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On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who never returned home and the Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. 🧡 Learn and explore Indigenous stories today and everyday: buff.ly/9cej10O

Four Indigenous-themed book covers on a navy background with an orange feather graphic: Carry Your Heart — Louis Busch; The Inbetween Leader — Jody Wilson‑Raybould & Roshan Danesh; The Savage Mind — David Treuer; We Are Still Here — Phyllis Webstad.

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Say hello to our 2026–2027 Writer-in-Residence, Lisa Ko! ✍️ The award-winning author of Memory Piece and The Leavers will meet with writers from Western University and the London community to discuss their creative projects. Learn more: buff.ly/XDPdRQG

Close-up portrait of a contemplative adult with short salt-and-pepper hair and clear round glasses, wearing a dark shirt and pendant, standing outdoors with soft-focus green foliage in the background.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 29/09/2026

All London Public Library locations will be closed tomorrow, September 30, for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, October 1.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 29/09/2026

The Annual Fall Book Sale is almost here!🍂 Shop books, CDs, DVDs & more at Centennial Hall, Oct 16–18. Every purchase supports Library programs. Volunteers wanted—including high school students! Learn more: buff.ly/pj2zmEF

Two smiling women holding stacks of books stand at a busy table, browsing and chatting at the Friends of the London Public Library Giant Fall Book Sale.

Weekend book sale at Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington St., lower level — Friday Oct. 16 9am–9pm, Saturday Oct. 17 9am–5pm, Sunday Oct. 18 10am–4pm; Sunday special fill-a-bag for $5, more info friendslondonlibrary.ca

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 27/09/2026

There’s lots cooking at the Library this week!🍲🍂 Swap recipes at What’s Cooking London, catch live music or a film, and explore STEAM, creative programs, book clubs and more. See what’s on: www.lpl.ca/WhatsOn

Weekly events schedule for the London Public Library (Sept 28–Oct 3) listing programs like Storytime, Resume Clinic, Build It!, Family Movie Mondays, Knitting Circle, Comic Club, Laughter Yoga, Fibre Arts Social, STEAM Lab, and a Sept 30 closure for Truth and Reconciliation Day.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 27/09/2026

Hearing young readers talk about what kept them going is one of our favourite parts of summer. 🥹 This year, brag tags encouraged kids to read more, explore new branches, and keep going. We saw more kids reading and more book reports than ever before. Thank you for making it our best summer ever! 💛

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 26/09/2026

Sweater weather? More like reading weather. 📖 Memoir, science, travel, friendship, Canadian comedy and more are among this season’s new releases. See what’s new and get your holds in!

Promotional graphic reading "New Fall Reads" in large tilted navy letters on a warm gold background with cream diagonal stripes across the lower half.

Three vertical book covers side-by-side on a yellow background: left a gray cover with a seated woman and bold yellow title "ACTUALLY, NEVERMIND"; center a white cover with large blue letters spelling "PROTOCOLS" and an orange circular dot; right a mountain road cover titled "TRUE NORTH."

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 26/09/2026

Looking for a book that doesn’t take itself too seriously? 📚 From Sarah’s Scribbles and Calvin and Hobbes to Garfield, Peanuts, and more, these comic collections bring plenty of weird, relatable, and ridiculous moments. Browse the list: buff.ly/UMJudqi

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 26/09/2026

A monthly sewing program just for teens. 🧵 Each month, teens can learn new sewing skills, tackle a hands-on project, and connect with other makers in the LABS. 📅 October 5, 2:30–4pm 📍 Central Library

A young woman leaning over a sewing machine, smiling as she threads and adjusts fabric under the needle during a sewing lesson, with a sewing kit and instructional sign on the table.

