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London Public Library services and locations
London, Ontario, Canada
London library branch addresses and phones, loan and return rules, study rooms, printing prices, park passes, digital learning and home delivery.
Key information
London Public Library has 16 locations in London, Ontario. Resident cards, computer use and study rooms are free. Printing costs $0.25 per black-and-white page or $0.50 for colour. Use the directory and service rules below for borrowing, returns, bookings and access support.
On this page
Choose the library service you need
| You need | Start here | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| A quiet room | Book a study room | Free, up to two hours |
| A computer or printer | Computers and technology page | Computer use is free; printing costs extra |
| Books on your phone | Libby and OverDrive | Use your card number and PIN |
| An online course | Learning and Courses | Access through your library account |
| A park pass or hotspot | Other Items catalogue links | Card and borrowing rules apply |
| Delivery to your home | Visiting Library Service | Eligibility must be confirmed |
Sources: Book a library study room · Library computers, printing and technology · Library guide to Libby and OverDrive · Library online courses and language learning · Library park passes, hotspots, instruments and games · Visiting Library Service and eligibility
Library cards and opening hours
For a free resident card, bring identification and proof of your London address. If you do not have the usual documents, ask staff about other options. Our moving guide explains the first steps.
Central opens on non-holiday Mondays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; branches are closed Mondays. Bostwick, Sherwood and Stoney Creek list Sunday hours of 1 to 5 p.m., October 18 to December 13, 2026, and January 10 to May 2, 2027, except February 14 and March 28. Check the directory for daily hours and holiday changes.
At Central, the library lists two hours of free parking at Citi Plaza with a voucher from its main desk. Ask for the voucher and check the parking instructions before leaving.
- Library hours, locations and holiday changes
- Library card requirements
- Library card steps for new residents
Sources: Library card requirements · Library hours, locations and holiday changes
Library branch addresses and phone numbers
Quick comparison and full source records
| Library | Address in London | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| BeacockMap of Beacock | 1280 Huron Street | 519-451-8140 |
| BostwickMap of Bostwick | 501 Southdale Road West | 519-473-4708 |
| ByronMap of Byron | 1295 Commissioners Road West | 519-471-4000 |
| CarsonMap of Carson | 465 Quebec Street | 519-438-4287 |
| CentralMap of Central | 251 Dundas Street | 519-661-4600 |
| CherryhillMap of Cherryhill | 301 Oxford Street West | 519-439-6456 |
| CrouchMap of Crouch | 550 Hamilton Road | 519-673-0111 |
| East LondonMap of East London | 2016 Dundas Street | 519-451-7600 |
| GlanworthMap of Glanworth | 2950 Glanworth Drive | 519-681-6797 |
| JalnaMap of Jalna | 1119 Jalna Boulevard | 519-685-6465 |
| LambethMap of Lambeth | 7112 Beattie Street | 519-652-2951 |
| LandonMap of Landon | 167 Wortley Road | 519-439-6240 |
| MasonvilleMap of Masonville | 30 North Centre Road | 519-660-4646 |
| Pond MillsMap of Pond Mills | 1166 Commissioners Road East | 519-685-1333 |
| SherwoodMap of Sherwood | Unit 32, 1225 Wonderland Road North | 519-473-9965 |
| Stoney CreekMap of Stoney Creek | 920 Sunningdale Road East | 519-930-2065 |
For general library questions, call 519-661-4600 or email info@lpl.ca. Use each branch’s listing for hours and available facilities.
Beacock Library
1280 Huron Street
Beacock Library is a London Public Library branch. The library network offers borrowing, computers, learning tools and programs. Use this branch’s current listing for its hours, rooms and available services.
- Telephone
- 519-451-8140
Sources: Library hours, locations and holiday changes · City community location data · City open data terms
Bostwick Library
501 Southdale Road West
Bostwick Library is a London Public Library branch. The library network offers borrowing, computers, learning tools and programs. Use this branch’s current listing for its hours, rooms and available services.
- Telephone
- 519-473-4708
Sources: Library hours, locations and holiday changes · City community location data · City open data terms
Byron Library
1295 Commissioners Road West
Byron Library is a London Public Library branch. The library network offers borrowing, computers, learning tools and programs. Use this branch’s current listing for its hours, rooms and available services.
- Telephone
- 519-471-4000
Sources: Library hours, locations and holiday changes · City community location data · City open data terms
Carson Library
465 Quebec Street
Carson Library is a London Public Library branch. The library network offers borrowing, computers, learning tools and programs. Use this branch’s current listing for its hours, rooms and available services.
