The latest news from
London Public Library
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We're here to keep you inspired and connected this winter. In this issue, we recommend online learning resources for students and adults and highlight upcoming online events and annual celebrations. A full list of online library programs can be found at the bottom of this email. Our social media channels are where you'll find some of our live programming, so if you're not already following us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook, we'd invite you to join us there.
Our commitment to providing personalized help remains key at this time. Please let us know if you need help finding information, have questions about due dates or your account, or need support with using our digital resources or registering for programs. We're always here to find you something good to read, listen to or watch so do not hesitate to reach out. |
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Digital Resources for Students |
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We'll keep your kids inspired and learning from home |
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Your Library has lots of great online resources for students at every age and grade level to support doing school work at home, learning new skills and the inspiration of brilliant and creative ideas! Go to www.lpl.ca/schoolaged for our quick guide to the digital resources our librarians recommend for different grade levels.
To find all of the digital resources you can access from home with your Library card, visit www.lpl.ca/digital. |
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Creative Skills for Adults and Youth |
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Discover Creativebug and Lynda Learning |
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Creativebug lets you take art classes at home! There are thousands of art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. Something for all skill levels, including projects just for children!
Learn new business, technology, software and creative skills through the thousands of free online video tutorials, including certificate courses, on Lynda.com. |
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Magazines & Newspapers Online |
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#WolfWatchParty Jan 12 at 7pm |
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We've been missing our community that comes to the Wolf Performance Hall every year for the inspiring films from the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour. So, we're inviting you to gather together online to share in the virtual edition! Here's how to join us!
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Purchase a link to Banff's ONYX film program.
- Join us on Twitter on JANUARY 12 at 7 PM.
- Share your reactions and pictures using #WolfWatchParty for a chance to win great prizes from Banff World Tour sponsors!
For the lineup of films included in Banff's ONYX film program and more information on purchasing film links, visit the Banff World Tour page on our website. |
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In Conversation with Kim Thúy |
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Kim Thúy's poetic and thought provoking novel, Vi, is bringing readers across the country together right now in a national, bilingual digital book club experience! For the month of January, Canadian public libraries are making digital copies of Vi available with no waitlists and no holds. Download a copy from our OverDrive collection and be part of One eRead Canada!
Virtual Conversations with Kim Thúy
Kim Thúy is joining readers for two author events, to be streamed on Facebook Live and moderated by CBC and Radio Canada, in English on January 19 and in French on January 20, 7pm both nights. Join the national One eRead Canada Book Club on Facebook for discussions and information. |
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Travel the World Together |
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Family Literacy Day Jan 25 to 30 |
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We're celebrating Family Literacy Day with virtual activities for young children from January 25 to 30. For our 2021 Travel the World Together theme, we'll share storytimes in several different languages.
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Canadian Trivia gone Wild! |
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Virtual Author Visit Feb 17 |
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Register in advance here to enjoy this live program on Zoom for those 10 years and up. |
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We make early literacy easy & fun |
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You can read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! |
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We launched a fun challenge for parents to read 1,000 books with children 0 to 4 years of age before they start kindergarten, a great way to develop literacy skills that help kids get ready to start school. It's easier than you think! Read the London Free Press article to learn how everything you or someone else reads to your child counts!
Visit www.lpl.ca/1000BBK to join the challenge, earn badges, find our starter list of 125 books selected by our librarians, and download activity sheets. |
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What are you reading for Black History Month? |
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Celebrate Black Voices Reading Challenge |
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Book Picks from Saidat
From February 1 to March 7, you can find must-read suggestions and personal favourites from members of our community in our CELEBRATE BLACK VOICES ONLINE READING CHALLENGE. To participate starting February 1, create a Beanstack account, use your existing Beanstack account from a previous challenge or download the Beanstack Tracker app.
Check www.lpl.ca/blackhistorymonth for the February calendar of online events organized by the London Black History Month Coordinating Committee, of which London Public Library is a partner. |
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Debt solutions program Jan 21 |
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Learn about managing and reducing debt, repayment options, dealing with creditors and more in our online program on Zoom presented with the Credit Counselling Society. Register ahead for Your Money – Debt Solutions.
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Finding Your Way
Annual Lecture Series with graduate students in the Department of Psychology at Western University.
Feb. 11 & 13
Together at Home Book Clubs for Adults
Ongoing. Various dates & times.
ESL Reading Groups for Adults
Ongoing. Various dates, times & reading levels.
Virtual Knitting Group for Adults
Ongoing. Tuesdays, 2:30–3:30pm.
Live Storytimes for 1–5 year olds
Ongoing. Tuesdays, 10–10:30am.
Ongoing. Fridays, 10–10:30am.
Books for Babies
Ongoing. Thursdays, 10–10:20am.
Monday Night Trivia for Adults
The link to each week's quiz is posted on LPL's social media platforms at 4pm on Mondays. Click the link to play anytime before midnight using your computer or device. No registration required.
Jan 18: Where in Canada?
Jan 25: Great Scot!
Feb 1: Famous Animals
Feb 8: All You Need is Love
No quiz Feb 15
Feb 22: Four-letter words
Family Trivia (Wednesdays)
The link to each week's quiz is posted on LPL's social media platforms at 7am on Wednesdays. Click the link to play anytime before midnight using your computer or device.
Jan 13: Random Facts
Jan 20: Spiders are Stupid
Jan 27: Travel Dreams
Find all upcoming programs for adults, children and families in our Program Calendar. |
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Status of Library Services |
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Stay up to date as changes occur |
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At the time of sending this newsletter, holds Pick Up service remains available from all Library locations during their regular hours of operation. Find hours and information here.
For the most up to date information about the status of Library services, please refer to our website or call or email us. We will continue to staff our phone and email services and all digital services (Digital Library, online programming) will remain available.
Our Digital Library of ebooks, audiobooks, movies, newspapers, magazines, music, and learning and research platforms is always available. |
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