Category Archive for "Announcements" | Windsor Public Library

Curriculum Support For Young eLearners

Posted in: April 29, 2020 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

For parents and guardians with school-aged children, transitioning to eLearning can be a challenging experience. We’re here to help. WPL staff have been hard at work collecting grade and subject-specific resources to support the content being distributed by schools. It is all available on the WPL website under the Learn@Home tab. “This unprecedented closure has forced many of us to assess and react to daily events. The Windsor Public Library...

Can’t Get Out? Let Us Come to You!

Posted in: April 28, 2020 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

WPL is proud to announce the launch of it’s Bookmobile On Demand delivery service. If you’re interested in having your library materials dropped on your doorstep by our very own bookmobile, FRED, please email us or contact us by phone at 519-990-1517 with your name, library card number, address and phone number as well as a brief description of the types of materials you are interested in borrowing. From there...

WPL Telephone Check-In Service

Posted in: April 8, 2020 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Windsor Public Library believes in the freedom to read, learn and discover even while our doors are closed! We know how important it is to stay connected during this period and are doing whatever we can to continue serving our users’ needs. Are you looking for more information about Windsor Public Library’s online resources? Are you wondering how the library can continue to serve you during the closure? Do you have...

Update: Library Materials and Resources

Posted in: April 3, 2020 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Please note that all overdue and checked out materials and holds will be extended indefinitely and fines will not accrue until we re-open. Customers are asked to keep all library resources and materials as the Book Drops are closed. Materials can be returned when we re-open. Access to e-resources has been restored for customers with blocked and expired cards while we remain closed....

Library Locations Closed: Non-Essential Staff To Remain at Home

Posted in: March 19, 2020 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

The health of our staff and customers is a key priority as we work to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Windsor Public Library Board closed all library locations earlier this week and joined with the City of Windsor to combat the spread of the contagion. Subsequently, the WPLB has made the decision – effective 5 pm today – to instruct all non-essential library staff to remain at home until...

John Muir Branch Recognized For Excellence In Conservation

Posted in: February 21, 2020 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

John Muir's exterior view in the evening

The new John Muir Branch of the Windsor Public Library has been awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Excellence in Conservation. Windsor Public Library Board Chair, Councillor Rino Bortolin, WPL CEO Kitty Pope and Architect Jason Grossi were in Toronto yesterday evening to accept the award on behalf of the team behind the planning, development and construction of the library branch, located at 363 Mill Street in Sandwich...

Community Archives Now Open

Posted in: February 12, 2020 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

The Community Archives recently moved to 85 Pitt Street East in downtown Windsor and is now open to the public from 10 am-1 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and at other times by appointment. There will be an open house on Monday, April 6 from 2-4 pm to provide the public with a behind-the-scenes look at the materials and resources the Community Archives makes available to visitors. All are invited...

Central Branch Open in Paul Martin Building Monday

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

On Monday, February 3, the Central Branch of Windsor Public Library will open in the Paul Martin Building (PMB) at 185 Ouellette Avenue. Concurrently, the 850 Ouellette library location will close to allow staff to de-commission the building, pending the completion of the sale to the Downtown Mission at the end of the month. Windsor Public Library will occupy two floors of the Paul Martin annex. The first floor will...

Renovated and Expanded Budimir Branch to Open

Posted in: January 14, 2020 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Budimir Branch will be closed Monday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 17 to facilitate a fusion between the recently completed new addition and the existing structure. Staff will be available at the McKay Avenue entrance to facilitate pick up of hold materials.

The newly renovated and expanded Budimir Branch (1310 Grand Marais Road West) will officially open Friday, February 14. The 6,000 square foot expansion includes more customer space, additional resources and materials and a technology hub. The Budimir community is invited to attend the 1 pm event, meet staff, tour the branch and enjoy refreshments and activities. Design of the $3.5 million project was finalized in May 2018 and construction began...

Budimir Closed to Complete Renovations

Posted in: December 9, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Budimir Branch will be closed Monday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 17 to facilitate a fusion between the recently completed new addition and the existing structure. Staff will be available at the McKay Avenue entrance to facilitate pick up of hold materials. Budimir Branch will open as scheduled on Wednesday, December 18. Thank you for your patience during construction. We look forward to seeing you all at the celebration of...