- Telephone
- 519-438-4287
Sources: Library hours, locations and holiday changes · City community location data · City open data terms
Central Library
251 Dundas Street
Central Library is the downtown London Public Library location at Citi Plaza. It is a starting point for borrowing, technology, study space and library programs.
Use the branch’s current hours and booking instructions for the service you need. The library lists a parking-voucher arrangement at Citi Plaza; ask the desk about the current conditions.
- Telephone
- 519-661-4600
Sources: London Public Library locations · City community location data · City open data terms
Cherryhill Library
301 Oxford Street West
Cherryhill Library is a London Public Library branch. The library network offers borrowing, computers, learning tools and programs. Use this branch’s current listing for its hours, rooms and available services.
- Telephone
- 519-439-6456
Sources: Library hours, locations and holiday changes · City community location data · City open data terms
Crouch Library
550 Hamilton Road
Crouch Library is a London Public Library branch. The library network offers borrowing, computers, learning tools and programs. Use this branch’s current listing for its hours, rooms and available services.
- Telephone
- 519-673-0111
Sources: Library hours, locations and holiday changes · City community location data · City open data terms
East London Library
2016 Dundas Street
East London Library is a London Public Library branch. The library network offers borrowing, computers, learning tools and programs. Use this branch’s current listing for its hours, rooms and available services.
- Telephone
- 519-451-7600
Sources: Library hours, locations and holiday changes · City community location data · City open data terms
Glanworth Library
2950 Glanworth Drive
Glanworth Library is a London Public Library branch. The library network offers borrowing, computers, learning tools and programs. Use this branch’s current listing for its hours, rooms and available services.
- Telephone
- 519-681-6797
Sources: Library hours, locations and holiday changes · City community location data · City open data terms
Jalna Library
1119 Jalna Boulevard
Jalna Library is a London Public Library branch. The library network offers borrowing, computers, learning tools and programs. Use this branch’s current listing for its hours, rooms and available services.
- Telephone
- 519-685-6465
Sources: Library hours, locations and holiday changes · City community location data · City open data terms
Lambeth Library
7112 Beattie Street
Lambeth Library is a London Public Library branch. The library network offers borrowing, computers, learning tools and programs. Use this branch’s current listing for its hours, rooms and available services.
- Telephone
- 519-652-2951
Sources: Library hours, locations and holiday changes · City community location data · City open data terms
Landon Library
167 Wortley Road
Landon Library is a London Public Library branch. The library network offers borrowing, computers, learning tools and programs. Use this branch’s current listing for its hours, rooms and available services.
- Telephone
- 519-439-6240
Sources: Library hours, locations and holiday changes · City community location data · City open data terms
Masonville Library
30 North Centre Road
Masonville Library is a London Public Library branch. The library network offers borrowing, computers, learning tools and programs. Use this branch’s current listing for its hours, rooms and available services.
- Telephone
- 519-660-4646
Sources: Library hours, locations and holiday changes · City community location data · City open data terms
Pond Mills Library
1166 Commissioners Road East
Pond Mills Library is a London Public Library branch. The library network offers borrowing, computers, learning tools and programs. Use this branch’s current listing for its hours, rooms and available services.
- Telephone
- 519-685-1333
Sources: Library hours, locations and holiday changes · City community location data · City open data terms
Sherwood Library
Unit 32, 1225 Wonderland Road North
Sherwood Library is a London Public Library branch. The library network offers borrowing, computers, learning tools and programs. Use this branch’s current listing for its hours, rooms and available services.
- Telephone
- 519-473-9965
Sources: Library hours, locations and holiday changes · City community location data · City open data terms
Stoney Creek Library
920 Sunningdale Road East
Stoney Creek Library is a London Public Library branch. The library network offers borrowing, computers, learning tools and programs. Use this branch’s current listing for its hours, rooms and available services.
- Telephone
- 519-930-2065
Sources: Library hours, locations and holiday changes · City community location data · City open data terms
Loan periods, holds, renewals and returns
| Item or action | Rule |
|---|---|
| Most physical items | 21-day loan |
| High-demand items | Seven-day loan |
| Book Club in a Bag | 42-day loan |
| Borrowing limit | Up to 60 items |
| Automatic renewal | Three days before the due date, when eligible; maximum three renewals |
| Holds | Choose a pickup branch and wait for the ready notice |
- Items on hold, Quick Picks and high-demand items cannot renew. Items more than 28 days late cannot renew.
- Return ordinary items to any branch. Instruments and Games to Go have separate return rules.
- Cherryhill and Sherwood return chutes are available only during mall hours.
