London Public Library

Teens! Still thinking about joining the Teen Summer Reading Challenge? There’s plenty of summer left to sign up, get reading and win prizes. 📚

Download the Reader Zone app, create an account and enter code d6158 to join. Log your reading and complete activities to earn entries into our weekly prize draws.

Complete all the activities by August 22 for a chance to win one of two Kobo eReaders.

It’s not too late to get started: https://buff.ly/3fFRfAT

CoLABS Family Maker Nights are back! Spend a summer evening making something together.🧵✨

Families are invited to drop in on Tuesday evenings in August to create and decorate a custom tote bag together.

Each week, you’ll try a different tool or technique in the Labs, including sewing machines, Cricut, buttonmaking, and 3D printing.

📅 Tuesdays in August, 5–7pm
📍 Central Library

Summer boredom? Not on our watch. ☀️📚

Crafts, games, movie afternoons, book clubs, fibre arts, tech help, and more waiting to keep you busy all week long.

Check out these highlights, then see the full lineup at: buff.ly/03rR6cm

We’re taking the Library outside this summer, and you’re invited! ☀️

Join us as we pop up in parks and wading pools across the city with books, games, activities, and family fun. You might even catch our Water Babies program splashing into a wading pool near you.

See what’s coming up and come say hi: www.lpl.ca/summer

🌧️ 🌡️Outdoor programs are weather dependent. Check our social media or call your branch for updates about cancellations.

Parlez-vous français? 📚

We’re looking for French READ Program volunteers to help children build confidence and strengthen their French reading skills at the Library.

Share your time, support young readers, and help make reading a positive experience.

Learn more and apply: https://buff.ly/QMvZZgQ

Ready to fire up the grill? 🔥

Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue, experimenting with smoke and spice, or just looking for something new to make outside, these books are full of ideas for cooking over fire.

Explore recipes for grilled meats, seafood, vegetables, sauces, sides, and more: https://buff.ly/EUA51U6

Calling all Dungeon Masters! 🎲

We’re looking for volunteers to help lead Dungeons & Dragons programs at the Library. Share your love of storytelling, strategy, creativity, and collaborative play with youth in our community.

Interested in helping adventurers begin their next quest?

Learn more and apply: https://buff.ly/QMvZZgQ

Feeling inspired to take a trip through Greek mythology? ⚡

With a new Odyssey movie in theatres, it’s a great time to explore stories of gods, monsters, heroes, queens, and legends retold for today’s readers.

Find modern takes on The Odyssey, The Iliad, Medusa, Circe, Penelope, Achilles, and more: https://buff.ly/diqDyBC

Can you picture volunteering at your Library?

There are lots of ways to get involved, whether you want to help someone practise English, support young readers, share tech skills, join TAG, mentor through Beyond the Book, help with chess, or volunteer with adult programs.

Explore current volunteer opportunities and find one that fits your interests, skills, and schedule: https://buff.ly/QMvZZgQ

Looking for ways to keep little hands busy this summer? ✂️

Creativebug has craft ideas for kids of all ages, from painting and drawing to paper crafts, friendship bracelets, sewing projects, and more.

Explore step-by-step video classes for summer afternoons, rainy days, babysitting plans, or anytime creativity strikes, all free with your Library card.

Start making: https://buff.ly/bBh9gEV