sept. 23, Wednesday, 7-9 pm
Kids have been enjoying London’s
DHMakerBus at Library programs for a
while now. Now it’s your turn! Meet the
DHMakerBus team and learn about the
Maker Movement while getting your hands
on some of their tools and gadgets.
Murder City
with
Dr. Michael Arntfield
Author Event
Sept. 24, Thursday,
7-9 pm
Admission: $5.
Registration and payment may be made
online, by phone with a credit card or
in person at any library location starting
September 3.
Murder City: the untold story of Canada’s
serial killer capital 1959-1984 is a true crime
story by Dr. Arntfield, a leading Canadian
authority on cold case murders and
serial homicide. Dr. Arntfield is an author,
criminologist and award winning professor
as well as an investigative consultant for
various media outlets including CBC’s Fifth
Estate. He is also the host and co-creator of
To Catch a Killer on the
Oprah Winfrey Network.
Author presentation and
Q & A will be followed
by a book signing.
Books will be available
for purchase for $30
(cash only).
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Culture Days: Love Shorts
Sept. 26, Saturday, 11 am-2 pm
The Third Floor Playwrights, a group of
talented local writers, present Love Shorts,
three short plays to celebrate Culture Days.
Stop by Discover Place at Central Library to
see these works by local talent. Miles Apart
by Trina Brooks; The Key to Gift Giving
by Len Cuthbert and Judging Books and
Covers by Diane Vanden Hoven. All three
playwrights have had other works selected
for the upcoming Playwrights Cabaret at The
Grand Theatre.
Canadian Citizenship Act:
Changes and Implications
Sept. 28, Monday, 6-8 pm
Register starting Sept 1.
Information session outlining changes to
the Canadian Citizenship Act and how they
impact newcomers, refugees, permanent
residents and Canadian citizens. Conducted
by an immigration consultant from the law
offices of Michael Loebach. Q & A to follow.
Writer-in-Residence
Tanis Rideout:
Office Hours
Sep. 29-Nov. 25,
Tuesdays, 4-7 pm and
Wednesdays, 3-6 pm
Register starting Sept. 1 by phone, 519-6614600, or by email, [email protected].
Poet and novelist Tanis Rideout is available
to meet with writers at all levels to provide
individual consultation and feedback on
their work. Submissions may be a maximum
length of 5 pages for poetry and 10 pages
for prose. Please submit work to Tanis in
advance of your appointment by emailing
her at [email protected]. Tanis
Rideout’s residency is co-sponsored by
the James A. Marjorie Spenceley Fund,
Western University’s Faculty of Arts and
Humanities, the Department of English and
Writing Studies, the Department of Women’s
Studies and Feminist Research and London
Public Library donors. This program is made
possible with funding support from the
Canada Council for the Arts.
The Magic of De-cluttering
Sept. 29, Tuesday 7-8:30 pm
Join Kim for this workshop on the magic of
de-cluttering your life if you have trouble
throwing things away just in case you need
them later or you feel overwhelmed by your
stuff. Kim Tremblay has a passion for helping
people to organize and make space for what
is important. Kim has worked in mental health
for over 30 years and is the founder of the
Clearing Clutter Support Group, a program
offered through the Canadian Mental Health
Association. Join Kim for this workshop on
the magic of de-cluttering your life.
Engaging Philosophy: Einstein on the
Method of Science
Einstein: Philosopher/Scientist
Philosophy Lecture Series
Oct. 14, Wednesday, 7 pm
Einstein said that scientists are poor
philosophers. Yet he added that, especially
in periods of scientific revolutions, scientists
should not “surrender to philosophers the
critical contemplation of the theoretical
foundations” of science. This lecture will
critically examine Einstein’s views on the
method of science by placing them within the
context of his own historical narrative.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Causes,
Signs and Symptoms
Oct. 6, Tuesday, 7-8 pm
Many of us may carry the invisible wounds
associated with trauma and PTSD. It can
cause incredible and enduring distress,
and be a source of misunderstanding of
ourselves and our loved ones. Learn about
the causes, signs and symptoms and how
to support people who may be trauma
survivors. Talk. Listen. Connect. Presented
by Trix VanEgmond, Public Educator with
CMHA Middlesex.
Prenatal Classes
Oct 14-Nov 25, Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Einstein’s Path to a New Theory
In 1915 Einstein published a new theory of
gravity. This lecture recounts the “rough and
winding road” Einstein took in developing his
theory which included a dramatic race to the
finish. Einstein’s approach was philosophical,
guided by conceptual puzzles regarding
space and motion. Learn how philosophy
can contribute to physics.
Creative Retirement Planning Series
Oct. 8-29, Thursdays, 7-8:30pm
An introduction to retirement opportunities
and transitioning strategies, this series
covers a number of topics of interest to both
seniors and baby boomers. Oct. 8: Welcome
to the New Retirement; Oct. 15: Living Well
on Your Retirement Income; Oct. 22: Creative
Housing Options throughout Retirement;
Oct. 29: Creative Age Sampler. Presented
with London’s Creative Age Network.
Small Biz : Learn From The Experts 2015
Oct. 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2-3:30 pm
A series of free presentations on a range of
topics on preparing to start a small business.
Oct. 19: Am I Ready? by Phil Singeris
(London Small Business Centre); Oct. 20:
Business Plans by Phil Singeris (LSBC);
Oct. 21: Financing by Hatem Abouzeeni
(Scotiabank); Oct. 22: Startups for New
Canadians by Chris Clifford (Scotiabank);
Oct. 23: Market Research by Mark
Richardson (London Public Library).
Einstein, God, Dice and Quantum
Mechanics
Einstein is best known for his contributions
to the physics of spacetime, the Special and
General Theories of Relativity, but he also
played an important role in the development
of quantum mechanics, the other great
theoretical advance in twentieth century
physics. However, quantum mechanics
made Einstein uncomfortable. This lecture
will discuss the reasons for his unease.
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Peaceable Kingdom: the Journey Home
Documentary (78 min)
Feed Your Intellect Film Series
Oct. 22, Thursday, 6:30 pm
This award winning documentary explores
the awakening conscience of people who
grew up in traditional farming culture and have
now come to question the basic assumptions
of their way of life. It portrays the farmers’
connections with the animals under their care
and provides insight into the complex web
of forces that have led to their inner conflict.
This program prepared with VegFest London.
CFPL Remembered
Oct. 26, Monday, 7 pm
Stay tuned for a look at London’s pioneering
TV station. The Archives of Ontario shares
footage of CFPL television’s storied past,
and former CFPL news anchor George
Clark shares memories of Canada’s second
privately owned television station. CFPL
began broadcasting November 28, 1953
with four hours of daily programming. Q&A
to follow.
Classes Without Quizzes: Homelessness:
A Solvable Problem
Oct. 26, Monday, 6:30-9 pm
Doors open at 6:30 pm.
To register or learn more visit
classeswithoutquizzes.uwo.ca, call 519-6612111 x88254 or email [email protected].
Complicated health and social challenges
are often perceived as a permanent and
inevitable part of our culture. In this lecture Abe
Oudshoorn, nursing and psychiatry professor,
will present evidence that homelessness is
actually a relatively new phenomenon in
Canada, and one for which there are proven
solutions. He will speak about work currently
being done here in London, and the promise
of ending homelessness in our communities.
A Century of Ontario Photographs
Oct. 26, Monday, 2 pm
From daguerrotypes to selfies, the Archives
of Ontario highlights its extensive collection
of photographs from across the province,
including a selection of photos from London’s
past. In addition, Archives of Ontario staff
explain how these valuable records are
managed and preserved. Q&A to follow.
Abraham’s Cafe: the Rise of Secularism
Oct. 27, Tuesday, 7 pm
Is the rise of secularism a good thing? What
do we mean by secularism? Rev. Michael
Bechard (King’s University College), Rabbi
Debra Dressler (Temple Israel) and Dr. Wael
Haddara (Western University) will discuss the
challenge and benefits of being religious in
a secular society. Moderator: Larry Cornies,
journalist. Q&A to follow.
Einstein and the Atom
Einstein: Philosopher/Scientist Philosophy Lecture Series
Einstein’s name is widely associated with the
atom bomb via the formula E = MC^2. Less
widely known is that he played a key role in
providing evidence that atoms actually exist.
This lecture discusses the ingenuity required
to turn the visible into evidence about the
invisible.
Halloween ComicFest Costume Show
Oct. 31, Saturday, 2:30-3:30pm
Show off your awesome costume. Parade
across our stage, demonstrate your skills
or perform a short skit (maximum length
90 seconds). Free comics and draw prizes.
Open to all ages! Come and watch even if
you don’t have a costume. Part of Halloween
ComicFest, an event happening in Downtown
London! Consider it Free Comic Book Day,
Part 2.
Lapland Odyssey: European Film Festival
Nov. 3, Tuesday, 6:30 pm
A Lapland comedy about Janne who has
made a career out of living on welfare and
couldn’t buy a digital TV box for his girlfriend
Inari. Given an ultimatum, Janne sets out into
the night with his two friends to find a box. On
their way to the city, the three men face many
challenges, obstacles and temptations.
Writer-in-Residence Tanis Rideout:
Writing for a Purpose Workshop
Nov. 3, Tuesday, 7-8 pm
Good writing can make us think about
subjects in new and interesting ways. It forces
us to engage with the world around us. Many
writers want to write about particular subjects
to advocate for their own beliefs. In some
ways this is inevitable, but it can be incredibly
difficult to write with a specific purpose in
mind. Through discussion of successful
works as well as a couple of in-workshop
exercises, which will examine language and
form, this workshop will look at some ways
writers can use their work to advocate for their
own beliefs, be they political, environmental,
medical, etc.
Local Authors’ Book Fair
with Words Festival London
Nov. 7, Saturday, 10 am-2 pm
Event takes place in the Covent Market
Garden mezzanine, 130 King Street.
Local self-published authors, bookmakers,
small presses and poets gather to share
ideas, showcase their work and sell
poetry, fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels,
periodicals. Includes a special session by
Mike O’Connor of Insomniac Press. Chat with
authors, discover new books and learn about
the writing and self-publishing process. Visit
www.wordsfest.ca for more information about
Words Festival events in the community.
Rhythm, Royalites and the Blues: 1950s
R&B Performers Struggle for Royalties
Nov. 9, Monday 7-8:30 pm
In the 1950s, rhythm & blues singers sold
millions of records to audiences, black
and white. Their innovative performances
have provided main ingredients for much of
popular music ever since. As these singers
approached retirement age, many found
themselves ignored and in dire straits,
even as their records continued to sell.
This presentation outlines record industry
practices of the 1950s and 60s that denied
royalties and recognition to R&B artists, and
how these artists fought back for cultural
recognition and economic justice. Presented
by Matt Stahl, Western University as part
of the series #PublicInterest: Faculty of
Information and Media Studies (FIMS) Talks.
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Western University’s Jazz Ensemble
Nov. 10, Tuesday, 7:30-9 pm
Kevin Watson leads Western’s premier
jazz ensemble in an evening of stage band
favourites.
Classes Without Quizzes:
Einstein’s Universe
Nov. 10, Tuesday, 6:30-9 pm
To register or learn more call 519-661-2111
x88254, visit classeswithoutquizzes.uwo.ca or
email [email protected].
Einstein developed his theory of general
relativity 100 years ago. Join philosophy
professor Chris Smeenk for an exploration
of Einstein’s distinctively philosophical
approach to physics, and how his ideas have
shaped our understanding of the universe.
He explains what it means to say that space
and time are curved and that the universe
might have a beginning, as well as describing
Einstein’s life and context.
The Ambassador to Bern:
European Film Festival
Nov. 11, Wednesday, 6:30 pm
A fictional account of the 1958 attack against
the Hungarian embassy in Bern. Based on
a true story about the aftermath of the 1956
Hungarian revolution.
Barbara: European Film Festival
Nov. 17, Tuesday, 6:30 pm
East Germany, 1980. Barbara Wolff is a
young doctor who has applied for an exit
visa from the GDR and, as punishment, has
been transferred from her prestigious post
in Berlin to a small hospital in the country.
