FALL 2016 SEPT/OCT/NOV - London Public Library
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FALL 2016 SEPT/OCT/NOV - London Public Library
FALL 2016 SEPT/OCT/NOV adults • kids • teens • programs • news NOVEMBER 4 - 6 MUSEUM LONDON ON OUR COVER The Riddle, an emblem poem by James Reaney first published in 1970. London Public Library proudly presents the following events at Words Festival ~ see wordsfest.ca for Festival schedule JAMES REANEY LECTURE: DOUGLAS GIBSON: ACROSS CANADA BY STORY London Public Library is proud to bring this year’s James Reaney Lecture to Words, featuring John Beckwith, Reaney’s close friend and collaborator. Returning to London with a new one-man stage show based on his second memoir, Across Canada by Story, Douglas Gibson shares his stories about Canadian literary icons. becoming an author himself. He also has fond memories of our own London where he spent his first Christmas in Canada, and had his first meeting in 1974 with Alice Munro. The late James Crear Reaney is a celebrated Canadian poet, playwright, dramatist, novelist, literary critic and artist. Gibson spent 40 plus years editing the works of some of Canada’s greatest literary legends before Enjoy these entertaining adventures from one of Canada’s premier storytellers at this year’s Words Festival. John Beckwith, retired University of Toronto Dean of Music, will discuss his collaborations with James Reaney on operas such as Taptoo! and radio sound collages. He will outline the extent to which Reaney’s early listening experiences and music lessons affected his approach to writing. Throughout his lecture he will use recorded musical excerpts. Reaney and Beckwith worked closely together with what some have noted as mutual literary and musical influences. LOCAL AUTHORS BOOK FAIR JOHN BECKWITH The annual James Reaney lecture series features a talk by a person who is knowledgeable about the life and work of poet and playwright James Reaney and of writing in the southwestern Ontario region. This year’s lecture will be the seventh in the series and the first to be held in London. London Public Library is honoured to bring this event to our community. Read Local London’s self-published authors, bookmakers, small presses and poets will gather to share ideas, and showcase and sell their work at Museum London throughout the Festival. Authors: Showcase your work at the Festival. Register on our website or call 519-661-4600. Spaces are limited. 2 • fall 2016 www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Writer-inResidence 2016-2017 MARGARET CHRISTAKOS Excerpt from, Her Paraphernalia, Margaret Christakos’ newest book, an exploration of “the beauty of the selfie, menopause, daughters, lust, solo travel, depression, the death of a parent, the writing life and women’s transgenerational vitality, among other interwoven themes.” bookthug.ca Find office hours in our program listings or visit: www.lpl.ca/writerinresidence Photo from Her Paraphernalia www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 fall 2016 • 3 CROUCH BRANCH BORROW A BIKE LOCK All our library locations have bike locks you can borrow while you’re visiting us. On June 6 the bike corral in front of the Central Library was unveiled with City Council, Library staff and local cycling advocates in attendance. In response to public feedback, the City of London launched new cycling supports in London: bike corrals and bike fix-it stations. London Public Library is pleased to partner with the City in this initiative to host a bike corral at Central and a fix-it station at Crouch Branch. These initiatives support and encourage more Londoners to ride downtown and throughout the city. Phase 2 of the Central Revitalization ww w.lpl.ca/centralrenew CHILDREN’S LIBRARY The Children’s Library will be temporarily re-located on the main floor while their permanent space is renovated. Ask us for locations of Storytimes and other programs. ELEVATORS AND ENTRANCES During construction, access to Central’s 2nd and 3rd floor is by elevator. There is also a temporary 2nd floor entrance and exit from Citi Plaza for your convenience. You can check out, return, validate parking and get help at our 2nd floor Service Desk in addition to the main floor Service Desk. WASHROOMS WE’VE ACCOMPLISHED A LOT IN THE FIRST PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION AND ARE ONSCHEDULE AND ON-BUDGET WITH THE PROJECT. SOME HIGHLIGHTS: Construction of the stairs is well underway with 10,000 pounds of structural steel installed. No washrooms will be available on the 2nd floor or in the relocated Children’s Library during Phase 2. Washrooms are available in our Passageway on the main floor and on the 3rd floor. New paint, flooring and a re-located entrance have really opened up our main floor arrivals area. PUBLIC COMPUTERS Work continues on our new main floor Magazine and Reading Lounge. Public computers have been moved to new areas on both the 2nd and 3rd floors. Visitor passes for computers are available on the 2nd floor. SECOND FLOOR: Construction has begun on the south side of the 2nd floor while the north side remains accessible. No washrooms are available. A temporary entrance from Citi Plaza and a Service Desk are available on the 2nd floor. THIRD FLOOR Public computers are now available on the 3rd floor in addition to the 2nd floor. Our goal throughout construction, which is scheduled to continue until next spring, is to keep our services and resources as available to you as possible. We appreciate your patience as we work through this exciting period of change. BOOKS AND MATERIALS Many of our books and other materials will be shifting location over the coming months. Let us help you find what you need. As the renovation of the Children’s Library begins, the “red wall” has been replaced with beautiful glass panels which will provide a view into the Children’s Library and Reading Garden. There may be some short interruptions to our hours or services and other news, so please check our website or call us at 519-6614600 for the most up-to-date construction news. www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 fall 2016 • 5 1,000,168 reference questions asked 3,869,642 items borrowed 4,551 children participated in TD Summer Reading Club, visitiig us 19,958 2015 times over the summer 459 children benefitted from 1:1 READ support A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR LIBRARY 419,791 online database searches 26,531 storytime attendance Read the full 2015 Annual Report to the Community www.lpl.ca/aboutmylibrary 545,417 public computer uses 213,715 wireless uses 14,465 library programs held FREE! 42,401 uses of PressReader 4,912,731 website visits 2,737,988 IN-PERSON VISITS 6 • fall 2016 44,787 social media interactions (via Twitter, Facebook and YouTube) 17,372 new library cards issued 33.75 ANNUAL LIBRARY USE PER CAPITA 143,102 active library card users (44.4% of Londoners have an active Library card) www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 LONDON’S FOOD FUTURE URBAN AGRICULTURE CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 19, 10-4 CENTRAL LIBRARY $102 million in economic impact 452% return on investment $1 invested = $6.65 in value 98.6% satisfied or very satisfied with Library services Join the conversation around this exciting new movement. Learn about the related politics, economics and technology. Find out what is happening in other communities. Connect with others who are growing food locally and building community one garden at a time. Members of the newly formed London Food Policy Council will be in attendance as well as City Councillors and staff. London Public Library is proud to be hosting this conference in partnership with The City of London’s Advisory Committee of the Environment, Agricultural Advisory Committee and Trees and Forest Advisory Committee. Find the schedule in our program listings. Register in advance. SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTRE, YMCA AND LIBRARY 95.8% agree or strongly agree that “Library services enhance my quality of life” Your Library works closely with the City of London to build community connections and capacity. Together we are presenting NeighbourGood workshops. Find details in our program listings and on our website. The City of London wants to hear from you. Working together to build stronger neighbourhoods. We need your ideas. Take our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/neighbourgood www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 A ground breaking ceremony for this new community facility was held June 14 with representatives from the City of London, YMCA of Western Ontario and the London Public Library in attendance. Together we are creating a welcoming space where families can swim, skate, learn, connect, be active and access services. The facility is expected to open September 2018. See plans and information at www.london.ca/swcc fall 2016 • 7 JOIN US AT THE 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 love finding the books and taking the challenge that goes with each one. We’ll be in the Progress Building September 9 to 11 and 14 to 18. FLYING HIGH The Western Fair Library Challenge You created the most beautiful kites at our library locations over the summer. They will be displayed at the Western Fair in the Creative Arts Competition area. We can’t wait to see them all. Thank you for taking the challenge and thanks to Western Fair District for sponsoring this program. Thank you to Western Fair District for their generous support of the Library’s Get Caught Reading Teen Summer Reading Challenge. September 19 – 25 Celebrate and explore science at your Library with our interactive Science Discovery Zones. Learn about magnetism, weather, DNA and more! Details in our program listings or online. NOV 5 – DEC 17 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 nearly 7,000 books were distributed to children in London through agencies that work with families. 8 • fall 2016 SHARE YOUR LOVE OF READING WITH A CHILD! www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 FALL 2016 News page 10 Early Years pages 12–15 Children & Families pages 16-20 16 Readers & Writers, Music Making, Science & Technology 17 Create, Make, Build 18 Games 19 Celebrate, Movies, Life Skills 20 PA Days, Homework Teens Adults page 21 pages 22–39 22–23 Reading & Writing 24–25 Newcomers, Language & Literacy 26 Local History & Stories 27 Creativity 28 Music, Theatre & Film 29–30 Ideas & Issues 31 For Older Adults 32 Nature & Environment, Your Money 33 Parenting 34 Health & Wellness, Special Help 35 Community Hub 36 Programs & Classes with a Fee 38–39 Computer Classes & Technology Help www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Programs are free unless a fee is listed. No registration is required unless noted. Register for programs in person, by phone or online unless noted. We’re adding more programs all the time! At times, programs may be re-scheduled or cancelled. Visit www.lpl.ca/programs or call 519-661-4600 to find out what’s new and to confirm the most up-to-date program schedule. www.lpl.ca/programs Accessibility Accommodations for our programs and services are available. Two weeks notice helps us to confirm your request. Service dogs are welcome in the Library and at programs. No program fee charge for anyone accompanying a person who requires assistance. NEWS Children’s Library The Children’s Library will be temporarily relocated on the main floor while their permanent space is renovated. Ask us for locations of Storytimes and other programs. See page 5 for construction alerts. A New Look We are bringing you big changes with this issue of ACCESS. You will now be able to browse for programs by subject or interest area, rather than by branch location. We have made these changes in response to your feedback. We now hear from many of you that you want to quickly find programs that reflect your interests and that you often visit different library locations in search of the right program at the right time for you and your family. Our website and our staff remain your best tool for finding up-to-date program information. Feel free to call us, talk to staff at any location or visit the program section of our website (www.lpl.ca/programs) to search for programs by location, age level, subject or date. We hope that these changes to our program listings help you to find exciting new programs along with all your favourites. Enjoy! Ellen Hobin Manager, Communications 10 • fall 2016 www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 News. Photos. Great reads. Interesting articles. Harry Potter jokes. And perhaps a cute cat or two… We’ve got lots to talk about! Find London Public Library on: www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 fall 2016 • 11 