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London Public Library July 2024 Newsletter
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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?
Programs Happening this Month: - Wildlife Encounter
- Ryan Mundy Concert
- Trick Dogs
- And MORE! (Scroll Down to See All of Our Events!)
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Wildlife Encounter
Monday, July 1st, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
See some Ohio wildlife in person! An education instructor from Ohio Wildlife Center will present 3-4 wild Animal Ambassadors. Learn about the natural history of Ohio’s native wildlife, coexisting with wildlife, and the inspirational stories of the animal residents. Animals vary but may include native Ohio mammals, reptiles and birds. (All ages) *Attendees earn an extra ticket for Grand Prize Drawings!
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MESS-tival
Tuesday, July 2nd, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Have fun while getting messy! Be prepared to get messy and mucky with a variety of hands-on activities! (All ages) Volunteers are still needed for this program. If interested, please contact the library or fill out the volunteer form at the end of this email!
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Free Lunches for Students
Tuesday, July 2nd, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Wednesday, July 3rd, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Tuesday, July 9th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Wednesday, July 10th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Tuesday, July 16th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Wednesday, July 17th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Tuesday, July 23rd, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Wednesday, July 24th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Tuesday, July 30th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Wednesday, July 31st, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
London Public Library Back Lawn
Enjoy a free lunch at the library! Any student 18 years old or younger can stop by the London Public Library for a free lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm! Lunches will be provided by and also available at the London Church of the Nazarene. Lunch will be served in the grassy area behind the library. If bad weather occurs, lunch will be served in the Hartley Room. Volunteers are still needed for these program dates, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/24, 7/30. If interested, please contact the library or fill out the volunteer form at the end of this email!
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Paws for Reading with Emma
Tuesday, July 2nd, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
London Public Library Reading Room
Read to a real dog! Register your child for a 10-minute time slot in which they will read a story to certified therapy dog Emma. Emma is a nonjudgmental listener who will encourage children to read and help struggling readers find confidence. *Have a book picked out and ready to read for your time slot. If the time slot is full, please navigate to the events page to select a different time slot!
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July 4th - CLOSED FOR THE DAY
Thursday, July 4th, All Day
London Public Library
We are closed for the entirety of the day on Thursday, July 4th, in observance of the holiday. We will reopen and resume normal hours on Friday, July 5th.
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Book Nook Book Sale
Saturday, July 6th, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
London Public Library Book Nook
Book sale at the Book Nook behind the library! Visit the Book Nook on the first Saturday of the month from 11 am to 3 pm for great deals on books, DVDs, and more!
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Paint Party
Tuesday, July 9th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Paint pictures using a variety of nontraditional paint tools! (All ages) Volunteers are still needed for this program. If interested, please contact the library or fill out the volunteer form at the end of this email!
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Family Nerd Night
Wednesday, July 10th, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Join us for a night of board games and pizza! Do you love board games? Bring your friends and family to Nerd Night at the library! We will have plenty of board games to play but feel free to bring your own. Event open to all ages. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. *Attendees earn an extra ticket for Grand Prize Drawings!
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Summer Concert Series: Ryan Mundy Concert
Saturday, July 13th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
London Public library Back Lawn
Our Summer Concert Series is back! Ryan Mundy joins us for the last concert of our Summer Concert Series! Enjoy country music, root beer floats, and lunch on us. It’s sure to be a fantastic afternoon! Each concert in our Summer Concert Series is family friendly so all ages are welcome!
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Matt Jergens Comedy Juggling Show
Monday, July 15th, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Matt Jergens performs a high-energy show full of comedy and juggling. (All ages) *Attendees earn an extra ticket for Grand Prize Drawings!
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Touch-A-Truck
Thursday, July 18th, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
London Public Library Parking Lot
See community vehicles up close! See vehicles up close and learn how they help our community. London Fire Department, London Police Department, Madison County Sheriff's Office, London Sanitation Department, and London Street Department will all be participating! (All ages)
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Trick Dogs
Monday, July 22nd, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
London Public Library Back Lawn
Get ready for some jaw-dropping stunts with Performance Dogs of Ohio! Performance Dogs of Ohio will showcase their world class frisbee and trick dogs! Get ready for some jaw-dropping stunts! (All ages) *Attendees earn an extra ticket for Grand Prize Drawings!
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End of Summer Reading Party
Wednesday, July 24th, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
London Public Library Back Lawn
Join us for an End of Summer Reading Party! Celebrate the end of summer with a spectacular party at the library! Join us for face painting, snow cones, and a life-sized Angry Birds game. Rapunzel and Flynn Rider will also be making a guest appearance, so mark your calendars and come party with us! (All ages)
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Paws for Reading with Maggie
Saturday, July 27th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
London Public Library Reading Room
Read to a real dog! Register your child for a 10-minute time slot in which they will read a story to certified therapy dog Maggie. Maggie is a nonjudgmental listener who will encourage children to read and help struggling readers find confidence. *Have a book picked out and ready to read for your time slot." If the time slot is full, please navigate to the events page to select a different time slot!
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Book Boot Camp
Wednesday, July 3rd, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday, July 10th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday, July 17th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday, July 24th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Get active and learn a healthy lifestyle! Participate in physically active book readings and songs. Learn about good health and fitness. Every Wednesday from June 5 - July 24. (Ages 4 - 10)
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Stuffed Animal Giveaway
Saturday, July 6th, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
London Public Library
Make a stuffed animal! Pick up all the supplies you need to make your own 8” stuffed animal (highland cow, sasquatch, koala), while supplies last! (Ages 0 – 12)
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BenAnna Band Concert
Monday, July 8th, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Sing and dance along to the live children's music! Be a part of the children’s music concert! Play musical instruments and sing and dance along with Ben and Anna! (All ages) *Attendees earn an extra ticket for Grand Prize Drawings!
