Category Archives: Announcements

October is Library Month – Find Out What’s Free!

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...
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30

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...
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Open Streets East End Edition

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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Library Hours Change Sunday September 15

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...
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we’re open during the Sandwich St. Construction Project!

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...
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Cloned FaceBook Account

Please note that we have recently been made aware that there is a FaceBook page that looks very much like our own that is soliciting for workers.  This is, unfortunately a scam.  Windsor Public Library job opportunities will always be found on the Corporation of the City of Windsor’s page https://citywindsor.ca/cityhall/Employment-Opportunities/Pages/Current-Job-Postings.aspx You can spot the difference between the real page and the fake by the capitalization – the fake account...
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changes to our lending services policy

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...
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Come on back!

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...
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NOTICE TO WINDSOR PUBLIC LIBRARY CUSTOMERS

We would like to remind everyone that this and other scams are on-going.  Please be very sure that you are communicating with a legitimate organization when you are arranging for employment.  WPL jobs can be found listed on the City of Windsor website.  If in doubt, please check the website listed below before entering into any agreements for work.  If you don’t find the position or person listed there, they...
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