Promotional flyer for Teen Sewcial, a teen sewing meetup held first Monday of the month, 2:30–4:00pm at The Labs, Central Library.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 25/09/2026

A fire. A disappearance. A theatre that kept reinventing itself. Before @thegrandlondon.bsky.social, there was another Grand Opera House. It opened in 1880, burned down in 1900, & reopened a year later at 471 Richmond Street. Then, in 1919, owner Ambrose J. Small mysteriously disappeared... (1/3)

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 24/09/2026

A room full of new beginnings. 🇨🇦 Last week, 76 candidates from 27 countries took the Oath of Citizenship and became Canada’s newest citizens. We were honoured to host with Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada and support newcomers to settle, learn, connect, & build their lives in London.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 24/09/2026

Zineography is back this Saturday! ✂️ Explore zines, small press, prints, comics, zine making, and more at Central Library. 📅 Sept. 26, 12–4pm 📍 Central Library Want more? Zine Fiends meets monthly for zine making, ideas, and community. Learn more: buff.ly/5Cbex6m

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 23/09/2026

Teens, start your pencils! Rev your styluses! Ready your paintbrushes! 🏁🎨 The 2027 Teen Bookmark Contest returns October 1. Your artwork could be featured on bookmarks across all 16 Library branches. Learn more: buff.ly/u1EwSzx

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 23/09/2026

📚 Volunteers needed! Join the Friends of the London Public Library for their Annual Giant Fall Book Sale this October. Support your Library + sign up here: buff.ly/9nyT0XX Deadline October 9.

Seven volunteers stand behind a "Friends of the London Public Library — BOOK SALE" sign in a large hall lined with tables of books, smiling and waving to promote a community book sale.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 22/09/2026

What's more punk than the public library? 🤘 Find us at Punk Rock Flea Fest London this Saturday with crafts and Library activities. 📅 Sept. 26, 11am–4pm 📍 Dundas Place, between Richmond and Wellington Come say hi!

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 22/09/2026

We’re hiring an Information Systems Specialist, Network Support! 💻 Help support the networks, systems, and technology that keep London Public Library connected. 📍 Full-time, on-site 📅 Apply by October 3 🔗 Learn more & apply: buff.ly/Fb6KE4T

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 21/09/2026

Need a moment to slow down? 🌿 Save the date for The Clarity Hour, returning to Central Library with instructor Nancy S. Payne for an evening of breathwork, guided meditation, and practical tools for continued practice. 📅 Oct. 7, 7–8pm 📍 Central Library

Poster announcing The Clarity Hour, a library mindfulness event at Central Library on October 7, 7–8pm, with large yellow circular graphic and pale lotus icon on a beige background.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 20/09/2026

There’s plenty to fall for at the Library this week! 🍂 Poetry, films, zines, LEGO, STEAM and more are happening September 21–26. See the full lineup: buff.ly/8gT55SA

Weekly library events schedule (Sept 21–26) listing daily programs—storytimes, STEAM/LEGO labs, film and board game clubs, craft and seniors' gatherings—with times and branch locations on a yellow poster titled "This Week at the Library."

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 20/09/2026

Teens! Curious about where different careers can take you? 🎓 Hear from post-secondary students and working professionals about career paths, education, funding, and changing industries at Ed Talks. 📅 Nov. 7, 1–4pm 📍 Central Library Learn more: buff.ly/mgBOiyX

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 20/09/2026

“As long as there’s a Library, there’s hope.” Read how lifelong Library supporter Barbara is helping ensure that hope continues for generations to come: buff.ly/8xN11VX

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 19/09/2026

Want to learn more about sustainable fashion? Start with Kanopy. 👗 Explore documentaries about fast fashion, textile waste, cotton production, sustainability, and the impact of the clothes we wear. Watch for free with your Library card: buff.ly/NaPNhRG

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Council of Canadians Chapter in London, Ontario @londoncouncilcdns.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hear more from @lindamcquaig.bsky.social & co-author Neil Brooks: Tues, Sept 22, discussing their new book. London Central Library, 3rd Floor @lpl.ca 251 Dundas St., London. @londonlabour.ca @westernsogs.bsky.social @westerngazette.bsky.social MORE: londoncouncilofcanadians.ca/billionaires/

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 18/09/2026

The Annual Fall Book Sale is almost here! 🍂📚 Shop books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl, and more, with every purchase helping support Library programs. 📅 Friday, October 16–Sunday, October 18 📍 Centennial Hall Learn more: buff.ly/hcTxjoD

