If you miss browsing the library shelves to discover books, DVDs and new authors or are stumped on what to read next, try our new We Pick service! You tell us what you'd like – a stack of thrillers, a pile of nature DVDs, a bunch of early readers or an assortment of cookbooks – and staff will surprise you with a selection of books or DVDs that you can pick up from your branch, usually within 2 to 5 days time. We Picks can be geared to any age or reading interest or a mix!

Fill out the We Pick request form here and staff will call when when your request is ready to pick up!

We are excited to see the Green in the City series building a growing online presence and drawing new audiences. This seminar series focusing on local issues through the lens of environmental sustainability is presented by the London Environmental Network, the City of London and London Public Library and features . Register for upcoming Green in the City events and watch past talks on YouTube.

Explore the work of Black authors with our Celebrate Black Voices Reading Challenge which is available until March 7 and includes reading ecommendations from our community and our Black History Month Library Spotlight, which is always available. Pick up a Kente Art Project kit from any library branch to learn the history of Kente cloth, and visit www.lpl.ca/blackhistorymonth for community events organized by the London Black History Coordinating Committee.

Wind down your Family Day weekend with an online event showcasing Black history and culture through song, dance, spoken word, storytelling and more. Our Black History Month Children's Celebration takes place on February 15 and 22 from 6?30-7pm on Zoom. Register here.

Start browsing the 100 Most Popular Magazines in our collection now!

Celebrate I Read Canadian Day (February 17) with authors Ted and Will Staunton and compete in their hilarious, interactive Colossally Clever Canadian Quiz (for prizes!) with wild and quirky facts from their children's book, It Seemed Like a Good Idea: Canadian Feats, Facts and Flubs. For a preview of the fun, check out their video and podcasts here.

Register in advance here to enjoy this live program on Zoom for ages 10 years and up.

Find answers at the end of the newsletter - no peeking!

Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about issues of intellectual freedom and the challenges to authors and books in our own communities and around the world. Our librarians present this list of books that have been challenged or been removed from schools and libraries over the years.

Annual Lecture Series with graduate students in the Department of Psychology at Western University. This year's talks focus on everyday mental health strategies.

February 11 & 13

Join the challenge to read 1000 books to your child (0 to 4 years of age) before they start kindergarten. It's easier than you think! Visit www.lpl.ca/1000BBK to participate, find a starter list of 125 books selected by our librarians, and download activity sheets.

Live Storytimes for 1–5 year olds

Ongoing. Tuesdays, 10–10:30am.

Ongoing. Fridays, 10–10:30am.

Ongoing. Thursdays, 10–10:20am.

Ongoing. Various dates & times.

Ongoing. Various dates, times & reading levels.

Ongoing. Tuesdays, 2:30–3:30pm.

The link to each week's quiz is posted on LPL's social media platforms at 4 pm on Mondays. In the spirit of fair play, please play only once.

The link to each week's quiz is posted on LPL's social media platforms at 7 am on Wednesdays.

Feb 24: Munsch Mania

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Register starting March 6 for our awesome online March Break programs for children and youth.

Find details and activities at www.lpl.ca/marchbreak2021 or pick up a flyer from any library location.

Find all programs for adults, children and families in our Program Calendar.

At the time of sending this email, details about London's transition out of the Enhanced Shutdown period have not been confirmed. As details are confirmed by the Province and local health authorities, information about changes to Library service levels will be posted on our website and social media channels.

Currently, Holds Pick Up service is available from the entrance or lobby of all Library locations during their regular hours of operation. Find hours for all locations here.

Our Digital Library of ebooks, audiobooks, movies, newspapers, magazines, music, and learning and research platforms is always available.

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