Early Years 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. Location Time Dates Register Starting Beacock 2:00-2:30 pm Thursdays, Ongoing Drop in Byron 9:30-10 am Fridays, Sept.16-Oct 21 No session Sept 30 Sept 1 Byron 10:30-11 am Fridays, Sept.16-Oct 21 No session Sept 30 Sept 1 Byron 9:30-10 am Fridays, Nov 4-Dec 2 Oct 21 Byron 10:30-11 am Fridays, Nov 4-Dec 2 Oct 21 Central 10:30-11 am Fridays, Ongoing Ask staff for room location Drop in Cherryhill 10:30-11 am Wednesdays, Sept 14-Nov 30 Drop in Jalna 9:45-10:15 am Thursdays, Sept 15-Dec 1 Drop in Landon 11:30-noon Wednesdays, Sept 7-Nov 30 Drop in Masonville 10:45-11:15 am Thursdays, Sept 15-Oct 20 Sept 8 Masonville 11:15-11:45 am Fridays, Oct 7-Dec 9 Drop in Masonville 10:45-11:15 am Thursdays, Nov 10-Dec 15 Nov 3 Pond Mills 2:00-2:45 pm Wednesdays, Sept 14-Dec 28 Drop in Pond Mills 10:30-11:15 am Fridays, Sept 2-Dec 30 Drop in Pond Mills 9:30-10 am Saturdays, Sept 17, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10 Drop in Sherwood 10:45-11:15 am Wednesdays, Sept 21-Dec 14 Drop in Stoney Creek 10:00-10:30 am Wednesdays, Sept 7-28 Drop in Stoney Creek 2:00-2:30 pm Thursdays, Ongoing starting Sept 8 No session Nov 3 Drop in Stoney Creek 10:00-10:30 am Wednesdays, Ongoing starting Nov 2 Drop in Westmount 10:00-10:30 am Tuesdays, Sept 20-Dec 6 Drop in 12 • fall 2016 www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Early Years Storytime! (All ages with a caregiver) Stories, rhymes, songs and more. Location Time Beacock Byron Dates Register Starting 11:00-11:30 am Wednesdays, Ongoing Drop in 9:30-10:15 am Thursdays, Sept 15-Nov 24 No session Sept 29 & Nov 3 If session is full, please come to the 10:30 am session Drop in Byron 10:30-11:15 am Thursdays, Sept 15-Nov 2 No program on Sept 29 & Nov 3 Drop in Carson 9:45-10:30 am Wednesdays, Ongoing Drop in Central 10:30-11:15 am Mondays, Ongoing Ask staff for room location Drop in Central 11:00-11:45 am Saturdays, Ongoing Drop in Cherryhill 9:30-10:15 am Wednesdays, Sept 14-Nov. 30 Drop in Crouch 10:30-11:15 am Fridays, Ongoing Drop in East London 10:30-11:15 am Thursdays, Sept 15-Nov 24 Drop in Jalna 10:00-10:45 am Wednesdays, Sept 14-Nov 30 Drop in Jalna 11:00-11:45 am Thursdays, Sept 15-Dec 1 Drop in Landon 10:15-11:00 am Wednesdays, Sept 7-Nov 30 Drop in Masonville 9:30-10:15 am Thursdays, Sept 15-Oct 20 Sept 8 Masonville 10:00-10:45 am Fridays, Oct 7-Dec 9 Drop in Masonville 10:45-11:15 am Thursdays, Nov 10-Dec 15 Nov 3 Pond Mills 10:30-11:15 am Thursdays, Sept 22-Nov 24 Drop in Sherwood 9:30-10:15 am Wednesdays, Sept 21-Dec 14 Drop in Sherwood 10:00-10:45 am Thursdays, Sept 22-Dec 15 Drop in Stoney Creek 11:00-11:45 am Wednesdays, Sept 7-Sept 28 Drop in Stoney Creek 11:00-11:45 am Wednesdays, Ongoing starting Nov 2 Drop in Westmount 11:00-11:45 am Tuesdays, Sept 20-Dec 6 No session Nov 8 Drop in Please help us keep our storytimes and all programs fragrance free. www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 fall 2016 • 13 Early Years Playgroups Community Playgroups Birth–6 years with caregiver Parents, caregivers and children are welcome to drop in for interactive early learning activities. Offered in partnership with London’s Ontario Early Years Centres (OEYC) and Childreach. • BEACOCK With OEYC, London North-Centre: 519-434-3644. Thursdays, 9:30-3 pm Program is closed noon-1 pm for lunch. • BYRON With OEYC, London West: 519-473-2825 Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am • CHERRYHILL With Childreach: 519-434-3644 Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am • WESTMOUNT With OEYC, London West: 519-473-2825 Thursdays, 9:45-10:45 am or 11 am-12 pm Music & Movement Tune Time! Child with caregiver Develop early literacy skills through rhyme, rhythm, and repetition. • CENTRAL Tuesdays, 10:30-11 am BOOKS TO SING NEW “Singable Stories” to read together Water Babies: Story & Song birth–12 months with caregiver Share baby books, songs, rhymes, and baby toys, in a warm pool. Afterwards, parents and babies can gather for social time in our meeting room. In partnership with Stoney Creek YMCA. • STONEY CREEK Tuesdays, Nov. 1–Dec. 6, 1:30-2 pm Register starting Oct. 25 The Wheels on the Tuk Tuk by Kabir Sehgal Climb onboard a busy three-wheeled taxi in India! Story & Gym This parent and child program focuses on sharing literature and exploring imagination in a fun environment. Drop in for storytime in the Library, followed by playtime in the YMCA gym. In partnership with the Stoney Creek YMCA. • STONEY CREEK Fridays,Nov. 4–Dec. 9, 10-11 am 1,2,3.. Sing and Move with Me Birth–6 years with caregiver Nursery rhymes and props help teach early math and early literacy concepts to older children while babies and toddlers enjoy the rhythm and playfulness of singing songs. Stories, too! Offered with OEYC ElginMiddlesex. • LAMBETH Fridays, Nov.18–Dec.9, 10 am Register starting Nov 1 5 Little Ducks by Denise Fleming Count and quack along. Ice Cream and Dinosaurs by Eric Litwin Find parenting and prenatal programs in our adult listings. 14 • fall 2016 Meet Groovy Joe - a fun-loving, guitarstrumming, ice-cream-eating pup. www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Early Years Early Literacy Back to School Storytime 3–6 years Whether you’re starting school for the very first time or heading back to school this fall, enjoy a storytime that will feature books and activities to get you excited about school! • MASONVILLE Thursday, Sept. 1, 10-11 am Sing Read Play Love Birth–1 year with caregiver Enjoy language-based play with your baby. We will explore early language development and early literacy, looking at easy ways to bring singing, talking, and reading into day to day play. With OEYC, London West. • LANDON Wednesday, Sept.14, 2-3 pm Register: www.oeyclondon.eventbrite.ca or call 519-473-2825. • BYRON Friday, Nov. 18, 2-3 pm Register: www.oeyclondon.eventbrite.ca or call 519-473-2825. Shared Beginnings birth–6 years with caregiver Where Adults and Children Learn Together. Enjoy crafts, play games, sing songs, hear stories. Call LUSO Community Services for information: 519-452-1466. • BEACOCK Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am Beginning with Baby Family Math Beginning with Toddler and Storytime Infant Sign 12 months–30 months with caregiver Learn, play and grow together. Includes circle time, provided by the Library, and discussion about toddler development. Presented by OEYC, London North-Centre. • BEACOCK Wednesdays, 10-11:30 am 6–18 months with caregiver Sign language helps parent and child communicate better. Learn how to sign with your infant. Offered with OEYC, Elgin-Middlesex. • LAMBETH Thursdays, Oct. 20–Nov.3, 1:30-3pm. Register: call OEYC at 519-631-9496. Toddler Art Little Counters birth–1 year with caregiver Learn, play and grow together with the Library and Childreach. Call Childreach for information: 519-434-3644. • CHERRYHILL Tuesdays, 10-11:30 am • BEACOCK Thursdays, 1:30-3 pm 2–3 years with caregiver Let’s paint, glue, play, and create! • WESTMOUNT Fridays, Sept 16–Oct 21, 10-10:45 am. Register starting Sept 1 Exploring the Alphabet 2 ½ to 6 years with caregiver Join Ontario Early Years to explore the alphabet and learn the basics of letter recognition and sounds, using songs and games. • LAMBETH Fridays, Sept.23–Oct 14, 10-11 am Register starting Sept. 1. 3 1/2 – 5 years with caregiver Math is everywhere! Enjoy games and activities to develop math skills and concepts with your child. Snack is provided. • BEACOCK Thursdays, Oct. 6–Nov. 10, 5:30-7 pm Register at www.oeyclondon.eventbrite.com or call OEYC at 519-434-3644 12–39 months with caregiver Learn how to incorporate numeracy into children’s playtime through the use of songs, games and stories. • CHERRYHILL Thursdays, Nov. 3–24, 9:30-10:15 am Register at www.childreach.on.ca or call Childreach 519-434-3644. Baby Mother Goose Birth to 12 months Props help you & your baby/toddler sing, dance, rhyme and play together. Chat with other parents and let baby sleep if needed. Offered with OEYC, Elgin-Middlesex. • LAMBETH Thursdays, Nov. 10–24, 1:30 pm Register starting Oct 1 Get them excited about school! With 2000 words an hour, they’ll be more likely to race you to school everyday. www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 fall 2016 • 15 Children & Families Readers & Writers 7–9 years Book discussion and fun activities for children who are reading independently. Books available at each meeting and at desk for those who miss a meeting. • STONEY CREEK 1st Saturday of month. 2:30-3:30 pm Starts Sept. 10 Register in advance. Dog Tales – Group Setting! 7–13 years A great way for developing 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. • CENTRAL Saturday, Nov. 5, 2:30–3:30 pm Harvest Storytime Meet the Author: Dinah Day My First Book Club Family Celebrate the fall harvest with a storytime for all ages. • JALNA Friday, Oct. 7, 2:15-3 pm Spooktacular Halloween Storytime Family Join us for spooky stories and a craft! Costumes are welcome. • LAMBETH Saturday, Oct 29, 10:30-11:15 am • BEACOCK Saturday, Oct. 29, 11-12 pm • SHERWOOD Saturday, Oct. 29, 2:30-3:15 pm • CARSON Saturday, Oct. 29, 3-4 pm Dog Tales - One on One! 7–13 years A great way for shy or reluctant to practice reading skills and build confidence. Make an appointment to read to a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog in the Library. • SHERWOOD Saturdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 26, 11am-noon Call 519–473–9965 to register Dinah Day reads from her 4th book ‘Lost Bird’ – a true story. • CHERRYHILL Saturday, Nov. 12, 2:30–4:30 pm Register starting Oct. 13. Music Making MAKE Your Own Music Family Explore some basic maker music tools with a keyboard, kazoos, ukulele, egg shakers, wave drum percussion synthesizer, pocket piano, microphone, portable recorder, and a laptop with music. • SHERWOOD Saturday, Oct. 08, 2:30–3:30 pm Check Out the Ukulele 8–15 years Love making music? Curious about the ukulele? Bring your own or borrow one of ours in this introduction to this fun instrument. • STONEY CREEK Friday, Oct. 28, 2:30–3:45 pm Register at the branch or by phone 519–930–2065 starting Oct. 4. Science & Technology Maker Fair Family Squishy circuits, MaKey MaKey, Squigz, Osmo, Drawdio, Etch a Sketch, Spirograph, Korg Clip Hit and more! • SHERWOOD Saturday, Sept. 10, 2:30–3:30 pm Science Discovery Zones! All ages Celebrate Science Literacy Week 2016 at your Library with interactive Science Discovery Zones. Drop in and explore magnetism, weather, DNA and more! • CENTRAL Sept. 19–24, all Library hours • BEACOCK, • BYRON, • EAST LONDON, • LANDON, • MASONVILLE, • WESTMOUNT Sept. 20–24, all Library hours • SHERWOOD Sept. 20–22, 6–7 pm • CHERRYHILL Sept. 23 & 24, 9 am – 4:30 pm • CROUCH Sept. 23 & 24, 9 am – 4 pm • STONEY CREEK Sept. 23, 10 am–1 pm • JALNA Sept. 23, 2:30 –3:30 pm Science Discovery Zones: Squishy Circuits Learn about electricity and create working circuits using conductive and insulating doughs! With London Children’s Museum. • BYRON Saturday, Sept. 24, 10am–1pm Maker Mash-Up! Drop in to build and create with our cool high–tech and low–tech gadgets! • BYRON Saturday, Nov. 26, 10am–4pm Play the piano or borrow a ukelele at the library. See page 28 for details. 16 • fall 2016 www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Children & Families Create, Make, Build Lego Creation Station Family We provide the LEGO bricks, you provide the imagination. • MASONVILLE Saturdays, 2–3:30 pm • SHERWOOD 1st Saturday of every month, 2:30–3:30 pm • CHERRYHILL Last Saturday of every month, 2:30–3:30 pm • STONEY CREEK Saturday, Sept. 24 & Nov. 26, 2:30–4 pm Paper Art Club 5+ years Learn origami with the Paper Art Club from Western University. • CENTRAL Saturdays, Sept. 10, 24, Oct. 1, 15, Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 1–3pm Button Making Family Drop in and design and create your very own button. Photos must be photocopied to fit in the button maker. • BEACOCK Saturday, Sept. 10, 2–4 pm • CARSON Saturday, Oct. 15, 10:30–Noon • SHERWOOD Saturday, Oct. 22, 2:30–3:30 pm • MASONVILLE Saturday, Oct. 22, Nov. 26, 3–4 pm • CHERRYHILL Friday, Nov. 18, 2:30–4 pm Fort Building Family Fun Family Design, build and decorate your very own family fort then make yourself cozy inside. Big cardboard boxes and materials are provided. Bring a flashlight! • BYRON Saturday, Sept. 24, 2–4 pm Cardboard Maze Build Family Create a giant, fun maze with huge cardboard provided by the library. • BYRON Saturday, Oct. 29, 2–4pm Stoney Creek Origami Fun! Paper Folding All ages Drop in to learn the art of paper folding! • MASONVILLE Saturdays, Sept. 17, Oct. 1, 15, 29, Nov. 5, 19, 2–4 pm FALL CRAFTS Autum Colour Creations 5–12 years Create art with the colours of fall, beautiful masterpieces to hang on your wall! • CROUCH Saturday, Sept. 24, 2:30–3:30 pm Turkey Stuff Family Celebrate Thanksgiving with crafts & activities • CENTRAL Oct. 8, Saturday, Library hours Autumn Leaves in the Breeze Spooktacular Halloween Craft Family Drop in for a spooky Halloween craft. • WESTMOUNT Saturday, Oct 29, 9–5 pm • STONEY CREEK Saturday, Oct. 29,10–4 pm Monster Mania! 