- No overdue fines apply. Ordinary items more than 28 days late receive a replacement charge, removed when returned. Special items can be billed sooner. Lost or damaged items can still carry replacement costs.
Study room bookings
Study rooms are available at Central and many branches. They are free for up to two hours. Book at the branch or call 519-661-4600, up to seven days ahead. Availability and room rules still apply.
- Choose a branch that offers study rooms.
- Ask staff about a time, group size and access needs.
- Confirm the booking and read the room-use rules.
Sources: Book a library study room
Computer use, printing and document scanning
| Print or copy | Cost per page |
|---|---|
| Black and white | $0.25 |
| Colour | $0.50 |
All library locations offer free computer use. The technology page lists Internet Station use for up to 120 minutes per day, with a library card number and PIN. Ask staff if you need help getting started.
Photocopiers support document scanning and PDF printing from USB. The drive must be FAT32-formatted and smaller than 64 GB. Print JPG images or Microsoft Office files from a library computer. Sign out of personal accounts on shared computers.
- For wireless printing, connect to library WiFi and open print.lpl.ca.
- Sign in, upload the file and choose the print settings.
- Release and pay for the job at the branch printer.
Digital books and online learning
Libby offers library eBooks, audiobooks and magazines. Start through the library’s own guide with your card number and PIN. Digital loans return automatically. Not every title is available right away, so you may need to place a hold.
The library’s learning page links to LinkedIn Learning for work and creative skills, and Mango Languages for language practice. Use the library links to reach the access included with your account.
Sources: Library guide to Libby and OverDrive · Library online courses and language learning
Park passes, WiFi hotspots, games and instruments
| Item | Loan and use rules | Replacement charge |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario Parks pass | Seven days; covers a vehicle and its occupants. Check the park’s reservation rules. | $225 |
| UTRCA pass | Seven days; covers one vehicle or four people entering on foot or bike. Listed season is April to November. | $130 |
| WiFi hotspot | 21 days; stops working and is billed on the first overdue day. | $250 |
| Games to Go | No holds. Return to the lending branch, not a return chute. | Check the specific item |
| Musical instruments | Check the item’s borrowing and return rules. | Check the specific item |
Park passes and hotspot holds are restricted to eligible teen, post-secondary, adult and senior cards. Children’s cards, temporary eAccounts and educator cards are excluded. A borrowed pass does not guarantee a park reservation or include every park activity.
Sources: Library park passes, hotspots, instruments and games
Visiting Library Service and access support
The free Visiting Library Service is for eligible London residents who cannot use regular library facilities because of restricted vision, mobility or long-term illness. Winter-only delivery is also offered. Ask the service to confirm eligibility and the next step.
Call 519-661-6444 or email visiting.library@lpl.ca. For a branch visit, ask about the equipment, entrance and support that match your needs.
Questions about London library services
Can I book a library study room for free?
Yes. The library lists free rooms for up to two hours at Central and many branches. Book ahead and check the room rules.
Source: Book a library study room
How much does printing cost at London Public Library?
Black-and-white printing is $0.25 per page and colour is $0.50 per page, checked October 13, 2026. Recheck before a large print job.
Can I borrow a park pass with a temporary eAccount?
No. The library’s current park-pass rules exclude temporary eAccounts, children’s cards and educator cards from placing holds.
Source: Library park passes, hotspots, instruments and games
Does London Public Library charge overdue fines?
No. Ordinary items more than 28 days late receive a replacement charge, removed on return. Special items can be billed sooner. Lost or damaged items can still have replacement costs.
Can I get a free library card if I live in London?
Yes. Take identification and proof of your London address to a branch. If you cannot provide the usual documents, ask staff about other card options rather than assuming you cannot join.
Source: Library card requirements
How do I contact London Public Library?
Call 519-661-4600 or email info@lpl.ca for general help. For a visit, use the specific branch listing to confirm hours, holiday changes, available facilities and the correct entrance.
Can I return borrowed items to a different London branch?
Ordinary items can be returned to any branch. Instruments and Games to Go have separate return rules. Cherryhill and Sherwood return chutes are available only during mall hours.
Why can I not renew a library item?
Items with holds, Quick Picks and high-demand items cannot renew. Items more than 28 days late also cannot renew. Check the item in your account or ask staff about its loan rules.
Can I use a library computer without paying?
All London Public Library locations offer free computer use. Internet Stations use a library card number and PIN, with a listed daily time limit. Ask staff for help signing in. Printing has a separate charge.
Can the library help someone who cannot get to a branch?
The Visiting Library Service supports eligible people who have difficulty reaching a branch. Contact the library to discuss eligibility and delivery arrangements. It is a separate service from collecting a hold at a branch.