Middlesex County Library
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Middlesex County Library
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Serving Middlesex County, Ontario: Ailsa Craig, Coldstream, Delaware, Dorchester, Glencoe, Ilderton, Komoka, Lucan, Melbourne, Mt. Brydges, Newbury, Parkhill, Strathroy, Thorndale & Wardsville.
🎁 Elevate your gift-giving with a handmade touch!
With classes and inspiration for every skill level, CreativeBug helps you add personal flair to every present.

✨ Explore CreativeBug for FREE with your Middlesex County Library card — and make something unforgettable!
November 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🎉✨ Sneak peek time! ✨📚
Our shelves are getting a fresh batch of new reads this December! From highly anticipated releases to hidden gems, there’s something for every kind of reader.
Get a first look at what’s coming, and place your holds today: https://ow.ly/psSn50XwhmY
November 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Bonus Borrows are here! Hoopla's Bonus Borrows for November are available beginning today, until the end of the month. Choose from these select titles without using your monthly borrows! https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/30266
November 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🚗💙 A heartfelt thank-you to the Strathroy-Caradoc Cruisers Car Club for their recent donation to the Strathroy Library! 💙🚗

Their contribution will help the Strathroy Library continue offering after-school programs, including the Drop-In Gaming Lounge. 🎮✨

Thank you, Cruisers!
November 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Today's, Tuesday, November 18th, storytime at the Thorndale Library is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience, and hope to see you next week!
November 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
These 'dragon's eyes' were created by participant's in the Thorndale Library's PA Day program last Friday!
November 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
During October we invited older adults to join our Books Rock program. Participants painted rocks using a favourite a book or their love of reading for design inspiration. We are excited to share all of the amazing rocks returned to library branches, and to thank all those who participated!
November 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
On Thurs, Nov 27 at 1pm join staff from St. Joe's & LHSC for a presentation introducing virtual health care options at London’s hospitals.

There are 2 ways to join: In-person in Mt. Brydges OR a viewing party in Parkhill.

Visit our website for details: library.middlesex.ca/virtual-heal...
November 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
📚 November is National Picture Book Month! ✨
Celebrate by checking out the newest additions to our picture book collection!
Browse our catalogue or visit any Middlesex County Library branch to find your next favorite storytime read.

https://bit.ly/3LmM8jR
November 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
All Middlesex County Library branches are closed today, Tuesday, November 11th, for Remembrance Day.
November 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Join Dr. Allison Meek, Associate Professor in History at King’s University College, on Zoom as she discusses Jim Jones and the Jonestown Massacre.
This event is happening Tues, Dec 9 at 7:00pm. Registration is required for this virtual program: https://library.middlesex.ca/event/14661941
November 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Join us for Noirvember, a month-long celebration of film noir, by watching Kanopy’s curated collection of Hollywood classics and modern-day noir films. All you need is your library card!

View the collection here: https://www.kanopy.com/category/18267
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
All Middlesex County Library branches will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day.
November 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Reading along with us this year? November’s inspiration is to tempt your taste buds with a culinary read!
From delicious fiction to mouthwatering memoirs, there’s something for every book lover. Browse our catalogue for tasty suggestions or visit your local Middlesex County Library branch!
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Join Dr. Allison Meek on Zoom as she discusses Jim Jones and Jonestown. Dr. Meek is an Associate Professor at King’s College. Her areas of research include Cults and escaping extremist groups. This event is happening Tues, Dec 9 at 7:00pm. Register now: https://library.middlesex.ca/event/14661941
November 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Ahead of Remembrance Day, the Newbury Library has been painted in red to honour the fallen.

Beginning in June, members of the Legion and friends joined together to crochet poppies, with an initial goal of 500. Their dedication and community spirit resulted in more than 1,500 handmade poppies.
November 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
New books are landing soon! 📚 Discover what will be arriving at Middlesex County Library this November — your next great read is waiting. 🍁

Explore coming releases and place holds using our online catalogue: msxl.ca.iiivega.com/library-list...

#newatthelibrary #MiddlesexCountyLibrary
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November 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🎃👻 Happy Halloween from the staff of Middlesex County Library! 🦇💀
October 31, 2025 at 5:20 PM
🎃👻 Happy Halloween from the staff of Middlesex County Library! 🦇💀
October 31, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Recently, the Ilderton Agricultural Association hosted a cooking class and pumpkin painting for local children. The participants painted custom pumpkins for different businesses in Ilderton, and the Ilderton Library was lucky to receive two pumpkins with the theme “ghost stories”.
October 30, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Update: This issue is on-going. Service is intermittent.
We are happy to share that this issue has been resolved.
Wednesday, October 29: The phones at the Strathroy Library are out of service. The library is unable to make or receive calls.

The library remains open, and internet is available.
October 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
No borrows? No problem! Titles in Hoopla's Bonus Borrows program don't count against your limit, and they're available the last seven days of each month. Enjoy this collection until Friday, October 31

! www.hoopladigital.com/collection/3...
October 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We are happy to share that this issue has been resolved.
Wednesday, October 29: The phones at the Strathroy Library are out of service. The library is unable to make or receive calls.

The library remains open, and internet is available.
October 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Wednesday, October 29: The phones at the Strathroy Library are out of service. The library is unable to make or receive calls.

The library remains open, and internet is available.
October 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🎃👻 Spooky Season is Here! 📚🕯️
Whether you love a chilling scare or prefer something more cozy and comforting, we’ve got the perfect reads (and watches!) for you and your family this October! 🍂✨
👤 For Adults: msxl.ca.iiivega.com/library-list...

🧒 For Kids: msxl.ca.iiivega.com/library-list...
October 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM