I love the history and museums of London and this is one that's great for $6. I checked the hours…read moreand they were open in the afternoon so I had an hour and half and walked from my hotel to the house. I walked in and a guide was talking to a group of visitors and he informed me he would be right with me and I waited in the entrance. A guide came to greet me in a few minutes and started to talk to me about Banting and take me through each room. I prefer to walk through museums on my own and read the information but the narrative was ok when I had questions. Another guide came that was more familiar and soon, she was the only guide. They told me I could come back and read in more details. It was like a Cole's notes for those who might not have time or want to read the information on the panels. We went through each room downstairs and then upstairs where there was a bedroom that is darker to preserve the wallpaper and this is the room that Banting slept in. It gave me an understanding and appreciation for the history of insulin and how it how positively impacted millions of people. At the end of the tour there's a map where you can put a pin on the map where you're from and to pay. There's also public washrooms there.

We visited in the area on a rainy day. We didn't have a chance to go inside and so we visited the…read morearea outside which had a few monuments. Nice to go to the area which was expected to be area much residential homes on a busier street. Nice to see and visit.

Get your tissues ready. This is a life-sized statue of the most famous elephant in the world,…read moreJumbo. He was tragically killed in Saint Thomas on September 15, 1885 when he was stuck by a locomotive. A terrible accident and on the 100th anniversary, the city dedicated this 38 ton statue as a tribute. There is parking nearby and you can get a great picture with "The King of Elephants" here. From the Atlas Obscura article, "It would be easy to assume that Jumbo was named 'Jumbo' because he was so large. At over 13 feet he was definitely tall for an African elephant, but it was the other way around. His name--thought to derive from the Swahili word 'jambo' for 'hello', or 'jumbe' for 'chief' or 'boss'--came before 'jumbo' was slang word for huge. The word that today is used to describe everything from giant shrimp to oversized paper towel rolls comes from the boss elephant himself." And that's pretty awesome. [Review 1442 of 2024 - 120 in Ontario - 22465 overall]

Local library branch for the Pond Mills area. Very quiet but has a great selection for its size…read more There isn't much programming for this branch listed in the library magazine but the Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre hosts events here but they are listed elsewhere. They should list it in the magazine though anyway so more people know. Having been to other branches, I do feel envy at how big they are. Sure you could have books delivered to the branch, but it's nice to be able to just go in and pick a book off the shelf.

Love this little library. The librarians are real helpful. Not much on there but you can always…read morehave books delivered there from other locations. Don't expect to get a computer too often as they are always booked. They get to know you by name here if you come often.

I have a mixed review as the man behind the counter is unhelpful and unwilling or unable to answer…read morequestions, expecting me to know. I would give his services, a 1 rating. I would not go there if is he was the only person there. On the other hand, the woman there is helpful, provides friendly services and assistance. I would rate her service, a 5.

This place is great. The fellow who runs the Post Office is friendly, smart, humourous and sincere…read more I'm so lucky to live near this place! I don't use the variety store much, I'm mainly commenting on the post office and the staff. The parking lot is cramped and a pain to get in/out of if you're driving. If you're local, take your bike!

I really like this community centre. They seems to offer more at this YMCA than a few other…read morelocations. I might come here for some skating or swimming. It appears that the YMCA uses most of the building with the arena and pool. The library is smaller (relative to Central Branch) with limited seating for individual work on the first and second floors. All the tables were taken but I found a spot at bench seating. The newer building is nice and there is an accessible playground outside. The exterior is white and pretty nondescript. To me it looks like a white rectangle, but there are large windows letting in a lot of natural light. It's easy to move around for people with disabilities, as far as I can tell (fully accessible building).

I have spent COUNTLESS hours here volunteering every summer, and I know this library in and out…read more It's a great place to study, use the internet, read, and bring kids for the library's great array of programming and activities which you can find out about on their website. There are three floors, the first is mostly for kids and teens, the second and third for quiet-er study and reading. Lots of tables, books, and comfy chairs means there is always a place available. If you can't find something you're looking for through the catalogue, ask a librarian, they are all very friendly and know where to find everything. The library has a huge collection of books, DVDs, government reference materiels, newspapers, magazines, board games, historial-London documents, decades of newspapers on microfilm, music, accessible reading materiels, computers, unemployment services, etc. If you are getting hungry or need a caffeine boost, a Little Red Roaster is on the first floor and offers decent coffee and snacks. I have been bothered once or twice by creepy strangers, but I've also been a camp counsellor watching 20 kids at a time run around the library and read books - so I have no doubt about it being a very safe place and library security is very helpful and available.

If you are a student who live close by downtown London. It is the best place to be because of the…read morelocation, three floors, and free Internet access to write your reviews on Yelp. Central London Public Library Hours Monday 9-9 Tuesday 9-9 Wednesday 9-9 Thursday 9-9 Friday 9-6 Saturday 9-5 Sunday 1-5 PROS: -Free Internet Access -The biggest library in town of London (three floors) -Have Central Adult and Children's Libraries -The Central Adult Library has three public service divisions -Have three major Reference Service desks provide information in all subject -Have government publications and microfilm collections -Have large videocassette, DVD, and fiction collection -Lots of books and references -Provides extensive programs to support continuing education and leisure interests -Wheelchair accessible -Validate your parking (up to 2 hours) -Meet and observe interesting people at the library (never a doll moment) -Security Guide -Meeting Room / private rooms for studying -Easy for asking for help and services -Main floor have "The Red Roaster" for coffee CONS: -Meeting and see interesting people (hopefully they don't come talk to you when you are studying) -If you are using the library computer, there is time limit on the use Internet but not the computer. OVERALLS: I am a fan because I could get free access Internet to write reviews on Yelp. But mostly importantly, I get my homework done, research done, paperwork done, easy access to get information on books sources, and never a doll moment there. PP SIGNING OUT! YES..PLEASE!

I love this place because it's so much more than books. They have rotating devices that can be used…read morewithin the library. Recently they had a sewing machine available. Imagine how it would change a child's life to be able to try out such a piece of machinery. They offer so many helpful services. You can browse for items online and put holds on them. When you go into the library they will have your items set aside. You can check them out yourself or one of the very helpful staff will do it for you. Big selection of DVDs and CDs including recent releases. Lots of interesting programming options such as computer classes and meditation. Art exhibits, too. Be sure to take a moment to look at the exquisite stained glass windows. Closed Mondays.

Very compact design but efficient. Staff very friendly and helpful. Entrance is accessible. Just…read morewish the branches got a bit more when it comes to community resources. Not everyone can hop to Central. They do well with what they got.