5–12 years Monsters can be one eyed, green or hairy. Come create your own that’s silly or scary! • CROUCH Saturday, Oct. 29, 2:30–3:30 pm Family Drop in and have fun with words and colourful autumn leaves while making a craft to take home! • STONEY CREEK Saturday, Oct. 8, 2–4 pm Remembrance Day Buttons! Thanksgiving Day Craft Gifts for Giving! 5+ years Drop in to make a Thanksgiving day craft! • JALNA Saturday, Oct. 8, 2–4 pm Thanksgiving Day Treasures! Family Lest we forget. Create a button to wear until Remembrance Day. • CROUCH Saturday, Nov. 5, 1–2 pm 5–12 years Create perfect little gifts to give to family and friends this holiday season! • CROUCH Saturday, Nov. 19 & 26, 2:30–3:30 pm 5–12 years Join us to make a Thanksgiving craft. • CROUCH Saturday, Oct. 8, 2:30–3:30 pm Family Drop in and find some fun origami projects on the craft table. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2–4 pm www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 fall 2016 • 17 Children & Families BOARD GAMES Games Chess in the Library 7+ years Players of all strengths are welcome to play chess with volunteers from the London Chapter of Chess in the Library. • MASONVILLE Fridays, 4–5:30 pm. No session Oct. 28 Pokémon Unplugged 5+ years Drop in for Pokémon crafts and activities. • LANDON Friday, Sept. 2, 10–4 pm Giant Games! Family Giant–sized fun such as Tic Tac Toe, Dominoes, Checkers, and more. • LAMBETH Saturday, Sept. 10, 1–4 pm • SHERWOOD 3rd Saturday of every month, 2:30–3:30 pm Pond Mills at the Park Pokémon Low-Tech 6–9 years Find hidden Pokémon pictures in the Library. Increase your knowledge, meet new friends and win a prize! • BEACOCK Saturday, Oct. 1, 2–4 pm Thanksgiving Hunt Drop in and search the library high and low for hidden turkeys! Find them all and win a prize. • WESTMOUNT Saturday, Oct. 8, 10–4 pm Stoney Creek Games Big and Small! Our locations are great places to spend time with your family. From train tables for young ones to creative Awesome Box drop-in activities for teens, your library welcomes you to spend time together. Family Drop in and enjoy big and small games: Giant Checkers, Rubik’s Cubes, Giant Snakes and Ladders, bowling, hula hoops, Spot It, reading cave, and more! • STONEY CREEK Saturday, Nov. 12, 2:30–3:30 pm Family Games, crafts, bubbles & fun, weather permitting. • NAOMI ALMEIDA PARK Saturday, Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 15, 22, 10am–noon Arcade Armageddon! Let’s Play Minecraft! Rhyming & Finding Scavenger Hunt 7+ years Share strategies, explore new terrain and create amazing structures together at the library! Play on our computers or bring your own Minecraft–enabled laptop or tablet. • SHERWOOD Friday, Sept. 23, 2:30–3:30 pm OR 3:30–4:30 pm Register starting Sept 16 Friday, Oct. 28, 2:30–3:30 pm OR 3:30–4:30 pm Register starting Oct. 21 Borrow a game to play with your friends or family at the library. Board games are available at all locations. Just ask! 7+ years Drop in and play games like Minecraft, Mario Cart and even Just Dance! • CROUCH Friday, Nov. 18, Friday, 2–5 pm Family Drop in for a fun scavenger hunt of “rhyming & finding”! Can you follow all the clues and solve the final riddle? • STONEY CREEK Saturday, Nov. 19, 10–4 pm Puzzle Play Day! All ages • SHERWOOD Saturday, Nov. 26, 2:30–3:30 pm Drop in for our celebration of puzzles: jigsaw, 3D, tangrams, sudoko, logic and more! 18 • fall 2016 www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Children & Families MEDIA LITERACY WEEK October 31–November 4 This year’s Media Literacy Week will celebrate the ways that parents and teachers can help young people become more creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. Find resources here: www.medialiteracyweek.ca Media Literacy Week helps to raise awareness of the importance of media literacy and digital literacy in the education of children and youth. Celebrate Movies Star Wars Reads Day Saturday Cinema Celebrate literacy & Star Wars with activities for the whole family! Come in costume! Prizes & Giveaways. • CENTRAL LIBRARY Saturday, Oct. 15, 2:30–4 pm Trick or Book Treat All ages Trick or treat, in costume for Halloween and receive a book treat! • CROUCH Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 am–5 pm Halloween in the Village (Byron) Calling all ghouls, ghosts and goblins too! Pin the spider on the web, ghost bowling, finding bats in the library? Join us for Halloween fun! • BYRON Saturday, Oct. 29, 10am–4 pm Halloween in the Village (Wortley) Haunted House Join us for a very spooky haunted house and other activities as part of Halloween in the Village! • LANDON Saturday, Oct. 29, 1–4 pm Halloween Costume Party Child with caregiver Wear your costume for crafts, fun activities & trick–or–treating (non–food items) through the Library. • CENTRAL Monday, Oct. 31, 9:30–11 am www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Family Bring your friends and family for tasty treats and enjoy a fun feature film on our BIG screen! • CROUCH Saturdays, Sept. 10, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, 2:30 pm Call 519–673–0111 for film title. Halloween Movie & Munchies 7+ years Join us for a frighteningly fun feature film filled with creepy creatures! • CROUCH Oct. 28, Friday, 2:30 pm Call 519–673–0111 for film title. Life Skills I’m Home 10–12 years Support for parents in preparing their 10–12 year old to move successfully from supervised before and after school care, to safe, home–based self care. Co–sponsor: London Children’s Connection. Fee: $35/child, non-refundable fee at time of registration. Financial assistance may be available. Parent attendance is required from 11:30 am-2:30. Lunch break: 11:30 am-12:30 pm. • POND MILLS Saturday, Oct 29, 9:30 am–2:30 pm • WESTMOUNT Saturday, Nov 5, 9:30am –2:30 pm • JALNA Saturday, Nov 12, 9:30 am–2:30pm • MASONVILLE Saturday, Nov 19, 9:30 am–2:30 pm fall 2016 • 19 Children & Families PA Days Make & Play for PA Day! Be inspired... create, make and play with a variety of activities! • CROUCH, • WESTMOUNT Friday, Sept. 23, 2:30–4 pm • CENTRAL LIBRARY Fridays, Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 18, 10 am–5 pm • EAST LONDON, • LANDON Fridays, Sept. 23, Oct. 28 & Nov. 18, 2:30–4 pm PA Day Craft Drop in and make a fun craft to take home. • JALNA Friday, Sept. 23 & Nov.18, 9:30–4:30 pm • POND MILLS Friday, Oct. 28, 2–4 pm • MASONVILLE Friday, Nov. 18, 9:30–4:30 pm Spooktacular Halloween Craft Family Drop in for a spooky Halloween craft. • JALNA Friday, Oct. 28, 9:30–4:30 pm • CHERRYHILL Friday, Oct. 28, 12:30–4:30 pm PA Day Movie Come in and watch a recently released or classic movie on our big screen! • CARSON Friday, Sept. 23, Oct. 28 & Nov. 18, 2–4 pm Call 519–438–4287 for film title. • MASONVILLE Friday, Sept. 23 & Oct. 28, 2–4 pm Call 519–660–4646 for film title. • STONEY CREEK Friday, Sept. 23 & Nov. 18, 2:30–4 pm Call 519–930–2065 for film title. • POND MILLS Friday, Sept. 23 & Nov. 18, 2:30–4 pm Call 519–685–1333 for film title. • WESTMOUNT Friday, Oct 28, 2–4 pm Call 519–473–4708 for film title. • JALNA Friday, Oct. 28 & Nov.18, 2:30–4 pm Call 519–685–6465 for film title. • SHERWOOD Friday, Nov. 18, 2:30–4 pm Call 519–473–9965 for film title. Homework HOMEWORK HELP Homework Club 8–12 years Homework help is here! Drop in and get some help from Frontier College volunteers. • BEACOCK Tuesdays, Oct. 11–Nov. 29, 3:45–5:45 pm • CHERRYHILL Tuesdays, Oct. 11–Nov. 29, 3:45–5:45 pm • EAST LONDON Wednesdays, Oct. 12–Nov. 30, 3:45–5:45 pm • CROUCH Thursdays, Oct. 13–Dec. 1, 3:45–5:45 pm The Library a great place to get away and concentrate away from distractions and to get help finding information from our expert staff. And our website is your gateway to finding what you need to get started on your assignment. After-School Tutoring Grades 1–12 7 years and under must have caregiver present in Library. Students can get help with their homework in all of their subjects in English and/or French. Spaces limited. Co–sponsored with NWLRC. • SHERWOOD Thursdays, 5–7 pm www.lpl.ca/teens/ homeworkhelp Reliable websites, books, journal articles and other materials on topics you study in school, along with great study, research and writing tips. French Homework Club JK–grade 8 Do you have a child in French first language or French immersion? Community volunteers will be available for homework help and support. Drop in. • CARSON Tuesdays, Sept. 20–Dec. 6, 6–7 pm 20 • fall 2016 www.lpl.ca/kids/ homeworkhelp Reliable websites, books and resources aligned with subjects in the elementary school curriculum. Still feeling lost in your homework? Ask us for help — that’s what we’re here for! www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Teens FREE MUSIC Programs & Groups Crouch Chromatics: Teen Colouring Club 11+ years Drop by to colour, snack and chat what could be more fun than that! • CROUCH Tuesdays, 3:45–5 pm Download music FREE with your library card Musical Mayhem! 10+ years Music! Videos! Karaoke! Come out and make mayhem! • CROUCH 1st & 3rd Wednesday of month, 6:30–8 pm Trans Youth London 12–20 years 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? The Library is a safe place to explore your gender and meet with other Trans Youth just like yourself. All youth are welcome. • LANDON Thursdays, 6–8 pm Need a library card? 11+ years Drop in and hang out with us! We have a variety of activities from movies with munchies to gaming greatness and awesome art projects. • CROUCH 2nd & 4th Tuesday of month, 6:30–8:30 pm Stoney Creek Tween Book Club Grades 6–8 Members will share a love of reading, crafts and snacks! • STONEY CREEK Saturday, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 10, 2:30–3:30 pm Register at the Branch and pick up your copy of the book. Origami for Teens 11–15 years Learn origami with the Paper Art Club from Western University. • CENTRAL Saturday, Sept. 24, 3–4 pm T1 Empowerment Teen Workshops Teen Tuesdays at Central Library H.Y.P.P.E. (Harnessing Young People’s Positive Energy) 12–18 years A safe place for teen girls 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. Focus is on positivity and mentorship. Facilitated by Kayla Brown. • MASONVILLE Thursdays, Sept. 8–Dec. 15, 6:30–7:30 pm www.lpl.ca/digital Teen Tuesdays! 12–25 years Guest speakers, discussions, documentaries, crafts and more! • CENTRAL Tuesdays, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8, 6:30–7:30 pm 13–18 years Explore interactive and engaging activities in these fun and crafty workshops. • STONEY CREEK Wednesday, Sept. 28, Oct. 26 & Nov. 30, 7–8:30 pm Register in advance. Drop–In for a variety of indoor and outdoor activity options for young people such as games, sports, Karaoke, arts & crafts. Healthy snack provided. • BEACOCK Wednesdays, Oct. 5–Dec. 2, 5–8:45 pm Visit your branch or call us & we’ll get you started! Movies & tv shows, too! www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 fall 2016 • 21 Adults Reading & Writing BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS Enjoy great books and conversation with other book lovers. New members welcome. Call branch for title if not listed. • SHERWOOD 1st Tuesday of month, 2:15–3:15 pm Sept. 6: 419 by Will Ferguson Oct . 4: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin • BEACOCK 1st Wednesday of month, 7–9 pm Sept. 7: March: A Novel by Geraldine Brooks and Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Oct. 5: Maurice Richard by Charles Foran Nov. 2: Fifth Business by Robertson Davies • EAST LONDON 1st Wednesday of month, 7–8 pm Sept. 7: Sweetland by Michael Crummey • LANDON 2nd Tuesday of month, 7–8:30 pm Sept. 13: The View From Castle Rock by Alice Munro Oct 11: Fifth Business by Robertson Davies • WESTMOUNT 2nd Tuesday of month, 7–8 pm Sept. 13: The Day the Falls Stood Still by Cathy Marie Buchanan • EAST LONDON 2nd Wednesday of month, 10–11am Sept. 14: Outlander by Diane Gabaldon • CARSON 2nd Thursday of month, 7–8 pm Sept. 8: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Oct. 13: Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson Nov. 10: Mudbound by Hilary Jordan • MASONVILLE 2nd Thursday of month, 10:30–11:30 am Sept. 8: Ru by Kim Thuy Oct. 13: Medicine Walk by Richard Wagamese Nov. 10: Loving Frank by Nancy Horan • JALNA 3rd Wednesday of month, 7–8 pm Sept.21: The Weight of Blood by Laura McHugh • STONEY CREEK 3rd Wednesday of month, 7:30–8:30 pm • CHERRYHILL Last Wednesday of month, 2–3:30 pm Sept. 28: Beatrice & Virgil by Yann Martell • BYRON Last Thursday of each month, 7–8 pm Masonville: Prize Books A discussion of award winning books and why they were selected. 