She must weigh her absolute dedication to
her patients against a potential escape to
the West and her newfound attraction to a
colleague doctor.
Terrific Tales of London & Area
Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8 Tuesdays, 7 pm
Terrific tales on local history are back by popular
demand. Nov 17: Laurie Kingsmill shares more
gems from Kingsmill’s 148 years as a downtown
retail destination. Nov 24: Deb Majer, Diocese
of London archivist, delves into Bishop Fallon’s
WWII diary. Dec 1: Arthur McClelland, London
Room Librarian, talks about Carson Branch
Library’s past 100 years. Dec 8: Donna Crowell
lifts the veil on The Sisters of St. Joseph.
Ayurveda: a recipe for healthy longevity
Nov. 18, Wednesday, 7 pm
Ayurveda - Science of Life is the oldest health
system in the world. It offers comprehensive
knowledge on how we function physically,
emotionally and spiritually as individuals, and
brings us closer to our deep connection with
nature. Enjoy an evening of lively sharing
and take home practical Ayurvedic tips.
London Jazz Orchestra
Nov. 19, Thursday, 7:30-9 pm
The London Jazz Orchestra performs
popular selections of Big Band, Swing
and Jazz music. Enjoy their stylings of
favourite standards and new and exciting
arrangements. Ralph de Luca directs the
18 piece stage band in its 27th anniversary
season!
Blackfish: a documentary (83 min)
Feed Your Intellect Film Series
Nov. 23, Monday, 6:30 pm
This is the story of Tilikum, a killer whale,
who, unlike any orca in the wild, has taken
the lives of several people while in captivity.
Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite presents
a case against keeping animals for human
entertainment. This program was prepared in
cooperation with VegFest London.
Dreaming in Dark Times
Nov. 23, Monday, 7-8:30 pm
Explore the way dream-life can be understood
both as a private experience and as a social
text. Sigmund Freud taught us that dreamlife is an important form of unconscious
thinking. This discussion focuses on one
of Nelson Mandela’s recurring nightmares
to explore the political significance of this
landscape. Presented by Sharon Silwinski
of Western University as part of the series
#PublicInterest: Faculty of Information and
Media Studies (FIMS) Talks.
The Deep: European Film Festival
Nov. 26, Thursday, 6:30 pm
This incredible film is based on the true 1984
story of a young fisherman who survived for
six hours in the freezing North Atlantic after
his trawler capsized making him both an
inexplicable scientific phenomenon and a
genuine national hero.
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301 Oxford St. W.
519-439-6456
| Children
Cherryhill Community Playgroup
(birth to 6 yrs with caregiver)
Ongoing, Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am
in interactive early learning activities.
Offered in partnership with Childreach. For
information call 519-434-3644.
Lego Creation Station
(4-12 yrs with caregiver)
Ongoing, last Sat/month, 2:30-4 pm
We provide the LEGO bricks, you provide the
imagination.
Cherryhill Beginning with Baby
(birth to 12 months)
Sept 8-Dec 29, Tuesdays, 10-11:30 am
A program for you and your baby to learn, play
and grow together. Offered in partnership
with Childreach. For more information call
519-434-3644.
Fall Craft (5+ yrs)
Make a fun fall craft to take home.
Discovery Western’s Legendary
LittleBits™ (7-12 yrs)
Sept. 26, Saturday, 10:30 am-12 pm
What is energy? How does electricity work?
How can we conserve it? Children will learn
the theory behind these concepts and then
build electrical circuits using Discovery
Western’s Little Bits™ kits.
PA Day Craft (all ages)
Drop in anytime during the afternoon and
create a colourful craft.
Cherryhill Homework Club (8-12 yrs)
Oct. 13-Dec. 1, Tuesdays, 3:45-5:45 pm
any trouble with your homework, drop in
to this free program and get some help
from volunteers from Frontier College. Cosponsor: Frontier College.
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Coding for Kids (8-12 yrs)
UnLondon presents this hands-on (or
computers-on) class that teaches children
the basics of computer programming and
starts them on the path to creating their own
animations, interactions or games with MIT’s
graphical programming platform, Scratch.
During the session, kids will write code and
develop their very own computer program.
Let’s Play Minecraft! (7+ yrs)
Nov. 7, Saturday, 2-4 pm
Register starting Oct. 24
Share strategies, explore new terrain and
create amazing structures together at the
library! Play on our computers or bring your
own laptop, iPad or tablet.
PA Day Craft (all ages)
Nov. 20, Friday, 12-4 pm
Drop in anytime during the afternoon and
create a colourful craft.
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Teen Movie Night (13-18 yrs)
Oct. 29, Thursday, 6:30-8:30 pm
Catch a recently released teen movie on the
library’s big screen. Call the branch a week
ahead to find out what’s playing. Movie starts
right at 6:30 pm so come early to get a spot.
Information Series for the
60+ Crowd
at CHERRYHILL
Join us for a monthly information
series on a variety of topics on
the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Presented in partnership with
Hutton House Learning Centre.
Funded by Employment Ontario.
Register for each session online,
in person or by calling the branch
starting one month before program.
TUESDAYS
September 8, 1-2 pm
Estate Planning & Henson
Trusts with an expert from
Harrison Pensa.
October 13, 1-2 pm
Registered Disability Support
Programs with an expert
from Primerica.
November 10, 1-2 pm
Happy Winter Vacation Planning
with a CAA travel expert.
Your Virtual Library
language lessons for your next trip
mango languages
animated story books for family fun
tumblebook library
eMagazines to read on the go
zinio magazines
free access with your library card from our website
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Ongoing,
Call the branch to find out when the Tech
Tutor will be here.
Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail or computer
basics. Call the location ahead of time to
ensure the Tech Tutor is available.
Cherryhill Book Club in the Afternoon
Ongoing, last Wed/month, 2-3:30 pm
Join a lively, informal book discussion. Call
the branch for book titles. New members
welcome!
Francophone Seniors’ Group
Ongoing-Dec. 18, Fridays, 1-3 pm
Feel like you haven’t spoken French in a long
time? Do you miss your senior counterparts?
Join our group! We focus on educational
and health information sessions, sharing
experiences, making new friends and having
fun in French! For more information, contact
Rae at 519-660-0874 x288. Co-sponsored
with London InterCommunity Health Centre.
Laughter Yoga
Ongoing, 3rd Thurs/month, 11am-12pm
No class August 20.
Laughter yoga is a way we can connect with
our inner child. Not yoga as you know it; no
different clothing to wear, no difficult poses.
We laugh and enjoy the release laughter
brings. You will clap, stretch, either standing
or sitting, and laugh. This is a program
created by a doctor in India who knows the
benefits of laughter. Yes, we are healthier
when we do the exercise of laughing!
Exercise with Style (55+ yrs)
Ongoing, Fridays, 10-11 am
Creative flair in movement for older adults!
End your week on a natural high by joining
the VON for these classes. Presented in
partnership with Cherryhill Healthy Aging.
Mixed Media Painters
Ongoing, 1st & 3rd Tues/month, 1:30-4:30 pm
Painters of any medium and experience
come together for an afternoon of painting.
Bring your own materials. All ages welcome.
Stitch ‘n Time
Ongoing, 1st & 3rd Wed/month, 9:30-11:30 am
Bring your needlework, knitting, crocheting
or other handwork for a morning of sharing.
Learn tips, patterns and skills from each
other. Bring your own materials.
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Problem Solving Group for Seniors (65+)
Sept. 2-Dec. 16, Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm
Register starting August 5.
Interested in meeting new people, learning
about the resources in your community,and
enhancing your coping skills? Join our
problem solving group as we discuss relevant
and timely topics such as living on a budget
and more! A new topic will be discussed at
each meeting. Co-sponsored with London
Health Sciences Centre.
Thursday Movies
Sept. 10-Oct. 8, Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 pm
We will show a selection of movies. For a
list of titles call the branch.
Beginner & Intermediate Drawing Course
Sept. 15-Nov. 3, Tuesdays, 1-2:30 pm
Register starting August 19. Cost: $45
Non-refundable fee payable at registration.
Join us for this beginner and intermediate
drawing course. Learn about materials
such as powdered graphite and water-base
pencils, vine charcoal and more. We will not
be drawing landscapes, but you will learn
enough drawing skillls to draw landscapes
on your own. Participants do not need to
bring supplies to first class as they will be
provided.
Tai Chi for Beginners/Intermediates
Sept. 16-Nov. 4 Wednesdays, 1-2 pm
Register starting August 26. Cost: $45.
An instructor from the Phoenix Tai Chi Centre
leads this class suitable for beginners and
intermediates. Participants will be required
to sign a waiver to hand in to instructors at
the first class.
The Art of Letting Go
Sept. 17-Oct. 22, Thursdays, 1-3 pm
To register contact Afsaneh Azari at 519432-1607 x416 starting August 17.
Sometimes we have to forget what has
gone, appreciate what still remains and look
forward to what is coming next. Learn to
let go of what is holding you back through
acceptance and forgiveness. This six week
course will assist you in learning the reasons
to let go, how you will know when it’s time to
let go and the ways and reasons to forgive
and feel the freedom from resentment. Cosponsored with the Canadian Mental Health
Association.
Walking the
Camino Series
September 14, October 1, October 8
THURSDAYS
The Way of St. James has existed for over
a thousand years and has been one of
the most important Christian pilgrimages
since medieval times. There has been
a resurgence of interest in hiking the
Camino de Santiago Compostela. Join
us for this series of three Thursday
evenings devoted to walking the Camino.
Registration for all three evenings starts
September 10.
September 24, 6:30 pm: a film set on
the Camino, starring Martin Sheen.
Oct. 1, 7 pm: a presentation by Christine
Davies who has walked the Camino.
Oct. 8, 7 pm: an informative presentation
by an expert from Mountain Equipment Coop who will talk about the practicalities of
walking the Camino.
Watercolour Painting:
Intermediate/Advanced
Sept. 18-Nov. 20, Fridays, 1-3:30 pm
No class Oct . 16 and 23.
Helen Bruzas will share her enthusiasm
and knowledge in teaching this class
for intermediate to advanced painters.
Participants bring their own supplies. Cost of
materials not included in course fee.
Writers’ Circle: Creative Journaling and
Memoirs
Sept. 19-Nov. 7, Saturdays, 10:30 am-noon
Additional workshops: Dec 5, Jan 16, Feb
20, 1:30 - 3 pm. Register starting August 20.
Discover your expressive writing voice in
the comfort of a small caring group. Tap
into powerful tools for personal growth and
healing as you combine your logical left brain
with your artistic, creative right side.
Fall Plant Exchange
Prenatal Classes
Oct. 15-Nov. 19, Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Return to Bhutan:
Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon
Oct. 15, Thursday, 2-3 pm
Bhutan is a Buddhist country in the
Himalayas with a unique culture. Jane
Vincent-Havelka, London photographer, was
there 21 years ago. Since her first visit, the
country has become a democracy and has
accepted TV, the Internet and cell phones.
New roads, private cars and hydro power are
opening up the country. Recently travelling
across Bhutan, Jane saw the impact of the
changes. Is the country reaching its goal of
Gross National Happiness? Jane will stay
after her presentation to answer questions.
Writer-in-Residence Tanis Rideout:
Family Writing Workshop
This workshop will have a focus on seniors
in the community and provide them with
an opportunity to tell their stories to either
family members or friends who attend with
them. The workshop will focus on how we tell
each other stories, story and memory, and
collecting stories which will then be written
up. Register both yourself and the friend or
family member who will be coming with you.
Music with Ron Ross
Oct. 29. Thursday, 2-3 pm
Back by popular demand, musician Ron
Ross will entertain you with golden oldies
and country tunes.
Thursday Movies
Nov. 5-Dec 17, Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 pm
We will show a selection of movies. For a
list of titles call the branch.
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| Crouch
| Children
Crouch Homework Club (8-12 yrs)
Oct. 15-Dec. 3, Thursdays, 3:45-5:45 pm
No session October 29.
any trouble with your homework, drop in to
this free program and get some help from
volunteers from Frontier College.
