Windsor Public Library Library Archive

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Posted in: February 2, 2021 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

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 is 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 is also an opportunity for us to learn about...

The State of Emergency Impact on Library Service

Posted in: January 13, 2021 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

The Windsor Public Library Board supports the Ontario Government’s recently announced province-wide State of Emergency in an effort to stop the continued spread of COVID-19. Currently, modified public library services that align with new mandated restrictions are in place at all WPL locations. “The highest priority of Windsor Public Library is to mitigate the risk and impact Covid-19 has on the safety of our customers and staff,” says Councillor Rino...

Updated: cloudLibrary Holds Error Fixed

Posted in: November 30, 2020 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

The error that prevented many cloudLibrary users from accessing their holds has been fixed. If you lost any available holds during this time because you could not access your account to borrow them, please place the hold again and then contact our Digital Librarian by email or at 519-255-6770 x34424. Thank you for your patience! ...

WPL Adopts Plan to Address Racism and Social Inequity

Posted in: September 11, 2020 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

At the regular July meeting of the Windsor Public Library Board, directors unanimously passed a motion to adopt the Anti-Racism Action Plan, as presented. The document provides a framework and plan to address racism and social inequity in the workplace and in the services and programs it provides. “Public libraries are meeting places for people, ideas, learning and culture,” says WPL Board Chair, Councillor Rino Bortolin. “They are places for...

WPL Branches Scheduled To Re-Open at the End of August

Posted in: August 13, 2020 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Ontario releases details of Stage 3 reopening illustration

With entry into stage 3 of the Ontario Action Plan in response to Covid-19 on August 12, Windsor Public Library is provided the opportunity to reopen branches and re-launch services, many of which have been unavailable to the community since March 19. “The health of our staff and customers is our most important consideration as we plan to re-open,” says Councillor Rino Bortolin, chair of the WPLB. “We have spent...