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 17/09/2026

Start October with live music at Central Library. 🎵 Join us in the Rotary Reading Garden for a free performance by Stephen James Ingram as part of LPL Live. 📅 Oct. 1, 6–7pm 📍 Rotary Reading Garden, Central Library Supported by the Paul Seed Fund and London Public Library donors.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 16/09/2026

Hey students, wondering where your studies might take you? 🎓 Explore reads by @WesternU.ca and Fanshawe College alumni that reflect the many directions a post-secondary education can lead. Browse the list: buff.ly/7nnnwCj

Three book covers side-by-side: "Is This a Cry for Help?" (green cover with stacked papers, a cat and an arm reaching out), "At a Loss for Words: Conversation in an Age of Rage" (white cover with bold black and red text), and "We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story" (teal cover with

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 16/09/2026

Got a mini scientist at home? 🧪 Explore our Science September booklist for kids and teens, featuring experiments, robots, planet Earth, the human body, inspiring scientists, and more: buff.ly/8ZTG38N

Three colorful children's science book covers — "Absolutely Epic Science Experiments" (cartoon scientist and lab gadgets), "Flower Talk: How Plants Use Color to Communicate" (blue flower and bee), and "Urgent Message from a Hot Planet" (globe and climate theme) on a dark geometric background.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 15/09/2026

Cherryhill Branch has closed for the evening, Tuesday, September 15, due to area power outage.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 15/09/2026

A year later, Sherwood Branch Library feels full of life. 💙 For some, it’s a longtime favourite. For others, it’s a new family routine. With thanks to Rudy Sparkuhl, Friends of the London Public Library, Sherwood Forest Mall & Canadian Commercial, and all donors for their generous contributions.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 15/09/2026

Give your clothes a second life during Sustainable Fashion Week Canada. 🧵 Join London Public Library and Musey for two workshops on repairing, reworking, and transforming clothing you already own. 📅 Sept. 28, 5–8:30pm 📍 Central Library Register now: buff.ly/7nnnwCj

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 15/09/2026

Curious about what it means to help govern a public library? Drop in at Central Library for our Library Board Open House and learn what’s involved in being a volunteer Library Board Trustee. 📅 Sept. 17, 5–6pm 📍 Central Library Applications are open until Nov. 4: buff.ly/TgduoKV

Poster inviting community members to join the library board, with bold headline "Interested in Joining the Library Board?", event details about an open house, and a photo of three smiling adults outdoors holding a blue historical plaque.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 14/09/2026

Looking for an enriching after-school or weekend activity? ♟️ Our Library chess programs offer children a welcoming space to learn, play, and build confidence at their own pace. All experience levels welcome. Find a session near you: buff.ly/ctv1sIu

Promotional poster for "Chess for Kids (Ages 6+)" showing an adult teaching a smiling child giving a thumbs-up over a chessboard, with a grid of location/time tiles and large navy chess-piece icons on a yellow background.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 14/09/2026

Can a wealth tax help address inequality in Canada? Drop in for an author talk celebrating Cancelling Billionaires Before They Cancel Us: The Urgent Case for a Wealth Tax by Linda McQuaig and Neil Brooks. 📅 Sept. 22, 6:30–8:30pm 📍 Central Library

Poster announcing a talk by Linda McQuaig and Neil Brooks titled "Cancelling Billionaires Before They Cancel Us: The Urgent Case for a Wealth Tax," scheduled Sept 22, 6:30–8:30pm at Central Library.

Smiling woman with shoulder-length, wavy, light-streaked hair shown in a slightly tilted white-framed portrait against a mustard-yellow background.

Smiling older man with thinning white hair wearing a dark puffer jacket, photographed outdoors with blurred buildings and trees, shown as a tilted white‑bordered portrait against a mustard‑yellow background.

