Category Archives: Announcements

Celebrate Windsor’s Shared Story with Detroit – Join Us for a Special Author Talk!

If you love Windsor, its rich history, and the stories that connect us to Detroit, then Windsor Public Library’s Local History Branch has an event you won’t want to miss! A River Runs Between Us — Exploring the Unique Shared History of Windsor and Detroit. Join local authors Chris Edwards and Elaine Weeks for an engaging presentation as we celebrate the release of Walkerville Publishing’s 10th local history book. This...
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Join Us for Author Talk with Jim Nehmetallah

Join us at the Local History branch for a presentation by genealogist Jim Nehmetallah. He will be talking about his book, Finding Susan: From Tourza to Detroit, and the genealogical research he did to uncover the family trees for everyone connected to Tourza, Lebanon. The author will be selling and signing copies of his book after the presentation. Please call or email to register. localhistory@windsorpubliclibrary.com or 519-255-6770 ex 4437...
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Windsor Public Library Receives Ukrainian Book Donations

Windsor Public Library is proud to announce the expansion of its multilingual collection with the addition of 80 Ukrainian-language books, generously donated by the Consulate General of Ukraine in Toronto. The donation was celebrated at the John Muir Branch, where Windsor Public Library CEO Jen Knights welcomed guests and dignitaries, including City Councillor Gary Kaschak, who attended on behalf of Mayor Drew Dilkens and City Council. “This is a beautiful...
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Windsor Public Library Gears Up for Open Streets 2025

Windsor Public Library (WPL) is excited to take part in this year’s Open Streets Windsor event! The 2025 route returns to the popular Sandwich Town to Ford City corridor, offering a vibrant and engaging experience for all ages. Be sure to stop by the Muir Branch or keep an eye out for Fred 2.0, our brand-new, state-of-the-art bookmobile making its debut! Sunday, September 21, 2025 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
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Holiday Closure Notice

All branches of Windsor Public Library will be closed on Sunday, August 31 and Monday, September 1, in observance of Labour Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2. We look forward to welcoming you back! In the meantime, don’t forget — the library is always open online! Explore our digital resources, enjoy free downloads, and much more at windsorpubliclibrary.com.  ...
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Green Bin Campaign – Get Your Free Bookmarks

Your local library is a great place to learn about the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority’s (EWSWA) new Green Bin program. You can see what the green bins look like and collect five Green Superhero bookmarks. A new local book, The Apple Core is also available for borrowing. The Apple Core was created by the Compost Council of Canada and customized to support the EWSWA Green Bin Program. It’s a fun...
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W.F. Chisholm Branch Benefits from Transit Windsor Sunday Service

Transit Windsor is rolling out service improvements, and one of the beneficiaries will be visitors to the W.F. Chisholm Branch of Windsor Public Library on Sundays. Located at 1075 Ypres Avenue, the branch will now be served by the newly introduced Route 315, part of Transit Windsor’s expanded commitment to Sunday service. This change, which takes effect August 31, aligns with the Windsor Public Library’s recent move to offer Sunday...
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Service Interruption – CloudLibrary Audiobooks

Please be advised that due to a system transition by our audiobook partner, CloudLibrary audiobook services will be temporarily impacted. Service Interruption Period: From noon (ET) on Thursday, July 31 to noon (ET) on Friday, August 1 During this time: – Borrowing and returning audiobooks will not be possible. – Downloaded audiobooks may not play for a short period on Friday. We understand this may cause inconvenience and appreciate your...
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Civic Holiday Closure Reminder

All Windsor Public Library branches will be closed on Sunday, August 3 and Monday, August 4, in celebration of the Civic Holiday. We encourage you to visit us before the holiday, explore our online library, which is always open at windsorpubliclibrary.com, or visit us again after the holiday. Thank you and have a safe and happy Civic Holiday!...
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New Bookmobile Bringing Library Services to the Community

The Windsor Public Library is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new bookmobile, FRED 2.0! This innovative library on wheels made its first official stop at Captain Wilson Park on Thursday, July 3, 2025, marking the beginning of a new era in community outreach and access to library services. “This initiative underscores our Library Board’s and City Council’s commitment to ensuring that everyone in our community has access to...
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