Category Archive for "Programs" | Windsor Public Library

Library How To Festival Will Enlighten and Amuse

Posted in: August 28, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Are you looking for something interesting, informative and amusing to do as summer winds down? Do you want to learn new skills to impress friends and family? If so, the Windsor Public Library has just the event for you. On Saturday, September 8, the HOW TO FESTIVAL is scheduled from 11 am through 3 pm – rain or shine – at the Fontainebleau Branch (3030 Rivard Avenue) of Windsor Public...

Test Your Windsor Trivia Knowledge…

Posted in: July 31, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Do you think you know everything there is to know about Windsor? If you do, or think you do, you’ll want to mark August 16 on your calendar. That’s when you get to show off your knowledge at the Windsor Wisdom Trivia Competition. Windsor Public Library and Museum Windsor invite you to join likeminded individuals at the Phog Lounge (157 University Avenue West) on Thursday, August 16 from 7 to...

Family Friendly Movies To Be Screened Outside This Summer

Posted in: June 25, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

With the end of the school year 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! Thanks to City of Windsor Ward Funds provided by councillors Bortolin, Kusmierczyk and Marra, Windsor Public Library recently purchased a state-of-the-art movie projection system to screen family friendly movies outside – at parks, community centres and other...

Christopher Paul Curtis To Talk at Central Library

Posted in: March 14, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Internationally renowned children’s author and friend of Windsor Public Library Christopher Paul Curtis will be at Central Library (850 Ouellette Avenue) on Saturday, March 24 to speak about his award-winning novels and talk about his journey from autoworker to bestselling author. The event is suitable for both adults and children and will begin at 2 pm. Mr. Curtis will also talk about his new book, The Journey of Little Charlie. Christopher Paul...

Self-Driving Cars – What You Need to Know

Posted in: January 23, 2018 by Sue Perry | No comments

The North American Auto show rolls out of town this weekend, but if you haven’t got enough of cars yet, visit us at W.F. Chisholm library, home of the Windsor Public Library Auto Archives, for a talk about the future of cars. Self-driving cars are big news these days, but what will they mean to our community? How will autonomous vehicles affect our driving, and our industry? Dr. Peter Frise will share his...

Sandwich Writing Club at Bookfest 2017

Posted in: October 30, 2017 by Miss Janet | No comments

Bookfest was amazing this year. Thanks for a terrific time. Club members, Teen Mentors, and their parents had the pleasure of hearing Christopher Paul Curtis interview Kia Corthron as they share their journeys as authors http://bookfestwindsor.com/portfolio-view/kia-corthron/. In addition they heard “Jen Storm is an Ojibway from the Couchiching First Nation in Northwestern Ontario. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Jennifer completed Deadly Loyalties, her first novel, at age fourteen. Fire Starters is Jen’s...

Seed Library Launch Recap & Upside Down Tomato Planters

Posted in: June 7, 2017 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Thanks to everyone who came out to help us launch our seed library at our Central branch. We had a great time with some wonderful demonstrations, some new experiences, and the result is a beautiful apartment garden for the summer. If you missed it, no worries! We’ve got a season full of growing opportunities, so stay tuned to find out about more events. The apartment garden will be there all...

Central Garden Party & Seed Library Launch

Posted in: May 31, 2017 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

The WPL Seed Library and Apartment Garden

In 2016, we grew a lot. In Forest Glade, we launched our first Seed Library. Last summer, we also launched our first ever demonstration garden. Thanks to support from Councillor and Library Board member, Rino Bortolin, the balcony garden was a great addition through the growing season. In 2017, we’re making it even better. A new seed library has opened up at the Central Library (850 Ouellette Ave,) and we want to...

Meet New Pals at Library “Speed Friending” Event

Posted in: May 24, 2017 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Making friends is difficult if you’ve recently moved to a new city or if work and education time commitments – and life in general – conspire to hinder the process. With the help of a good book, Windsor Public Library plans on providing a fun and casual way for you to meet other young adults in a casual, low-key and fun environment. Millennials aged 18 to 35 are encouraged to register for...

Border City Charm – Windsor in Pictures

Posted in: May 15, 2017 by Jolanta | No comments

Calling all Amateur Photographers! Celebrate Windsor’s 125th Birthday with the WPL 1892 – 2017 We invite you to capture our “Border City Charm” and share your images with us. To mark our great city’s 125th birthday, we would love to showcase Windsor’s inspiring people, interesting landmarks and the places Windsorites most enjoy. Take your inspiration from our city’s rich history, our multicultural DNA or whatever you think makes Windsor unique! Photos will...