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London Public Library July 2026 Newsletter |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?
Programs Happening this Month: - Dino Mini Golf
- Civics Trivia
- Beginner Calligraphy
- 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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Are You Smarter Than Your Parents... About Civics?
Wednesday, July 1st, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
To celebrate our country's 250th anniversary, we're testing your civics knowledge! Kids, bring your grown ups and get ready for some friendly competition. Kids and grown ups will go head to head to see who knows more about American Government in this game show-style event. Fun USA-themed prizes will be up for grabs! (All ages)
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CLOSED - Independence Day
Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th, All Day
London Public Library
We are closed all day on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Monday, July 6th at 9 a.m.
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Matt Jergens Comedy Juggling Show
Monday, July 6th, 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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Nerd Night
Tuesday, July 7th, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Join us for a night of board games and pizza! We will have plenty of board games to play but feel free to bring your own. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. (All ages)
*Attendees earn an extra ticket for Grand Prize Drawings!
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Summer Concert Series: Kopperhead Creek
Friday, July 10th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
London Public Library Back Lawn
Join us on the grass behind the library for a free lunch and a concert by Kopperhead Creek! In the case of bad weather, the concert will be moved inside to the Hartley Meeting Room. (All ages)
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, July 11th, 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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Paint Party
Tuesday, July 14th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Paint pictures using a variety of nontraditional paint tools! (All ages)
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Yarnies: Fiber Arts Club
Wednesday, July 15th, 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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Let Our Anthem Reach the Skies
Thursday, July 16th, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
For American Patriots, music was a powerful mode of political expression. Through song they proclaimed their beliefs, inspired their allies, and ridiculed their rivals. Join the Lafferty Pike Trio as they bring to life the music of the Revolutionary War on harp, fiddle, and guitar. Enjoy tavern tunes, witty parodies, poignant ballads, selections from popular plays, and favorite songs of the Founders (All ages)
*Attendees earn an extra ticket for Grand Prize Drawings!
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Ron Spangler's Magic Show
Monday, July 20th, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Prepare to be mesmerized by Ron’s spellbinding sleight of hand and mind-bending mentalism! Have a chance to be a part of the magic with audience participation! (All ages)
*Attendees earn an extra ticket for Grand Prize Drawings!
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Worm Races
Thursday, July 23rd, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
London Public Library Back Lawn
Pick out one of the provided worms or bring your own. Race against your friends' worms to see who will come out the winner! (All ages)
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Summer Concert Series: J.T. Hillier
Friday, July 24th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
London Public Library Back Lawn
Join us on the grass behind the library for a free lunch and a concert by J.T. Hillier! In the case of bad weather, the concert will be moved inside to the Hartley Meeting Room. (All ages)
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Touch-A-Truck
Tuesday, July 28th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
London Public Library Parking Lot
See vehicles up close and learn how they help our community. London Fire Department, London Police Department, Madison County Sheriff's Office, London Street Department, and ADS will all be participating! (All ages)
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End of Summer Reading Party
Thursday, July 30th, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
London Public Library Back Lawn
Celebrate the end of summer with a spectacular party at the library!! Join us for face painting, snow cones, a life-sized Angry Birds game, and a dino extraction activity. Spiderman and Princess Tiana will also be making a guest appearance so mark your calendars and come party with us! (All ages)
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Free Lunches for Students
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 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. (Ages 0-18)
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Book Boot Camp
Wednesday, July 1st, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday, July 8th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday, July 15th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday, July 22nd, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday, July 29th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Get active and learn a healthy lifestyle!
Get moving with active stories and workout songs! Learn about good health and fitness. (Ages 4 - 10)
*Attendees earn an extra ticket for the Grand Prize Drawings!
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Dino Mini Golf
Thursday, July 2nd, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
London Public Library
Drop in anytime to play a round of miniature golf inside the library! (Ages 3 and up)
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Birthday Story Time
Tuesday, July 7th, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Listen to stories and sing songs all about birthdays! (Ages 0 – 6)
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Unearth a Sparkle
Thursday, July 9th, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Break open a geode, make your own fake geode, and search for polished stones! (Ages 3 and up)
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Stuffed Animal Giveaway
Saturday, July 11th, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
London Public Library
Have all the supplies you need to assemble your own 8” stuffed animal dinosaur at the library, while supplies last! (Ages 0 – 12)
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Edible Earth
Monday, July 13th, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Learn about soil layers while you make and eat fake soil! (Ages 3 and up)
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Roar & Explore
Tuesday, July 21st, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Explore dinosaurs in a variety of sensory tubs. Play dino games and puzzles. (Ages 0 - 8)
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Yoga
Wednesday, July 8th, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
London Public Library Back Lawn
Put on some comfortable clothes and grab your mat for an evening of light yoga. All skill levels are welcome. (Ages 18+)
Register here.
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Book Club
Tuesday, July 14th, 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 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand. (Ages 18+)
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Teen Hangout
Thursday, July 16th, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Come enjoy an evening of gaming on the Nintendo Switch! Board games and a snack bar will be available for those who are waiting on their turn to play. (Ages 11-17)
*Attendees earn an extra ticket for Grand Prize Drawings!
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A Paleontologist's View on the Jurassic Park Movies
Tuesday, July 21st, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Dale Gnidovec from the Orton Geological Museum at The Ohio State University joins us to give us a Paleontologist's view on the Jurassic Park movies! The dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals in the Jurassic Park films are very lifelike, but how scientifically accurate are they? This talk discusses what the filmmakers got right and what they got wrong. (Ages 18+)
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Flower Arrangement Class
Wednesday, July 22nd, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Tasha Gillespie, owner of London Florist and Garden Center, leads us in creating our own summer flower arrangements. All supplies (including vases) will be provided. If you have your own vase that you would like to use, please feel free to bring it with you! (Ages 18+) Register here.
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D&D One Shot Campaign
Saturday, July 25th, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Whether you’re totally new to Dungeons & Dragons or have a few campaigns under your belt, this one-shot session is all about having fun and going on a wild quest with a group of fellow adventurers. Our host for this campaign will be Round Table Games. (Ages 11+)
Register here.
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Bedazzled Books - Teen
Tuesday, July 27th, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Bring your favorite book and bling it out! All supplies (excluding the book you would like to bedazzle) will be provided. (Ages 11-17)
Register here.
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Bird Watching 101
Tuesday, July 28th, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Bird enthusiast Gwen Grubb joins us to discuss the basics of bird watching! Don't know where to start or what materials you'll need? We've got you covered! We will also discuss bird identification and commonly misidentified birds. (Ages 13+)
*Attendees earn an extra ticket for Grand Prize Drawings!
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Beginner Calligraphy
Wednesday, July 29th, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
London Public Library Hartley Meeting Room
Join us for a beginner calligraphy class! This workshop will cover the basic tips and tricks of crafting lovely letters and words using everyday tools and techniques at your disposal—no fancy fountain pens, messy ink wells, or gothic lettering knowledge needed. (Ages 18+)
Register here.
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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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