Category Archive for "Programs" | Windsor Public Library

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...

Windsor Public Library Is Now On The Air!

Posted in: March 14, 2017 by Adam | No comments

Tune in every Friday at 12:30pm to CJAM 99.1FM for Off the Shelf, Windsor Public Library’s weekly radio program dedicated to discussing books, culture, and what is happening in the world of public libraries. Off the Shelf features author interviews, reading recommendations, and program listings of events happening at the library. This week’s edition will feature an interview with University of Windsor Professor and author Dr. André Narbonne, discussing his...

Make your Photos Shine!

Posted in: March 13, 2017 by Sue Perry | No comments

Do your photos look dull, dark and blurry? Want them to be crisp, interesting and attractive? Join us in the Tech Hub on Wednesday, March 15 at 6 pm and learn how lighting can make a difference in your photos. Lauren Hedges will run through the basics of photography lighting and give you tips to make your photos shine. Check out her website at www.LaurenHedges.com to see samples of her work. For...

Seed Lending Library Opening at Central

Posted in: February 14, 2017 by Julie Catenacci | No comments

Due to the overwhelming success of the seed lending library at our Forest Glade Branch, we are excited to announce that a seed lending library is now coming to our Central Branch. This past summer as our patrons who frequent the downtown branch know, we opened a demonstration garden (pictured) on our balcony fronting Ouellette, thanks to Councillor and Library Board member, Rino Bortolin. The next step is now becoming...

Adult Graphic Novel Club

Posted in: January 6, 2017 by Adam | No comments

Are you a fan of comic books and graphic novels? Would you like to discuss this medium with other comic fans? Then join Budimir’s Adult Graphic Novel Club! Like a traditional book club, our members gather each month to discuss a chosen graphic novel, engaging in a lively discussion about the book. In previous sessions we have discussed such titles as Neil Gaiman’s Sandman and Seth’s It’s a Good Life,...

Calling all Dalis and Picassos

Posted in: October 22, 2016 by Julie Catenacci | No comments

I’m just kidding, you seriously don’t need that level of expertise. However now that I have your attention, if you are an adult looking for a relaxing and peaceful hour, we have just the program for you. As a plus you’ll get to meet some fantastic people and maybe make new friends. Friday mornings from 10:30 – 11:30 am at our downtown location/Central, we offer Staying Between the Lines, a colouring program for adults. We...

Step Right Up for the ‘How-To’ Festival 2016

Posted in: August 25, 2016 by Leisa | No comments

Windsor Public Library is excited to once again host our ‘How-To Festival’! On Saturday, September 10 from 11am-3pm, the public is invited to stop by to learn some fun and interesting skills in just 10 minutes or less. We had so much fun at last year’s festival at Budimir Library that we’ve decided to expand the event to two locations – Budimir and Central Libraries, and almost 30 experts! We...

Windsor Public Library Welcomes Syrian Teens

Posted in: August 17, 2016 by Miss Kate | No comments

One of my favourite parts of my job is introducing new people to library services. I love being able to show people the very exciting resources that are available for free to anyone with a library card which is also free to any resident of Essex County. I feel like Santa Claus listing off all of the free resources, particularly when people erroneously think there are charges for programs, cards, or...

WPL Teacher Academy starting this week

Posted in: July 12, 2016 by | No comments

Calling all teachers or aspiring teachers…our first ever 4-week Teacher Academy is set to begin this Thursday, July 14th from 3:00pm-4:00pm at the Central Branch. Come for the introductory session to learn about what the library can offer teachers and their students, learn how to use our library catalogue to efficiently browse and store materials for units, and take a tour of our Central Branch. Our second week, July 21st,...

Thank You Mr. Christopher Paul Curtis For Over 15 Years of Continued Support For the Windsor Public Library

Posted in: May 16, 2016 by Miss Janet | No comments

For over 15 years, award winning author Mr. Christopher Paul Curtis has visited the Windsor Public Library-Central Library to motivate and inspire students and the general public to write. Sharing his personal stories Mr. Curtis uses wit and creativity to encourage his audience. Thousands of students write as a result of Mr. Curtis’s talks. SHARE YOUR CREATIVITY – WINDSOR PUBLIC LIBRARY – LIBRARY LIVE CHILDREN’S CLUB WANTS TO PUBLISH YOUR...