Julie Catenacci Archive | Windsor Public Library

KANOPY CHANGES TO A NEW TICKETING SYSTEM

Posted in: November 3, 2023 by Julie Catenacci | No comments

Kanopy, one of WPL’s streaming video providers has recently changed the way they offer services to our patrons. They have replaced the play credit system that was previously in place with a new ticketing system as of November 1, 2023. Under this new system, rather than 10 play credits, all WPL patrons will have 30 tickets per month to watch films and TV shows on Kanopy! Next...

Pop Up Libraries Coming this Summer!

Posted in: July 10, 2023 by Julie Catenacci | No 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...

keep your library card active in 2023!

Posted in: January 20, 2023 by Julie Catenacci | No comments

Happy New Year from WPL! Keep your library card up to date to ensure continued access to our resources, both physical and digital. If you’re not sure when or if your card has expired call 519-255-6770 or visit your local branch. We’re here to help you make 2023 a year to read, learn & discover!...

“Check out” nature with WPL!

Posted in: April 7, 2022 by Julie Catenacci | No comments

Windsor Public Library is once again excited to be partnering with Ontario Parks in loaning out free Day-Use Vehicle permits for Ontario Provincial Parks. These “Park Passes” circulate for 7 days and are both non-holdable and non-renewable. Due to high usage last year, we’ve added additional passes to the collection! Passes are available at all WPL branches (with the exception of Local History) on a “first come first served” basis. ...

A LOOK AT WINDSOR’S CURLING PAST ADDED TO LOCAL HISTORY COLLECTION

Posted in: February 21, 2022 by Julie Catenacci | No comments

Attention curling fans and local history buffs: Windsor Public Library welcomes a new addition to its Local History collection. Ted Szalay’s History of Windsor Curling Club and Related Curling Trivia highlights the sport of curling and its origins in Windsor. Readers will be impressed with the breadth of information covered in this volume, which is supplemented by photographs and personal reflections. The backbone of this story is the Windsor Curling...