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Summer Reading T-Shirt Design Contest
Your design could be on our 2024 Summer Reading shirts! Do you love the library? Are you artistic? Have you always wanted to see your design on a t-shirt? If you answered yes to all of those questions then we need your help! We want YOU to design our 2024 Summer Reading T-shirts! Patrons will be able […]
Pen Pal Program
Write to a pen pal this summer! The London Public Library is working to reconnect people this Summer by pairing people from different states together as pen pals. Our library has partnered with libraries in Arizona (Page Public Library), Maryland (Allegany County Library), North Carolina (McDowell County Public Library), and Wisconsin (Rusk County Community Library) […]
Book Sale
Visit the Book Nook on the first Saturday of the month from May – October for great deals on books, DVDs and more. Hours are 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Unicorn Rides
Ride a unicorn on Saturday, May 11 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm! Enjoy a magical and whimsical experience on a unicorn ride provided by Horse-N-Round Fun!
Guess the Number of Lids
How many lids are in the jar? Try to win a prize! Guess the number of lids in the jar for a chance to win an eco-friendly prize. There are three different jars and prizes stationed in the Children’s Room, Teen Area, and the circulation desk during all of April. You may enter answers at […]
Paws for Reading
Register your child for a 10 minute time slot in which they will read a story to a certified therapy dog. Emma and Maggie are nonjudgmental listeners who will encourage children to read and help struggling readers find confidence. Maggie will be available on Saturday, May 25 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Emma will […]
Columbus Symphony Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo
Enjoy a music concert on Thursday, May 30 at 2:00 pm performed by some members of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. The concert will be followed by a hands-on experience where children can touch, hold, and even make sound on an assortment of instruments, including string instruments, woodwinds, and a set of bells.
Story Times
Join us for Story Time on Tuesday mornings. Toddlers (0-3 years) and their caregivers meet Tuesdays from 10:00 – 10:30 am. Preschoolers (3-6 years) and their caregivers meet Tuesdays from 11:00 – 11:45 am. Each week focuses on a different theme using books, songs, and finger plays to reinforce the topic and boost early literacy. We incorporate lots of music and movement. There are […]
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Promote early literacy and a love for reading with your child! Read 1,000 books to your baby/toddler/preschooler before they start kindergarten and earn a FREE book and certificate! You can start at any time. Just reading 3 books every day lets you reach the goal in less than a year! Register on the […]
Monster Jam Reading Program
The Monster Jam Reading Program will run from February 1 – April 27. Kids (ages 2 – 12) can earn a free ticket to Monster Jam, happening April 26 – 27, 2024, just by reading 5 books! Rules and Stipulations: Pick up reading voucher at the library. Have voucher stamped by library staff. Only valid […]