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London Public Library May 2026 Newsletter |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?
Programs Happening this Month: - Unicorn Rides
- Columbus Symphony Orchestra Concert
- Color in the Ocean Deep
- 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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Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 2nd, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
London Public Library
To celebrate Free Comic Book Day, the London Public Library is giving out free comic books all day on Saturday, May 2nd! Come stop by the library to pick out some comic books from our selection to add to your collection. Supplies are limited, so get here early!
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, May 2nd, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Book Nook (Behind the London Public Library)
Visit the Book Nook May-October on the first Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for great deals on books, DVDs, and more! Bring a bag from previous years to fill up with books and pay only $5! There are children's books, teen, fantasy, mysteries, thrillers, adult, crime, nonfiction, cookbooks, self-help, romance, and more. Help support your London Public Library by shopping locally for your books!
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Paws for Reading with Emma
Tuesday, May 12th, 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. *Have a book picked out and ready to read for your time slot.
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Yarnies: Fiber Arts Club
Wednesday, May 20th, 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.
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Columbus Symphony Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo
Wednesday, May 27th, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Listen to a music concert and then play some instruments yourselves! Enjoy a concert performed by some members of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. The concert will be followed by a hands-on experience where children can touch, hold, and even make sounds on an assortment of instruments, including string instruments, woodwinds, and a set of bells.
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Color in the Ocean Deep
Wednesday, May 27th, 6:30PM - 7:30 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Come learn about how color and light are perceived in water! Teen Advisory Board member, Ella, will walk us through an activity that shows how fish are viewed in different depths of water. This program will also cover topics such as natural selection, adaptive traits, and water transparency. Registration is required here.
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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.
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Toddler Time
Tuesday, May 5th, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tuesday, May 12th, 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 Storytime
Tuesday, May 5th, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Tuesday, May 12th, 11:00 AM - 11:45 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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Unicorn Rides
Saturday, May 23rd, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
London Public Library Backyard
Ride a unicorn! Enjoy a magical and whimsical experience on a unicorn ride provided by Horse-N-Round Fun!
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 6th, 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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Book Club
Tuesday, May 12th, 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 reading The Women by Kristin Hannah. (Ages 18+)
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Puzzle Race
Tuesday, May 26th, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
How fast can you put together a puzzle? Grab your best puzzle buddy and compete to see who can win the puzzle race! Teams of two will have two hours to finish a 500 piece puzzle. The team to finish their puzzle the fastest will win a prize! Registration is required here. Event limited to 12 teams. Ages 10 and up.
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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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