Focus on Art at Crouch
Ongoing-June 4, Thursdays, 1-4 pm
Join a group of established artists of mixed
media and teacher Jacqueline Wojtowich.
Everyone welcome. Free introductory
session. Contact [email protected] for
more information.
Saturday Cinema (Family)
Ongoing-June 4, Saturdays, 2:30 pm
Comedy, action and adventure! Bring your
friends and family for tasty treats and enjoy a
fun feature film on our BIG screen.
Trick or Book Treat (all ages)
Oct. 31, Saturday, 9am-5pm
Trick or treat, in costume, at Crouch library on
Hallowe’en day and receive a book treat from
our bin of prizes!
Mystery Book Club
Ongoing, 1st Thurs/month, 7-8:30 pm
Add a little mystery to your life! Join us as we
discuss great mystery novels.
Autumn Colour Creations (5-12 yrs)
Drop in to create art with the colours of fall,
beautiful masterpieces to hang on your wall!
Monster Mania! (5-12 yrs)
Oct. 31, Saturday, 2:30-3:30 pm
Monsters can be one eyed, green or hairy.
Come create your own that’s silly or scary!
Scientific Storytime!
Sept. 25, Friday, 10:30-11:15 am
Discover fun science tricks and explore
the intricacies of the world around us as
we read books, sing songs and do science
experiments.
Book-Free Storytime
(3+ yrs with caregiver)
Nov. 20, Friday, 10:30-11:15 am
Books are fantastic, but they aren’t the only
way to tell a story. We’ll share a felt story, a
draw-and-tell story, a puppet show and more
in this special book-free storytime.
Postcard Stories
Sept. 1-26, Daily, Library hours
stories, memories and observations from your
day. Take a moment and share one with us
in words or pictures. Look for PostCard Story
Stations at any London Public Library location
from September 1 to 26. Stories will be
displayed in Library locations. In celebration
of London Culture Days, September 25, 26
& 27, 2015.
Button Making in the Park (all ages)
Find the Crouch Library tent at the St. Julien
Park Festival and we’ll button you up! Draw,
colour or collage a button for you or a friend.
12 Gifts of Christmas! (5-12 yrs)
Nov. 21 & 28, Saturdays, 2:30-3:30 pm
Create 12 perfect little gifts to give to family
and friends this holiday season!
Giant Games! (Family)
Sept. 30, Wednesday, 3:30-5:30 pm
We’re playing giant-sized games for giantsized fun! If you enjoy games like Tic Tac
Toe, Dominoes, Snakes and Ladders,
Checkers and more when they are the
normal size, come try them out on a larger
scale. Sometimes bigger is better!
| Teens
550 Hamilton Rd.
519-673-0111
PA Day Games and Gaming Galore!
(7+ yrs)
Oct. 2, Nov. 20, Fridays, 2-5 pm
Drop by to play a game or three, like Yahtzee
or Trouble or Just Dance on Wii! Video or
board games, whichever is your style, come
by and play for a short time or a while.
Family and Friends Puppet Show
(all ages with caregiver)
Oct. 2, Friday, 10:30-11:15 am
Gather around to watch monkey and duck
practice their rhymes and try to win a contest!
Top-notch Turkeys! (5-12 yrs)
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Join
us for a gobblin’ good time!
Musical Mayhem! (10+ yrs)
Ongoing, 1st & 3rd Wed/month, 6:30-8 pm
Music! Videos! Karaoke! Come and make
mayhem!
Teen Tuesdays! (10+ yrs)
Ongoing, 2nd & 4th Tues/month, 6:30 pm
Take a break from school work and chores to
hang out with us! Enjoy a variety of activities
from movies with munchies to gaming
greatness and awesome art projects.
| General
Crouch Library Artists
Ongoing-June 24, Fridays, 1-4 pm
Join our group of independent artists. Bring your
own paint and supplies. All levels welcome.
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.
Fall Plant Exchange
Hidden History of Hamilton Road:
The Changing Thames
Sept. 17, Thursday, 7-8:30 pm
Development and growth cause water
courses to change over time. Join Pat
Donnelly to learn about the Lost Rivers of the
Hamilton Road Area.
Fantastic Films
Sept. 22, Tuesday, 6:30 pm
AND
Sept. 23, Wednesday, 3:30 pm
one week ahead for movie titles.
Hidden History of Hamilton Road:
Hidden Heroines
Nov 19, Thursday, 7 pm
Join Gerald Fagan to learn about the hidden
heroines of Hamilton Road.
| east london
| East London
2016 Dundas St. E.
519-451-7600
| Children
Science Literacy Week: Coding for Kids
Sept. 23, Wednesday, 4-5:30 pm
Oct. 2, Friday, 10:30-11:30 am
Library! Play on our computers or bring your
Read Around the Block: Super Science
(Family)
Event will be held at Family Centre Argyle,
Lord Nelson School, 1990 Royal Crescent.
A special community celebration of family
literacy. This event features games,
activities, crafts, food, iPads and fun for the
whole family! Brought to you with the support
of London Public Library, the Child and
Youth Network, Family Centre Argyle and
community partners. Explore some “super
science” inspired by Science Literacy Week
2015.
Halloween Party!
Join us for Halloween at the Library. Drop
in for fun activities to enjoy a spooktacular
Halloween. Costumes welcome!
Maker Fair (Family)
Nov. 20, Friday, 2:30-3:30 pm
Join us for Maker Fair fun - Squishy circuits,
MaKey MaKey, Squigz, Osmo, Drawdio,
Etch a Sketch, Spirograph, Korg Clip Hit and
more!
Register starting Nov. 7. Cost: $35.
| General
East London’s Sensational Stitchers
Ongoing, Tuesdays, 1-4 pm, starts Sept 1.
Calling all stitchers! Whether you knit,
crochet, embroider or make something
else with yarn or floss, join us for a social
afternoon to work on your projects and learn
from each other.
East London Evening Book Club
Ongoing, 1st Wed/month, 7-8 pm
Join us for good books and conversation.
New members always welcome! Books
available at each meeting for next month’s
discussion, and available at the branch
following the meeting.
East London Morning Book Club
Ongoing, 2nd Wed/month, 10-11 am
Join our monthly morning discussion group.
Share your thoughts on books with other
book lovers. Books available at each meeting
for next month’s discussion, and available at
the branch following the meeting.
Ongoing, 2nd Sat/month, 9 am-1 pm
AND
This service is for low income Londoners
who are having housing problems. If you
are at risk of homelessness you may be able
to get financial help to stay in your current
housing or get new housing. Help may be
available for rental arrears, last month’s
rent deposit, emergency energy costs and
moving costs. Housing Support Workers can
help with applications, give information and
refer you to community resources. Housing
Support Services at The Salvation Army
Centre of Hope administers The Housing
Stability Fund.
Postcard Stories
Sept. 1-26, Daily, Library hours
The Library is a place filled with stories
and we would like to add yours. You have
special stories, memories and observations
from your day. Take a moment and share
one with us in words or pictures. Look for
PostCard Story Stations at any London
Public Library location from September 1
to 26. Stories will be displayed in Library
locations. In celebration of London Culture
Days, September 25, 26 & 27, 2015 .
Tai Chi
Sept. 1-Nov. 3, Tuesdays, 7:30-8:15 pm
Learn a series of flowing movements that
tone muscles, loosen joints, increase
circulation, improve digestion and reduce
stress.
Prenatal Classes
Sept. 3-Oct. 8, Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Ageless Grace
Sept. 4-Oct. 23, Fridays, 10:30-11:30 am
Movements are performed in a chair
and focus on the healthy longevity of the
body, mind, emotions and spirit. For more
information visit www.agelessgrace.com.
Parenting Classes for parents of children
12-18 yrs old (Triple P)
Nov. 4-25, Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Register with Middlesex London Health Unit,
519-663-5317 x2378.
Parenting classes facilitated by health
professionals from the Middlesex London
Health Unit. Seminar 1: Raising Responsible
Teenagers; Seminar 2: Raising Competent
Teenagers; Seminar 3: Getting Teenagers
Connected. Participation in all 3 seminars is
recommended but not necessary.
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5-12 years old (Triple P)
Nov. 5-26, Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Register with Middlesex London Health Unit,
519-663-5317 x2378.
Health Unit. Seminar 1: The Power of Positive
Parenting; Seminar 2: Raising Confident,
Competent Children; Seminar 3: Raising
Resilient Children; Seminar 4: (Discussion
Group) Disobedience. Participation in all 4
classes is recommend but not necessary.
| Glanworth
2950 Glanworth Dr.
519-681-6797
| Children
Drop-in Crafts for Children at Glanworth
Sept. 6-June 13, 10 am-12 noon
Drop in for a simple and fun craft each week.
| General
Postcard Stories
Sept. 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 29, 22, and 26,
Library hours
& 27, 2015 .
| Jalna
Nov. 20, Friday, 2:30-4 pm
1119 Jalna Blvd.
519-685-6465
| Children
Ongoing-Nov. 21, 3rd Sat/month, 2:30-4 pm
imagination.
Sing Read Play Love (birth-1 yr)
Sept. 11, Friday, 10-11 am
Register by calling the OEYC West,
519-473-2825
Enjoy an hour of language-based play with
your baby. We will explore early language
development and early literacy through adult
discussion, looking at easy ways to bring
singing, talking, and reading into day-today play. We invite you to bring your baby
with you to sing, read, play and love. Cosponsored with Ontario Early Years Centre,
London West.
Science Literacy Week:
Circuitry Maker Fair (8+ yrs)
Sept. 23, Wednesday, 6:30-8 pm
Join us to try Squishy circuits, MaKey MaKey,
Little Bits™, Drawdio and more!
Make in 3D! (Family)
Oct. 2, Friday, 2:30-4 pm
Join us for 3D Maker fun - Squigz, Lego,
Makedo, K’nex, modeling clay and more!
Mini Masterpieces (2+ yrs with caregiver)
Oct. 6-27, Tuesdays, 2:30-3:15 pm
You and your child will use imagination and
fun art supplies to create a variety of art and
craft projects each week.
Moms meet Moms at the Library
Register starting Oct. 27. Cost:$35.
Payment due at time of registration.
preparing their 10 to 12 year old child to move
successfully to safe, home-based self care.
Parent attendance is required for part of the
program. Lunch break for Saturday session is:
11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Financial assistance may
be available, please inquire at registration. Cosponsor: London Children’s Connection.
| General
Jalna Book Club
Ongoing-Nov. 18, 3rd Wed/month, 7-8 pm
Join a lively, informal book discussion.
Books available one month in advance.
Ongoing-Nov 24, Tuesdays, 9:30am-12:30pm
AND Ongoing-Nov. 27, Fridays, 1-5 pm
For an appointment call 519-964-3663.
This service is for low income Londoners who
are having housing problems. If you are at
risk of homelessness you may be able to get
financial help to stay in your current housing
or get new housing. Help may be available
for rental arrears, last month’s rent deposit,
emergency energy costs and moving costs.
Housing Support Workers can help with
applications, give information and refer you
to community resources. Housing Support
Services at The Salvation Army Centre of
Hope administers The Housing Stability
Fund.
Postcard Stories
Sept. 1-26, Library hours
& 27, 2015 .
| jalna, lambeth
Coffee and a Card
Sep. 3-Nov. 19, 1st & 3rd Thurs/month,
2:30-3:30 pm
Come enjoy an afternoon out and make a
simple card your family and friends will love.
| Lambeth
ESL for Seniors
Sep. 18-Nov. 27, Fridays, 9:15-11:45 am
Register with the class instructor.
These classes focus on the language
necessary for use in everyday living with an
emphasis on Canadian customs and culture.
There will be lots of opportunity to talk with
English speakers. The classes are especially
designed for the older adult immigrant.
Participants will receive an ESL Certificate.
Register with the class instructor. Join anytime.
Bring PR card, citizenship card, passport.
Participants must provide recent Canadian
Language Benchmark (CLB) scores in order
to register. For an initial language assessment,
call the CLARS Centre 519-432-1133. Nonpermanent residents may attend for a fee of
$14 per class, prepaid in cash at the beginning
of each month, and do not require an
assessment. For more information about the
class, call the Thames Valley District School
Board Adult ESL office 519-452-2000 x69715.
| Children
Books for All
Oct. 7-Nov. 11, Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 pm
Adults with special needs meet each week
with their caregiver for an hour of reading,
discussion and a craft or other activity.
