Category Archives for What’s Happening


Duck Hunt

It’s duck season in Ohio! Beginning Saturday, December 21, you can come to the library to hunt down the rubber ducks hiding throughout the library, while supplies last. If you find one, you get to keep it! Only one rubber duck per child please. 

Winter Reading Challenge

Log your reading and activities on the Beanstack app or website to earn tickets for the Grand Prize Drawings. Earn one ticket for every 10 hours of reading and every 10 physical activities you do between December 20 and January 31. You can also earn an extra ticket if you attend any of the library programs listed […]

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, November 12 and December 10 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.  *Have […]

Math Tutoring

Starting in October, the library will have 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 

Smokey the Bear Reading Challenge

Help Smokey celebrate his 80th birthday by learning how to prevent wildfires and help the environment! Start by taking Smokey’s Pledge on Beanstack or the Beanstack app. Read 3 books on wildfire prevention or the environment and earn 4 activity badges to complete the challenge and earn your prize! Badges are earned by completing at least one […]

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 […]

Technology Help Sessions

Have questions about your phone, laptop, or tablet? We can help!  Register now and get one-on-one help for any of your devices! Topics that can be covered are: How to search the internet How to use email How to use your phone How to use social media Feel free to ask for help on anything […]

Volunteers Needed

The London Public Library is looking for volunteers to help in their outreach efforts! Deliver books to patrons who are homebound or help with hosting events for seniors! Volunteers will need to fill out some paperwork and pass a background check to be eligible. The library will cover all expenses associated with the background check. […]

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