Category Archive for "Announcements" | Windsor Public Library

New Central Library Functional Plan Approved

Posted in: November 21, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

The Windsor Public Library Board has approved the new Central Library Functional Plan which administrative staff and architect Jason Grossi began in 2016. The two-phase initiative captures the vision for a new central library and includes costing estimates and the results of various community consultations. The Plan provides a road map for the Windsor Public Library Board and City Council to follow and move forward and build a new Central...

Tell Us Where To Go – Again?

Posted in: September 12, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Where should the new Central Library be located? It’s been a hot topic across the Windsor Public Library system this summer and the community has certainly made its voice heard. More than 1,500 comments have been gathered at meetings, through surveys, comments posted to the WPL website, emails and social media. Popular options included the Paul Martin Building, Devonshire Mall, the Old/New City Hall area and Jackson Park. You also told...

Seminole Branch Receives Some TLC

Posted in: August 16, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Windsor residents who haven’t stopped by Seminole Branch recently are in for a pleasant surprise when they return. New shelving, new flooring, a new external book drop and new seating provide a welcoming environment to area customers looking to ‘beat the heat’ and at the same time check out the many resources available which inform, entertain and educate. Representatives from the City of Windsor and Windsor Public Library gathered at...

Electronic Library Cards To Be Issued By WPL

Posted in: May 29, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

If you live in Windsor or Essex County and don’t have a library card, WPL has good news for you! You can get immediate access to all of our online resources without visiting a library branch to obtain a library card – simply register for an eCard and begin browsing a world of information. It’s easy to get an eCard. Complete and submit the online registration form and once approved, you’ll...

Seed Lending at WPL

Posted in: April 9, 2018 by Adam | No comments

Windsor Public Library is pleased to announce that our Seed Lending Library is available at the Central Branch (and will be available soon at the Forest Glade and Chisholm branches).Customers of the library can come to the 2nd floor in front of the demonstration balcony garden and look through the many types of seeds we have available so far this year. Now is the time to do your indoor planting...

We’re Looking For Your Input

Posted in: March 7, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

The Central Branch of Windsor Public Library is moving. The WPL Board recently announced the sale of the building to the Downtown Mission which means the library has to vacate by June 2019. The Branch will move to a temporary location before a new, permanent location is found. We want to hear what you have to say on the matter. Where would you like to see the Central Branch permanently located...

Central Library To Relocate In Deal With Downtown Mission

Posted in: March 2, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

The Windsor Public Library (WPL) is about to write the next chapter in its nearly 125 years of history after agreeing to sell the Central Library building at 850 Ouellette to the Downtown Mission. Following the opening last year of the W.F. Chisholm Branch at the Optimist Community Centre, the start of construction on the John Muir Branch in Sandwich Town and the forthcoming renovation of the Budimir Branch in...

William F.(BILL) Chisholm Branch To Officially Open Saturday

Posted in: October 17, 2017 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Construction on the newest addition to the Windsor Public Library system, the W.F. CHISHOLM BRANCH (1075 Ypres Avenue), was completed well ahead of schedule and will officially open at a Saturday, October 21 ceremony, which begins at 1:30 pm. Community members are welcome to attend. The new $2.46 million, 6,500 sq. ft. library is a 21st. century facility with a distinctly automotive theme and connects to the west end of...

Local History Centre Recognized By OGS

Posted in: September 12, 2017 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

The Windsor Public Library has received an Award of Merit from the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) for the LOCAL HISTORY CENTRE at Central Library, which opened in April 2016. Windsor Mayor and WPL Board Chair Drew Dilkens was present at the September meeting of the Essex Branch of OGS to accept the honour. The Local History Room is located on the second floor of Central Library (850 Ouellette Avenue). Windsor Public...

Severe Flooding Causes Library Closures

Posted in: August 30, 2017 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

The Budimir (1310 Grand Marais Road West) and Riverside (6305 Wyandotte Street East) branches of Windsor Public Library are closed today through Friday because of severe flooding sustained during the storms experienced throughout the region yesterday. Updates will be posted on the library web site at windsorpubliclibrary.com regarding plans to re-open. To assist customers in the impacted areas, FRED, the WPL mobile library will be situated at Riverside Branch in...