Prenatal Classes
Oct. 15-Nov. 19, Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
It’s Time for the Talk
Nov. 18, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm
To register, call the Middlesex-London
Health Unit, 519-663-5317 x2378.
As your child grows they will have a lot of
questions. Strategies for talking about sexuality
with your child/preteen will be discussed.
We can find answers together. For more
information go to www.healthunit.com/iparent.
7112 Beattie St.
519-652-2951
Exploring the Alphabet
(2 1/2 yrs with caregiver)
Oct. 2-23, Fridays, 10-11 am.
Join Marilyn from Ontario Early Years to
explore the alphabet. This program includes
stories, songs and lots of activities to help
children learn the basics of letter recognition
and sounds.
Mother Goose for Baby & Toddler
Oct. 6-27, Tuesday, 2-2:45 pm
Join Marilyn for a class of singing, dancing
and rhyming. Props are used as you and
your baby/toddler sing, dance and play
together. Take this opportunity to chat with
other parents and let baby sleep if needed.
Offered with Elgin-Middlesex Ontario Early
Years Centre.
Baby Massage
Oct 22-Nov 12, Thursdays, 1:30-3 pm
Register with Ontario Early Years, 519-6319496, starting August 15.
Come out and meet Patti, 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.
Free, but space is limited. Offered with ElginMiddlesex Ontario Early Years Centre.
Family Mother Goose (birth to 6 yrs)
Nov. 6-27, Fridays, 10-11 am
Family Mother Goose is a program for
parents or caregivers and their children.
Traditional nursery rhymes and props are
used to teach early math and early literacy
concepts to older children while babies and
toddlers enjoy the rhythm and playfulness of
singing songs. A story or two will be read as
well! Fun for everyone! Offered with ElginMiddlesex Ontario Early Years Centre.
Infant Sign (infant with caregiver)
Nov 26-Dec 10, Thursdays, 1:30-3 pm
Register with Elgin-Middlesex Ontario Early
Years Centre, 519-631-9496, starting Aug 15.
Using their hands to communicate comes
naturally to babies. Whether it’s 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. Spaces
limited. Offered with Elgin-Middlesex Ontario
Early Years Centre.
| General
Wii for All! (Family)
Drop in to play some games on our Nintendo
Wii system! Everyone welcome.
Postcard Stories
Sep. 1-26, Library hours
The Library is a place filled with stories
and we would like to add yours. You have
special stories, memories and observations
from your day. Take a moment and share
one with us in words or pictures. Look for
PostCard Story Stations at any London
Public Library location from September 1
to 26. Stories will be displayed in Library
locations. In celebration of London Culture
Days, September 25, 26 & 27, 2015 .
Lambeth Wednesday Afternoon
Book Club
Sep 9-May 11, 2nd Wed/month,
1:30-2:30 pm. Register at the branch.
Join us for an informal book discussion.
Spaces limited.
Lambeth Thursday Nite Book Club
Sep 10-May 12, 2nd Thurs/month, 7-8 pm,
Register at the branch.
Spaces limited.
Lambeth Wednesday Morning Book Club
Sep.16-May 16, 3rd Wed/month, 10-11 am.
Spaces limited.
Lambeth Thursday Afternoon Book Club
Sep 17-May 16, 3rd Thurs/month, 2-3pm
Register at the branch. Spaces limited.
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Inspirational Book Club
Sep 25-May 27, last Fri/month, 1:30-2:30 pm
Do you want to read and discuss books that
INSPIRE you? Our reading choices have
included contemporary, historical, realistic,
suspenseful, romantic and faith-based
fiction. Whether based on true or fictional
stories, memoirs or biographies, our books
are chosen to INSPIRE and encourage group
discussion. Spaces limited.
Beginner & Intermediate Drawing Classes
for Adults
Sep. 29-Nov. 3, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Non-refundable fee payable on registration.
Join us for this beginner and intermediate
drawing course where you will learn about
various materials such as powdered graphite
and water-base pencils, vine charcoal and
more! We will not be drawing landscapes,
however you will learn enough drawing skills
to draw landscapes on your own. Participants
do not need to bring supplies to first class as
they will be provided.
| Landon
167 Wortley Rd.
519-439-6240
| Children
Ongoing, 3rd Sat/month, 2:30-4 pm
imagination.
Squishy Bits
Sept. 24, Thursday, 6:30-7:30 pm
Learn about electricity and create working
circuits using conductive and insulating
doughs! These squishy circuits can be
molded into any shape you like and can light
up lots of different kinds of “loads” like LED
lights! Offered in partnership with London
Children’s Museum.
animations, interactions, or games with MIT’s
Halloween Dance Party
Put on your Halloween costume, get your
best dance moves ready and join us for a
Halloween dance party!
Just Beginning (infant to 6 months)
Nov. 4-25, Wednesdays, 1:30-3 pm
Register with Ontario Early Years London
West, 519-473-2825.
For first time moms with a baby. Bring baby to
a relaxed and supportive setting, meet other
new moms, ask questions and share the ups
and downs of being a new mom. Topics will
include growth and development, sleep and
crying, infant nutrition, safety and community
resources. This program is developed in
partnership with Middlesex London Health
Unit and offered in partnership with Ontario
Early Years, London West.
Invitation to Play
(1 yr+ with caregiver)
Nov. 6-Nov. 27, Fridays, 10-11 am
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring
their children to experience open ended
play. We will provide a variety of materials
that they may discover and play with in
any way that they choose. This is all about
imagination, creativity, problem-solving and
learning through experience and discovery!
Occasionally we may get messy, so having a
smock on standby is recommended.
Coding for Families (with children 8-12 yrs)
Your family can join UnLondon for an
opportunity to explore computer programming
and learn to code as a team. Spend time
learning principles in Scratch to inspire the
whole family to become digitally creative!
Families will share a library laptop to work
together.
Nov. 14, Saturday, 2:30-3:30 pm
Register starting November 1. Children who
are bringing and using their own devices do
not need to register.
create amazing structures
together at the library!
Play on our computers
or bring your own laptop,
iPad or tablet.
| General
Landon Book Discussion Group
Ongoing, 2nd Tues/month, 7-8:30 pm
Local writer Jean McKay leads an informative
and lively discussion of literature. Titles:
Sept. 8: Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger;
Oct. 13: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath.
Landon Knitting Circle
Ongoing-June, Thursdays, 1-3 pm
Learn to knit, improve your skills, complete a
project, help someone else. Share patterns,
ideas and stories.
Mindfulness Practice Group
Sept. 8-Nov. 24, Tuesdays, 2-4pm
The skill of mindfulness is an ancient Buddhist
practice that has profound relevance for our
present-day lives. Mindfulness practice is
about more than meditation. This skill can
be done in many different ways by anyone.
Program is in partnership with Canadian
Mental Health Association-London. To
Register contact Holly at 519-432-1607 x 290
or [email protected].
Poetry London Readings
Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Nov. 18 Wednesdays,
7:30-8:30 pm
Poetry London hosts and celebrates
nationally acclaimed and local poets. This
season we are proud to host: Sept. 16:
Michael Crumney; Oct. 14: George Murray
and Ricardo Sternberg; Nov. 18: Karen Enns
and Nick Thran. Check www.poetrylondon.ca
for more information.
| landon, masonville
PAIR: People Acquiring Intimate
Relationships
Sept. 22-Oct. 29, Tuesdays & Thursdays,
1:30-3:30 pm
Register with Crystal McKellar, 519-4321607 x419.
Learn about a variety of topics including:
healthy relationships, self-disclosure and risk
taking, intimacy and sexuality, relationship
planning, healthy sexuality, sexual health
education. Offered in partnerhip with Canadian
Mental Health Association Middlesex.
Maker Saturdays
Sept. 26, Nov. 7, Nov, 28, Dec. 5, Saturdays
Call the branch for more information: times,
activities, registration dates, etc.
Join us for our special Maker Saturday events
featuring a local Maker from our community.
These programs are offered in partnership
with Old South’s 2016 MakerFusion event
for families with elementary school-aged
children. Sept. 26: TBD; Nov. 7: Coding for
Families (registration required); Nov. 28:
TBD. Dec. 5: MakerBus.
Fall Plant Exchange
Oct. 3, Saturday, 9:30-11:30 am
Old South Walking Tour
Oct. 17, Saturday, 11 am-1 pm
Register starting October 1.
Join us on a historical walk of the streets
encircling the Old South gem, the Normal
School. Walking tour will be followed by
a presentation of the history of the Normal
School. Registration is limited. Program
offered in partnership with the YMCA of
Western Ontario
Halloween in the Village Haunted House
Join us for a very spooky haunted house as
part of Halloween in the Village!
| Masonville
30 North Centre Rd.
519-660-4646
| Children
Chess in the Library (7+ yrs)
Ongoing-June 10, Fridays, 4-5:30 pm
Do you enjoy playing chess but have no
one to play against? Members gather each
week to play casual and blitz chess games
and provide tips and strategies. Players of all
strengths are welcome to come and play with
volunteers from Chess in the Library, London
Chapter.
Ongoing-June 25, Saturdays, 2-3:30 pm
imagination.
ColourPalooza
Join in a group colouring project or colour
your own unique design -- supplies provided.
PA Day Movie
Oct. 2, Friday, 2-3:30 pm
What can you create? (8+ yrs)
Nov. 20, Friday, noon-2 pm
Will it glow, move or buzz? That’s up to you!
Bring your imagination and maker genius
skills to our Centre Space this PA Day. We’ll
have Little Bits™, Squishy Circuits, a Makey
Makey and supplies galore!
PA Day Movie
Nov. 20, Friday, 2-3:30 pm
Dealing With Feelings ... Anxiety
(8-12 yrs with parent/caregiver)
Nov. 25-Dec. 9, Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm
Register starting Nov. 4. Parent and child
should attend all three sessions.
Anxiety comes in many forms and for many
reasons. Your child may be anxious about
going to school or have anxieties about
separation, bullying, not making friends easily
or pleasing the teacher. Anxiety is individual,
but it all stems from a fear of something. You
and your child can experience and practice an
innovative technique that lessens, and often
fully resolves, those feelings as they arise.
And, yes, as a parent, you may experience
anxieties about your child’s experiences at
school. Learn Emotional Freedom Technique
(EFT), a self-administered practice, to lessen
anxieties.
Coding for Families (with children 8-12 yrs)
Your family can join UnLondon for
an opportunity to explore computer
programming and learn to code as a team.
Spend time learning principles in Scratch to
inspire the whole family to become digitally
creative! Families will share a library laptop
to work together.
| Teens
Oct. 8, Thursday, 6:30-8 pm
Rubik’s Cube Unplugged Club (9-15 yrs)
Sept. 5-Dec. 12, Saturdays, 2-3 pm
Discover your inner Rubik’s cube skills. Local
teen Ryan, who has competed in Rubik’s
Cube Championships, will be on hand to
help you get started and share some of his
secrets with you that you can try! Ryan will
have some of his Rubik’s cube collection with
him, but please bring your own cube.
Mother/Daughter Teen
Book Club (12+ yrs)
Ongoing, 3rd Wed/month, 7-8:30 pm
Register both mother and daughter
starting August 26.
Join us monthly as we read and share our
favourite books. Snacks are provided! Call
the branch for our upcoming book title.
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T1 Empowerment (12-18 yrs)
Oct. 1-Dec. 17, Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm
A safe place for teen girls aged 12-18 with type
1 diabetes. Allowing teens to create lasting
friendships with peers alike, while discussing
issues, concerns and successes about life
with type 1 diabetes. Sessions are free and
the focus is on positivity and mentorship.
Facilitated by Kayla Brown, creator of T1
Diabetes Memes and former president of the
Western Diabetes Association.
| General
Ongoing, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
& Saturdays, 10 am-noon
Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail or computer
basics. Call the branch ahead to ensure tutor
is on-site.