3rd Tuesday of month, 7–8:30 pm Sept. 20: Poles Apart by Terry Fallis Oct. 18: Punishment by Linden MacIntyre Nov. 15: The Night Stages by Jane Urquhart Mystery Book Club Join us as we discuss great mystery novels. • CROUCH 1st Thursday of month, 7–8:30 pm • BEACOCK 2nd Wednesday of month, 7–8:45 pm Science Fiction London Book Club Discuss books and films with other sci–fi enthusiasts. • LANDON 1:30–4:30 pm Sept. 3: Wool by Hugh Howey Oct. 1: To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis Nov. 5: The Giver by Lois Lowry When We Were Young Book Club Join us for this book club if you enjoy revisiting favourite books of your youth, as well as discovering new titles. • CENTRAL 4th Thursday of month, 7–8 pm Sept. 22: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster Oct. 27: Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham Nov. 24: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate 22 • fall 2016 The Gay Guys’ Book Club Join us as we discuss a diverse range of books. Currently meeting at • REGIONAL HIV/AIDS CONNECTION, 186 KING ST. Sept. 12, Oct. 24, 7–9 pm Sept. 12: The Metropolis Case by Matthew Gallaway London Literacy in Action 15–25 years Join a team of young adults dedicated to reading, discussing and debating contemporary works of fiction, literary non– fiction & memoir. We will cover pressing questions of ethnic, racial and gender identity, and address matters of social, political and ecological importance. • CENTRAL 1st and 3rd Thursdays of month, Sept.22: Dec.15, 7–8:30 pm Sept.22: Introduction Oct.6: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Register: https://demoiindependentlearning.com READINGS Poetry London Readings This series hosts and celebrates nationally acclaimed and local poets. Sept.21: Jacob McArthur Mooney and Cecily Nicholson Oct.19: Fred Wah Nov.16: Margaret Christakos and Armand Garnet Ruffo • LANDON Wednesdays, 7:30–8:45pm www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Adults BOOKCLUBIN-A-BOX Reading & Writing WRITING GROUPS You may have discovered our Book Club in A Bag but did you know that we have Bookclub-in-a-Box? These electronic literary guides provide topics, themes and background information for great shared reading titles to help keep your book club meetings lively! Find Bookclub in a Box titles here: http://ow.ly/iVlj303ibu0 or search “Bookclub-in-a-Box” in our catalogue. Mystery Writers Group Welcoming all aspiring and experienced writers of mysteries, thrillers, and true crime. Speakers, workshops and peer support. • WESTMOUNT 2nd Tuesday of month, 6–8 pm Writers’ Round Table A small, informal and friendly writing group. Express your creativity and explore different forms of writing. • BYRON Tuesdays, Sept.13–Nov.1, 10–11:30 am Registration begins Sept. 2. The Literary Circle Write and share your work as we examine different genres of writing. In partnership with CMHA. • LANDON Wednesdays, Sept.14–Dec.21, 1:30–3:30 pm Grit Uplifted Creative Writing Group An open forum and support for people who are homeless, at risk of being homeless or have experienced homelessness. Learn creative expression, skill development, and self–reflection. In partnership with London InterCommunity Health Centre. • CENTRAL Saturdays, Sept.17–Nov. 12, 2–4 pm www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Poetry London Workshop Take a closer look at the work of that evening’s featured poets, and share your own poetry in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. • LANDON Wednesdays, Sept. 21–Nov.16, 6:30–7:30 pm The Pilgrim’s Heart: a Journal Writing Workshop Journey through the many contours of the heart and write about it at your own pace with a small caring group. • CHERRYHILL Thursdays, Sept. 22–Nov.10, 1–3 pm Register in advance. Writer–in-Residence Margaret Christakos Poet and fiction author Margaret Christakos is available to meet with writers at all levels to provide individual consultation and feedback. Submissions must be a maximum length of 5 pages for poetry and 10 pages for prose. Read about Margaret and her newest work on page 3. • CENTRAL Wednesdays 4–7 pm, Thursdays 3–6 pm, Sept.28–Dec.1 Call 519–661–4600 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment. fall 2016 • 23 Adults Newcomers, Language & Literacy ESL Reading Groups Practice your English by reading with library volunteers from great books and sharing your ideas. We provide all the reading material! • CENTRAL Saturdays, Sept. 10, 10:30 am–12:30 pm No classes Sept.3 Oct. 8 • MASONVILLE Saturdays, Sept. 10–Dec. 17, 10:15–11:45 am No meeting Oct. 8 • STONEY CREEK Saturdays, Sept. 10, 11–noon No meeting Oct. 8 • BEACOCK Tuesdays, Sept. 13–Dec. 13, 6:30–7:30 pm • CHERRYHILL Thursdays, Sept. 15, 3:30–5 pm English Pronunciation and Conversation Group Speak English clearly and with confidence. Join our English Pronunciation and Conversation class to practice your English language skills and meet new friends! • CENTRAL Thursdays, Sept. 8, 3:30–5 pm English Language Skills Improvement Group Improve your English language skills through conversation, reading activities and discussion in this group for intermediate to advanced English language learners. • CENTRAL Wednesdays, Sept. 7, 5–6:30 pm Discover Canada - Canadian Citizenship Preparation Families and individuals can receive assistance to prepare for their Canadian Citizenship Test. Participants will learn about the various areas of the test including: Canadian History, Government, Rights & Responsibilities, Geography, Economy, Elections, etc. Some materials provided. In partnership with the Library Settlement Partnership. • BEACOCK Thursdays, Sept. 1–Oct. 27, 6–8 pm • JALNA Saturdays, Sept. 10–Nov. 05, 11–1 pm No session on Oct. 08 Read newspapers from around the world on your computer. More than 40 languages! Free with your library card. LSP Day Celebration at Jalna The Library Settlement Partnerships at Jalna Library will be hosting our annual celebration of Settlement Workers with the London Public Library. LSP workers provide free assistance with getting a job, learning English, getting a driver’s licence, and more. Join us to learn more about this partnership. • JALNA Thursday, Oct. 20, 10–12 pm www.lpl.ca/digital Family Sponsorship: Parent, Spouse, Common Law and Conjugal Partner 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 a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. • CENTRAL Monday, Sept. 27, 6:30–8:30 pm • JALNA Wednesday, Sept. 28, 6:30–8:30 pm Register in advance. Learn English Available at ALL branches of London Public Library. Basic and advanced courses. Easy to use. This easy-to-use program will show you how to practice listening, speaking, writing and understanding English. Let us help you. Ask us today! Learn a language online! Courses for learning English as well as non-English languages. 24 • fall 2016 www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Adults Newcomers, Language & Literacy In partnership with CROSS CULTURAL LEARNERS CENTRE English Conversational Circles for Newcomers to Canada Celebrate diversity through friendship and cultural exchange. All newcomers are welcome. In partnership with Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Register by calling the London Cross Cultural Learner Centre at 519–432–1133 • BEACOCK Wednesdays, Sept. 14–Dec. 14, 6:30–8 pm • CHERRYHILL Tuesdays, Sept. 13–June 14, 6:30–8 pm • MASONVILLE Sept. 13–Dec. 13, Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8 pm • JALNA Wednesdays, Sept. 14–Nov. 23, 6:30–8:00 pm • SHERWOOD Thursdays, Sept. 15–Jun. 16, 6:30–8 pm • WESTMOUNT Tuesdays, Sept. 13–Dec. 13, 6:30–8 pm In partnership with LONDON INTERCOMMUNITY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE Women of the World In partnership with THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD For all classes in partnership with the Thames Valley District School Board, participants must bring their PR card, citizenship card, passport and provide recent Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) scores in order to register. For an initial language assessment, call the CLARS Centre 519–432–1133. Non–permanent residents may attend sessions for a fee of Fee: $14 per class, prepaid in cash at the beginning of each month, and do not require an assessment. For more information about these classes, call the Thames Valley DSB Adult ESL office 519–452–2000 x69715. Join anytime and register with the class instructor. ESL Class for Adult Newcomers These classes focus on learning the type of English that is necessary for everyday living in Canada. The emphasis will be on Canadian cultures, customs and communities. • MASONVILLE Wednesdays, Sept. 14–June 21, 9:15–11:45 am • STONEY CREEK Tuesdays, Sept. 13, 9:15–11:45 am ESL FOR Seniors These classes are designed for the older adult immigrant and focus on the language necessary for use in everyday living with an emphasis on Canadian customs and culture. • CENTRAL Mondays, Sept. 12, 9 am–12:30 pm. No class on Oct. 10 • CHERRYHILL Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 am–11:45 am • JALNA Fridays, Sept. 9–Nov. 25, 9:15–11:45 am Meet, connect, 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 and get information about services in the city. Daycare is provided. • CENTRAL 1st and 3rd Saturday of month, 2–4 pm. • CHERRYHILL 1st and 3rd Saturday of month, 2–4 pm • SHERWOOD 1st and 3rd Saturday of month, 10–noon • WESTMOUNT 2nd and 4th Thursday of month, Sept. 8, 5–7 pm www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Listening and Speaking for ESL Learners Improve your English for intermediate to advanced ESL learners without the pressure of tests! Learn listening, speaking, pronunciation and grammar in a relaxed setting. • CENTRAL Wednesdays, Sept. 14, 6:30–8:30 pm Citizenship Prep Course: 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. • SHERWOOD Tuesdays, Sept. 13, 6–8:30 pm IELTS/TOEFL Preparation This class is designed for students who must take the TOEFL or IELTS test for admission to college or university or to become recertified in their professions in Canada. Includes, learning about expected essay formats and test–related tasks; practice in using academic level vocabulary; developing reading comprehension and listening/speaking skills and strategies for tests. • SHERWOOD Wednesdays, Sept. 14–Nov 30, 6–8:30 pm In partnership with LITERACY LONDON Literacy and Basic Skills Program This is a combination of one to one and small groups for anyone looking to improve their reading skills. In partnership with Literacy London. Tuesdays, 5:30–8:45 pm • BEACOCK Register with Literacy London, 519–452–2660 x69712. fall 2016 • 25 Adults Local History & Stories Old South’s Master Artist: Philip Aziz Author, Kym Wolfe, discusses the life and work of internationally acclaimed London artist, Philip Aziz. • LANDON Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7–8 pm Dad’s Navy Days Gord Harrison shares the stories of his dad and other WW2 veterans’ memoirs, stories and photographs of the Dieppe Raid, invasions of North Africa, Sicily and Italy, and ‘general service’ related to Combined Operations at Comox. • LANDON Wednesday, Nov. 9, 7–8 pm Terrific Tales of London & Area • BYRON Tuesdays, Nov. 15 –Nov. 29, 7–8:30 pm Walt Disney in London with Dan Mailer Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7–8:30 pm Labatt’s Ridout Street Restoration with Mike Baker Tuesday, Nov. 22, 7–8:30 pm London’s Secret Radar History with Maya Hirschman Tuesday, Nov. 29, 7–8:30 pm HISTORIC LONDON PHOTOS ONLINE London Public Library’s Image Gallery contains hundreds of photographs from our local history collection of local buildings, businesses, and landscapes taken in the 1800s and early 1900s that were formerly tucked away in our archives. These images were digitized thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the London Public Library. www.lpl.ca/research/localhistory/historic-londonphotographs Dundas Street, looking east from a point just west of Clarence Street 1941. www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 fall 2016 • 26 Adults Creativity Join us in conversation, collaboration and exploration as we embark on our Creative Spaces project. Don’t miss the following events, and watch for great, collaborative activities this fall: www.lpl.ca/creativespaces Creative Spaces Launch Event Learn creative skills online free with your library card. Thousands of courses – beginner to advanced. Learn new things or find a better way to work on your project. www.lpl.ca/digital www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Be inspired by our keynote speaker, a leader in creativity and innovation, and learn from creative