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London Public Library October 2026 Newsletter |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?
Programs Happening this Month: - Silly Spooky Stories
- Trick-or-Treat Book Giveaway
- A Prythian Celebration
- 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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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, October 3rd, 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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Chick Hatching
Wednesday, October 7th - Tuesday, October 27th, During Library Hours
London Public Library Children's Room
Stop by the Children's Room during library hours from October 7th - 27th to see our chicken eggs! View the eggs from October 7th - 20th and the live chicks October 21st - 27th. Hatch date of October 21st is approximate.
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Silly Spooky Stories
Wednesday, October 7th, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Paul Strickland, a National Storytelling Festival Featured Teller, delivers a fun, family-friendly storytelling program filled with playful ghost tales, strange folktales, silly songs, and just enough shivers to make everyone giggle. Never too scary for young audiences. (Ages 5+)
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A Hundred Acre Celebration
Monday, October 12th, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Come celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh! Drop in during the hour to:
-Pin the tail on Eeyore
-Have a story time picnic with Pooh and friends
-Play Hunny Toss
-Go on a scavenger hunt
-Find 100 paper bees
-And more!
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Paws for Reading with Emma
Tuesday, October 13th, 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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Yarnies: Fiber Arts Club
Wednesday, October 21st, 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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Trick-or-Treat Book Giveaway
Thursday, October 29th, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
London Public Library
Stop by the library while you are out trick-or-treating and pick out a brand new book for keeps! We have a selection of books for everyone, from babies to adults. While supplies last!
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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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Reading Dragons & Friends
All Month Long, During Library Hours
London Public Library
Reading Dragons and Friends are coming to the London Public Library! Earn creature trading cards for reading an hour a day. Stop by the front desk for more information and to pick up your tracker and starter cards. Plus, get an exclusive Halloween holographic card on Thursday, October 29 at our Trick-or-Treat Book Giveaway! (Ages 18 and under)
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Kindergarten Club
Thursday, October 1st, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Thursday, October 8th, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Thursday, October 15th, 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Thursday, October 22nd, 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!
*There is NO Kindergarten Club on Thursday, October 29th.
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Toddler Time
Tuesday, October 6th, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tuesday, October 13th, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tuesday, October 20th, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tuesday, October 27th, 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, October 6th, 11:00 AM - 11:35 AM
Tuesday, October 13th, 11:00 AM - 11:35 AM
Tuesday, October 20th, 11:00 AM - 11:35 AM
Tuesday, October 27th, 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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Ghost Stories for Teen & Adult Listeners
Wednesday, October 7th, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Paul Strickland, a National Storytelling Festival Featured Teller, delivers a spine-tingling performance of spooky and macabre tales from folklore. Come enjoy this unforgettable story-telling experience! (Ages 11+)
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Book Club
Tuesday, October 13th, 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 Never Flinch by Stephen King. (Ages 18+)
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Beginner's Genealogy Research
Wednesday, October 14th, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Are you interested in learning more about your family history but don't know where to start? This presentation, given by the Madison County Genealogical Society, will give you all the information you need to know to start your search! (Ages 18+)
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A Prythian Celebration
Tuesday, October 27th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
It's finally here! The release of ACOTAR book 6!
Come and enjoy games, snacks, and crafts all centered around your favorite book series to celebrate the long-awaited release of A Court of Splintered Harmony. (Ages 18+)
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Wednesday,October 28th, 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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