Paper Folding (origami for all ages)
Ongoing, 2nd Sat/month, 2-4 pm
Drop in to learn the art of paper folding!
Origami paper provided.
Masonville Book Club: Prize Books:
Which and Why?
Ongoing, 3rd Tues/month, 7-8:30 pm
No session in December.
Join our monthly book club for stimulating
discussions about interesting books. Sept
15: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony
Doerr; Oct 20: Tell by Frances Itani; Nov 17:
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
Postcard Stories
Sept. 1-Sept. 26, Daily, Library hours
stories, memories and observations from
your day. Take a moment and share one with
us in words or pictures. Look for PostCard
Story Stations at any library location from
September 1 to 26. Stories will be displayed
in library locations. In celebration of London
Culture Days, September 25, 26 & 27, 2015 .
Neighbourhood Drop in: Games, Cards
and Knitting
Sept. 8-Dec. 15, Tuesdays, 2-3:45 pm
Looking for a challenging game of Scrabble,
or to play Euchre? Maybe you’d just like to do
a puzzle or knit with companions and share
patterns, ideas and stories. Join in an activity
of your interest.
Tai Chi Qi Gong: 18 Movements
(Intermediate)
Sept. 9-Oct. 14, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Oct. 28-Dec. 2, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Tai Chi Qi Gong is an effective exercise for
health, improving flexibility and posture,
strength and balance, and the integration of
body and mind. For people who have taken
the Introductory course (except pregnant
women). Non-refundable fee payable at
registration.
Tai Chi Qi Gong: 18 Movements
(Introductory)
Sept. 9-Oct. 14, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Oct. 28-Dec. 2, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Tai Chi Qi Gong is an effective exercise for
health, improving flexibility and posture,
strength and balance, and the integration
of body and mind. For beginners (except
pregnant women). Non-refundable fee
payable at registration.
Ageless Grace (55+ yrs)
Sept. 10-Feb. 25, Thursdays, 3:45-4:30 pm
No classes Dec 24 and 31.
Register at the program or by calling 519661-2500, x5769.
This fun and trendy seated fitness program,
performed in a chair, focuses on the healthy
longevity of the body, mind, emotions and
spirit. This program is for older adults and is
beneficial for any fitness level. Free for up to
6 months. Offered in partnership with the City
of London and London Public Library. Visit
www.london.ca/seniors for more information.
take care of business
Reference Canada Business Directory lists 1.5 million Canadian companies.
Target your products, services or skills to just the right companies.
Search by industry, location, business size and sales volume.
Free access with your library card from our website.
Masonville Book Circle
Sept 10-Dec 10, 2nd Thurs/ month,
10:30-11:30 am
Join our discussion of contemporary works
and ones from past years now renowned.
Upcoming Titles: Sept.10: The Unlikely
Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce; Oct.
8: Deep Down Dark by Hector Tobar; Nov. 12:
The Massey Murder by Charlotte Grey.
Groupe de Discussion pour la
Communauté Francophone
Sept. 11-Dec. 18, Fridays, 10 am-noon
Si vous êtes né dans un pays francophone
ou êtes Francophile et aimerais parler en
Français au sujet d’évènements actuels,
culturels ou autres, vous êtes tous invites à
participer à ce groupe de conversation offert
à tous ceux et celles qui peuvent s’exprimer
couramment en Français et veulent partager
leurs experiences tant professionnelle
que personnelle, aussi que passe temp et
découvertes dans un échange détendu et
amical.
The Joy of Colouring
Have you seen all the adult colouring books
being displayed at local book stores and
wondered what this new hobby is all about?
Come out and give it a try. We’ll have supplies
and people to answer your questions about
this relaxing hobby that is exploding in
popularity! Colouring supplies provided.
Fall Plant Exchange
Sept. 19, Saturday, 10 am-noon
Beginning Drawing for Adults
with Cheryl O (17+ yrs)
Sept 22-Oct 20 (Part One), Tuesdays, 2:304 pm. Register starting Sept 1. Cost: $118.
Oct 27-Nov 24 (Part Two), Tuesdays, 2:30-4
pm. Register starting Oct. 1. Cost: $118.
Bring a 4B pencil and lots of paper to the
first class. Computer paper that has been
printed on one side is fine. A short list of
additional supplies will be distributed at the
first class. Complete beginners welcome - no
art experience required. Part One: dynamic
lines, lighting, shading, gesture drawing and
negative spaces. Part Two: blind contour,
cropping, value studies and an intro to
perspective. Part One is not a prerequisite for
Part Two.
| masonville
Creative Age Photography Workshop
(50+ yrs)
Sept 23, 30 & Oct. 7, Wednesdays, 7-8 pm
Learn how to take better photos while
participating in a fun and fabulous group
project for older adults. Participants will
choose a day for a photo adventure in their
own neighbourhoods. The goal is to learn to
use your camera (including your cellphone)
and the art of observation to explore the
creative process in everyday life.
Adult Colouring Group
Sept 23-Dec. 16, Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Have you rediscovered the simple joy of
colouring, the way it allows everyone to
participate regardless of artistic talent? Have
you seen all the adult colouring books being
displayed at local book store? Come out
and enjoy some colouring and make some
new friends as we enjoy this relaxing hobby!
Please bring your own supplies.
Painting with Peter Lam
Sept. 24-Nov. 12, Thursdays, 10 am-noon
Register starting September 1. Cost: $70.
London artist Peter Lam provides guidance
for artists of all levels. A list of painting
materials will be provided. Non-refundable
fee payable at registration.
All Ages Saturday Gaming Afternoons
Sept 26, Oct 31 & Nov 28, Saturdays, 2-4 pm
You’ve never seen board games like this
before! Board games have come a long
way since Monopoly and Risk. Try out some
games for any age, children and families,
teens and adults, that you may have never
heard of, or bring your own for this gaming
event. We’ll be playing all over the library!
Register with the Middlesex-London Health
Unit, 519-663-5317 x2378.
As your child grows they will have a lot of
questions. Strategies for talking about
sexuality with your child/preteen will be
discussed. We can find answers together.
For more information go to www.healthunit.
com/iparent.
Oct. 8-29, Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Register with MLHU, 519-663-5317 x2378.
Health Unit. Seminar 1: Raising Responsible
Teenagers; Seminar 2: Raising Competent
Teenagers; Seminar 3: Getting Teenagers
Connected. Participation in all 3 seminars is
recommended but not necessary.
Calamity Corners, Chapter House,
Country Club and Other Curiosities
Enjoy an entertaining trip through historical
nuggets of Masonville and the Old North with
London Room Librarian, Arthur McClelland.
Time Capsules: Remembrance of things
past and future dreaming
October is Masonville Library’s 20th
anniversary and that has prompted us to
think about the passage of time, both for
libraries and communities and for each of
us as individuals. What was our past? What
will our, and your, future look like? Join us
and Lefty Smudges for an afternoon of
music, memories, community time capsule
creation and personal letter writing to your
future self. Lefty Smudges is a London
based correspondence artist connecting the
community around her with tactile, long-hand
communication methods.
The Show Must Go On! Songs of
Broadway
Join soprano Rachel Weisdorf in a live
performance of broadway ballads and tunes!
This will be a great evening filled with some
new songs and old favourites of musical
theatre.
Return to Bhutan:
Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon
Bhutan is a Buddhist country in the
Himalayas with a unique culture. Jane
Vincent-Havelka, London photographer, was
there 21 years ago. Since her first visit, the
country has become a democracy and has
accepted TV, the Internet and cell phones.
New roads, private cars and hydro power are
opening up the country. Recently travelling
across Bhutan, Jane saw the impact of the
changes. Is the country reaching its goal of
Gross National Happiness? Jane will stay
after her presentation to answer questions.
Author Reading: Arms: The Culture and
Credo of the Gun
In this book, novelist, sports shooter and
former army reservist A.J. Somerset offers
one of the first looks at the gun as the preeminent cultural symbol of power in North
America and asks how it got that way. The
book presents an intellectual and cultural
history that is certain to enrage, entertain and
provoke debate while showing that the gun
cultures of Canada and the United States
may not be so different after all. If guns, as
the NRA often exclaims, do not kill people,
Somerset shows how it is that the idea of
the gun has become one that many have
believed worth dying for. Recommended by
CBC as one of the 15 nonfiction Canadian
books to watch for this year. There will
be time after the talk for questions and
discussion. Book sale and signing to follow
courtesy of Oxford Books.
Nov. 5-26, Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Unit, 519-663-5317 x2378.
seminars is recommended but not necessary.
Prenatal Classes
Nov. 5-Dec. 10, Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Before It Awakens: the movies that
started it all
Nov. 7-Dec. 12, Saturdays, 2-4:30 pm
Build your anticipation for the big release by
reliving the saga. Every Saturday afternoon
we’ll show each film in the series on our big
screen, so you’re all ready for Dec. 18. Bring
your popcorn and light sabers!
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| Pond Mills
| Sherwood
| Children
| Children
Sept. 12, Saturday, 2:30-4 pm
AND
imagination.
Ongoing, 1st Sat/month, 2:30-3:30 pm
imagination.
1166 Commissioners Rd. E.
519-685-1333
PA Day Movie
Register starting Oct 13. Cost: $35.
PA Day Movie
1225 Wonderland Rd. N.
519-473-9965
Duct Tape Pouch (7-13 yrs)
Celebrate being back at school by making a
great little pouch to help keep you organized
or to hold something special.
Dog Tales: One-on-One! (7-13 yrs)
Sept 26, Oct 31 & Nov 28, Saturdays, 11-noon
To register for a session call the branch.
A great way for shy or reluctant readers to
practice reading skills and build confidence.
Register for a 15 minute one-on-one session
and read to a St. John Ambulance Therapy
Dog in the library. St. John Therapy Dogs
have been assessed to read with children.
Maker Fair (Family)
Join us for Maker Fair fun - Squishy circuits,
MaKey MaKey, Squigz, Osmo, Drawdio, Etch
a Sketch, Spirograph, Korg Clip Hit and more!
Oct. 7-21, Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm
Parent must attend the first session from 8-8:30
pm and the last session from 7-8:30 pm.
of the program. Financial assistance may
be available, please ask at registration. Cosponsor: London Children’s Connection.
Happy Thanksgiving Craft! (7-13 yrs)
Get creative making some fun Thanksgiving
Day crafts! Keep them for yourself or give
them to someone you’re thankful for.
Trick or Treat!
Trick or treat at the library, in costume
anytime, on Halloween and choose a treat
from our basket of prizes!
Spooktacular Halloween Storytime
(Family)
Oct. 31, Saturday, 10:30-11:15 am
Join us for some spooky stories and a craft!
Costumes are welcome.
Make in 3D! (Family)
Nov. 20, Friday, 2:30-4 pm
Join us for 3D Maker fun - Squigz, Lego,
Makedo, K’nex, modeling clay and more!
| General
Well Baby/Child & Breastfeeding Clinics
Ongoing-Dec 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 to 4 years. In partnership
with Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU).
Celebrating Seniors Series
Ongoing-Dec. 9, 2nd Wed/month, 2-3 pm
Join us monthly for an activity or speaker.
Bring a friend! Planned with the Medway
Seniors Group. August 12: Learn to Play
Cards (Susan Vrancic); September 9: Falls
Prevention (Amy Mak, MLHU); October 14:
Museum of Archaeology; November 11:
Children’s Books (Linda Ludke); December
9: TBA.
Itch to Stitch Club
Ongoing-Dec. 17, Thursdays, 1-3 pm
Bring your current project: knitting, crocheting,
looming, rug hooking. Get help from other
stitchers or learn how to stitch. No experience
necessary. $2 weekly donation goes towards
our supply of needles, yarns and looms.
Cosponsor: Alice Saddy Association.
Sherwood Book Club
Ongoing, 1st Tues/month, 2:15-3:15 pm
Join a lively, informal book discussion. Phone
the branch for more information.
| sherwood, stoney creek
Introduction to Tai Chi
Sept. 9-Nov. 18, Wednesdays, 2-3 pm
No class Oct. 21. Cost: $4 per class.
