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London Public Library November 2026 Newsletter |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?
Programs Happening this Month: - Dino Buddies Reptile Encounter
- Veterans Museum Hybrid Tour
- The Magic Nate Show
- And MORE! (Scroll down to see all of our events!)
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Read, Watch, Listen, Play, WIN! During Library Hours London Public Library Have a chance to win prizes just for checking out materials at the library! For every 5 items that you check out in a single transaction, you’ll earn a ticket to put in the drawing of your choice. No limits! The more you check out, the more chances you have to win. There will be new prizes to win every month!
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Dinovember Egg Hunt
All November, During Library Hours
Throughout the Library
Go on an egg hunt to find a dinosaur sticker! Find a plastic egg hiding in the library and open it to reveal a dino sticker that you get to keep! Take it to a staff member to refill the egg and hide it for someone else! One egg/sticker per person per day.
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Dino Buddies Reptile Encounter
Saturday, November 7th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Have a hands-on experience with reptiles and lifelike dinosaurs! Dino Buddies will present a unique program that includes fun games and of course reptile encounters! You will have the opportunity to see and touch amazing reptiles!
This high-energy program will also feature lifelike dinosaurs, interactive storytelling, themed games, and educational elements that blend fun with science.
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Paws for Reading with Emma
Tuesday, November 10th, 4:00 PM - 5:00 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.
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CLOSED - Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11th, All Day
London Public Library
We are closed all day on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. We will reopen on Thursday, November 12th at 9 a.m.
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Saturday Morning Cartoons and Cereal
Saturday, November 14th, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
No need to get dressed - show up in your jammies! Watch your favorite cartoons shown in the 80s on the library’s big screen and eat some of your favorite sugary cereals!
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Yarnies: Fiber Arts Club
Wednesday, November 18th, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
London Public Library Reading Room
Join us for an hour of crafting! If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or any other fiber arts please join us for an hour of socializing and crafting! Whether you're a beginner or an expert, bring along your current project and work alongside others who enjoy crafting as much as you! This is not a class, but we do encourage anyone that comes to share their skills with beginners if they feel so inclined. Yarnies will meet in the Magazine/Newspaper room upstairs in the library, across from the front desk. (All ages)
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CLOSED - Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 26th, All Day
London Public Library
The London Public Library will be closed Thursday, November 26th in observance of Thanksgiving Day. The library will also be closing early the day prior, Wednesday, November 25th at 5 p.m. The library will reopen on Friday, November 27th at 10 a.m.
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The Magic Nate Show
Monday, November 30th, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Take part in a high energy, family friendly magic show! Nate performs a blend of magic and comedy, music and mime, and plenty of participation for everyone involved.
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Free After-School Snacks for Students
Every Monday - Friday, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Students ages 18 and under can stop by the library every weekday from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. for a free after-school snack to enjoy while at the library! Brought to you in partnership with Children's Hunger Alliance.
*Please note: there will be NO after-school snack when the library is closed on Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day) or Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day).
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Reading Dragons & Friends
All Month Long, During Library Hours
London Public Library
Reading Dragons and Friends are here at the London Public Library! Earn creature trading cards for every hour you read. Stop by the front desk for more information and to pick up your tracker and starter cards. (Ages 18 and under)
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Toddler Time
Tuesday, November 3rd, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tuesday, November 10th, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tuesday, November 17th, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tuesday, November 24th, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Toddler Time will engage your child with stories, songs, and finger plays. For ages 0 - 3 years. 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 movement. There are weeks we will use musical instruments, scarves, balls, and a parachute.
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Preschool Story Time
Tuesday, November 3rd, 11:00 AM - 11:35 AM
Tuesday, November 10th, 11:00 AM - 11:35 AM
Tuesday, November 17th, 11:00 AM - 11:35 AM
Tuesday, November 24th, 11:00 AM - 11:35 AM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Preschool Story Time will delight your child with stories, songs, finger plays, and a weekly letter activity. For ages 3 - 6 years. 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 movement. There are weeks we will use musical instruments, scarves, balls, and a parachute. Preschoolers have the opportunity to practice the alphabet with a special letter activity after the regular story time is finished.
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Kindergarten Club
Thursday, November 5th, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Thursday, November 12th, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Thursday, November 19th, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Children ages 4 - 6 can practice the alphabet and motor skills to prepare for kindergarten! We will practice letter sounds and writing letters using a variety of multisensory literacy activities. Children can also master the important fine motor skills and gross motor skills needed to start school. We will work on numbers and counting, scissors, sorting, patterns, and more!
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Books & Bites - Camping
Monday, November 23rd, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Join the camping fun! Read some camping books! Sing some camping songs! Make and eat some s'mores! (Ages 3-8)
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National Veterans Memorial and Museum Hybrid Tour
Wednesday, November 4th, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Come learn more about the National Veterans Memorial and Museum!
A member of the National Veterans Memorial and Museum Education Team joins us for a hybrid tour of their permanent exhibition space. After the tour presentation, participants will get a chance to try on items from the Museum's Education Collection and to write letters to veterans and active-duty service members. (Ages 18+)
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Book Club
Tuesday, November 10th, 7:00 PM - 8:00 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 discussing Bossypants by Tina Fey. (Ages 18+)
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 24th, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Why should I join the TAB? You will have a hand in creating programs specifically for teens. You will be able to recommend materials for our collection. You will get community service hours for every TAB meeting that you attend. You will be able to put a leadership position on your college application. You will have the opportunity to make the library a better place for teens.
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Tech Help Call to Schedule a Time! London Public Library 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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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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