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Opening Date for New Central Location – September 24

Posted in: September 11, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Windsor Public Library is preparing to open its new Central Branch at 400 City Hall Square, marking an exciting new chapter for library service in downtown Windsor. The final day of public service at the current Central Branch location in the Paul Martin Building, 185 Ouellette Avenue, will be Saturday, September 19, 2026. To allow for the relocation of library collections, equipment, technology, and furnishings, the Central Branch will be temporarily closed from September 20 to 23, 2026. The new Central Branch located at 400 City Continue Reading...

Why Have My CloudLibrary Holds Changed?

Posted in: September 4, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

You may notice that some of your CloudLibrary holds now look a little different. Up to now, customers could place holds on select CloudLibrary titles that were not owned by Windsor Public Library. Occasionally, one or more of these titles would become available for a short period of time, triggering a notification that it was ready to borrow. However, because availability could change quickly, customers sometimes found that the title was no longer available by the time they attempted to check it out – even if Continue Reading...

Riverside Branch Parking Lot Improvements Begin September 8

Posted in: September 3, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Riverside branch parking lot closed for paving

We have more improvements on the way, this time to our Riverside branch. The parking lot at Riverside will soon be undergoing mill and paving work to improve the condition of the lot and enhance the visitor experience. Work is scheduled to begin on September 8 and is expected to take approximately one week to complete. During this time, the parking lot will be closed to vehicles. We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause. Please note that the Riverside Branch will remain open during its regular Continue Reading...

All Branches Closed for Labour Day Holiday

Posted in: September 3, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

All branches closed Sunday September 6 and Monday September 7 for Labour Day

Please note that all Windsor Public Library branches will be closed on Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7 in observance of the Labour Day holiday weekend. We will reopen and resume regular service on Tuesday, September 8. While our physical locations are closed, Windsor Public Library is always open online. Library cardholders can access a wide range of digital resources anytime, including: – eBooks and eAudiobooks – Digital magazines and newspapers – Online learning platforms – Streaming content – Research databases and more Visit our Continue Reading...

Bridgeview Branch Parking Lot Improvements Start August 31!

Posted in: August 27, 2026 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

We’re pleased to let residents know that the parking lot at our Bridgeview Branch will soon be undergoing mill and paving work to improve the condition of the lot and enhance the visitor experience. Work is scheduled to begin on August 31 and is expected to take approximately one week to complete. During this time, the parking lot will be closed to vehicles. We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause. Please note that the Bridgeview Branch will remain open during its regular operating hours throughout the construction Continue Reading...

Tales and Tails Program a Huge Success!

Posted in: August 14, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Juniper enjoyed browsing books during the Tales & Tails program. We partnered with the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society, and the event was a huge success! Nearly 60 people attended to play with kittens, do cat-themed crafts, listen to story time, and take home cat-themed library books and movies. Our next animal event, International Dog Day at Windsor Public Library, will take place at the Central branch on Wednesday, August 26 at 1 p.m. Contact Micaela at mmuldoon@windsorpubliclibrary.com for the chance to meet a therapy dog and Continue Reading...

Civic Holiday Closures

Posted in: July 29, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

All branches are closed Sunday August 2 and Monday August 3 for Civic Holiday

Long weekend reading plans? We’ve got you covered! Visit us before the Civic Holiday weekend to stock up on books, movies, and more. All branches will be closed on Sunday, August 2 and Monday, August 3, but our online services are always open. ...

EWSWA Brings Green Bin Program to Local Libraries This Summer

Posted in: July 20, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Residents in Windsor and Essex County will be able to learn about the Green Bin Program at their local library this summer. Libraries will feature tabletop displays, Green Bin Guide FAQ pads, and collectable bookmarks featuring the EWSWA’s six Green Superheroes: Evangeline, Eugene, Colleen, Ameen, Granny Green, and newcomer Bean. Bookmarks will rotate weekly throughout the summer, giving visitors the opportunity to collect all six. The initiative also features The Apple Core, a children’s book created by the Compost Council of Canada and adapted to support Continue Reading...

Seminole Branch Closed Sunday

Posted in: July 19, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Seminole branch is closed Sunday, July 19. Please visit one of our eight other branches open today from 10am to 6pm. Seminole branch will reopen at noon on Monday....

WRSA and WPL Celebrate Young Community Mappers

Posted in: July 8, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Two grand prize winners of map contest shown with their bikes and architects society members and library ceo

The Windsor Regional Society of Architects (WRSA) and Windsor Public Library (WPL) are pleased to announce the winners of the “Urban Explorers and Future Architects” map contest. The contest encouraged participants to choose a meaningful destination—such as a park, building, mural, or gathering place—and illustrate the route connecting their local Windsor library branch to that location. The response was excellent, with submissions received from 9 different Library branches. After careful consideration, two grand prize winners have been selected. Congratulations to Seoho Kang and Gurnam Saini. Thanks to Continue Reading...