Celebrating Libraries, Literacy, and Community 
On September 10, 2025, MPP Terence Kernaghan presented an official citation to Rotary Club of London President Lian Bardaweel, joined by London Public Library CEO Michael Ciccone, at the rededication of the Rotary Reading Garden.
On September 10, 2025, MPP Terence Kernaghan presented an official citation to Rotary Club of London President Lian Bardaweel, joined by London Public Library CEO Michael Ciccone, at the rededication of the Rotary Reading Garden.The citation beautifully referenced Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi,” thanking Rotary and the Library “for putting up paradise in a previous parking lot.” Created in 2003 through a Rotary commitment of $400,000, the Reading Garden remains one of the most unique library spaces in North America — a peaceful, accessible outdoor setting that connects people with nature, literacy, and community. Rotary’s support for the London Public Library continues: our most recent $25,000 contribution helped purchase musical instruments that bring sound, creativity, and joy to learning. Together, Rotary and the Library are investing in minds, music, and moments that enrich our city.