Starting June 20 teens (11-17 years) can register at any library location for G.C.R. - Get Caught Reading!  Drop in to the library to tell us about what you are reading OR submit an online short review of what you are reading to get a ballot for a weekly prize draw.  Complete RINGO challenges for more chances to win! Ask your library staff for more info -- it all starts June 20. 

There are so many exciting events that will happen May 1st to 7th in London as we celebrate National Youth Week 2015.

The week of February 22 - 28 is designated as Freedom to Read Week.

Freedom to read is a fundamental right in Canada that many take for granted.  

Though even in Canada, books have been banned at borders, in classrooms, and from libraries.  For example, books like J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone have been challenged in Canadian libraries.  

Here is an updated list of challenged books and magazines from the Freedom to Read Week organizers.  This list provides information on more than 100 books, magazines, and other written works that have been challenged in recent decades.  Each challenge sought to limit public access to the works in schools, libraries, or bookstores.  Some challenges were upheld; others were rejected.

Freedom to Read Week is organized by the Freedom of Expression Committee of the Book and Periodical Council.  It has been running annually since 1984. London Public Library supports this initiative as part of our commitment to intellectual freedom.  This year, we have many displays in our branches where you can learn more about challenged works.  

Would like to know more about challenged books?  

Then follow this link.  We also have booklists of banned/challenged books that we have in the collection and you can explore them here.

Well look no further than your local library.  We've got you covered with every kind of love story.

Something realistic?  How about reading Just Listen by Sarah Dessen.  Maybe you'd rather something realistic but extra complicated, like OCD Love Story by Corey Ann Haydu.  Or why not add some comedy into the mix with Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins.

If these don't appeal to you, how about a little fantasy in your love story with The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater?  We could even change our setting to a dystopia with The Selection by Kiera Cass, or throw in some science fiction with Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi.

Still not satisfied?  Well click here to browse through a long list of other romantic possibilities.

They always say when it comes to a career you should do what you LOV

Do you have a new year's resolution?  The library is here with a ton of resources to help you reach your goal.

Do you want to improve your physical fitness? Click here.

Do you want to reduce stress and get your life in order? Click here.

Do you want to learn to cook and maybe eat healthier? Click here.

Do you just want to deal with life and find success, whatever that is? Click here.

No matter what you have resovled to do this year, the library can help you achieve it!

Knit a scarf in under an hour...using just a ball of yarn and your own two arms!  Register now and join us at the Central Library this Saturday, January 10 to learn how. 

Interested in more fun arm knitting projects?  Check out this book for more ideas:

Arm knitting:  chunky cowls, scarves and other no-needle knits

Assignments, essays and exams on the horizon -- enough to make you wonder WHAT is sucking the life out of the students, is there some evil out there beyond the usual evils of school work? 

Teens, have you joined G.C.R.? 

Read for a chance to win!  Earn a ballot by reporting what you read in person or report ONLINE!  It's easy!