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WPL Celebrates 125 Years

Posted in: December 18, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Old photo of the South Branch which opened in October, 1929 in Hugh Beaton School, to meet demand from the east end. It was the second such branch in the province, and the fore-runner to four more school branches in Windsor.

To celebrate 125 years of library service to the community, WPL is featuring photographs from the local history collection and community archive. On a daily basis for the balance of December, we will present an interesting and unique image of our city, which we hope will fascinate and entertain. The South Branch opened in October, 1929 in Hugh Beaton School, to meet demand from the east end. It was the...

WPL Celebrates 125 Years

Posted in: December 17, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Children decorate the Christmas tree at the Tecumseh Mall branch in the mid-1970s. The Tecumseh Mall branch opened in the spring of 1973 to serve the growing developments of Forest Glade, Hawthorn, Roseville Gardens and Fontainebleau.

To celebrate 125 years of library service to the community, WPL is featuring photographs from the local history collection and community archive. On a daily basis for the balance of December, we will present an interesting and unique image of our city, which we hope will fascinate and entertain. Children decorate the Christmas tree at the Tecumseh Mall branch in the mid-1970s. The Tecumseh Mall branch opened in the spring...

Getting started with eBooks

Posted in: December 17, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Perhaps you’re the lucky recipient of a new tablet or eReader? Maybe you’re travelling and want to give an audiobook a try for your commute? Reading back through an older series, and discovered that the titles are out of print – but available as eBooks? Whether you’re new to the online library altogether or just haven’t used it for a while, here are some tips to help you get started...

WPL Celebrates 125 Years

Posted in: December 16, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

The Seminole Branch was built and opened in 1953. In this image from the 70s, a young scholar receives assistance searching the card catalogue, in those long-ago pre-computer days when finding information took a little more work than it does now.

To celebrate 125 years of library service to the community, WPL is featuring photographs from the local history collection and community archive. On a daily basis for the balance of December, we will present an interesting and unique image of our city, which we hope will fascinate and entertain The Seminole Branch was built and opened in 1953. In this image from the 70s, a young scholar receives assistance searching...

WPL Celebrates 125 Years

Posted in: December 13, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

To celebrate 125 years of library service to the community, WPL is featuring photographs from the local history collection and community archive. On a daily basis for the balance of December, we will present an interesting and unique image of our city, which we hope will fascinate and entertain. Young readers examine new treasures on display during Young Canada Book Week in this 1962 photo taken at the Prince Edward...