practitioners as we explore how to support creativity at London Public Library and in our community. • CENTRAL Thursday, Sept. 29, evening Time and speakers to be confirmed. Creative Space Community Build All ages Experience the possibilities of creative space! Help us turn our Passageway into a space for making and creating for the day and get to know London’s creative space community. • CENTRAL Saturday, Oct. 15, 11 am –4 pm Opening Night: Collective Imagination – The Village Exhibit Come celebrate the creativity of Old South Community Artists! • LANDON Thursday, Oct. 6, 7–8:30 pm Basic Photography: Learning to Use Your Digital Camera Learn about parts of the camera, storytelling with pictures, lighting, shutter speed, and more! Bring your digital camera to each class. • EAST LONDON Wednesdays, Oct. 19–Nov. 9, 6:30–8 pm Registration begins Oct. 5. Beyond Basic Photography: Learning to Use Your Digital Camera Learn about composition, lighting, sequencing and setting up shots. Bring your digital camera to each class. • EAST LONDON Wednesdays, Nov. 16–Dec. 7, 6:30–8 pm Registration begins Nov. 2. fall 2016 • 27 Adults Music, Theatre & Film SOUND OF MUSIC MUSIC Play Piano at the Library Our piano is available on a first come first serve basis. Music scores and headphones are also available. • LANDON During library hours • WESTMOUNT Saturdays, 9 am–5 pm Play Piano, Write Songs at the Library! Come and play the keyboard/piano. If you want to be creative, we invite you to write some songs. Blank musical scores will be provided to write music and lyrics. • STONEY CREEK During library hours Check Out the Ukulele Learn some basic chords and strumming patterns at this 2–session beginners–only program. Ukeleles are available to be signed out. • STONEY CREEK Thursdays, Sept. 15 & 22, 7–8:15 pm Register in advance. Wednesday, Nov. 2 & 9, 7–8:15 pm Registration begins Oct 4. Music in the Afternoon • MASONVILLE Saturday Sept. 10, 3–4 pm Music students from Western University will perform in Centre Space. Jazz for the People A concert series featuring local and regional jazz musicians. Supported by Friends of the London Public Library. • CENTRAL Wednesdays, 7:15–8:45 pm Sept. 21: Joan Charette & Darryl Stacey Oct. 26: Chris Murphy’s Jazz 5 Nov. 23: Peter Hysen Septet Music with Ron Ross Back by popular demand musician Ron Ross will entertain you with golden oldies and country tunes. • CHERRYHILL Thursday, Nov. 3, 2–3 pm The Library is alive with the sound of music London Jazz Orchestra Enjoy popular selections of Big Band, Swing and Jazz music as well as new and exciting arrangements under the direction of Ralph de Luca. • CENTRAL Thursday, Nov. 3, 7:30–9 pm Western University’s Jazz Ensemble Kevin Watson leads Western’s premier jazz ensemble in an evening of stage band favourites. • CENTRAL Thursday, Nov. 10, 7:30–9 pm FILM Thursday Movies Drop in for a selection of movies shown at • CHERRYHILL Branch Library. • CHERRYHILL Thursdays, Sept. 8–Oct. 27, 1:30–3:30 pm. Call 519–439–6456 for movie titles. More MidMod Movies A documentary film series featuring critically–acclaimed films that highlight mid–century and modernist architecture and design. In partnership with Forest City Modern. • MASONVILLE Tuesdays, 7–8:30 pm Sept. 13: A Workshop for Peace Sept. 27: Talking To My Father Oct. 4: Expo 67: Canada Welcomes the World Oct. 11: The Radiant Sun: Designer Ruth Adler Schnee Oct. 25: Palm Springs Photo Tour Nov. 1: Mon Oncle 28 • fall 2016 PIANO Play the piano at the library. We supply the keyboard and the headphones. Landon, Masonville, Stoney Creek and Westmount (on Saturdays) MUSIC PRACTICE ROOMS Central (3rd Floor) Book a room with a digital keyboard for 2 hours at a time for practice purposes. Reserve up to a week in advance by calling 519-661-4600. UKELELES Sign out a ukelele from Stoney Creek. Find music scores, CDs, and great music resources, too. www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Adults INCLUSIVE CITY Ideas & Issues CODE Film Screening & Panel Discussion Community Conversations about Racism and Political Correctness This fall listen, learn and share. SEPTEMBER 17 London’s Community Forum on Racism London Diversity and Race Relations Advisory Committee community consultation in partnership with the Mayor’s Office, City of London. For information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ londons-community-forum-onracism-tickets-27015133993 SEPTEMBER 28 • BEACOCK 6:30 – 8:30 pm Freedom of Speech & Political Correctness Community dialogue in partnership with Northeast Community Conversation OCTOBER 17 • CENTRAL 7– 9 pm Wolf Hall Debates: Has political correctness gone too far? Speakers will create opportunities for our community to develop nuanced, critical, and informed perspectives on this issue of national and global concern. And watch for Ontario’s Anti-Racism Directorate community meeting in London: https://www.ontario.ca/page/antiracism-directorate#section-3 CODE documentary exposes the dearth of American female software engineers and explores the reasons for this gender, digital divide and how it can be closed. Panel discussion to follow. In partnership with the London Chapters of Ladies that UX, and Ladies Learning Code. • CENTRAL Tuesday, Sept. 13, 7–9:30 pm Legal Talks Join speakers with the Ontario Bar Association as they discuss legal topics of interest. • WESTMOUNT Tuesdays, 7 pm Sept. 13: Health Law Oct. 11: Family Law Nov. 8: Labour and Employment Register in advance. Freedom of Speech & Political Correctness Deepen your understanding of the right to freedom of speech and the importance of political correctness through thought– provoking dialogue in our safe, inclusive space. In partnership with the Northeast Community Conversation Group. • BEACOCK Wednesday, Sept. 28, 6:30–8:30 pm Where have all the reporters gone? Hook-ups and break-ups in the Canadian Media Meredith Levine, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University examines the reasons behind the silence, exposing the economic realities of media ownership in Canada that influence our news coverage. • MASONVILLE Thursday, Sept. 29, 7–8:30 pm Hemant Mehta - Why are young people leaving religion? The Brain Boom: Neuroscience and Society Socrates Café Wolf Hall Debates: Political Correctness Hemant Mehta is an author, blogger, and atheist activist who gained fame for “selling his soul” on eBay. Mehta also writes for the “On Faith” column in the Washington Post. • CENTRAL Monday, Sept. 19, 7–8:30 pm An open forum in an informal environment for everyone who enjoys listening, thinking and talking about life’s big questions. • BEACOCK Last Tuesday of month, 7–9 pm NeighbourGood London Workshops Workshops geared to neighbourhood associations and resident led groups. In partnership with the City of London. Communications, Emails, Social Media, Websites and Newsletters • CARSON Tuesday, Sept. 27, 6:30–8:30 pm Governance: Bylaws, Constitution, Incorporation, Insurance • CHERRYHILL Tuesday, Nov. 29, 6:30–8:30 pm www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 A lecture series exploring the current relationship between neuroscience and society at large. Presented by the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, Western University. • LANDON Wednesdays, Oct. 5, 12, 26 & Nov. 2, 7–9 pm The great minds behind the Wolf Hall Debates tackle another big question: Has political correctness gone too far? For more information and a list of speakers: www. wolfhalldebates.com. • CENTRAL Monday, Oct. 17, 7–9pm fall 2016 • 29 Adults LET’S GET DIGITAL Ideas & Issues Winning a gorgeous war: Making winning war beautiful enough to fight Dr. Tim Blackmore, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University contrasts the ‘war brands’ created by the United States and Nazi Germany in WWII, and discusses how modern–day images of war reflect the struggle for propaganda power. • LANDON Thursday, Oct. 27, 7–8:30 pm Medieval Google: Bede and the Knowledge of Everything The Venerable Bede wrote forty books on practically every area of knowledge, including nature, astronomy, and poetry, as well as the first chronicle of the lives of the saints. Fr. James Siemens, Cardiff University will shed light on Bede. In partnership with Metropolitan United Church. • BYRON Thursday, Oct. 27, 7 pm Abraham’s Cafe: Holy Envy What do you wish your faith tradition had that others seem to have? Panel discussion with Rev. Michael Bechard (King’s University College), Rabbi Debra Dressler (Temple Israel) and Dr. Wael Haddara (Western University) and moderated by Larry Cornies, journalist. • BYRON Wednesday, Nov. 23, 7 pm Urban Agriculture: London’s Food Future A one day conference to look at both the current state and a future agenda for urban agriculture in the city of London. Also includes exhibits and a photo contest. Keynote Speaker: 10am Lauren Baker, Toronto Food Policy Council Breakout sessions: 11 am-noon Urban Agriculture Policy for Municipalities, Appropriate Technology, and The Role of Fruit and Nut Trees Breakout sessions: 1-2 pm The Economics of Urban Agriculture, The Role of Animals, and Food Security. Wrap-up discussion facilitated by Urban League of London. • CENTRAL Saturday, November 19, 2016, 10 am–4 pm Register in advance for breakout sessions. More than ever, Londoners are using our online platforms to access Library resources. Nepal & Tibet: Earthquakes in the Himalayas Join Jane Vincent–Havelka as she sees the effects of the 2015 earthquakes she observed in Nepal. She continues to travel to Tibet to see how life has changed over the last 50 years, including a trek in the Himalayas. • CHERRYHILL Thursday, November 24, 2016, 2–3 pm Classes without Quizzes Western University’s community lecture series at LPL, is your opportunity to take a course without ever writing an essay or test! Join us for topical entertaining and insightful talks by some of Western’s leading faculty each month from October to April. For this year’s program and to register, www.classeswithoutquizzes.uwo.ca; call 519–661–2111 x88254 141% more reading news on PressReader 75% more listening to eAudiobooks 20% more searching databases www.lpl.ca/digital 30 • fall 2016 www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 IN MOTION Adults or email [email protected] For Older Adults Current Events Discussion Group Your library is getting in motion this October! Are you retired and interested in current events and politics? Come meet people and discuss the latest events. • MASONVILLE Thursdays, 1:30–3:30 pm Educational Opportunities for Seniors Presentations from community experts for seniors in partnership with Third Age Outreach, St. Joseph’s Health Care. Probate/Estate Planning • WESTMOUNT Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1:30–2:30 pm Middlesex-London in motion™ is a community-based initiative to promote healthy and active living. Being in motion™ means including physical activity and healthy eating as a part of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise with Style 55+ years End your week on a natural high with movement by joining the VON for these classes. In partnership with Cherryhill Healthy Aging. • CHERRYHILL Fridays, 10–11 am The Benefits of Music • MASONVILLE Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1:30–2:30 pm Visit the website www.inmotion4life.ca to get tips, ideas and links for resources which can help you get more physically active, live a healthy lifestyle and feel better. Francophone Seniors’ Group Encore Careers and Education Did you know that you can borrow a pedometer from your Library? A pedometer is a small device that you strap on your waistband. It counts every step you take. Pedometers may be borrowed for 3 weeks from most of our locations. To place a hold on a pedometer, search “StepsCount Pedometer” in our catalogue or call us. An opportunity to speak French with Francophone senior counterparts. We focus on educational and health information sessions and sharing experiences in French! In partnership with London InterCommunity Health Centre. • CHERRYHILL Fridays, 1–3 pm Celebrating Seniors Series Join us for an activity or speaker. In partnership with the Medway Seniors Group. • SHERWOOD 2nd Wednesday of month, 2–3 pm Creative Age Retirement Planning Series An introduction to retirement opportunities and transitioning strategies, this series will cover a number of topics of interest to both seniors and baby boomers. In partnership with London’s Creative Age Network. Sept. 21: Retirement Financial Planning Sept. 28: Retirement Housing Options Oct 5: Retirement Travel Oct 12: Retirement Memoir Projects • EAST LONDON Wednesdays, Sept. 21–Oct. 12, 7–8 pm www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Continence & You • CHERRYHILL Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1:30–2:30 