Category Archive for "Announcements" | Windsor Public Library

Civic Holiday Closure Reminder

Posted in: July 28, 2025 by WPLCommunications | No comments

All Branches Closed August 3 and 4 for Civic Holiday

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!...

New Bookmobile Bringing Library Services to the Community

Posted in: July 3, 2025 by WPLCommunications | No comments

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...

Libraries Closed on Canada Day

Posted in: June 24, 2025 by WPLCommunications | No comments

All branches of the Windsor Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, July 1st, in celebration of Canada Day. Please ensure you retrieve your physical books and resources in advance. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Wednesday, July 2nd. ...

Summer Reading Program Guide Available and Kickoff Event July 7

Posted in: June 23, 2025 by WPLCommunications | No comments

Summer Reading kickoff on Monday July 7 at Chisholm Branch

The Summer Reading Program Guide is now available online. Windsor Public Library (WPL) is thrilled to announce a summer packed with exciting activities for children of all ages, and all free of charge! Special Event Kickoff: Join us on Monday, July 7, 2025, from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Chisholm Branch (1075 Ypres) for an afternoon of games, crafts, face painting, cake, and more. This event will spark...

Family Day Weekend Approaches

Posted in: May 22, 2025 by WPLCommunications | No comments

For many, the Family Day weekend kicks off Friday, February 14th, as it is a PA day from school. Visit your local library branch to fill the time with fun and activities. Our event calendar has programs to look forward to and of course, all the books, movies, and more are there too. All branches are open Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, closed Sunday, and then...

Muir Branch Elevator Temporarily Out of Service

Posted in: May 20, 2025 by WPLCommunications | No comments

The elevator at the John Muir Branch is temporarily out of service. Once repairs have been made, we will update this notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause....

Moving Towards a Greener Library

Posted in: May 20, 2025 by WPLCommunications | No comments

We are excited to announce a small but important change aimed at reducing our environmental footprint. With sustainability in mind, we will no longer provide plastic bags for carrying books, movies, and other materials. Once our current supply of plastic bags is depleted, we will transition to a “bring your own bag” policy. Please note: To support our green initiative, we will no longer accept donations of plastic bags or...

Victoria Day Weekend Closure Notice

Posted in: May 12, 2025 by WPLCommunications | No comments

Library closed Sunday May 18 and Monday May 19

In celebration of Victoria Day, all Windsor Public Library Branches will be closed on Sunday, May 18, and Monday, May 19, 2025. Plan ahead and sign out any print publications you need in advance; of course, you can visit us for all your digital needs online, anytime, at windsorpubliclibrary.com. We’ll return to business as usual on Tuesday, May 20, and look forward to seeing you. Wishing you a safe and...

Hoopla Checkouts Change

Posted in: April 25, 2025 by WPLCommunications | No comments

On May 1, 2025, we will be reducing the number of monthly checkouts available through our Hoopla service from 15 to 5. These changes, which have already happened at many other libraries, will help ensure that the Windsor Public Library (WPL) can continue to provide equitable access to this popular platform and other resources while managing rising costs. Why Are We Making This Change? We understand that Hoopla is a...

Easter Hours

Posted in: April 14, 2025 by WPLCommunications | No comments

Please note the upcoming changes to regular hours of operation as Windsor Public Libraries observe the Easter Holidays. Friday, April 18 | Sunday, April 20 | Monday, April 21: All branches will be closed. Saturday, April 19: The Central branch will be open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All other branches will be closed. We appreciate your understanding as we support the Easter holiday. Don’t forget — WPL is...