We are hopping with fun family activities over the winter school break. With visits from Mad Science, Bubbleology, Spero robots and more, you will find something just right for you and your family. Check out the calendar here.

"Mr. K believes that everyone has a song.  He says that somewhere in the universe, there is the perfect tune for you". Charlie and her friends in 8C marvel at different genres of music as Mr. K sings and plays punk, emo, pop and opera tunes.  The assignment: each student needs to find a song for this moment in their lives, their final months in elementary school. Operatic, Kyo Maclear's first graphic novel, celebrates an inspiring music teacher, friendship and learning to growing into who you want to be. Maclear slips in some amazing music trivia - opera diva Maria Callas borrowed records from the public library!  Bryon Eggenschwiler's dramatic illustrations bring to life the feelings of characters past and present. What song feels like home to you?

Unicorns 101 by Cale Atkinson is a fabulous faux textbook that offers a hilarious crash course in the most magical of creatures. You’ll have a hoot discovering juicy facts about unicorns - and witty wordplay abounds (“Scientific name: Betterthan horsicus”). On the syllabus is Diet & Digestion (unicorns have a refined palette, preferring “Peanut butter and pixie dust sandwiches”); and Social Behaviors (check out the “ancient ritual of the dance-off!”).  Atkinson’s penchant for creating dynamic, exuberant, fall-off-your-chair funny picture books is on colourful display here. Perfect for unicorn fans both in and out of the classroom - there's a cornucopia of classroom tie-in possibilities.

-- Linda Ludke, Collections Management Librarian, Central

Drop by anytime from 2-4 pm on Friday afternoons and discover something different at each library location for families together. Ozobots, Slime, Frankentoy.... see the schedule here and plan your next visit. Note that only the 3D printing program requires pre-registration.

Play, read and create with us in London's parks this summer. Weather permitting, you'll find us at Ed Blake Park on Tuesdays from 2-3:30 pm and at Murray Park on Thursdays from 2-3:30 pm.

Will you chose a llama, a skating watermelon or a goofy dog? Exchange your current card for our new children's cards and personalize it with the sticker of your choice the next time you visit!

Thanks to our donors for your generous gifts to our summer programs. You make summer fun! We'd like to recognize the following donors:

Celebrate Indigenous Solidarity Day with a book! London Public Library's Indigenous Reads may lead you to a special book.  Dual-language book Bowwow Powpow by Brenda Child tells the story, in English and Ojibwe, of Windy Girl and her beloved dog Itchy Boy and the wonder of the powwow -- traditional dances, drumming, all her community coming together.

 Get Your Summer Read On Day is June 22 -- sign up for the TD Summer Reading Club at any location to receive your own little flashlight.  Cozy up and read At The Library, "A Shine-A-Light Book" by Heather Alexander -- hold the book up in front of your flashlight to see what's hidden...an xray? a squid? your favorite library books?

Once in A Blue Moon, skipping down the sidewalk, I saw a dragonfly sitting on a leaf! Do you like to discover the unexpected in nature? Explore the artwork of Danielle Daniel -- and Julie Flett too! Drop in to any Library location June 11 - 21 to create with interactive displays.  Let's Celebrate Indigenous Children's Authors.