pm Are interested in staying current with job search strategies and educational pathways? Learn about services, how to market your experiences and upgrade your skills. In partnership with Fanshawe Access Studies and Community Employment Services. Register two weeks prior to session. • WESTMOUNT Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2–3:30 pm • MASONVILLE Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2–3:30 pm Storytelling Your Life: Reflection, Writing, Reminiscence with Sandy Ross 50+ years Join London writer, Sandy Ross, for an interactive series to guide and inspire self– expression. Honour life’s stories of pivotal people, experiences, and memories with this program in partnership with London’s Creative Age Network. • BYRON Tuesdays, Nov. 8 & 15, 2:30–4 pm Registration begins Oct. 11 fall 2016 • 31 Adults Nature & Environment Fall Plant Exchange Calling all gardeners! Bring in your extra seeds, bulbs, plants and cuttings to exchange with other gardeners. Please label plants. • MASONVILLE Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 am–noon • BYRON Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 am – noon • BEACOCK Saturday, Sept. 17, 2–4 pm • CHERRYHILL Saturday, Sept. 24, 2–4 pm • SHERWOOD Saturday, Oct. 1, 9:30–11:30 am Patio Gardens: Fall Patio Pot Master Gardener Jennifer Grant will teach you the steps of planting and growing your own fall patio pot. Take home a completed patio pot with bedding plants. Sponsored by the • LAMBETH Lions Club. • LAMBETH Thursday, Sept. 13, 2–3:30pm Register starting Sept 1. Gifts from the Garden with Jennifer Grant: Your Money SMALL BUSINESS Couponing and Price Matching Workshop Catalina Barrios will teach you all the couponing and price matching tricks that she has learned in her 5 years as a couponer. • CARSON Thursday, Sept. 22, 1:30–3:30 pm Registration begins Sept. 8. • BEACOCK Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1–3 pm Registration begins Sept. 27 Small Biz : Learn From the Experts 2016 Thinking of starting a small business? Consider the advice of these experts. • BYRON All sessions 2–3:30pm except Oct 20 7–8:30pm Tues. Oct. 18: Am I Ready? with Phil Singeris, Small Business Centre and Nicole Musicco, City of London Wed. Oct. 19: Business Planning with Phil Singeris, Small Business Centre Thurs. Oct. 20: Financing with Hatem Abouzeeni, Scotiabank Fri. Oct. 21: Market Research with Mark Richardson, London Public Library The Library has resources to help you with your business and with your life • online provincial and federal legal forms • accurate information on companies in Canada • directories, databases, books, magazines and other resources • expert, friendly staff www.lpl.ca/life/startingand-running-business Create gifts from your garden. Sponsored by • LAMBETH Lions Club. • LAMBETH Tuesday, Oct. 11 & Nov. 8, 2–3 pm Register starting Oct 1. 32 • fall 2016 www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Adults HOOPLA Parenting Just Beginning Borrow, stream or download TV, movies, music & audiobooks on your device or computer free with your library card A series for first time moms and their babies up to 6 months of age. Topics will include growth and development, sleep and crying, infant nutrition, safety, and community resources. In partnership with the Middlesex London Health Unit and Ontario Early Years Centres. • EAST LONDON Tuesdays, Nov. 22–Dec. 13, 1:30–3 pm Register for sessions at www.oeyclondon. eventbrite.com • LANDON Thursdays, Sept. 8–29, 2–3:30 pm Register for sessions at www.oeyclondon. eventbrite.com or 519–473–2825 • MASONVILLE Tuesdays, Nov. 8–29, 10–11:30 am Register for sessions at www.childreach. on.ca or 519–434–3644. Prenatal Classes www.lpl.ca/digital Meet other families and learn about pregnancy, coping through labour and birth, physical and emotional changes after birth, infant feeding, safety and how to care for your new baby. In partnership with Middlesex London Health Unit. To register, visit www.healthunit.com/prenatal–health Fee:$30. Fee can be waived. • BYRON Tuesdays, Sept. 6–27, 6:30 –8:30 pm • BEACOCK Wednesdays, Sept. 21–Oct. 12, 6:30–8:30 pm • JALNA Thursdays, Sept. 22–Oct 13, 6:30–8:30 pm • EAST LONDON Thursdays, Sept. 29–Oct. 20, 6:30–8:30 pm • SHERWOOD Wednesdays, Oct. 5–26, or Nov. 23–Dec. 14, 6:30–8:30 pm • MASONVILLE Thursdays, Oct. 6 – 27, 6:30–8:30 pm • BYRON Tuesdays, Oct. 18–Nov. 8, 6:30–8:30 pm • POND MILLS Tuesdays, Nov. 1–22, 6:30–8:30 pm • EAST LONDON Nov. 3–24, Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 pm • JALNA Thursdays, Nov. 10–Dec. 1, 6:30–8:30 pm • STONEY CREEK Tuesdays, Nov. 22–Dec. 13, 6:30–8:30 pm www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 La Leche League Mother to mother discussion and encouragement in a welcoming environment. An accredited volunteer La Leche League Leader is available to answer your questions. • BYRON Wednesdays, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, 9:30 – 10:30 am Parenting Classes (Triple P) Parenting classes facilitated by the Middlesex London Health Unit. Register by calling the Middlesex–London Health Unit 519–663–5317 x2378. Participation in all classes is recommended but not required. Week 1: The Power of Positive Parenting Week 2: Raising Confident, Competent Children Week 3: Raising Resilient Children Week 4: Disobedience For parents of children 2–5 yrs old • MASONVILLE Wednesdays, Oct. 5–26, 6:30–8:30 pm For parents of children 5–12 years old • BYRON Wednesdays, Oct. 19–Nov. 9, 6:30–8:30 pm • JALNA Wednesdays, Nov. 2–23, 6:30 – 8:30 pm For parents of children 12–18 yrs old Week 1: Raising Responsible Teenagers Week 2: Raising Competent Teenagers Week 3: Getting Teenagers Connected • EAST LONDON Tuesdays, Oct. 4–25, 6:30–8:30 pm • BYRON Thursdays, Nov. 3–24, 6:30–8:30 pm Well Baby/Child & Breastfeeding Clinics Learn 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. • SHERWOOD Wednesdays, Sept. 7–Dec. 28, 9:30–11:30 am fall 2016 • 33 Adults Health & Wellness Special Help Noon Meditation Laughter Yoga The Art of Letting Go Clearing Clutter Support Group Recharge your batteries in the middle of the day to improve the immune system, increase energy levels and help to gain greater emotional stability. • LANDON Tuesdays, 12–1 pm This course will assist you in learning the reasons to let go, how to know when to let go, as well as the ways and reasons to forgive and feel the freedom from resentment. In partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association Middlesex. • WESTMOUNT Fridays, Sept. 9 – Oct. 21, 1:30–3:30 pm. No session on Sept 30 To register contact Afsaneh at CMHA 519–432–1607 x416. Learning and Support Group for Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Child abuse thrives on fear, secrecy and shame. By talking, learning and growing together we can all learn how to move forward in life. All survivors are welcome to attend. • CROUCH Saturdays, Sept. 10 & 24, Oct. 8 & 22, Nov. 5 & 19 , 10 am–12 pm Mindfulness Practice Group The skill of mindfulness is an ancient Buddhist practice that has profound relevance for our present day lives. In partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association Middlesex. • LANDON Tuesdays, Sept. 13 –Nov 29, 1–3 pm To register contact Holly at CMHA 519–432–1607 x290 or H.Ballantyne@ cmhamiddlesex.ca We are healthier when we do the exercise of laughing. In this class, you will clap, stretch; either standing or sitting, and laugh. No difficult poses required. • CHERRYHILL 3rd Thursday of month, 11am–12pm A support group for individuals who struggle with the distress of having too much stuff and no space to store it. In partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association Middlesex. • CARSON Fridays, Sept. 23–Nov. 11, 9:30–11:30 am To register contact Kim at CMHA, 519–679–9570 x27 Advance Care Planning Who is going to be your voice to carry out your wishes for health and illness? Facilitator Jayne Dill, RN, CHPCN(C) is a registered nurse working in Palliative Care, with a specialty in hospice palliative care. • LAMBETH Thursday, Oct. 20, 7–8:30 pm Registration begins Sept.1. Stories of Illness and Health at Western: Mental Health Care Experience the stories of people living with illness. Through stories shared by participants who have dealt with chronic or acute conditions, listen to first–hand accounts of what is important to patients throughout their health care experience. Following each story, the audience is invited to reflect on their experience and engage in an open dialogue with our storytellers. Moderator: Dr. Shannon Arntfield, Professor of Obstetrics–Gynaecology at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and Director of the Narrative Medicine Initiative at Western University. • CENTRAL Tuesday, Nov. 22, 6:30–8 pm 34 • fall 2016 Housing Stability Bank The Housing Stability Bank provides small grants and interest free loans to assist Londoners with low income to obtain and retain their housing and for those at risk of homelessness to remain housed. Housing Stability Bank workers will be available to complete applications for assistance and provide information and referrals to community resources. The Housing Stability Bank is offered by The Salvation Army Centre of Hope in cooperation with the City of London, London Hydro and Union Gas. All applications are completed by appointment only. Contact 519–964–3663 x300 or email [email protected] • BEACOCK Thursdays, 9–3:30 pm • CROUCH Thursdays, 1–5 pm • EAST LONDON 2nd Saturday of month, 9 am–1 pm Wednesdays, 1–5 pm • JALNA Fridays, 1–5 pm 4th Saturday of month, 1:30–4 pm Tuesdays, 9–12 pm • WESTMOUNT Wednesdays, 9 am–12 pm Community Employment Services Fanshawe Resume Drop In Learn how to write effective resumes and cover letters that clearly display your skills, experience and all you have to offer to potential employers. Already have a resume? We will be happy to review it for you. • EAST LONDON 3rd Thursday of month, 9 am–noon www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Adults Community Hub Library Space is Community Place. Follow your interests and meet new friends with these regular gatherings in our spaces. • Beacock Adult Colouring Circle Come out and enjoy colouring with friends, new and old. Supplies provided or bring your own. • BEACOCK Wednesdays, 10–11:30 am Beacock Knitters If you want to learn how to knit or you are an experienced knitter, join this group. • BEACOCK Wednesdays, 1–4 pm Walk with North East London Community Walking Group Explore the neighbourhood meeting new people. All are welcome regardless of fitness levels. • BEACOCK Thursdays, Oct. 13, 6:30–8 pm Meet in the Beacock Lobby Beacock Coffee and Games Fun Beginner to Intermediate Scrabble and Euchre players needed! Non–competitive cards and board game fun held in a friendly social environment. • BEACOCK Fridays, 10–11:30 am Come and Paint at Byron Drop in at the Byron Library with your own paint supplies for an informal afternoon of painting. • BYRON Thursdays, 1–4 pm. No session Oct.13 Byron Knitting Circle Learn to knit or improve your skills. Share patterns, ideas and stories. • BYRON Wednesdays, 1–3 pm Byron Creative Craft Circle Join us as we work on our own knitting, papercraft and other creative endeavours. Thursdays, 9 am–noon Tatting, anyone? Boomers Coffee & Games Drop In Knitters Helping Knitters Learn to knit or improve your skills. Share patterns, ideas and stories. • LANDON Thursdays, 1:30–3 pm Members of Fringe Element Tatters will demonstrate and teach the art of tatting to all those interested. Please bring your own tatting supplies if you already have some. Basic supplies will be provided for beginners. • CARSON 3rd Saturday of month, 1:30–4:30 pm Get together with other knitters to share knitting interests and socialize. No previous experience necessary. Group meets in the open space on the 3rd floor by the Dundas Street window. • CENTRAL Wednesdays, 9:30–11:30 am Brushes And Needles at the Cherryhill Library Bring your painting or needlework projects for a morning together. • CHERRYHILL Wednesdays, 9:30–11:30am. Crouch Cards, Coffee & Conversation Drop by for games galore from euchre to scrabble, cribbage and more. • CROUCH Wednesdays, 3–6 pm Join for a wide selection of games and the company of others. • LAMBETH Fridays, 1:30–3:30 pm, Starting Sept 16. $1 fee for coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Landon Knitting Circle Neighbourhood Drop in: Games, Cards and Knitting Join others for a challenging game of Scrabble or to play Euchre. You can also do a puzzle or knit with companions. • MASONVILLE Tuesdays, 2–3:45 pm Itch to Stitch Club Bring your current project: knitting, crocheting, looming, rug hooking. Get help from other stitchers or learn how to stitch. Fee: $2 weekly donation appreciated for supplies. In