Tai Chi is a gentle exercise. It is suitable for
people of all ages. The benefits of Tai Chi
include improving balance, strength and
flexibility. Through daily practise, Tai Chi
practitioners develop stronger bones and
improved mobility. These drop in classes
also cover abdominal breathing which
promotes relaxation and improves energy for
life enjoyment. The certified instructor has
over 15 years teaching experience.
Citizenship Prep Course
Sept. 15-June 21, Tuesdays, 6-8:30 pm
No classes Dec. 22 & 29, Feb. 2, Mar. 15.
Learn everything you need to know to be
successful on the Canadian Citizenship
Test including Canadian history, geography,
government, judicial system, your rights and
responsibilities as a citizen. For information
about the class, call the Thames Valley DSB,
Adult ESL office 519-452-2000 x69715. Bring
PR card. Participants must prove recent
Canadian Language Benchmark(CLB)
scores in order to register. For an initial
language assessment, call the CLARS
Centre, 519-432-1133.
Fall Plant Exchange
Sept. 26, Saturday, 9:30-11:30 am
Prenatal Classes
Nov. 4-Dec. 16, Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
No class Nov. 18.
| Stoney Creek
920 Sunningdale Rd. E.
519-930-2065
| Children
My First Book Club (7-9 yrs)
Ongoing, 1st Sat/month, 2:30-3:45 pm
No session in November.
A pre-registered program for children who
are reading independently. Join us for a
book discussion and fun activities. Books
will be available at each meeting and at the
branch. Call the branch for more information.
If registering online, please include child’s
name and age in Note to Instructor.
Water Babies: Story & Song
(birth-12 months)
Sept. 11-Oct. 16, Fridays, 10-10:30 am
In partnership with the Stoney Creek YMCA,
this parent and baby program focuses on
sharing baby books, songs, rhymes, and
baby toys in a safe and soothing warm-pool
environment. This program is modelled after
Books For Babies and adapted for the water.
The entire program takes place in the pool.
Afterwards, parents and babies are welcome
to gather for social/play time in the library
meeting room. Parents must accompany
their babies in the pool, with a maximum of
one parent with one baby. Register early.
Space is limited. If you are using a life jacket
for your baby, we recommend that you bring
your own if possible.
Autumn Leaves in the Breeze (Family)
Come in to have fun with words and colourful
autumn leaves while making a craft to take
home!
PA Day Movie
Oct. 2 and Nov. 20
Fridays, 2-3:30 pm
Stoney Creek Dog-Eared Love (All Ages)
Oct. 3, Saturday, 10-11 am
The best of both worlds: books and dogs!
Need a chance to relax, let go of your
stress, find connection and boost your
mood while visiting with a beautiful dog at
the Library? This is a program for all ages
– children, teens, adults, seniors. The St.
John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program
will be bringing therapy dogs to spend time
with you! We will have displays with various
related information including books about
dogs, therapy dogs, human connection with
animals, relaxation & stress, mental health
services in London and more.
Duck Duck Goose...Turkey! Drop in Craft!
Oct. 10, Saturday, 2-4 pm,
Come and gobble up some fun and time
together for our autumn holiday craft! All are
welcome.
Spooktacular Halloween Craft (Family)
Join us for a spooky Halloween craft.
Story & Swim (1+ yrs)
Nov. 13-Dec. 18, Fridays, 9:15-10:30 am
Register starting Friday, Nov. 6.
In partnership with the Stoney Creek YMCA,
this parent and child program focuses on
sharing literature and exploring imagination
in a fun environment. Join us for a 30 minute
storytime in the Library, followed by 30
minutes in the YMCA pool for songs, games
and splashing! Parents must accompany
their child in the pool, with a maximum of 4
children per adult in the pool. Register early.
Space is limited.
Leggo My Lego Family Fun! (Family)
Nov. 28, Saturday, 2-4 pm
Come as a family and have fun together with
your community designing and creating all
kinds of colourful Lego structures.
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| Teens
Stoney Creek Tween Book Club
(grades 6-8)
Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 19,
Saturdays, 2-3:30 pm
Register starting Aug. 19.
Join our tween book club to share a love of
reading, crafts and snacks!
Teen Think Tank at Stoney Creek
(grades 9-12)
Sept. 24, Oct. 29 and Nov. 26, Thursdays,
7-8:30 pm
Call the branch to register.
Would you like a fun and creative outlet to
explore books, poetry, journaling, photojournalism, crafts, art, music and ... whatever
we can think of? Join us to share your
interests and ideas through a multitude of
media.
| General
Stoney Creek Adult Book Club
Ongoing, 3rd Wed/month 7:30-8:30 pm
Contact Elizabeth or Jacqui at the branch for
details. Join our book discussion group. New
members are welcome.
Stoney Creek Knitting Circle
Ongoing, Thursdays, 10-11:30 am
Starts Sept. 17. Learn to knit; improve your
skills; complete a project; help someone else.
Share patterns, ideas and stories.
Postcard Stories
Sept. 1 to 26, Daily, Library hours
Stations at any library location. Stories will be
displayed in library locations. In celebration
& 27, 2015.
Stoney Creek Community Centre, YMCA
and Library Family BBQ
Everyone is welcome to join in the festivities
as we celebrate our five year anniversary!
Prenatal Classes
Oct. 6-Nov. 10, Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Check Out the Ukulele!
Oct 7 & Oct 14, Wednesdays, 7-8:30 pm
Sign up for this 2-session, beginners-only
program to get to know this fun and popular
instrument. Learn some basic chords and
strumming patterns, play some easy songs
and get tips on how to progress. If you don’t
already have a uke of your own, you can sign
out one of ours!
You
matter
more than ever.
Your library opens the door to a lifetime of opportunities.
Give the gift that enriches lives and helps each member
of our community reach their potential.
| Westmount
3200 Wonderland Rd. S.
519-473-4708
| Children
Westmount Community Playgroup
(birth-6 yrs with caregiver)
Ongoing, Thursdays,
9:45-10:45 am OR 11 am- 12 pm.
For more information call OEYC, 519-473-2825
Parent, caregivers and children participate in
interactive early learning activities. Offered
with Ontario Early Years Centre London
West.
Back to School Buttons (5+ yrs)
Sep. 5, Saturday, 2:30-3:30 pm
Make an awesome button to decorate your
backpack or lunch bag for school this year.
All materials provided.
Tape Painting (6+ yrs)
Sep 19, Saturday 2:30-3:30 pm
Register starting Sep. 1.
Decorate and design a blank canvas with
tape and paint to reveal your masterpiece!
DONATE TODAY:
www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/donate
519-661-5100 x5460
| westmount
Little Scientists (2+ yrs with caregiver)
Oct. 16, 23 & 30, Fridays, 10:30-11:15 am
Little Scientists and their caregivers are
invited to explore the wonders of science in
our three week program. Each week covers
a new topic with fun, hands-on activities and
a story to stimulate their natural curiosities.
Participants must be able to come for all
three sessions.
| Teens
Oct. 17, Saturday, 9:30 am-2:30 pm
Register starting Sep. 17. Cost: $35.
| General
Spooktacular Halloween Craft (Family)
Join us for a spooky Halloween craft.
Coding for Families
(with children 8-12 yrs)
Nov. 5, Thursday, 6:30-8 pm
Your family can join UnLondon for an
opportunity to explore computer programming
and learn to code as a team. Spend time
learning principles in Scratch to inspire the
whole family to become digitally creative!
Families will share a library laptop to work
together.
Teen Resumes and Job Searching
Ongoing, 3rd Fri/month, 3:30-4:30 pm
Need help finding a job or tweaking your
resume? We can help you search for work
and review your resume one-on-one with our
staff.
Feedback Fridays
Ongoing, 4th Fri/ month, 2-3 pm
Drop in for some coffee and conversation
with us and share your ideas for programs
you’d like to see.
DVD/Video/CD Swap
Ongoing, 4th Sat/month, 12-4 pm
Bring your old DVDs, videos or CDs and
trade for other ones.
Throwback Thursday Movies
Ongoing, 3rd Thurs/month, 2:30-4:30pm
Come enjoy classic films from the 1940s and
50s. Call us one week prior for movie titles.
Library Orientation Tours
Ongoing, 2nd Sat/month, 11 am-12 noon
We offer a friendly tour of the library to help
you find what you’re looking for and see what
services are available for you or your group.
Love Lock
Ongoing, 1st Sat/month, 2-4 pm
Place a love lock on our garden gate. A love
lock is a padlock that sweethearts lock to a
bridge, fence, or gate fixture to symbolize
their love.
TED Talks at Westmount:
Ideas Worth Spreading
Ongoing, 3rd Wed/month, 7-8 pm
Drop in to view inspiring online presentations
by experts covering a wide range of topics.
1:1 eBook Help
Ongoing, 2nd and 4th Sat/ month, 10-11 am
Register by calling the branch.
Book a one-on-one appointment with library
staff for personalized assistance learning to
download eBooks and use our downloadable
catalogue. You will need to ensure your
device is fully charged and your library
card is active and up to date before the
appointment.
Ancestry Library.com
Ongoing, 1st Sat/month, 2-3 pm
A demonstration of the library database
Ancestry Library Edition. There will be time
and computers to use to allow you to do
some searching for yourself.
Arabic/English Conversation Circle
Ongoing, 2nd and 4th Thurs/ month, 7-8 pm
Whether you speak Arabic or English, or
wish to speak both, join our group to learn
new words, phrases and conversation skills.
Everyone is welcome.
Book and Movie Club
Ongoing, 2nd Sat/month, 2-4 pm
Read a book, then watch the movie
adaptation. A self-directed program with
copies of the books available.
Getting started with Zinio & Press Reader
Ongoing, 2nd Sat/month, 2:30-3 pm
Learn about Zinio and Press Reader and
how to download digital magazines and
newspapers from the library to your device.
Demonstration will be shown on a Kobo Arc.
Women of the World
Ongoing, 2nd and 4th Thurs/ month,
5:30-7:30 pm
A program where you can meet and connect
with other women. Share and learn from
the experiences of other immigrant women;
learn about issues that are important to your
health and the health of your family; get
information about services in the city; make
friends and have fun! Daycare is provided.
Co-sponsored with London InterCommunity
Health Centre.
Googling Your Family History
Ongoing, 1st Wed/month, 2:30-3:30 pm
Learn about Google features that can help
you discover your family history.
Googling to the Max
Ongoing, 3rd Sat/month, 10:30 am-12 pm
Get the most out of Google and discover 25
things you didn’t know about it.
Joy of Reading Book Club
Ongoing, 3rd Thurs/month, 7-8 pm
Pick up the current book at the meeting or at
the branch.
westmount |
Knit n’ Stitch
Come join the Knit n’ Stitch group to knit,
crochet or stitch. New members are welcome!
Revisiting Your Youth Book Club
Ongoing, 4th Thurs/month, 7-8 pm
For adults who enjoy revisiting favourite
books from their youth as well as reading new
titles. Pick up the current book at the meeting
or at the branch.
Westmount Friday Morning Book Club
Ongoing, 3rd Fri/month, 10-11 am
Join us for lively discussions of current and
classic fiction and nonfiction titles. Pick up the
current book at the meeting or at the branch.
Westmount Tuesday Evening Book Club
Ongoing, 2nd Tues/month, 7-8 pm
Want to chat with other book lovers? Join
us for great book discussions. Pick up the
current book at the meeting or at the branch.
Ongoing, Wednesdays, 9 am-12 pm
For an appointment call 519-964-3663.
This service is for low income Londoners who
are having housing problems. If you are at
risk of homelessness you may be able to get
financial help to stay in your current housing
or get new housing. Help may be available
for rental arrears, last month’s rent deposit,
emergency energy costs and moving costs.
Housing Support Workers can help with
applications, give information and refer you
to community resources. Housing Support
Services at The Salvation Army Centre of
Hope administers The Housing Stability
Fund.
Computers, Internet and Genealogy Group
Sep. 9 and Nov. 11, Wednesdays, 7-9 pm
Learn to use the Personal Ancestry File
program from the Family History Centre to
track your family genealogy.
Happy Birthday Westmount!
