Category Archive for "Reading/Authors"

RIP Ursula K. Le Guin

Posted in: January 24, 2018 by Miss Kate | Comments are closed

Acclaimed fantasy and science fiction author Ursula K. Le Guin died Monday, January 22, 2018 at the age of 88. While she leaves a tremendous legacy of wonderful, thoughtful, and acclaimed literature she will be missed. In the words of Margaret Atwood “her sane, committed, annoyed, humorous, wise and always intelligent voice is much needed now.” While I haven’t read as much of Le Guin’s writing as I may have liked....

By the River — Author readings series moves to Central Branch

Posted in: October 28, 2017 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

For the months of November and December 2017, Urban Farmhouse Press organized author readings series, By the River, will be moving to the Central Branch on Ouellette Avenue. Meetings will run 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There is no charge for parking in the municipal lot behind the library after 6 o’clock in the evening. In addition to the readings, the November 15 meeting will feature art work from SHO....

WPL Welcomes New Subscription Service

Posted in: July 21, 2017 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Windsor Public Library has recently introduced a new service to help customers maximize their reading experience. LIBRARY AWARE is a free subscription service, available though the WPL web site, which generates personalized reading lists, newsletters and other forms of communication – all geared to individual customer choice. By selecting preferred reading genres, customers can receive reading recommendations, newsletters and other promotional material via email, directly to their homes. Customers have...

Windsorite adds to Chicken Soup for the Soul Series

Posted in: June 22, 2017 by Sue Perry | 7 comments

Windsor Public Library is very proud that one of patrons has had her work included in Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Spirit of Canada. Durre Jabeen is a frequent visitor to the library, attending events like the Writers’ Group, colouring group and the Conversation Circle, which was the subject of her story. Durre has been coming to the WPL Writers’ Group since it began in 2012, and has self-published books...

Local Author Launches New History Book

Posted in: June 16, 2017 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Local author, Patrick Brode releases his latest history of Windsor.

A good assortment of history buffs, curious library visitors, supporters and admirers of writer Patrick Brode, attended last night’s launch of BORDER CITIES POWERHOUSE: THE RISE OF WINDSOR, 1900-1945. Although this nonfiction book focuses on developments in this area during the first half of the twentieth century, Mr. Brode argued the changes that occured in our city reflected Canada’s metamorphosis as a whole as it transitioned from a country of...

Windsor Public Library Is Now On The Air!

Posted in: March 14, 2017 by Adam | Comments are closed

Tune in every Friday at 12:30pm to CJAM 99.1FM for Off the Shelf, Windsor Public Library’s weekly radio program dedicated to discussing books, culture, and what is happening in the world of public libraries. Off the Shelf features author interviews, reading recommendations, and program listings of events happening at the library. This week’s edition will feature an interview with University of Windsor Professor and author Dr. André Narbonne, discussing his...

A Conversation With Jeff Lemire @ Windsor Public Library

Posted in: January 20, 2017 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Jeff Lemire comes to WPL, Sat Jan 28 @ 2pm

As part of our celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, we are pleased to be hosting a conversation with Jeff Lemire. It takes place Saturday January 28th at 2:00pm in our Central Library. Jeff Lemire is an internationally recognised and award winning graphic novelist. Join us and hear about his work and the creative process behind The Secret Path, his collaboration with Gord Downie of the Tragically Hip. It tells the tale of Chanie...

Carrie Fisher – Icon, Actor, Advocate

Posted in: December 27, 2016 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

As we mourn the loss of Carrie Fisher, we also celebrate her life. An icon who grew up in Hollywood, Ms. Fisher became known for her own acting and strong advocacy for mental health. Best known as Princess (then General) Leia Organa of the Star Wars universe, Ms. Fisher has left us with much to celebrate. The Princess Diarist was her most recent book, a 2016 release. It discusses everything in her life. She...

RIP Richard Adams, 1920 – 2016

Posted in: December 27, 2016 by Adam | Comments are closed

Richard George Adams was an English novelist, best known for the novel Watership Down. Adams was born in Walsh Common, England on May 9, 1920. He studied at Worchester College before entering the British Army in 1940. After his release from the armed forces, he returned to Worcester to continue his studies, receiving a bachelor’s degree in 1948. After graduating, Adams began working for the British Civil Service. Adams proved...

Viola Desmond and Civil Rights in Canada

Posted in: December 12, 2016 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

The Bank of Canada has selected Canadian civil rights pioneer Viola Desmond as the first Canadian woman to appear on our money. Desmond, an icon of the human rights and freedoms movement in Canada, was selected from a short list of five iconic Canadian women by Minister [Bill] Morneau, in accordance with the Bank of Canada Act. A successful Nova Scotia businesswoman, she is known for defiantly refusing to leave...