Category Archives for Children Posts


Recycled Art Contest

Create a piece of art with any recyclable materials laying around your house. Bring them into the library by March 31 for us to display the whole month of April! Patrons will be able to vote on which art they like the best and the winners will get an Earth Day prize! Open to all […]

March Madness: Battle of the Books

Come to the library and take part in our March Madness Book Battles.   Voting for each round will be open for one week: Weeks of March 6, March 13, March 20, and March 27.   Winners of each bracket advance to the next round. Stop in each week to vote. Voters will be entered […]

ASL Signing Time

Join us on Saturday, April 1 at 11:00 am to learn more about American Sign Language! Enjoy time with books, songs, and activities that children of all ages can enjoy. At this special event we are celebrating Ohio Deaf History Month! All of our books, songs, and activities will incorporate American Sign Language! This program […]

Movie Matinee

On Saturday, April 8 at 3:00 pm, enjoy the movie “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” (PG) on the library’s big screen! We’ll provide the popcorn!   

Builders’ Club

Drop in between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 22 to build what your imagination creates! We will provide Lego bricks, Keva planks, and straws with connectors. You provide the creativity! Don’t forget to snap a picture and tag the London Public Library when you post it!

Kindergarten Club

Beginning January 12th, join us Thursdays at 6:30 pm to prepare your preschooler for kindergarten!   Children ages 3 – 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 […]

Story Times

Beginning January 10th, 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 […]

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.  Emma will be available on Wednesdays: January 11, February 8, and March 8 from 6:00 – […]

Monthly Event Newsletter

Sign up to receive our monthly LPL Event Newsletter in your inbox to find out what great programs are coming up for you and your family to attend!

Break-In Bags

Use your critical thinking skills to find the number code to unlock your loot!   Request Easy, Medium, or Hard levels. Easy: Kindergarten – 2nd gradesMedium: 3rd – 5th gradesHard: 6th – 12th grades   Prizes inside are for keeps. The bag, lock, and binder clip must be returned to the library after one week. […]