Libraries across North America are ending the practice of charging overdue fines, recognizing that fines are a barrier to accessing much-needed Library resources and that borrowers continue to return items and increase their use of Library resources when fines are eliminated. We believe each and every member of our community should be able to use the Library freely and fully, with dignity and without fear of overdue fines, regardless of their financial status.

Since announcing our new Fine Free policy, we've heard from our community how this change will positively impact lives.

In the words of author Emma Donoghue, a London Public Library patron, "I'm so impressed that LPL has made this progressive, evidence-based policy change to be even more inclusive at a time when the pandemic is causing so much anxiety, unemployment, financial troubles and disrupted education."

To demonstrate her support, Emma has made a generous donation to London Public Library to help us remove barriers and increase access to valuable Library resources. Thank you, Emma!

Do you miss browsing the shelves for your next read? Need to use a computer, WiFi, printer or photocopier? All library locations (except Glanworth) are open with additional safety measures in place and according to the latest public health directives. Please return all items using our outside return chutes.

For those wanting a quick, distanced visit, you can place items on hold online or by phone for pick up at your library branch. Self-checkout is available at all locations. Our Digital Library offers the latest ebooks, audiobooks, newspapers, magazines, movies and more!

Our friendly staff is available as always to help you in person or by phone or email. To confirm available services and hours at your location, please check our website or call. Seven Library locations are now open on Mondays to serve you!

Good news for genealogists! You can access Ancestry Library Edition from home with your library card until March 31, 2021, thanks to ProQuest and Ancestry.com. This program lets you research a wide range of records, including more than 2,000,000 Ontario birth registration records from 1832 to 1914.

In an incredible gesture, the hardworking Friends of the London Public Library have made a donation of $75,000 to London Public Library's A New Beginning campaign. This generous gift will ensure that the Library's valuable resources and programs are available to all, especially at this challenging time when access to information, literacy resources and enrichment are needed more than ever. We are grateful to the Friends for their ongoing support and commitment.

The Friends hope their gift will inspire our community to come together to match their support. If you're inspired and able to "pay it forward", please consider a gift to the Library's A New Beginning campaign.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is going virtual this year so fans of these amazing films featuring outdoor adventures, daring expeditions and breathtaking destinations won't have to miss out this year. A perfect gift for someone on your list!

Looking for family fun over the winter break? Check out our December lineup of free "take and make" and online activities for children and youth. Pick up a family Winter Activity Kit from your library branch starting December 14 and register for virtual murder mysteries, Nailed It! Baking Challenges and more.

From live storytimes for little ones to book clubs for adults, we've got online programs for you! Search our program calendar for listings and to register and follow us on social media for live events.