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London Public Library September 2026 Newsletter |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?
Programs Happening this Month: - Author Talk with Kristy Boyce
- Imagine with Imagipals
- Norma Freeman Library Card Drive
- And MORE! (Scroll down to see all of our events!)
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The Norma Freeman Library Card Drive All September Long! London Public Library Sign up for a library card or update your information to win prizes!
Adults get a coupon for a free small fries from McDonald's. Kids get a choice of either a coupon for a free kid's meal from Raising Cane's or a free hour of jump time at Get Air.
You will also be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card!
Already have a card? You can earn the same things just by stopping by the front desk to update the information on your account!
Lost your card? Replacement cards are free during the month of September!
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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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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, September 5th, 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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CLOSED - Labor Day
Monday, September 7th, All Day
London Public Library
We are closed all day on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th at 9 a.m.
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Yarnies: Fiber Arts Club
Wednesday, September 16th, 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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Free After-School Snacks for Students
Every Monday - Friday, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Beginning Tuesday, September 8th
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, September 15th, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tuesday, September 22nd, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tuesday, September 29th, 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, September 15th, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Tuesday, September 22nd, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Tuesday, September 29th, 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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Kindergarten Club
Thursday, September 17th, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Thursday, September 24th, 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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Unicorn Rides
Saturday, September 19th, 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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Imagine with Imagipals
Monday, September 28th, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Create a friend and habitat! Drop in during program hours to:
Choose your Imagipal!
Color and decorate its ball habitat!
Create a play space and play with friends!
Read to your Imagipal in a blanket fort!
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Book Club
Tuesday, September 8th, 6:30 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 Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult. (Ages 18+)
This month, join us at 6:30pm for finger foods and socialization! Book club discussion will start at 7:00pm as normal.
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Author Talk with Kristy Boyce
Wednesday, September 9th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Join us for an author talk with New York Times Bestselling author, Kristy Boyce!
Learn more about YA author Kristy Boyce and how her books came to be. Kristy’s presentation will be followed by a Q&A and a book signing. Kristy's third book in her Gaming and Romance series, Rolls and Rivalry, was just released in May - reserve your copy at the library today!
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The Life of Princess Diana
Tuesday, September 22nd, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Susan Cannavino joins us for another fascinating presentation, this time about Princess Diana! This presentation covers topics such as Diana's encounter with Charles when she was 16, her life before the courtship, the red flags before the wedding, and will conclude with information about the day of the wedding. (Ages 18+)
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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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