Carson
Library Locations
History
On December 23, 1915, the first branch of the London Public Library, the East Branch Library, was opened on the corner of Dundas and Rectory Streets in the East London Town Hall. It was moved in 1926 to the corner of Dufferin and Quebec Streets and named after the Director of London Public Library who served from 1906 to 1916. The present building was constructed in 1977.
The collection is varied and includes adult and children’s books, DVDs, videos, compact discs, audio cassettes, large print books and literacy kits. Wheelchair accessible.
Parking
Parking is available beside the library.
Bus Route
You can get to us by LTC bus routes 20 (close to the library), routes 7 and 2 which stop nearby on Dundas St.
Meeting Space
Special Purpose Room rates are per use up to a maximum of 2 hours, plus HST.
Room | Occupancy | Rate: non-profit, | Rate: profit, | Rate: |
Special Purpose - Community Use Room: | 16 (lecture) | free (limited #) | $15 | $22 |
Art Exhibits
Exhibit space is available to new and established London artists and artists' groups at the Carson Branch Library. Exhibit fees will be charged and are non-refundable. Fees are for a calendar month or any part thereof. Requests out-of-town artists and artists' groups will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Special rates apply.
- Adult area, 35.5 linear feet. Exhibit charge: $15 plus HST; out-of-town rate: $22 plus HST
- Children's/Teen area, 35.5 linear feet. Exhibit charge: $15 plus HST; out-of-town rate: $22 plus HST
More Information
- Art Exhibits Policy (pdf)
- Exhibit Waiver of Claim (pdf)
To Book
Telephone or visit the Carson Branch Library, 519-438-4287. You will be required to sign a Space Use Agreement and Exhibit Waiver of Claim and pay the Exhibit fee at time of booking.
View art exhibits at Carson. Exhibits open to all during Library hours.
Services
In addition to lending, reference, reader's advisory and community referral services, we offer:
- Computer workstations with access to the Internet as well as software and electronic resources. Find out more about the software, printing and accessories.These are offered on a first-come, first-served basis or may be reserved before your visit.
- Wireless access
Return Chutes
Each location has a materials return chute which is open whenever the library is closed except Sherwood and Cheryhill (chutes only available during mall hours).