Sep. 19, Saturday, 2-4 pm
Come celebrate our 13th Birthday! Join us
during the day for crafts, music and cake.
Fall Plant Exchange
Paint Dynamic Landscapes from your
Own Photos with Cheryl O
Sept 23-Nov 25, Wednesdays, 1-3:30 pm
Cost: $278 for 10 weeks.
Would you like to paint more interesting
skies? How about reflections in water? Do
you struggle with perspective in buildings
or boats? This is the course for you! Bring
lots of your own landscape photos for help
with colour, composition, perspective and
more. Learn to bring your photos to life
in your painting. Students bring their own
painting supplies: acrylic, watercolour, or
water mixable oils. Check www.cherylo.ca for
recommended supply list.
Paint Dynamic Landscapes from your
Own Photos with Cheryl O
Sep 23-Nov 25, Wednesdays, 6:30-9 pm
Cost: $278 for 10 weeks.
Would you like to paint more interesting
skies? How about reflections in water? Do
you struggle with perspective in buildings
or boats? This is the course for you! Bring
lots of your own landscape photos for help
with colour, composition, perspective and
more. Learn to bring your photos to life
in your painting. Students bring their own
painting supplies: acrylic, watercolour, or
water mixable oils. Check www.cherylo.ca for
recommended supply list.
5-12 years old (Triple P)
Oct 7, 21, 28 and Nov 4, Wednesdays,
6:30-8:30 pm
Unit, 519-663-5317 x2378.
classes is recommend but not necessary.
Hearthstone Fireside Gathering (All ages)
Pull up a chair and crack open a fresh deck.
Let’s play some Hearthstone at the Library!
Get together with friends, old and new, to
play. New players are welcome. Bring your
own devices: laptops, tablets and phones. By
participating you can unlock a special card
back!
Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin!
Oct. 27, 28, 29 & 30. Daily
Think you can tell how much a pumpkin
weighs? Come out to see our pumpkin and
put your guess on its weight for a chance to
win a prize!
Oct. 27, Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 pm
Register by calling the Middlesex-London
Health Unit, 519-663-5317 x2378.
As your child grows they will have a lot
of questions. Strategies for talking about
sexuality with your child/preteen will be
discussed. We can find answers together.
For more information go to www.healthunit.
com/iparent.
Classic Films by Bruce Campbell
If you recognize the name Bruce Campbell,
international author and actor, then join us for
three of his films. He is the author of If Chins
Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor
and Make Love the Bruce Campbell Way.
Call the branch for more details.
Lest We Forget:
Learning to read military records
Nov. 11, Wednesday, 2-3 pm
Come learn to read military records from
Canada’s past. Learn how to search for your
relatives who were in the military.
Canada at War
Nov 12, 19 & 26, 7-9 pm
In honour of Remembrance Day, we will be
showing several films detailing Canada’s
military heritage. Call the branch a week
ahead for information on titles.
2015-2016
Nov. 25, Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 pm
Topic: Weather, Be Prepared
at your local library. For more information, call
Third Age Outreach,
St. Joseph’s
Health Care,
519-661-1621 or
519-661-1620.
DOWNTON ABBEY
TEA & SCREENING 2015
Join us for our final Downton Abbey Tea & Screening
event. Episode 1 of Season 6, the final season, will be
shown in the Wolf Performance Hall at 7:00 pm. A full
English Tea ($25), catered by Dishington’s Tea Room, will
be served in the Stevenson & Hunt Room at 4:30 pm.
Prizes for best costume at the tea.
Tom New, CEO of WQLN, Erie, PA, our partner in bringing
the Downton Abbey screenings to the Library for three
years, will speak at both the tea and the screening.
TICKETS AVAILABLE STARTING NOVEMBER 2
Monday, December 14
Central Library
Tickets for the Screening: Free
Pick up at the Central Library Welcome Desk.
Tickets for the Tea: $25
Available through the Library online,
by telephone with a credit card or
in person at any library location.
ONLINE LEARNING COMING THIS FALL
Learn Technology, creative and business skills you can use today.
www.lpl.ca/learn
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databases is one of the ways the Library has moved into the age of digitized information. Your Library
continues to make information accessible and available to all.
Canadian Points of View
Excellent for those
assignments asking students
to compare two sides of an
issue. There are thousands
of essays and articles on controversial and divisive topics such as
abortion, drug injection sites and oil pipelines. Current social issues
like bullying, gambling, substance abuse and gangs are covered.
This is up-to-date content with a Canadian focus. Sample Search:
A search for “Morgentaler” pulled up 185 results regarding abortion
in Canada, 45 from magazines and 118 from newspapers. Also
available were 13 radio and TV transcripts.
Health & Wellness
Resource Center
For that assignment on a disease
or health condition, this database
by Gale, the health encyclopedia
people, provides access to current medical, health and related
statistical information from over 400 health and medical journals,
2,200 general interest magazines, and health encyclopedias. Find
fact sheets, pamphlets, news items, videos, information on drugs
and herbal treatments and links to reliable websites.
Board games have become very
popular with teens, so we got
some new ones for the Central
Teen Annex. Teens can come
in to play when they feel
like it. We’ve got classics like
Monopoly and Balderdash and
we’ve got newer games like
Catan and Settlers. Come
on in with your friends
for some retro fun!
Beacock, Byron, Carson,
Crouch, Jalna and Lambeth
also have board games
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Literature Resource Center
Just what you need for your
English class homework. Contains
critical essays, author biographies,
overviews of literary works,
bibliographies, links to author-related websites and full-text articles
from over 250 literary journals. Sample Search: Searching for peerreviewed material on “Margaret Atwood” retrieved 445 items of
literary criticism, 563 reviews and news items, 57 biographies, 46
primary sources and 14 multimedia resources.
Teen Health & Wellness: real life • real answers
Along with information on health
conditions and diseases, this database
covers topics relevant to the lives of
teens: bullying, eating disorders, piercing
and tattooing, moods and emotions,
sexuality, dating and more.
Biography in Context
Biographies for over 528,000
people throughout history and
from all over the world. Find
someone for every course of
study. Includes full-text articles
from hundreds of periodicals,
images and links to selected websites.
FIND & USE
the DATABASES
• Under the RESEARCH heading on our website.
• Browse by category, name or logo.
• Use your library card number to proceed to the database.
You’ll be asked to sign in.
Thanks to Western Fair
District for their generous
support of the Library’s
Get Caught Reading,
Teen Summer Reading
Challenge.
| news & events
Fresh, New Look
for Jalna Branch
Jalna Branch re-opened on Canada
Day after being closed for a month for
refurbishments. One important change in
the new look was removing some shelving
to create more people space. Some tall
shelves were also made shorter to let in
more natural light. The result is a brighter,
more open looking space.
Also included in the refresh: new paint,
flooring, furnishings and end panels for
shelves. To meet library users’ technology
needs, more electrical outlets were added
in the quiet study areas for plugging
in laptops and devices. More library
computers for public use were added.
New counters were added, one for using
laptops and devices and one for early
literacy computers in the children’s area.
Thanks to Library donors for their support
of the Jalna refurbishment!
“The new updated Jalna Library
is so bright and welcoming, with
spaces for everyone to do what
they want to do. We love it!”
Jodi Lewis
Supervisor, Jalna Branch
Watch for Maker Kit Programs!
We’ll soon be introducing our new maker kits in upcoming library programs. Keep an eye
out for them in our program listings, online or in Access magazine. You might also come
across a pop-up maker space in a library near you.
Our maker space programs, either planned or pop-up, will be for adults, kids and teens
because we know all ages love a maker space. There’s a lot of fun and learning going on
in maker spaces. Also a lot of quality family time.
Maker spaces are a big trend right
now, encouraging creativity, innovation,
tinkering and DIY thinking. At the Library
we’re keen on creating spaces for that
kind of learning. We have collaborated
with the DHMakerBus to bring maker
programs to library users. Now with our
new kits we can set up our own.
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Music Maker Kit
Movie Maker Kit
Circuity Maker Kit
3-D Maker Kit
Maker Fair Kit
These maker kits are made possible thanks
to library donors. Your financial support of
value-added programs and resources allows
us to stay relevant by responding to current
trends in the community.
l o n d o n p u b l ic l i b r a r y.c a / f r ie n d s of t he l i b r a r y
friends |
251 Dundas St.
London, ON N6A 6H9
519-661-2448
Registered Charitable #:
89347 2886 RR0001
Like Friends on Facebook
and Follow on Twitter.
Donation from Friends
At the Library Board meeting on May 28, Friends of the Library presented a cheque for
$79,500 to the Library. This generous gift will be used to support digital collections
and literacy, online learning resources and children’s literacy inititatives.
Volunteers Required for the Executive Board
STORE HOURS
10 am–5:30 pm Monday–Thursday
10 am–5 pm Friday
10 am–4 pm Saturday
Closed Sundays & Holidays
The store is operated by Friends of the
London Public Library and run entirely
by volunteers. It is located at the Central
Library.
FRIENDS EXECUTIVE
PRESIDENT – Deb Lowry
VICE-PRESIDENT – Maureen McKeown
The Friends have positions available to be filled on our Executive. We need a VicePresident, a Membership Coordinator and a Newsletter and Website Manager. All
positions require membership in the Friends organization. Please email friends@lpl.
london.on.ca if you would like more information about these positions and about joining
Friends.
Volunteer at the Annual Book Sale!
The Friends annual book sale is October
16 to 18, 2015 at the Western Fair
District West Annex. The book sale is
a huge undertaking requiring many
volunteers to make it a success every
year. Volunteers are needed for the three
days of the sale, as well as before the
sale to help with the set up and after to
take things down. If you are interested
in volunteering at the sale, email
[email protected] to
let us know. Please send your name and
contact information. You will be be sent
the link to the Volunteer Spot app that
we use to organize volunteers for shifts.
You can sign up for shifts on the app.
TREASURER – Yuriy Tyshchuk
SECRETARY – Len Carey
LIBRARY STORE CO-MANAGERS
Mary Blasl & Scott Curoe
Tw it t e r @ LPL _ Fr ie n d s BOOK SALE & WAREHOUSE
COORDINATOR – Don Menard
BOOK SALE GENERAL VOLUNTEER
COORDINATOR – Mary Blasl
BOOK SALE CASHIER
COORDINATOR – Ann Henderson
9 am – 9 pm, Friday, October 16
9 am – 5 pm, Saturday, October 17
11 am – 4 pm, Sunday, October 18
WEST ANNEX, Western Fair District, 900 King St.
Great selection & prices (most items 25¢ – $2)
COMMUNICATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA
MANAGER – Keith Brooks
Tributes to past Friends of the Library
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR – Vacant
In memory of Lynda Kirkham, Friends
made a donation of $250 in her name
to the Book for Every Child® campaign,
a favourite cause of Lynda’s. Lynda
volunteered her time as an executive
member of Friends of the Library,
publishing the newsletter to the
membership and taking care of other
communications activities. She could
also always be counted on to pitch in at
the annual book sale.
BOOKKEEPER – Cindy Dierickx
SPEAKING WITH FRIENDS – Connie Sullivan
A BOOK FOR EVERY CHILD ® – Gail Turpin
RECEPTIONS – Lois Patterson
NEWSLETTER EDITOR – Vacant
PAST PRESIDENT – Carmen Sprovieri
LIBRARY BOARD LIAISON
Hannah Rasmussen
LPL LIAISON – Arlene Thompson
The Library Store gratefully received a
large donation of books from the London
Free Press in memory of Peter GeigenMiller, former Friend of the Library. Peter
was a respected journalist for 44 years
who had been employed by the London
Free Press, Globe and Mail and Windsor
Star. He was also a valued executive
member of Friends of the London Public
Library. The donation made in his honour
is greatly appreciated.
| fall reading suggestions
KIDS
BOOKS FOR
picture books
Bug in a Vacuum
Melanie Watt
Everyone will be buzzing
about this hilarious new
picture book.
kid’s books
The Nest
Kenneth Oppel
This is a haunting gothic tale for
fans of Neil Gaiman’s Coraline.
Old School
Jeff Kinney
Life was better in the old days.
