Category Archive for "Events" | Windsor Public Library

New Event Calendar and Room Booking Service Coming Soon

Posted in: December 31, 2024 by Jason Moore | No comments

We’re getting a new Event Calendar and Room Booking service in 2025! They should be up and running soon, but for now, please click the Read More button to see the highlighted January 2025 Events Recurring and by Date PDF version and look for programming of interest to you. Note: If available, use the search key and the first three letters of a day or branch to help find what...

Outdoor Movie Night Cancelled

Posted in: September 20, 2024 by Jason Moore | No comments

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. ...

Open Streets East End Edition

Posted in: September 20, 2024 by Jason Moore | No comments

map of east windsor for open streets event

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!...

Outdoor Movie Nights are Back – Elemental on September 20th – Updated Rain Date Information

Posted in: June 10, 2024 by Leisa | No comments

** 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...

Hocus Pocus Movie Night – Special Guest Appearance!

Posted in: October 1, 2023 by Leisa | 2 comments

You’re invited to join us for another FREE outdoor movie night! WPL invites you to bring the whole family to Forest Glade Optimist Park to enjoy a screening of fan favourite, ‘Hocus Pocus’. Help us celebrate the Spooky Season by dressing us as your favourite Hocus Pocus character! WPL is excited to announce that for the first time ever, a star of the movie we are screening will be in...

Pop Up Libraries Coming this Summer!

Posted in: July 10, 2023 by Windsor Public Library | 2 comments

We’re excited to announce pop-up libraries in a couple of Ward 9 parks during the warmer months! We’ll be at Captain John Wilson (Thursday mornings) and Walker Homesite Park (Monday evenings) every three weeks with all sorts of fun library activities! Come take a break in our tent, enjoy free Wifi, charge your device, make a library card or craft, and learn more about our resources. Captain John Wilson Park...

Summer Reading Program Kicks off on July 8th

Posted in: June 30, 2023 by Leisa | No comments

Windsor Public Library is once again offering a full summer of fun and activities planned for children – and they are all free of charge! The fun officially kicks off on Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Chisholm Branch of Windsor Public Library (1075 Ypres). There will be games, crafts, face painting, cake and more to get children excited to read all summer long....

Family Friendly Outdoor Movie Nights Return

Posted in: June 5, 2023 by Leisa | 3 comments

With summer fast approaching, parents across Windsor will be looking for fun activities which appeal to the whole family – and if they’re free, so much the better! Windsor Public Library is here to help! Our lineup of Summer Reading programs will have something to offer children of all ages and interests. In addition to the great programs found in the libraries, WPL is excited to provide free, family-oriented movie nights...

FOREST GLADE BRANCH CELEBRATES 35 YEARS

Posted in: May 10, 2023 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Forest Glade branch is celebrating a birthday on Monday, May 15. For 35 years it has been providing entertainment, educational and information resources to the residents of East Windsor. An Open House is scheduled from 3 to 5 pm. Library staff would love to have the community stop by to celebrate: food, fun activities and giveaways are scheduled. The 5,500 sq. ft. facility was officially opened on May 15, 1988. ...

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Posted in: February 2, 2023 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

very February, Windsorites are invited to take part in celebrations and events which honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, during Black History Month. It’s a time to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians, who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous nation we know today.

Every February, Windsorites are invited to take part in celebrations and events which honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, during Black History Month. It’s a time to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians, who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous nation we know today. It’s also an opportunity for the majority of Canadians to learn...