Category Archive for "Events" | Windsor Public Library

New Bookmobile Bringing Library Services to the Community

Posted in: July 3, 2025 by WPLCommunications | 2 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...

Summer Reading Program Guide Available and Kickoff Event July 7

Posted in: June 23, 2025 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

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...

February is Black History Month

Posted in: February 4, 2025 by WPLCommunications | 2 comments

Image featuring an orange background and two hands, richly decorated with colourful patterns, clasped together. On either side of the hands, there are boxes filled with patterns and colours.

The Windsor Public Library helps raise awareness and understanding during Black History Month each February. This year, adults and seniors are invited to the Muir Branch for a discussion and presentation featuring the powerful words written and performed by Maya Angelou and Bob Marley. This series embraces the spirit of Farah Jasmine Griffin’s book, “Read Until You Understand.” The first of four Thursdays dedicated to Black History will take place...

New Events Calendar

Posted in: January 27, 2025 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Our new Events Calendar is now online and growing. Check out the new calendar to see the tremendous programs and activities available for all ages. An online room booking service will be available soon, but until that’s ready, please continue to reach out and have one of our staff walk you through the process for now....

Outdoor Movie Night Cancelled

Posted in: September 20, 2024 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Due to a risk of thunderstorms in the forecast, and out of an abundance of caution, the outdoor movie night scheduled for tonight at Forest Glade Optimist Park is cancelled. We hope by informing everyone now, there will still be time to plan an alternate night of fun for you and your family. ...

Open Streets East End Edition

Posted in: September 20, 2024 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

map of east windsor for open streets event

Make sure to search out the Windsor Public Library set-up during Open Streets Windsor East End edition on Sunday. Library staff will be on hand with games and giveaways. The streets open at 10am, we hope to see you there!...

Outdoor Movie Nights are Back – Elemental on September 20th – Updated Rain Date Information

Posted in: June 10, 2024 by Leisa | Comments are closed

** UPDATED RAIN DATE INFORMATION: Please note that our rescheduled rain date will be Friday, September 20th** We’re excited to announce that we have a newly rescheduled date for our June 21st movie night, which was unfortunately rained out. On Friday, June 2oth you’re invited to join us at Forest Glade Optimist Park (3215 Forest Glade Drive) on September 20th for a screening of the Disney-Pixar animated film ‘Elemental’. The...

Hocus Pocus Movie Night – Special Guest Appearance!

Posted in: October 1, 2023 by Leisa | 2 comments

You’re invited to join us for another FREE outdoor movie night! WPL invites you to bring the whole family to Forest Glade Optimist Park to enjoy a screening of fan favourite, ‘Hocus Pocus’. Help us celebrate the Spooky Season by dressing us as your favourite Hocus Pocus character! WPL is excited to announce that for the first time ever, a star of the movie we are screening will be in...

Pop Up Libraries Coming this Summer!

Posted in: July 10, 2023 by Julie Catenacci | 2 comments

We’re excited to announce pop-up libraries in a couple of Ward 9 parks during the warmer months! We’ll be at Captain John Wilson (Thursday mornings) and Walker Homesite Park (Monday evenings) every three weeks with all sorts of fun library activities! Come take a break in our tent, enjoy free Wifi, charge your device, make a library card or craft, and learn more about our resources. Captain John Wilson Park...

Summer Reading Program Kicks off on July 8th

Posted in: June 30, 2023 by Leisa | Comments are closed

Windsor Public Library is once again offering a full summer of fun and activities planned for children – and they are all free of charge! The fun officially kicks off on Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Chisholm Branch of Windsor Public Library (1075 Ypres). There will be games, crafts, face painting, cake and more to get children excited to read all summer long....