Or was it? Find out in the latest
Diary of a Wimpy Kid book.
I Really Like Slop
Mo Willems
Piggie invites Gerald to try
her favourite food … slop.
But Gerald is not so sure
he’s going to like it.
The Sword of Summer
Rick Riordan
Magnus Chase has an impossible
secret: he is the son of a Norse
god.
Once Upon a Line
Wallace Edwards
Wally’s family finds a
pile of paintings drawn
from a single line from an
enchanted pen.
Story of Diva and Flea
Mo Willems
Diva, a small yet brave dog,
and Flea, a curious streetwise
cat, develop an unexpected
friendship.
The Day the Crayons
Came Home
Drew Daywalt
Duncan faces a whole new
group of crayons asking to
be rescued.
The Princess in Black and the
Perfect Princess Party
Full Moon at the Napping
House
Shannon Hale
This party is packed with
inconvenient monster alarms and a
sparkly array of princess guests.
Audrey Wood
In the wide-awake bed in the
full-moon house, everyone
is restless!
TEEN FICTIO
The Scorpion Rules
Erin Bow
The Masked Truth
Kelley Armstrong
N
The Sleeper and the Spindle
Neil Gaiman
The Young Elites (Rose Society)
Marie Lu
Traffick
Ellen Hopkins
Will to Survive
Eric Walters
Queen of Shadows
Sarah Mass
Winter
Marissa Meyer
The Fate of Ten
Pittacus Lore
Hello, Goodbye, and
Everything in Between
Jennifer Smith
Zeroes
Scott Westerfeld
fall reading suggestions |
ADULTFiction
FICTION
Adult
After You
Jojo Moyes
The Nature of the Beast
Louise Penny
Career of Evil
Robert Galbraith
Poles Apart
Terry Fallis
The Girl in the Spider’s Web
David Lagercrantz
Rogue Lawyer
John Grisham
The Golden Son
Shilpi Somaya Gowda
Sleep
Nino Ricci
The Heart Goes Last
Margaret Atwood
Undermajordomo Minor
Patrick DeWitt
The Hesitation Cut
Giles Blunt
The Illegal
Lawrence Hill
ADULT NON- FICTION
Almost Interesting: everything
you didn’t want to know about
me...and more
Wake Up Happy: the dream big,
win big guide to accomplishing
your goals
David Spade
Michael Strahan
Big Magic: creative living
beyond fear
The Witches: Salem, 1692
Elizabeth Gilbert
Eat Well, Be Well
Stacy Schiff
The Year of Yes
Shonda Rhimes
Giada De Laurentiis
Everyone is Italian on
Sunday
Rachael Ray
Home
Ellen DeGeneres
The Pioneer Woman
Cooks: Dinnertime
Ree Drummond
Shift Work
Tie Domi
John’s Story
My earliest library experiences are of the Broughdale Branch of
London Public Library. I could draw that Library, I could show where
different books were, history books, C.W. Jefferys’ The Picture
Gallery of Canadian History. I loved the Hardy Boys series. The
library was a really important part of growing up, just as it became
important for our kids, as was the borrowing of books to create
a reading, learning and listening environment in our own family.
I also think it was just the idea of it being a different place, an
embedded place, when I was growing up. The library was a tiny
public library but it was part of the school, it was part of the
community. It feels like that’s happening anew with libraries being
part of community centres. It’s just a different scale. It’s a very
positive thing.
“I hold a strong belief
that libraries in general
are places to congregate,
meet and learn together.”
I hold a strong belief that libraries in general are places to
congregate, meet and learn together. That appeals to me. I think
there are other spaces that inspire generally, but one hopes that
a library also inspires the gaining and sharing of knowledge. The
space has to allow that learning and the ability to learn together.
I’m always intrigued by the idea of Central Library being a
branch in the first place. It does serve a downtown community.
It is a grounding presence in the infrastructure of the downtown,
speaking in design terms, speaking as a cultural grounding point
for the community. It has a place on the street and a transparency
both in and out to that street, so you can see the operations of the
library and the happenings of the street interchangeably. I think
those things matter enormously.
It’s interesting to be an architect working on a space for the
community because you’re involved with a project really intimately
for a period of time and then it’s over to the user, the city, the public.
You get to see how the space is used and massaged over time. You
have to step away a bit.
It has really been cool to go and sit in those spaces at Central
Library, to be in the meeting rooms, to be on that stage from time
to time, to sit in the seats listening. You’re cognizant of the work
and the decisions made.
I’m so grateful that with the community’s help, (because it was fund
driven), we were able to get the really critical pieces that made,
what now seem to be, the strong parts of the Library. The Wolf
Performance Hall jumps out, and the clerestories, the skylights and
the windows. It’s unimaginable to me to think of the Library without
those components. It’s not the Bay store anymore, it’s our Library.
As to what might be unique about a public library project versus
other public space? I learned when we were working on Central
Library for the first time, that it’s about the process. The process
is so fundamentally different from that of other spaces in that
it embraces the public input and interprets it. It embraces the
feedback and input of so many people, of broad constituencies.
It’s a really comprehensive piece. What I really liked about it was
the broadness of the project.
Keep up to date on the Central Revitalization Project:
lpl.ca/centralrenew
John Nicholson is a principal in Nicholson Sheffield Architects
Inc., the firm recently awarded the contract to act as prime
consultants for the Central Library Revitalization project. As
Malhotra Nicholson Architects Inc., this firm worked with
architects Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners to design the current
Central Library, built in 2002.
Get a Card!
Library cards are free to residents of London,
and to members of county libraries in Elgin,
Middlesex & Oxford, except the town of
Woodstock. Cards are issued on presentation
of personal identification and proof of London
or eligible county residency. Non-residents
may obtain a Library card for a fee of $10 a
month, to a maximum of $50 a year.
Renewals
Limit of 3 renewals.
You cannot renew Quick Picks, high demand materials or items with holds.
Renew items
•in person at any library
•online – use My Account tab
• by phone – 519-661-4600
Report loss of a library card immediately, just
as you would a credit card. The replacement
card fee is $2.
Check to make sure your renewals were
successful and check the due date!
Outstanding late charges can affect your
ability to renew.
Borrowing Periods
Returns
Limit of 10 DVDs per card.
Maximum of 40 items per card.
Books & CDs
21 days
Quick Picks, DVDs, Magazines 7 days
High demand material
7 days
eBooks & eAudio
up to 21 days
eVideo
up to 5 days
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 email address and we’ll
send you a notice before your materials are
due.
You may return materials to any London
Public Library. When we’re closed, return
chutes are open for your use.
Make sure DVD or CD cases are not empty!
InterLibrary Loan
You can borrow materials from many
other library systems through our library’s
Interlibrary Loan service.
Visiting Library
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.
Settlement Services
for Newcomers
You can pay fines online!
LATE CHARGES
per item max.
ADULT MATERIALS per day per item
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
SENIOR CITIZENS (65+)
DVDs, Quick Picks &
Book Club in a Bag
All other materials
15¢
$6
$1
$ 10
15¢
$6
Library Settlement Workers are on hand at
Beacock Branch and Jalna Branch to help
newcomers with information and referral
services about employment, volunteer opportunities, language learning and assessment, and other issues related to settling in
London.
Accessibility
We want to be accessible
to you. Ask about our
resources and services
if you’d like to know more.
Computers
and Internet
All locations have computers you can use for
free with your valid, up-to-date library card.
Ask staff about setting up a PIN to log in to
our computers or wireless network.
Public internet computers are installed with
software programs for you to use. You can
print for a small fee.
Connect to our wireless network on your
laptop or mobile device at all branches except
Glanworth.
To get started using a computer or internet,
check our program listings for sessions
designed to help you get going.
Art Exhibits
We have space for art exhibits at many of
our library locations. To exhibit your art:
email [email protected] or
call 519-661-5120.
Posters and Flyers
We have community bulletin board space
in our libraries. Bring posters to the Central
Library Welcome Desk and fill out a request
form. Bulletin board space is limited and
demand is high. Priority is given to non-profit
events and organizations.
London Public Library is
proud to be a member of
the Child & Youth Network.
London Public
Library Board
Meets Thursday evenings monthly in the
Board Room at Central Library. Public session
begins at 5:30 pm. All are welcome. Agendas,
Minutes and Reports are available online.
Gloria Leckie (Chair)
Stuart Clark
Scott Courtice
Vicki Douvalis
Mariam Hamou
Bassam Lazar
Councillor Tanya Park
Hannah Rasmussen
Councillor Phil Squire
Locations
BEACOCK Hours
519-451-8140
1280 Huron St. STONEY CREEK
N5Y 4M2
BYRON519-471-4000
1295 Commissioners Rd. W. N6K 1C9
MASONVILLE
CARSON
Windermere Rd.
519-438-4287
465 Quebec St. N5W 3Y4
SHERWOOD
BEACOCK
CENTRAL LIBRARY & SPRIET FAMILY
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY
251 Dundas St.
N6A 6H9
General info:
519-661-4600
Program registration: 519-661-5122
CHERRYHILL CHERRYHILL
519-439-6456
301 Oxford St. W. N6H 1S6
CROUCH CENTRAL/
CHILDRENS
519-673-0111
550 Hamilton Rd. EAST LONDON N5Z 1S4
EAST LONDON
BYRON
519-451-7600
2016 Dundas St. E. GLANWORTH N5V 1R1
CROUCH
519-681-6797
2950 Glanworth Dr. JALNA CARSON
LANDON
N6N 1N6
POND MILLS
519-685-6465
1119 Jalna Blvd.
LAMBETH N6E 3B3
519-652-2951
7112 Beattie St. LANDON WESTMOUNT
N6P 1A2
Beacock, Byron,
Cherryhill, Crouch, East
London, Jalna, Landon,
Masonville, Pond Mills,
Sherwood, Stoney Creek,
Westmount
Tuesday
9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–6 pm
Saturday 9 am–5 pm
Glanworth
Tuesday Saturday
7–9 pm
10 am–noon
Carson & Lambeth
Tues. 1–5 pm & 6–9 pm
Wed. 9-noon & 1–5 pm
Thurs. 1–5 pm & 6–9 pm
Fri. 9–noon & 1–5 pm
Sat. 9–noon & 1–5 pm
519-439-6240
167 Wortley Rd.
N6C 3P6
JALNA
MASONVILLE 519-660-4646
30 North Centre Rd.
POND MILLS N5X 3W1
Holidays
& Sunday
Hours
LAMBETH
519-685-1333
1166 Commissioners Rd. E. SHERWOOD
Central & Children’s
Monday
9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday
9 am–6 pm
Saturday 9 am–5 pm
N5Z 4W8
519-473-9965
1225 Wonderland Rd. N.
Unit #32
GLANWORTH
N6G 2V9
STONEY CREEK519-930-2065
920 Sunningdale Rd. E.
N5X 0H5
3200 Wonderland Rd. S. N6L 1A6
WESTMOUNT 519-473-4708
L abour Day
= Plaza or Community Centre
Not to scale
Monday, September 7
all locations closed
Thanksgiving Holiday
Ramped, level or elevator access to Library
materials is available at all locations.
Monday, October 12
all locations closed
Get in Touch!
Book Your Event!
• Phone: 519-661-4600
Wolf Performance Hall
& Meeting Space Rentals
• Central Library & Branch Locations
• Rooms for groups of 3 to 369
• Space available in 14 locations
• AV equipment and free Wi-Fi service
Sunday Hours at Central
1-4 pm
October 18
to November 29
• TTY: 519-432-8835
• Fax: 519-663-9013
• Mail: 251 Dundas St.
London, ON N6A 6H9
Share your feedback, suggestions & stories:
• www.londonpubliclibrary.ca/contact
Let us help you plan your next event:
• 519-661-5120 (Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm)
• [email protected]
• lpl.ca/meetingspace
Access is produced by the Library’s Marketing
and Communications Department
• Ellen Hobin, Manager
• Rita Verhulst, Editor, 519-661-5121
[email protected]
• Betty Lueddeke, Graphic Design
ISSN 0710-0132 Vol. 25, # 3

Fall 2015 - London Public Library

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