Category Archives for Teen Posts


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 […]

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. […]

Canine Comfort with Maggie

Hang out with Maggie the dog on Saturdays, August 16 and 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! Earn an extra ticket for the Grand Prize Drawings […]

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 […]

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 

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 […]

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!

Crayon Tower Challenge

Try our new Crayon Tower Challenge!   Check out a tub of crayons from the library and build a tower as high as you can!   Rules • Do not color with the crayons. • Do not break the crayons. • Only build with crayons. No outside forces, such as tape or glue, are allowed. […]

What Doesn’t Belong?

While you’re at the library looking for a book, also look for a random object that has no business being in a library. It will be sitting in plain sight, but doesn’t belong. Leave the object where it is and tell a staff member what the random object is and you win a piece of […]