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JOHN MUIR BRANCH RECOGNIZED BY THE ONTARIO LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Posted in: July 14, 2021 by Windsor Public Library Library | 1 comment

The new John Muir Branch of the Windsor Public Library has received a 2021 Ontario Library Association (OLA) Library Building Award. The branch won the prestigious award in the library architectural and design transformation category, which recognizes additions, renovations, restorations and conversions to library use across Ontario. “The Muir project and resulting awards demonstrate that we ‘got it right’ and that the library is a community treasure to which our...

RIVERSIDE REACHES 100: LET’S CELEBRATE!

Posted in: May 3, 2021 by Windsor Public Library Library | 6 comments

100th anniversary of Riverside on May 3 (sign)

It’s time to celebrate! Although we can’t celebrate the way we had hoped, we’re organizing a series of events to commemorate the Town of Riverside turning 100. Now a much-loved neighbourhood in the City of Windsor, Riverside was incorporated as a Town in May, 1921. Though amalgamated by the City of Windsor in 1966, Riverside still maintains its “small-town” charm with its walkability, great shops and bustling schools and a close-knit...

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Posted in: February 2, 2021 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Every February, Windsorites are invited to take part in celebrations and events which honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, during Black History Month. It is a time to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians, who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous nation we know today. It is also an opportunity for us to learn about...

Windsor BINGO Comes to WPL!

Posted in: October 2, 2020 by Leisa | Comments are closed

Are you playing Windsor Bingo along with WPL? We’re encouraging you to explore Windsor-Essex with our new Windsor Bingo! You can participate by picking up a card at one of our branches, checking out the links below or copying our virtual card on Facebook or Instagram. BINGO CARD BLANK CARD If you’re playing virtually simply screen shot the Bingo Card and mark it as you complete the tasks. Don’t forget...

Robert Franz Kicks Off Guest Storytime Readings

Posted in: April 24, 2020 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Windsor Public Library is proud to debut the first in an ongoing series of guest Storytime readings with Windsor Symphony Orchestra Music Director Robert Franz. A tireless advocate for music education, gather your little ones for this reading of ‘The Remarkable Farkle McBride’ by John Lithgow and then head to the Windsor Symphony Orchestra YouTube Channel for more. Stay tuned on our WPL social media channels for more great kid-friendly...

WPL Celebrates 125 Years

Posted in: December 20, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | 2 comments

Old photo of the former Riverside library branch.

To celebrate 125 years of library service to the community, WPL is featuring photographs from the local history collection and community archive. On a daily basis for the balance of December, we will present an interesting and unique image of our city, which we hope will fascinate and entertain. The Riverside Public Library became a branch of the Windsor Public Library system on annexation of the town of Riverside in...

WPL Celebrates 125 Years

Posted in: December 19, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Photo of band playing at the former Ambassador branch.

To celebrate 125 years of library service to the community, WPL is featuring photographs from the local history collection and community archive. On a daily basis for the balance of December, we will present an interesting and unique image of our city, which we hope will fascinate and entertain. Celebrations for the opening of the Ambassador branch included live entertainment, pictured above. Do you know who these performers are? Ambassador...

Library Participates in Christmas Card Campaign

Posted in: December 18, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Emily Truman (pictured) started the Holiday HappyMail campaign in November and is closing in on her goal of collecting 10,000 Christmas cards for area senior citizens. Emily distributes them to lonely seniors at area nursing homes and was at Central Library earlier this week to pick up nine boxes loaded with handmade cards. To date she has collected over 7,000 and anticipates receiving 10,000 before the holiday season is over....

WPL Celebrates 125 Years

Posted in: December 18, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Old photo of the South Branch which opened in October, 1929 in Hugh Beaton School, to meet demand from the east end. It was the second such branch in the province, and the fore-runner to four more school branches in Windsor.

To celebrate 125 years of library service to the community, WPL is featuring photographs from the local history collection and community archive. On a daily basis for the balance of December, we will present an interesting and unique image of our city, which we hope will fascinate and entertain. The South Branch opened in October, 1929 in Hugh Beaton School, to meet demand from the east end. It was the...

WPL Celebrates 125 Years

Posted in: December 17, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Children decorate the Christmas tree at the Tecumseh Mall branch in the mid-1970s. The Tecumseh Mall branch opened in the spring of 1973 to serve the growing developments of Forest Glade, Hawthorn, Roseville Gardens and Fontainebleau.

To celebrate 125 years of library service to the community, WPL is featuring photographs from the local history collection and community archive. On a daily basis for the balance of December, we will present an interesting and unique image of our city, which we hope will fascinate and entertain. Children decorate the Christmas tree at the Tecumseh Mall branch in the mid-1970s. The Tecumseh Mall branch opened in the spring...