Book cover titled "Cancelling Billionaires — Before They Cancel Us" with subtitle "The Urgent Case for a Wealth Tax," featuring a stylized white luxury yacht cutting through waves on a dark green panel framed by a mustard-yellow background.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 13/09/2026

Rick “The Temp” Campanelli is coming to Central Library. 📺 Join us for a conversation about his new memoir, TEMPTED, followed by a book sale and signing. 📅 October 15, 7–8:30pm 📍 Central Library Register: buff.ly/1uzIpmf

Close-up book cover showing a man's face and intense blue eyes above the large yellow title TEMPTED, with the subtitle "My Story" below and navy and orange side panels, suggesting a candid memoir portrait.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 13/09/2026

So much is happening at the Library this week! 🔥 Free, fun, and ready for you. Explore local history, get creative, join a social, or try something new. See the full lineup: www.lpl.ca/WhatsOn

Weekly events calendar for London Public Library (Sept 14–19) showing daily programs such as Storytime and Build It for kids, Teen Social, Seniors Coffee Chat, Dabble Lab Tech, Books for Babies, Fibre Arts Social, Community Film Club, photography club, Irish storytelling and genealogy drop‑ins.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 12/09/2026

Go behind the scenes at Central Library during Doors Open London. 🎭 Visit Wolf Performance Hall for free concerts and a behind-the-scenes tour. 📅 Saturday, September 19 📍 Central Library

Doors Open London poster — London Heritage Council presents a 25th‑anniversary event: concert in Wolf Performance Hall with a behind‑the‑scenes tour at Central Library, 251 Dundas St, on Sept 19, 2026; free entry with sessions at 11:30am and 2pm.

Grand piano and padded bench on a dimly lit stage overlooking empty tiered red seats in a concert hall, conveying a quiet moment before a performance.

Empty theater auditorium with closed red stage curtains, tiered rows of black seats with red cushions facing the stage, and ceiling spotlights plus stage lighting rigs overhead.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 12/09/2026

Repair Cafés are back for the fall season! 🛠️ Bring in a broken household item and work with volunteers to see if it can be repaired instead of replaced. 📅 Sept. 26, 2–4pm, East London 📅 Oct. 28, 6–8pm, Sherwood 📅 Nov. 18, 6–8pm, Beacock 📅 Dec. 5, 2–4pm, Byron Register: buff.ly/4UNzeiJ

Two men at a community Repair Café table — one carefully fixes a small electronic part while the other watches, surrounded by a cordless drill, toolbox, parts trays and tools, illustrating a hands-on repair workshop.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 11/09/2026

Looking for a creative way to spend your Friday afternoon? 📷 Clicking Around returns to Central Library with a session focused on flora. Bring a phone or camera, or try a Canon camera from the LABS during the drop-in. 📅 Sept. 18, 3:30–4:30pm 📍 Media Lab, Central Library

Poster promoting "Clicking Around — A Photography Club" at London Public Library's Media Lab (Central Library), featuring a bold orange camera graphic and listed session dates/times (e.g., Fri Sept 18, 3:30–4:30 pm: Flora; Fri Nov 13, 3:30–4:30 pm: Tchotchkes).

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 11/09/2026

Ready to explore your family history? 🌳 Join us for Genealogy Drop-Ins at Central Library or Ancestry Library Edition for Beginners at Cherryhill Branch Library. 📅 September–December 📍 Central Library and Cherryhill Branch Library Learn more: buff.ly/7VgQVXH

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 10/09/2026

How is everyone’s first week of school going? 🎒 Whether it’s been exciting, exhausting, nervous, or all of the above, our Back to School Reads for Children list has books to help kids settle in and talk about the new school year. Browse the list: buff.ly/AaW1Rta

Three children's book covers side-by-side: left, "Le chat de la lune" shows a child riding a giant white cat through a city; center, "Ready for Kindergarten" depicts diverse children learning and playing in a colorful classroom; right, "Emergency Quarters" shows kids walking past brownstones.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 10/09/2026

The Michael Wood Vibraphone Quartet is bringing live jazz to Wolf Performance Hall as part of our free concert series, Jazz for the People. 📅 September 23, 7–8:45pm 📍 Wolf Performance Hall

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 09/09/2026

Interested in joining the Library Board? Drop in at Central Library on September 17 to learn more about becoming a volunteer London Public Library Board Trustee. 📅 Sept. 17, 5–6pm 📍 Central Library, 3rd Floor Boardroom Applications are open through the City of London until Nov. 4: buff.ly/6WD9tqI

Invitation to join the London Public Library Board — Library Board Open House Thursday, September 17, 5–6pm at Central Library, 3rd Floor Boardroom.

