Category Archives for Children Posts


The Norma Freeman Library Card Drive

Sign up for a new library card and get free stuff during the month of September! Adults get a coupon for a free small fries from McDonald’s! Kids get a choice of either a coupon for a free kid’s meal from Raising Cane’s or a free hour of jump time at Get Air! You will […]

Back to School Reading Challenge

Read and do activities to earn tickets for the Grand Prize drawings! It’s back to school time! Start the school year right by setting goals, getting organized, and, of course, reading!  Log your reading and activities from August 1 – 31 to earn tickets for the Grand Prize Drawings. Get one ticket for every 5 […]

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.

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 is a nonjudgmental listener who will encourage children to read and help struggling readers find confidence.  Emma will be available on Tuesdays: September 9, October 14, November 18, and December 9 from 4:00 […]

Story Times

Join us for Story Time on Tuesday mornings beginning September 9th! 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 […]

Canine Comfort with Maggie

Hang out with Maggie the dog on Saturday, September 13 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm! Take a break from daily stress and find comfort with a furry friend! Drop in and spend time petting and cuddling with Maggie! All ages are welcome!                    

Kindergarten Club

Beginning September 25th, join us Thursdays at 6:30 pm to prepare your preschooler for kindergarten!   Children ages 4 – 6 can practice the alphabet, numbers, and motor skills to prepare for kindergarten!   We will practice letter sounds and writing letters using a variety of multisensory literacy activities. Children will also practice the important […]

Math Tutoring

The library has an on-site tutor for students needing math help.  Tutoring is offered for the basics through Algebra.  To set up a time, contact Karl Burr at karl.burr@outlook.com 

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 […]

Caring Corner

The London Public Library’s Care Bags are evolving into a Caring Corner!   What makes the Caring Corner different?  While the Care Bags have a blanket, hat, gloves, hygiene items, and some food and water, the Caring Corner is currently filled with non-perishable food items that patrons can take as needed!    The hope is […]