partnership with the Alice Saddy Association. • SHERWOOD Thursdays, 1–3 pm Bridge at Stoney Creek Branch Join our group of independent artists of all levels. Bring your own paint and supplies. • CROUCH Fridays, 1–4 pm Are you a bridge player? Join our Wednesday afternoon group. • STONEY CREEK Wednesdays, Sept. 14–Dec. 14, 1:30–4:30 pm Register in advance. Hamilton Road Gaming Group Knit ‘n Stitch Crouch Library Artists An open group promoting tabletop games including historical, fantasy and sci–fi miniatures, board games and card games. • CROUCH Saturdays, 10 am–4 pm Join us to knit, crochet or stitch. • WESTMOUNT Wednesdays, 7–9 pm Coffee and a Card Enjoy an afternoon out and make a simple card that your family and friends will love. • JALNA 1st and 3rd Thursdays of month, 2:30–3:30 pm www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 fall 2016 • 35 Adults Programs & Classes with a Fee All fees due at time of registration and are non–refundable. Registration can be done online or in person at any library location. Prices for programs include any taxes that may apply. Beginning Landscape Drawing Learn how to draw that landscape you have always wished you could create. Supply list provided. Instructor will provide supplies for the first class. • CHERRYHILL Tuesdays, Sept. 6–Oct. 25, 1–2:30 pm Fee: $45 Register in advance. Watercolour PaintingIntermediate/Advanced Helen Bruzas will be sharing her enthusiasm and knowledge teaching this class. Participants bring their own supplies. • CHERRYHILL Fridays, Sept. 16–Nov. 11, 1–3:30 pm Fee: $60 Register in advance. Tai Chi for Beginners/Intermediates An instructor from the Phoenix Tai Chi Centre will lead this class suitable for both beginners and intermediates. Participants will be required to sign a waiver at the first class. • CHERRYHILL Wednesdays, Sept. 7–Oct. 26, 1–2 pm Fee: $45 Register in advance. Tai Chi Qi Gong: 18 Movements Painting with Peter Lam Tai Chi Qi Gong is an effective exercise for health improving flexibility and posture, strength and balance, and the integration of body and mind. Fee: $30 Introductory • MASONVILLE Wednesdays, Sept. 7–Oct. 12, 6:30–7:30 pm Register in advance. Wednesdays, Oct. 26–Nov. 30, 6:30–7:30 pm Registration begins Oct 5. Create Exquisite Greeting Cards Intermediate • MASONVILLE Wednesdays, Sept. 7–Oct. 12, 7:40–8:40 pm Register in advance. Wednesdays, Oct. 26–Nov. 30, 7:40–8:40 pm Registration begins Oct. 5. London artist, Peter Lam, provides guidance for artists of all levels. A list of painting materials will be provided. • MASONVILLE Thursdays, Sept. 15–Nov. 3, 10 am–noon Fee: $70 Register in advance. • BYRON Tuesdays, Sept. 20–Nov. 8, 10 am–noon Fee: $70 Registration begins on September 1. Learn various techniques and create exquisite greeting cards. Partially funded by the Lambeth Lions Club. • LAMBETH Second Friday of month, 1:30–3 pm Fee: $5. Register in advance. Meditation This meditation class will focus on relaxation techniques and guided visualization to help achieve a balanced state of mind and reduce stress or fears. Please bring a small comfortable cushion. • EAST LONDON Tuesdays, Sept. 27–Nov. 15, 2–3 pm Fee: $20 Register in advance. Tai Chi Learn a series of flowing moves to help reduce stress, improve balance, strengthen muscles and joints, increase flexibility and enhance memory. • EAST LONDON Tuesdays, Sept. 20–Nov. 29, 7–7:45 pm Fee: $45 No class Nov. 15 36 • fall 2016 EVENT SPACES Bring your meeting or special event to the Library. From meetings and conferences to performances, workshops and special gatherings, the Library is the perfect place to have your event. We offer more than 50 function rooms in 14 different Library locations throughout the city, including our 370 seat Wolf Performance Hall. We offer competitive rates, a wide range of audio visual equipment and meeting services, plus complimentary WiFi, and of course friendly staff to help bring your event to life. 519-661-5120 www.lpl.ca/meetingspace www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 London Public Library Wolf Performance Hall Expanding to 3 nights: Monday, March 20 Tuesday, March 21 & Wednesday, March 22 The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is heading to London in March. Don't miss out on s: Ticket $20 5 Makes a e Dec. l a s n o 6 g re 1 at holiday 20 gift idea this awe-inspiring experience that celebrates the beauty of nature, outdoor sport, mountain culture, our changing environment and the human spirit. We're screening a full range of different films each night so that you can enjoy as much of the awesome Banff experience as possible. www.lpl.ca/banff TICKETS ON SALE DECEMBER 5: Central Library: in person or by phone 519-661-5120, 9 am–5 pm, Monday through Friday. Mountain Equipment Coop.: in person at their new location, 1051 Wellington Road. No refunds or exchanges. Valid only for night purchased. www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 fall 2016 • 37 Adults Computer 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 Date Time Register Starting Thurs Sept 8 10 am-noon Thurs Aug 25 Sat Sept 10 10 am-noon Sat Aug 27 Thurs Sept 15 2-4 pm Thurs Sept 1 Tues Sept 23 2:15-4:15 pm Tues Sept 9 Wed Sept 28 2:15-4:15 pm Wed Sept 14 Tues Oct 4 2-4 pm Tues Sept 20 Wed Nov 9 2:30-4:30 pm Wed Oct 26 Location Crouch Cherryhill Sherwood Westmount Masonville Landon Westmount USING THE KEYBOARD Date Time Sat Sept 17 10 am-noon Sat Sep 17 2-4 pm Thurs Sept 22 10 am-noon Thurs Sept 22 2-4 pm Fri Sept 30 2:15-4:15 pm Wed Oct 5 2:15-4:15 pm Tues Oct 11 2-4 pm Wed Nov 16 2:30-4:30 pm Register Starting Location Sat Sept 3 Sat Sept 3 Thurs Sept 8 Thurs Sept 8 Fri Sep 16 Wed Oct 21 Tues Sept 27 Wed Nov 2 Cherryhill Beacock Crouch Sherwood Westmount Masonville Landon Westmount 38 • fall 2016 Registration is required for each class. All classes are two hours. 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. COMPUTERS Date Time Register Starting Sat Sept 10 10 am-noon Sat Aug 27 Sat Sept 10 2-4 pm Sat Aug 27 Tues Sept 20 2-4 pm Tues Sept 6 Fri Sept 23 10 am-noon Fri Sept 9 Sat Sept 24 10 am-noon Sat Sept 10 Tues Sept 27 6-8 pm Tues Sept 13 Thurs Sept 29 10 am-noon Thurs Sept 15 Thurs Sept 29 2-4 pm Thurs Sept 15 Sat Oct 1 2-4 pm Sat Sept 17 Fri Oct 7 2:15-4:15 pm Fri Sept 23 Wed Oct 12 2:15-4:15 pm Wed Sept 28 Tues Oct 18 2-4 pm Tues Oct 4 Wed Nov 23 2:30-4:30 pm Wed Nov 9 Location East London Carson Jalna Byron Cherryhill Pond Mills Crouch Sherwood Beacock Westmount Masonville Landon Westmount INTERNET I Date Register Starting Location Tues Sep 13 Fri Sept 16 Sat Oct 17 Sat Oct 17 Tues Sept 20 Jalna Stoney Creek Cherryhill East London Jalna Tues Sept 20 Pond Mills 10 am-noon Thurs Sept 22 2-4 pm Thurs Sept 22 10 am-noon Fri Sept 23 2-4 pm Sat Sept 24 2:15-4:15 pm Fri Sept 30 6-8 pm Tues Oct 4 2-4 pm Tues Oct 11 2:15-4:15 pm Wed Oct 12 2:30-4:30 pm Wed Nov 16 Crouch Sherwood Byron Carson Westmount Beacock Landon Masonville Westmount Time Tues Sept 27 2-4 pm Fri Sept 30 2:30-4:30 pm Sat Oct 1 10 am-noon Sat Oct 1 10 am-noon Tues Oct 4 2-4 pm Tues Oct 4 Thurs Oct 6 Thurs Oct 6 Fri Oct 7 Sat Oct 8 Fri Oct 14 Tues Oct 18 Tues Oct 25 Wed Oct 26 Wed Nov 30 6-8 pm www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Adults INTERNET II Date Fri Oct 7 Sat Oct 8 Tues Oct 11 Thurs Oct 13 Thurs Oct 13 Fri Oct 21 Fri Oct 21 Sat Oct 22 Tues Nov 1 Wed. Nov. 2 Sat Nov 5 Thurs Nov 10 Time Computer Help Register Starting 2:30-4:30 pm Fri Sept 23 10 am-noon Sat Sept 24 6-8 pm Tues Sept 27 10 am-noon Thurs Sept 29 2-4 pm Thurs Sept 29 10 am-noon Fri Oct 7 2:15-4:15 pm Fri Oct 7 10 am-noon Sat Oct 8 2-4 pm Tues. Oct. 18 2:15-4:15 pm Wed Oct 19 2-4 pm Sat Oct 22 6-8 pm Thurs Oct 27 Stoney Creek Cherryhill Pond Mills Crouch Sherwood Byron Westmount East London Landon Masonville Carson Beacock EMAIL Date Time Register Starting Location Fri Sept 9 Sat Sept 24 Tues Oct 11 Sat Oct 15 Tues Oct 18 Thurs Oct 20 Thurs Oct 27 Fri Oct 28 Fri Nov 4 Sat Nov 5 Tues Nov 8 Wed Nov 9 2:30-4:30 pm 2-4 pm 2-4 pm 10 am-noon 6-8 pm 2-4 pm 10 am-noon 2:15-4:15 pm 10 am-noon 2-4 pm 2-4 pm 2:15-4:15 pm Fri Aug 26 Sat Sept 10 Tues Sept 11 Sat Oct 1 Tues Oct 4 Thurs Oct 6 Thurs Oct 13 Fri Oct 14 Fri Oct 21 Sat Oct 22 Tues Oct 25 Wed Oct 26 Stoney Creek Carson Jalna Cherryhill Pond Mills Sherwood Crouch Westmount Byron Beacock Landon Masonville SOCIAL MEDIA Date Time Register Starting Location Tues Sept 13 Fri Sept 16 Tues Oct 18 Tues Oct 25 Thurs Nov 3 Fri Nov 4 Sat Nov 12 Tues Nov 15 Wed Nov 16 Sat Nov 26 6-8 pm 2:30-4:30 pm 2-4 pm 6-8 pm 10 am-noon 2:15-4:15 pm 10 am-noon 2-4 pm 2:15-4:15 pm 2-4 pm Tues Aug 30 Fri Sept 2 Tues Oct 4 Tues Oct 11 Thurs Oct 20 Fri Oct 21 Sat Oct 29 Tues Nov 1 Wed Nov 2 Sat Nov 12 Beacock Stoney Creek Jalna Pond Mills Crouch Westmount East London Landon Masonville Carson www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 Get some computer help with our technology volunteers. Bring your questions about using a computer, email and more. Call the participating locations listed below to either book an appointment, or confirm tutor availability. Locations with *** require appointments. Location • BEACOCK: 519–451–8140*** • BYRON: 519–471–4000 • CENTRAL: 519–661–4600 • CHERRYHILL: 519–439–6456 • CROUCH: 519–673–0111 • EAST LONDON: 519–451–7600*** • JALNA: 519–685–6465 • LAMBETH: 519–652–2951 • MASONVILLE: 519–660–4646 • SHERWOOD: 519–473–9965*** • STONEY CREEK: 519–930–2065*** • WESTMOUNT: 519–473–4708*** No computer skills at all? Try one of our 2-hour beginner Computer Classes! 1:1 Technology Help Book A Librarian If you need help accessing the Library’s e-book collection, our Book A Librarian service is available for one-hour appointments with Library Staff. Call 519-661-4600 or request a Book A Librarian Session through our website: www.lpl.ca/page/book-librarian • CENTRAL eBook Help Download eBooks or audiobooks to your tablet, eReader or mobile device with assistance from Library Staff using our downloadable catalogue. Book an appointment by calling 519-660-4646. • MASONVILLE Computers at Your Library 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 fall 2016 • 39 SUPPORT OUR CREATIVE SPACES CAMPAIGN A creative space is rich in possibilities and opportunities for everyone in a community. London Public Library is designing new, innovative and exciting services to facilitate learning and engagement in our community. We need your support and participation so that our community’s creativity has a place to flourish. For more information and to donate call our Fund Development Office: 519-661-5100 x5460, email: [email protected] or visit www.lpl.ca/donate 40 • fall 2016 www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 L L A M E ` H C T CA AT T H E L IBR ARY ALL OF OUR LOCATIONS ARE POKÉSTOPS We’re excited to be part of the Pokémon passion that has so many of you out exploring and meeting each other in our community, including at your Library. We’ve seen that interest in Pokémon has been ongoing through the years as each new generation of readers discovers these little guys. To add to your fun, we have Pokémon guide books, DVDs, Easy Readers and hundreds of graphic novels you can borrow. While you’re here on the Pokémon prowl, stay awhile to use our free Wi-Fi, charge your phone and browse. www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 fall 2016 • 41 Your Community Hub “knitting with friends is better than knitting alone” Camaraderie is important for many in the Beacock Knitters group. For some, their weekly visit with their knitting friends at the Library is an essential part of their social life. One knitter comes with her Personal Support Worker. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged. “art mingles with socializing” The Beacock Knitters get together to work on projects, learn new skills and, best of all, share time with each other. It includes all ages, from children as young as four to a member who recently turned 90. The group started six years ago with three members. Now 25 to 35 knitters come together weekly to create and socialize. Expert knitters teach those who are learning and special workshops help everyone learn new techniques. Currently the knitters are working on a blanket for a group member in the hospital. Everyone is taking part in the stitching of a gift that will represent the beauty of their craft and the value of friendship. ing n r a e l & sharing More Interest Groups! You can knit, purl and socialize at other library locations. Find knitting and other groups that meet in our spaces in our program listings under Community Hub. Ask staff about knitting books! We need your help to ensure that your Library spaces keep pace with community needs and are vibrant, welcoming hubs that spark curiosity and expression at all ages and stages. 