During the current Shutdown period in Ontario, Holds Pick Up Service is being offered from all London Public Library locations except Glanworth. See below for details.

Due to Shutdown restrictions, no other in person services are permitted. This includes computer use, printing, photocopying and browsing for books, studying or using WiFi inside a library location. These services are not available during the current Shutdown period.

Please check our website for the latest updates to Library services and information. Contact us with any questions.
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Holds Pick Up Service
Here is how to use our Holds Pick Up Service:

  • Use the Library's catalogue to browse for books or other items and place holds, choosing your pick up location. Pick Up is available from any library location except Glanworth.

  • You can also call us at 519-661-4600 during business hours and we can assist you in placing holds and finding items.

  • Wait for your email or call notifying you that your item is ready for Pick Up.

  • Items on hold will be kept for Pick Up for up to 8 days. After that period they are checked in and a new hold must be placed.

  • Head to your chosen Pick UP location anytime during their regular hours of operation (holiday hours in effect Dec. 31 and Jan 1 - see below).

  • Return all items using outdoor return chutes.

  • At most locations, the Pick Up area will be located just inside the Library's doors. Wear a mask when entering to pick up. Entry will be one at a time so there may be a wait at busy times.

  • Line up, keeping a distance from others at all times. Have your Library card ready.

  • Pick up your items and exit, keeping a distance.

If you already had items waiting for you on hold, they will be waiting for you to Pick Up this week.
Returning Items
Please continue to return items to any location except Glanworth using our OUTDOOR return chutes. Do not bring returns to the Pick Up area.

Returned items will be quarantined as per provincial guidelines so you will not see these items immediately removed from your account. We appreciate your patience as we quarantine and check in returned items. Late fines will not be charged on returned items.

We are not able to accept book donations at this time, however, you may contact the Friends of the London Public Library who continue to accept book donations and may be able to arrange pick up of your donated books. Leave a message for the Friends at 519-661-2448 to arrange.
Due Dates and Borrowing Information
Automatic Renewals:
  • Borrowed items will automatically renew up to 3 times unless there is a hold on the item.
  • Items with holds cannot be renewed so please check your account to confirm due dates for all items.

Borrowing Periods:
  • 4 weeks for regular items, with items automatically renewing for an extra 3 weeks for up 3 times unless there is a hold on the items.
  • 2 weeks for feature film DVDs with items automatically renewing for an extra week for up to 3 times unless there is a hold on the items.

Borrowing Limits:
  • You may borrow up to 60 items per library card (this includes DVDs).
  • You can borrow and place holds on up to 20 digital items in Overdrive and Libby. We encourage you to return your digital items as soon as you are done.

Fines:
  • Late fines are no longer charged for items returned past their due date.
  • However, replacement costs for items that are damaged or not returned after due dates will still apply. Contact us to discuss this issue.
Digital Library
Your London Public Library card provides you with access to many digital resources that you can download or stream on your computer or device, including:

Ebooks and audiobooks
Fiction and nonfiction for adults, children and young adults
Find ebooks using Overdrive and the Libby app or Hoopla

Movies
Feature films, documentaries, tv series for adults and children
Find movies using Kanopy or Hoopla

Newspapers from around the world
Find newspapers using Press Reader or the New York Times

Magazines
Find magazines using Flipster, RBDigital or Press Reader
(note: magazines will be moving from RBdigital onto Overdrive/Libby at the end of January)

Music
Find albums for adults and children using Hoopla

Research and Learning
Family genealogy using Ancestry Library edition
More learning and research resources for adults, young adults and children

Creativity, Language Learning, Skill Building
Creativebug arts and crafts videos, patterns and recipes
Lynda expert video courses cover in-demand skills
Language learning using Pronunciator or Mango Languages

Need help getting started using our Digital Library or troubleshooting an issue? Call us at 519-661-4600 during business hours and our staff will assist.
Online Programs
Join us online for free Library programs, including
  • Book Clubs for adults
  • Book Clubs for youth
  • Storytimes for children

Online programs are offered using Zoom, Facebook Live and Instagram Live and other online platforms.
Thursday, December 31
All locations OPEN 10am-noon (Carson & Lambeth closed)

Friday, January 1
All locations CLOSED

Find hours for all locations here.
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