Julie Catenacci Archive | Windsor Public Library

WPL Partners With Artcite Inc.

Posted in: March 20, 2017 by Julie Catenacci | No comments

Windsor Public Library is excited to collaborate with Artcite Inc. by temporarily hosting two works of arts as part of Artcite’s Dar’a/Full Circle exhibition. This group exhibition presents the work of artists who address the circle as a motif in their work. Curator Jamelie Hassan felt that the circle “would make a compelling group exhibition that reminds us of the pervasiveness of the circle found all around us and the circle that...

Seed Lending Library Opening at Central

Posted in: February 14, 2017 by Julie Catenacci | No comments

Due to the overwhelming success of the seed lending library at our Forest Glade Branch, we are excited to announce that a seed lending library is now coming to our Central Branch. This past summer as our patrons who frequent the downtown branch know, we opened a demonstration garden (pictured) on our balcony fronting Ouellette, thanks to Councillor and Library Board member, Rino Bortolin. The next step is now becoming...

Calling all Dalis and Picassos

Posted in: October 22, 2016 by Julie Catenacci | No comments

I’m just kidding, you seriously don’t need that level of expertise. However now that I have your attention, if you are an adult looking for a relaxing and peaceful hour, we have just the program for you. As a plus you’ll get to meet some fantastic people and maybe make new friends. Friday mornings from 10:30 – 11:30 am at our downtown location/Central, we offer Staying Between the Lines, a colouring program for adults. We...

Library Hubs Meeting Community Needs project seeking feedback

Posted in: July 28, 2016 by Julie Catenacci | No comments

Public Library Partnership To Create Social Services Hub

Earlier this year, the Windsor Public Library was thrilled to receive a grant from the Ontario Libraries Capacity Fund to develop a community hub of social services for those experiencing homelessness or living in poverty. The goal of the Library Hubs Meeting Community Needs (LHMCN) project is to create an information service delivery model within library systems that will improve access to social services and work to ensure that all are welcome...

Christopher Paul Curtis to Visit WPL

Posted in: May 10, 2016 by Julie Catenacci | No comments

Internationally renowned children’s author Christopher Paul Curtis will be at Windsor Public Library (850 Ouellette Avenue) on Wednesday, May 11 to meet school children, read from his works and interact with members of the Windsor Public Library Children’s Writing Club. He will be reading from 9:35-10:30 a.m. and then meeting with students and others in attendance. School children from across Windsor and Essex County will be in attendance as Mr. Curtis...