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Council of Canadians Chapter in London, Ontario @londoncouncilcdns.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Cancelling #Billionaires Before They Cancel Us: The Urgent Case for a #WealthTax. Author @lindamcquaig.bsky.social & tax scholar Neil Brooks bring their new book to London, Tuesday, September 22 London Central Library, 3rd Floor, 251 Dundas St., London. Doors open 6, event starts 6:30. @lpl.ca

Cancelling Billionaires Before They Cancel Us: The Urgent Case for a Wealth Tax,
Council of Canadians London Chapter in partnership w/ the London Public Library.
Tuesday, Sept. 22nd
251 Dundas St. London ON
Central Library, Third Floor
Doors 6pm, starts 6:30pm.
Join us for discussion to talk about wealth inequitality with Linda and Neil.
Photos: Linda McQuaig, Neil Brooks.
Image of the book cover. Dark green background.
2 QR codes: More info here, booklist here. Logos: Council of Canadians, London Public LIbrary, Western University Society of Grad Students, London District Labour Council.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 08/09/2026

Our monthly poetry series with Antler River Poetry (@poetrylondon_ca) returns this month, featuring D.M. Bradford and Hollay Ghadery, with local opener Fiona Gao. 📅 Wednesday, September 23, 7–8:30pm 📍 Landon Branch Library

Antler River Poetry poster announcing readings by D.M. Bradford and Hollay Ghadery with local opener Fiona Gao; Wednesday September 23, reading 7–8:30pm at Landon Library; three small vertical headshots of the performers on the right.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 07/09/2026

Looking for your next true crime read? 🕵️ Explore our True Crime: Con Artists, Hoaxes and Deceptions booklist, then join our next True Crime Club meeting at Central Library. 📅 Sept. 14, 7–8pm 📍 Central Library Browse the list: buff.ly/sOadOgK

Three book covers arranged side-by-side on a geometric navy and coral background: "My Friend Anna" by Rachel DeLoache Williams (memoir about a fake heiress), "Portrait of a Thief" by Grace D. Li (novel), and "The Con Artists" by Luke Healy.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 06/09/2026

From sewing and film nights to gaming and hands-on tech programs, there’s something for everyone happening this week at the Library. Find something to spark your creativity today! buff.ly/OnicRzt

London Public Library events schedule for Sept 7–12 listing a Labour Day closure and daily programs including Sew Together, Dabble Lab Tech, Teen Drop-In, Seniors Gathering, English Conversation, Learn to Edit Wikipedia, storytime, film club, chess, and gaming.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 05/09/2026

One year in the renewed Sherwood Branch Library. ✨ Since reopening on September 5, 2025, Sherwood has welcomed thousands of visitors into a refreshed space for reading, learning, gathering, creating, and connecting. Take a look back at the transformation!

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 05/09/2026

Celebrate Islamic Heritage Month through art, language, and creativity. ✨ Join artist Soheila Esfahani for Discover Islamic Calligraphy, a beginner-friendly workshop using traditional tools like the Qalam and ink. Register to save your spot: buff.ly/s9R1VXT

Woman in a grey hijab working on Arabic calligraphy, arranging practice sheets and a decorated pen case on a table while observers watch, with orange graphic lines framing the scene.

Promotional poster for Islamic Heritage Month featuring a person dipping a reed pen into ink, a geometric Islamic motif, headline "Discover Islamic Calligraphy" and workshop dates/locations: Oct 7 Landon Branch, Oct 22 Masonville Branch, Oct 29 Pond Mills Branch, all 2–4pm.

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Mary Grace @emgeekay.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This is such a cool idea! I submitted a recipe online for my Grandma's coffee cake.

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London Public Library @lpl.ca · 04/09/2026

You asked, and we listened! 🏫 After our call for London high school yearbooks, many of you asked which schools and years the Ivey Family London Room is still looking for. Check the list and contact the London Room before bringing in materials: buff.ly/b3byb2I

Poster promoting a yearbook donation drive, showing a tilted maroon headline "Yearbook Donation" above a diagonal grid of vintage black-and-white and recent color yearbook headshots separated by navy bars.

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