Middlesex County Library

10/08/2026

💙 Celebrating Seniors all month long!

We’re continuing our celebration of older adults with more programs at Middlesex County Library. 📚✨

From learning something new to connecting with your community, there’s plenty to explore this week. Come join us!

All Month Long:

Watercolours Creations during open hours at all branches, Drop-in

Older adults can attend a program or participate in an activity to be entered in our Seniors Month Prize Draw! Ask staff for details.

Wednesday, October 14:

Dig Up Your Roots at 10am, Strathroy Library, Drop-in
A Stitch in Time at 10:30am, Lucan Library, Drop-in
Seniors’ Lounge at 1pm, Glencoe Library, Drop-in

Thursday, October 15:

Storytime with Seniors at Dorchester Terrace, 143 Byron Ave, Dorchester
The community is invited to join us for an intergenerational storytime! Drop-in, all are welcome.

10/07/2026

Ontario Public Library Week is just around the corner! As we get ready to celebrate, we’re shining a spotlight on the people, stories, and spaces that make libraries such an important part of our communities.

This month’s Tales & Trails highlights Middlesex County’s 15 library branches and the programs, displays, unique spaces, and staff that make each branch a safe, welcoming, and inclusive place for all. Together, these branches help build connections and strengthen the communities we serve.

As we approach OPLW and this year’s “Loud for Libraries” theme, we invite you to celebrate your local library by getting out and exploring a Tales & Trails location near you! 📖❤️

Find a trail: https://library.middlesex.ca/community-storytelling

10/06/2026

🍂📚 New reads are coming in October!

Cozy up with something new from Middlesex County Library. From page-turners to feel-good favourites, there’s plenty to look forward to.

Place your holds now and be first in line when they arrive: https://catalogue.middlesex.ca/library-list/showcase/25038182-3c1b-4db6-babf-e42182a7a84d

10/05/2026

🎨 Unleash your inner artist!

As we celebrate Seniors in the month of October, older adults are invited to visit any of our 15 branches to relax and try something new with watercolor painting. 💧🖌️

Just ask at the front desk to borrow in-branch supplies—and let your creativity flow! While supplies last.

10/04/2026

This Thursday! Join Susan Oster from Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners for a presentation on Understanding the Aging Brain. Explore the memory changes that can occur with aging, recognize atypical changes that may signal a concern, understand treatable causes of memory difficulties, and gain a general understanding of dementia.

When: Thursday, October 8 at 2:00pm
Where: There are three ways to attend!

👥Join in person at the Strathroy Library
📺Attend a viewing party in Ailsa Craig, Coldstream or Parkhill
💻Join virtually via Zoom.

Registration is required. Visit our website to register: https://library.middlesex.ca/seniors-programming

10/02/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the London Community Foundation for supporting Middlesex County Library and our communities!

Their generous grants have helped our branches enhance programming, improve spaces, and create welcoming places for families and community members to connect, learn, and grow.

We’re grateful for this partnership and the difference it makes across Middlesex County! 🌱📖

London Community Foundation partnered with Middlesex County Library in the Summer of 2025, inviting all branches to apply for funding to support their programming, upgrade underused spaces, and generally improve the experience of community members across Middlesex County at their local libraries. Learn more at https://loom.ly/t3cv2K4

10/02/2026

Service Disruption: The Ilderton Library will be closed on Saturday, October 3rd. Enjoy the fair!

10/01/2026

October is a time to celebrate Seniors in our communities! In honour of National Seniors Day on October 1, Middlesex County Library is highlighting programs for older adults. 📚💙

Monday, October 5:

Cups & Conversations at 10:30am, Lucan Library, Drop-in
Monday Moments at 1:00pm, Komoka Library, Drop-in

Tuesday, October 6:

Fraud Awareness with
OPP & S-C Police at 11am, Strathroy Library & Virtual, Registration Required

Wednesday, October 7:

Dig Up Your Roots at 10am, Strathroy Library, Drop-in
A Stitch in Time at 10:30am, Lucan Library, Drop-in
Seniors’ Lounge at 1pm, Glencoe Library, Drop-in

Thursday, October 8:

Qigong at 2pm, Dorchester Library, Registration Required
Crafternoon at 2:15pm, Mt. Brydges Library, Drop-in

Friday, October 9

Coffee, Conversations, and Cards at 1:30pm, Parkhill Library, Drop-in

09/30/2026

Today we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We honour Residential School Survivors, their families, and communities, and recognize the lasting impacts of Canada’s Residential School system. It is an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the intergenerational effects of residential schools and to reflect on their enduring legacy as part of the ongoing journey toward truth, healing, and reconciliation.

To help families learn about, and reflect on, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation together, Middlesex County Library is gifting families picture books that tell Indigenous stories.

One picture book is available per family, while supplies last. To request a book, please visit your local branch or complete our online form: https://forms.gle/4kmGGERWNfkTYYqi8

The Komoka Library will be closed today. All other Middlesex County Libraries are open regular hours.

09/29/2026

Only one week away!

Join Cst. Katherine Lockwood from the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service and Cst. Jeff Hare from the Ontario Provincial Police to learn about the common and emerging frauds targeting Ontario residents.

Where: Join in person at the Strathroy Library, 34 Frank St. or virtually over Zoom

When: Tuesday, October 6 at 11:00AM

Registration Required: Contact the library at 519-245-1290 or register online at https://library.middlesex.ca/event/17275738