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London
Conversations with the Artist Philip Aziz
23 June 2016 - 8:57pm
As Western University's first full-time Lecturer in Art, from 1950-1955, Philip Aziz has left his mark in London in many ways.
Teens! Free things to do in your London this week!
16 July 2013 - 10:11amThis week there are free opportunities to create art (Make Shrinky Dinks),
Pride London
30 July 2012 - 4:08pm
Festival season continues in London Ontario! The London Public Library was honoured to be a part of Pride London by cosponsoring the film festival and participating in the parade. If you are looking for some great reads - the library has a list of books that have won the Lambda Literary Award in both fict
Research Request Form
London Room Local History and Genealogy Research Service
There is no charge for staff assistance for,
- factual information that can be answered in less than 5 minutes using a single source
- a maximum of 3 London city directory or telephone book answers per week
Information requests that involve a systematic investigation using our resources will have a charge levied. A charge will be incured whether or not an answer is found.
Book Club in a Bag
- A bag with up to 10 softcover copies of a book suitable for book club discussion, as well as audiobook and large print versions where available
- A selection of over 150 titles
- Browse the selection of titles below and click on a title to check when it will be available,
OR - Use the drop-down menu to select the week when you want to receive a bag. Available titles for that date will be displayed below
- Request a title by clicking on the book you want, and then fill out the form located below the book's description. You will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours once library staff have processed your request
OR - Stop by your neighbourhood branch for assistance requesting a title.
OR - Call the library at 519-661-4600 to book, cancel, or change a request.
- Don't forget to leave time for your book club to read the book before your meeting!
- Bags can be reserved up to 6 months in advance.
- Please allow a minimum of five business days between requesting a title and its arrival at a branch location.
- 6 week loan period
- Bags cannot be renewed
- Sign out a bag with your London Public Library card
- Limit of 2 bags per person can be checked out at once
- All items must be borrowed and returned with the bag
Printable List of Titles (PDF)
Book Club in a Bag Collection
Click on a title below to see when it is available and to fill out the request form.
OR
Use the drop down menu to select the week you would like to pick up the bag. Click on the title to fill out the request form.
Please allow a minimum of five business days between requesting a title and its arrival at a branch location.
