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Summer Reading Program Guide Available and Kickoff Event July 7

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...
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All library branches will be closed on Thursday, May 29, 2025

All Library Branches will be closed on Thursday, May 29, so our whole team can get together for some important training and development. We know it’s a bit of a disruption, and we appreciate your patience! But investing in our staff means better service, better programs, and a better library experience for you. We’ll be back Friday, May 30 refreshed and ready to help!...
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LOCAL HISTORY BRANCH TEMPORARY CLOSURE AUG 13-17

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO UNEXPECTED DELAYS WITH THE MECHANICAL WORK BEING DONE THIS WEEK, THE LOCAL HISTORY BRANCH WILL NOW BE CLOSED THROUGH THE WEEKEND. IT WILL REOPEN FOR ITS REGULAR HOURS ON MONDAY AUGUST 19 AT NOON. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. Due to mechanical work being done on the building, the Local History Branch will be closed from August 13-17. During this time you can still use...
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HOOPLA UPDATE

On May 1, 2024, Windsor Public Library will be removing all existing price caps from Hoopla titles. This means that you’ll have even more great digital items—including the latest and popular movies, eAudiobooks, and eBooks—at your fingertips! Since Hoopla is a pay per use model, we will also be reducing the number of patron Hoopla borrows from 20 to 15 per month.  This will help offset the cost of enhancing...
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WPL APP IS BACK!

Good news!  WPL’s app provider was able to come to an agreement with the company that supports the app.  This means our WPL Mobile app is once again functional! If you still have the WPL Mobile app on your device, you just need to log back in with your library card number and PIN.  If you’ve uninstalled the app, you’ll just need to reinstall it from the App Store or...
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What did you read in 2023?

If you’re looking for a good read, try one of the most popular books from 2023! Our own Katie Vlanich talked with CBC’s Oliver Thompson.  See the article here!...
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wpl app update

Due to unforeseen circumstances with our vendor, we have been notified that our WPL app will no longer be supported. A new and improved app is being developed with an anticipated launch by the end of March 2024. We regret any inconvenience this might cause for our users.  In the meantime, you can still access our catalogue or your library account from your computer or any device by visiting www.windsorpubliclibrary.com and clicking on...
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WPL APP UPDATE

Dear Library Patrons, A vendor, with whom we work closely to provide our Windsor Public Library App, has been experiencing a serious technical issue, which has unexpectedly disabled the app.  The vendor is working diligently to find a solution.  Currently, we do not have a timeline as to when this might be resolved. We regret any inconvenience this might cause for our community users.  In the meantime, you can still...
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