Life is expensive, but your library is not! Visit the Windsor Public Library this month and discover all the free things we have for you and your family to explore! It all starts with a library card. Visit one of our 10 branches to get yours. It only takes a few minutes, and of course, it’s free. If you have one you haven’t used lately, come on in, and we’ll renew it. Your library card gives you free access to books, movies, sports equipment—including pickleball, tools, Continue Reading...
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All branches of the Windsor Public Library will be closed on September 30, 2024; however, displays of Indigenous content and resources will be featured at all branches and online at the Digital Branch throughout the week. Staff have prepared a video on Truth and Reconciliation, and offer the following opportunities for community engagement: During the month of September, customers have been encouraged to pick up a button at Fontainebleau Branch in honour of Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The week of September 23 Continue Reading...
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Due to a risk of thunderstorms in the forecast, and out of an abundance of caution, the outdoor movie night scheduled for tonight at Forest Glade Optimist Park is cancelled. We hope by informing everyone now, there will still be time to plan an alternate night of fun for you and your family. ...
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Make sure to search out the Windsor Public Library set-up during Open Streets Windsor East End edition on Sunday. Library staff will be on hand with games and giveaways. The streets open at 10am, we hope to see you there!...
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Libraries across Windsor will switch to what has traditionally been labeled Winter hours on Sunday, September 15, 2024. The Central Branch, located at 185 Ouellette Avenue, Budimir Branch, 1310 Grand Maris Road West, and Riverside Branch, 6305 Wyandotte Street East, are each open from 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The seasonal change in hours will begin on Monday for all other branches. The change in hours will be in effect until December 22, 2024, just one day into Winter this year, followed by a Continue Reading...
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The Internet and wifi at the John Muir Branch is currently down. We apologize for any inconvenience and will update this message once the system is fixed....
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As part of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project, sections of Sandwich Street between Chappel Street and Chewett Street will be closed at various times starting May 30, 2024 for an estimated two months. While parking and routes might be a bit restricted, both the Local History Branch and the John Muir Branch will be opened their regular hours for the duration of the work! Keep in mind that we can always be reached remotely if that’s more convenient. Our contact info is as follows: Continue Reading...
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On May 1, 2024, Windsor Public Library will be removing all existing price caps from Hoopla titles. This means that you’ll have even more great digital items—including the latest and popular movies, eAudiobooks, and eBooks—at your fingertips! Since Hoopla is a pay per use model, we will also be reducing the number of patron Hoopla borrows from 20 to 15 per month. This will help offset the cost of enhancing this popular service while also continuing to offer other digital resources so that our patrons have Continue Reading...
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Windsor Public Library is officially fine-free! We stopped charging late fees during the Covid-19 pandemic and our Board has decided to make that our official policy going forward. Please note that we won’t be charging late fines but WILL continue to charge fees for lost or damaged items. It is important that we get our items back so that others can use them! In order to make sure that our materials are still being returned in a timely manner, we’re going to be implementing the following Continue Reading...
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Good news! WPL’s app provider was able to come to an agreement with the company that supports the app. This means our WPL Mobile app is once again functional! If you still have the WPL Mobile app on your device, you just need to log back in with your library card number and PIN. If you’ve uninstalled the app, you’ll just need to reinstall it from the App Store or Google Play. It might take a few minutes for your account information to load the first Continue Reading...
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In order to keep its membership database current, WPL deletes accounts that have been expired for longer than three years. If you have an expired account, we invite you to visit your nearest library to renew your library account before that happens! Just bring in a piece of ID with your name and address along with your library card, and we can help you start using our wide range of resources once again. If you’ve lost your card, you can get a replacement for $2. You Continue Reading...
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Please note that all branches of the Windsor Public Library will be CLOSED Monday, September 2, 2024. We will reopen Tuesday, Sept 3 with normal hours. eResources are available 24/7 here....
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PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO UNEXPECTED DELAYS WITH THE MECHANICAL WORK BEING DONE THIS WEEK, THE LOCAL HISTORY BRANCH WILL NOW BE CLOSED THROUGH THE WEEKEND. IT WILL REOPEN FOR ITS REGULAR HOURS ON MONDAY AUGUST 19 AT NOON. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. Due to mechanical work being done on the building, the Local History Branch will be closed from August 13-17. During this time you can still use your library card to access digital resources through our website (www.windsorpubliclibrary.com) including the Local History & Continue Reading...
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** UPDATED RAIN DATE INFORMATION: Please note that our rescheduled rain date will be Friday, September 20th** We’re excited to announce that we have a newly rescheduled date for our June 21st movie night, which was unfortunately rained out. On Friday, June 2oth you’re invited to join us at Forest Glade Optimist Park (3215 Forest Glade Drive) on September 20th for a screening of the Disney-Pixar animated film ‘Elemental’. The fun starts at 6:00pm with family-friendly games and activities and the movie begins at sundown (approximately Continue Reading...
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