London Public Library

The London Public Library is the public library system of London, Ontario Canada. The London Public Library opened in November 1896.

It now has 16 branches open to the public. The branches are:

• Beacock 1280 Huron Street
• Byron 1295 Commissioners Rd. W.
• Carson 465 Quebec St.
• Central 251 Dundas St.
• Cherryhill 301 Oxford St. W.
• Crouch 550 Hamilton Rd.
• East London 2016 Dundas St.
• Glanworth 2950 Glanworth Dr.
• Jalna 1119 Jalna Blvd.
• Lambeth 7112 Beattie St.
• Landon 167 Wortley Rd.
• Masonville 30 North Centre Rd.
• Pond Mills 1166 Commissioners Rd E.
• Sherwood 1225 Wonderland Rd. N.
• Stoney Creek 920 Sunningdale Rd. E.
• Westmount 3200 Wonderland Rd. S.

Northridge branch closed in June 2010 after 38 years of service.

The Central Library was built in a remodeled space that formerly housed a Bay outlet. This not only allowed for an economical expansion of the branch but also offered the library a more central location in the city's downtown core. Additional outside donations enabled the construction of the Wolf Performance Hall, a concert hall which hosts music and theatre performances. The Central Library is also home to the Reading Garden which is equipped with seating and multiple water features.

The Landon Branch Library is home to a collection of stained glass windows that incorporate poetry by local artists. These were created by artist Ted Gooden.

All locations offer art exhibits, programs for adults, teens and children, including author readings, summer reading program, health-oriented activities and more. Six locations, Beacock, Central, Crouch, Jalna, Pond Mills and Westmount, house Employment Resource Centres staffed by facilitators and provide career search and development materials, free computer use and fax service for people researching careers and looking for employment. Four locations, Beacock, Sherwood, Jalna and Central, offer settlement support centres for newcomers to Canada.

In addition to borrowing print books, books on CD, videos, DVDs and music CDs, library card holders are able to download free audiobooks and ebooks via the library's website, and consult librarians for free reference assistance through the Ask Ontario service.

[edit] External links

• London Public Library Webpage and Catalogue
• London Public Library Photos

Coordinates: 42°59′11.8″N 81°14′41.3″W / 42.986611°N 81.244806°W / 42.986611; -81.244806

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