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Chocolate Olympics
Thursday, July 11th, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Compete against your friends in chocolaty games! Earn a spot in the Taste Test Challenge! (Ages 6 – 12)
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Play to Learn
Tuesday, July 16th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Little ones can visit different stations to play. They won’t even know they are learning in the process! (Ages 0 – 6) Volunteers are still needed for this program. If interested, please contact the library or fill out the volunteer form at the end of this email!
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Butterfly Story Time
Tuesday, July 23rd, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Listen to stories and sing songs with a butterfly theme! (Ages 0 – 6)
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Yoga
Tuesday, July 2nd, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
London Public Library Back Lawn
Join us for a beginner level yoga class! We will focus on breathing, movement, and relaxation. Bring a water bottle and mat if you have one, otherwise, mats will be provided. If weather is nice, yoga will take place in the grassy area behind the library. If bad weather occurs, yoga will take place in the Hartley Room. Program is for ages 16 and older. Registration is required.
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Adult Escape Room
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Attempt your escape from our Harry Potter escape room! You must navigate the room and complete the clues in order to find your lost Hogwarts Express ticket and catch your train to Hogwarts on time! Groups of 6 will be allowed through the escape room. For ages 18+. Registration is required.
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Adult Escape Room
Wednesday, July 3rd, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Attempt your escape from our Harry Potter escape room! You must navigate the room and complete the clues in order to find your lost Hogwarts Express ticket and catch your train to Hogwarts on time! Groups of 6 will be allowed through the escape room. For ages 18+. Registration is required.
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Adult Escape Room
Wednesday, July 3rd, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
London Public LIbrary Hartley Meeting Room
Attempt your escape from our Harry Potter escape room! You must navigate the room and complete the clues in order to find your lost Hogwarts Express ticket and catch your train to Hogwarts on time! Groups of 6 will be allowed through the escape room. For ages 18+. Registration is required.
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July Book Club
Tuesday, July 9th, 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month when we meet to discuss the current book and pick up the next month’s title. We reserve copies that you can get at the library. This month, we will be reading The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali.
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Trivia Night
Tuesday, July 16th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Get ready to put your knowledge to the test at our exciting trivia night! Gather your friends and family for a fun-filled evening of brain-teasing questions and friendly competition. From pop culture to history, sports, and more, our trivia night covers a wide range of topics to challenge and entertain everyone. Teams are capped at 5 people. When registering, please choose only one person to register for your team. The registration form will ask how many guests you are bringing. Please add how many people, minus you, are on your team.
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After Hours Teen Escape Room
Friday, July 19th, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Test your skills in our Percy Jackson themed escape room! Embark on an epic quest inspired by the Battle of the Labyrinth from the Percy Jackson series at our after-hours teen escape room! Luke’s army is getting closer to raising Kronos and waging war on Camp Half Blood. The Oracle has given you a quest: travel through the maze to find Daedalus’ workshop so you can persuade him to join us in stopping Luke’s army! For ages 11-17 only. Registration is required. *Attendees earn an extra ticket for Grand Prize Drawings! Volunteers are still needed for this program. If interested, please contact the library or fill out the volunteer form at the end of this email!
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Life Size Games: Clue
Monday, July 22nd, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Step into a life-sized game of Clue at the library! Become the detective as you gather clues, solve puzzles, and unravel the mystery. For ages 11-17 only. *Attendees earn an extra ticket for Grand Prize Drawings!
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Yoga
Tuesday, July 23rd, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
London Public Library Back Lawn
Join us for a beginner-level yoga class! We will focus on breathing, movement, and relaxation. Bring a water bottle and mat if you have one. Otherwise, mats will be provided. If weather is nice, yoga will take place in the grassy area behind the library. If bad weather occurs, yoga will take place in the Hartley Room. The program is for ages 16 and older. Registration is required.
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Career Prep Series: Application Fair
Wednesday, July 31st, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Join us for the last program in our Career Prep Series! Stop by anything during this program to pick up job applications from local companies and to network with other professionals.
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Tech Help
All July, Call to Schedule a Time!
London Public Library
Register now and get one-on-one help for any of your devices! Are you struggling to work the new iPad you got for Christmas? Maybe you want to set up a social media account but don't know where to start? Do you want to become more knowledgeable on how to work your email? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the London Public Library can help! We are now offering FREE Technology Help Sessions during the week by appointment only! Call or come in to schedule your help session! Each help session will provide a one-on-one 45-minute time block where you can ask questions and be shown how to use/do various tasks. Help session attendees must bring their own technology to learn on.
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Bird Hunt
Every Week Starting on Monday, During library hours
London Public Library
There's a new bird to discover in the library every week! Come to the library and go on a hunt for a hidden QR code that will play a bird call and tell you a bit about the bird of the week! Earn a piece of candy for telling the children's librarian what the bird is!
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Find Gnorbert the Gnome!
Every Week Starting on Monday, During library hours
London Public Library
Gnorbert the Gnome is hiding somewhere in the London Public Library! Find him and tell a staff member to win a piece of candy!
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Find the Random Object!
Every Week Starting on Monday, During library hours
London Public Library
Gnorbert the Gnome isn't the only thing hiding in the Library! Gnorbert also hid something in the London Public Library that doesn't belong. Find it and tell a staff member what it is to win a piece of candy!
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