42 • fall 2016 DONATE NOW www.lpl.ca/donate www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 friends | BE A BOOK SALE VOLUNTEER! Help Friends at the annual fall book sale and make a difference! Volunteers are needed to help during the three days of the sale and to set up beforehand. Students! You can get credit toward your required volunteer hours! Email your name and contact information to: [email protected] 251 Dundas St. London, ON N6A 6H9 519-661-2448 Registered Charitable #: 89347 2886 RR0001 http://friendslondonlibrary.ca STORE HOURS London Public Library fall 2016 10 am–5:30 pmMonday–Thursday 10 am–5 pmFriday 10 am–4 pmSaturday Closed Sundays & Holidays ALERT: Check www.lpl.ca/centralrenew/ alerts for Library Store hours during Central Library renovations. The store is operated by Friends of the London Public Library and run entirely by volunteers. Located at the Central Library. 9AM—9PM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 9AM—5PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 10AM— 4PM Mini BOOK SALE LAMBETH BRANCH Saturday, September 10 12-4 PM Gently used books for all ages. Amazing bargains! Cash only. SUNDAY ONLY ~ fill a standard sized grocery bag for $3 – we’ll supply the bag too! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 (or when all books are sold) WEST ANNEX Western Fair District ~ 900 King St. AT GRIECES! Book s, PR D V and mDs or CASH ONLY e! Proceeds raised by Friends of the Library support enhancements to Library programs and services. www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 fall 2016 • 43 www.lpl.ca/staff-picks WHAT WE’RE READING Lana is reading Gone by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge Lana: “eBooks! Never! I have to touch and feel my books when I read! Well... my tune certainly changed after I received a tablet as a birthday gift a few years ago. Now I only read on my device. I love it! I also love James Patterson books! Having devoured his entire Alex Cross series, I’ve recently moved on to detective Michael Bennett and his heroic exploits with the NYPD (coauthored by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge). A truly riveting series thus far. I’m currently on Book 6, Gone, where he continues his face-off against Mexican crime lord Manuel Perrine. After Micheal arrests Perrine in Book 5, I, Michael Bennett, death and havoc reign all around as Perrine’s people exact revenge. Michael’s family is now on the run as, apparently, nowhere is safe for them after Micheal kills Perrine’s wife and unborn child. I CANNOT wait to see how it ends!!!” Lana is a librarian at London Public Library. For more staff picks see our website. Michael and his ten adopted children live in New York city. We are introduced to him grieving his wife Maeve as she battles end-stage cancer. When she dies (in Book 1), he forges on, juggling work and home life, determined to successfully raise his ten children AND save New York City. In Book 1, Step on a Crack, he is called to duty right in the middle of his grief when a hostage crisis happens at a state funeral of an erstwhile First Lady. His first priority is to save the lives of hundreds of church attendees. A good negotiator, Bennett eventually succeeds in saving the lives of celebrities, politicians and big names in social circles by facing the hostage-taker Jack... It only gets better from there. 44 • fall 2016 NEW ADULT FICTION Britt Marie Was Here Fredrik Backman Closed Casket Sophie Hannah Commonwealth Ann Patchett The Couple Next Door Shari Lapena The Fortunate Brother Donna Morrissey A Gentleman in Moscow Amor Towles A Great Reckoning Louise Penny Hag-Seed Margaret Atwood Leave Me Gayle Forman Stranger David Bergen Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew’d Alan Bradley The Wonder Emma Donoghue www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 LINDA’S PICKS FOR KIDS Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan The second of Riordan’s Norse mythology series. MiNRS 2 by Kevin Sylvester Dive right back in to the action on Perses in this thrilling space adventure. Stick Dog Slurps Spaghetti by Tom Watson Once Stick Dog and his gang of hungry hounds get a taste of spaghetti, they must get some more. Moo by Sharon Creech A novel, told in a mix of poetry and prose, about a very ornery cow named Zora. Pip Bartlett’s Guide to Unicorn Training by Jackson Pearce and Maggie Stiefvater It’s up to Pip and Tomas to save their town from another magical troublemaker. PICTURE BOOKS Hungry Bird by Jeremy Tankard Bird is hiking with his friends when his tummy rumbles. But no one packed him a snack that he likes! Nanette’s Baguette by Mo Willems It’s Nanette’s first big solo trip to the bakery. Will she get the baguette from baker Juliette? We Found a Hat by Jon Klassen Two turtles have found a hat. But there are two turtles. And there is only one hat. Squiggly Story by Andrew Larsen A young boy wants to write a story, just like his big sister. Cranky Ballerina by Elise Gravel Ada has to do what she doesn’t like in order to discover what she loves. NEW ADULT NON-FICTION Cooking for Jeffrey: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook Ina Garten 99 Stories of the Game Wayne Gretzky How the Secret Changed My Life: Real People. Real Stories. Real Life. Rhonda Byrne Midnight Star by Marie Lu Swan Riders by Erin Bow Bleeding Blue: Giving My All for the Game Wendel Clark The Promise of Canada: 150 Years – People and Ideas that Have Shaped Our Country Charlotte Gray Born To Run Bruce Springsteen Scrappy Little Nobody Anna Kendrick Canada Mike Myers Secret Life: The Jian Ghomeshi Investigation Kevin Donovan Barbarian Lost: Travels in The New China Alexandre Trudeau www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 TEEN FICTION What Light by Jay Asher Heartless by Marissa Meyer Amateurs by Sara Shepard Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy by Cassandra Clare Spindle by E. K. Johnston Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas Every Hidden Thing by Kenneth Oppel Replica by Lauren Oliver fall 2016 • 45 MY L I B R A RY ily: m fa r ou in ue gl e th n ai m re ks oo “B we all four read constantly.” EMMA`S STORY As a keen reader and library borrower herself, Emma has raised her children to love books too. Reading to her children has been a much-loved activity over the years, as have family outings to Landon Branch in their community. SHE LOVES LIBRARIES WHAT AUTHORS INSPIRED YOU AS A WRITER? “So hard to choose… but I’d have to mention AUSTEN, DICKENS AND SHAKESPEARE as three I grew up with.” 3 OF HER FAVOURITE BOOKS THE BAROQUE CYCLE BY NEAL STEPHENSON “Erudite, page-turning and funny. Set in the world of late seventeenth-century science.” ALICE IN WONDERLAND BY LEWIS CARROLL “A memorably weird story for all ages that doesn’t seem to date at all. My kids have a great iPad enhanced eBook version in which the props move.” THE BIBLE “Probably the most important source for my work. Its storylines show up over and over in what I write. I particularly enjoyed moving the tale of David and Jonathan (yes, that is Jonathan) to a Yorkshire boys’ soccer team for one short story.” “I feel strongly that the kinds of wonderful intellectual stimulus and social interaction a public library system can offer should be equally free and available to all. Commercial play spaces, cafes and bookstores are not the same thing at all. I have often done events at LPL branches and treasure the chance to bring my books to readers in a non-commercial context.” EMMA DONOGHUE is an award-winning author of fiction, drama and literary history. The feature film, Room, which she adapted for the screen from her novel, was nominated for four Academy Awards. She will be reading from her newest book, The Wonder, at Words Festival. An active London Public Library user, Emma has generously shared her talent through author readings in our locations. She lives in the heart of London, Ontario with her family. We remember when Emma’s novel, Room, was shortlisted for the prestigious Man Booker Prize for Fiction in 2010. Crowds came out to her reading at Landon Branch. Her favourite moment: “Out of all the Man Booker Prize hoo-ha, I think the evening I’ll never forget is when I walked down to the Library and saw a queue of people around the block for my reading!” 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. Borrowing Periods Limit of 20 DVDs per card. Maximum of 60 items per card. Books & CDs 21 days Quick Picks & Magazines 7 days High demand material 7 days Feature Film DVDs 7 days All other DVDs 21 days eBooks & eAudio up to 21 days eVideo up to 5 days Returns You may return materials to any London Public Library. Return chutes are open when we’re closed. 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 an email reminder. You can pay fines online! ADULT MATERIALS DVDs, Quick Picks & Book Club in a Bag All other materials per item max. per day per item $1 $10 30¢ $9 DVDs & Quick Picks $1 $6 All other materials 15¢ $6 $1 $ 10 15¢ $6 CHILDREN’S MATERIALS SENIOR CITIZENS (65+) DVDs, Quick Picks & Book Club in a Bag All other materials 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 InterLibrary Loan You can borrow materials from many other library systems through our library’s Interlibrary Loan service: www.lpl.ca/page/interlibrary-loan 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. Accessibility We want to be accessible to you. Ask about our resources and services. My Library! App Late Charges LATE CHARGES Renewals Search the library catalogue and manage your account on the go! Check out, place holds and download eBooks and eAudio. Currently available for iDevices from the iTunes Store. www.lpl.ca/mylibrary Digital Collection Our online digital services are available around the clock. Access online educational services, newspapers, magazines, eBooks, music, audiobooks, and movies. www.lpl.ca/digital-collection Book A Librarian Make an appointment for one-on-one help with our online resources, databases and print collections, based on your research needs or question. Appointments take place at Central. www.lpl.ca/bal www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600 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. 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. Book a Meeting or Event 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 Let us help you plan your next event: • 519-661-5120 (Mon– Fri, 9 am –5 pm) • [email protected] www.lpl.ca/meetingspace London Public Library Board Meets monthly on a Thursday at 5:30 pm in the Board Room at Central Library. All are welcome. Agendas, Minutes and Reports are available online. Scott Courtice (Chair) Stuart Clark Vicki Douvalis Mariam Hamou Bassam Lazar Councillor Tanya Park Hannah Rasmussen Councillor Phil Squire Donna Vachon fall 2016 • 47 Locations BEACOCK Hours 519-451-8140 1280 Huron St. STONEY CREEK N5Y 4M2 BYRON519-471-4000 CARSON 519-438-4287 465 Quebec St. N5W 3Y4 See page 5 for construction alerts. MASONVILLE 1295 Commissioners Rd. W. N6K 1C9 Windermere Rd. 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 N6H 1S6 CROUCH CENTRAL/ CHILDRENS 519-673-0111 550 Hamilton Rd. EAST LONDON N5Z 1S4 519-451-7600 2016 Dundas St. E. GLANWORTH EAST LONDON BYRON CROUCH 519-681-6797 JALNA CARSON N5V 1R1 2950 Glanworth Dr. LANDON N6N 1N6 POND MILLS 519-685-6465 1119 Jalna Blvd. LAMBETH N6E 3B3 519-652-2951 7112 Beattie St. LANDON WESTMOUNT N6P 1A2 519-439-6240 167 Wortley Rd. N6C 3P6 MASONVILLE 519-660-4646 30 North Centre Rd. POND MILLS N5X 3W1 LAMBETH N5Z 4W8 519-473-9965 1225 Wonderland Rd. N. Unit #32 GLANWORTH N6G 2V9 Not to scale = Plaza or Community Centre STONEY CREEK519-930-2065 920 Sunningdale Rd. E. N5X 0H5 WESTMOUNT 519-473-4708 3200 Wonderland Rd. S. Get in Touch Phone: 519-661-4600 TTY: 519-432-8835 N6L 1A6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Ramped, level or elevator access to Library materials is available at all locations. CREATIVE SPACES BE PART OF THE EXCITING CHANGES COMING TO YOUR LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY 9 am–9 pm 9 am–9 pm 9 am–9 pm 9 am–9 pm 9 am–6 pm 9 am–5 pm Central Sunday Hours 1-4 pm Oct. 16 - Nov. 27 Closed Sundays in Dec. 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 JALNA 519-685-1333 1166 Commissioners Rd. E. SHERWOOD CHERRYHILL 519-439-6456 301 Oxford St. W. Central & Children’s 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 Holidays & Closures Labour Day Monday, September 5 all locations closed. Thanksgiving Monday, October 10 all locations closed. Fax: 519-663-9013 Mail: 251 Dundas St. London, ON N6A 6H9 Share your feedback: www.lpl.ca/contact This fall, join us in exploration and collaboration as we embark on our Creative Spaces project. To participate: www.lpl.ca/creativespaces ISSN 0710-0132 Vol. 26, # 3 48 • fall 2016 www.lpl.ca • 519-661-4600