Category Archive for "Media Releases" | Windsor Public Library

Opening Date for New Central Location – September 24

Posted in: September 11, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Windsor Public Library is preparing to open its new Central Branch at 400 City Hall Square, marking an exciting new chapter for library service in downtown Windsor. The final day of public service at the current Central Branch location in the Paul Martin Building, 185 Ouellette Avenue, will be Saturday, September 19, 2026. To allow for the relocation of library collections, equipment, technology, and furnishings, the Central Branch will be...

Riverside Branch Parking Lot Improvements Begin September 8

Posted in: September 3, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Riverside branch parking lot closed for paving

We have more improvements on the way, this time to our Riverside branch. The parking lot at Riverside will soon be undergoing mill and paving work to improve the condition of the lot and enhance the visitor experience. Work is scheduled to begin on September 8 and is expected to take approximately one week to complete. During this time, the parking lot will be closed to vehicles. We apologize for any inconvenience this...

Holiday Hours at Windsor Public Library – Plan Ahead!

Posted in: December 9, 2025 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Holiday Hours graphic - 22 and 29 10am to 6pm, 24 9am to 1pm, 25 and 26 closed, 31 9am to 5pm and Jan 1 closed

The holidays are here, and so are our special hours! Between December 22 and January 1, Windsor Public Library branches will be operating on adjusted schedules. Make sure to know before you go so you can squeeze in those last-minute reads or movie pick-ups! Here’s the festive lineup: December 22 – All branches open 10 AM – 6 PM December 24 (Christmas Eve) – All branches open 9 AM –...

Those Who Served: Stories from Windsor’s WWII Veterans

Posted in: November 6, 2025 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Stories of Windsor The Voices of Those Who Served

Windsor Public Library is proud to share a special podcast honouring our World War II veterans. “Those Who Served: Stories from Windsor’s WWII Veterans” is the latest of the Stories of Windsor podcast and draws from an original collection of oral histories housed at the Local History Branch. The one-hour podcast features a collection of voices recorded in 1999 when staff and volunteers interviewed 51 World War II veterans from...

What Are You Doing This Weekend?

Posted in: November 3, 2025 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Weekends are for catching up—on rest, on connection, and on the things that bring us joy. But in a world that moves fast and keeps us glued to our screens, it’s easy to forget there’s a place right here in Windsor where you can pause, breathe, and reconnect—with yourself, your family, and your community. The Windsor Public Library is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 6pm. That’s sixteen hours...

Civic Holiday Closure Reminder

Posted in: July 28, 2025 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

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!...

Libraries Closed on Canada Day

Posted in: June 24, 2025 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

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. ...

Family Friendly Outdoor Movie Nights Return

Posted in: June 5, 2023 by Leisa | Comments are closed

With summer fast approaching, parents across Windsor will be looking for fun activities which appeal to the whole family – and if they’re free, so much the better! Windsor Public Library is here to help! Our lineup of Summer Reading programs will have something to offer children of all ages and interests. In addition to the great programs found in the libraries, WPL is excited to provide free, family-oriented movie nights...

Online G1 & M1 Practice Tests now available through WPL

Posted in: August 27, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

We’re happy to announce the addition of G1.ca to our eResource lineup. G1.ca offers free G1 & M1 practice tests to library customers; these tests have been developed specifically based on the official ON Ministry of Transportation driver’s handbook. Practice tests are available with corrective feedback, and also in simulator mode – which is about as close to the written test as you can get. Whether you’re prepping for the...

Aretha Franklin Legacy Honoured

Posted in: August 16, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Aretha Franklin has passed away at the age of 76. Her contributions to R&B, Soul and Motown have been immeasurable, and the extent of her influence can’t be overstated. To honour the legacy of this Motown great, all branches of Windsor Public Library will feature information displays on her life, her music and her commitment to the City of Detroit. Search for information on the life of Aretha Franklin in...