Central Branch and Future Planning

Location: 400 City Hall Square
Postal Code: N9A6W5
Phone: (519) 255-6770
Manager: Nicole Hayward

See Location on Google Maps
Transit Windsor Bus Routes: Bus Routes: 1A, 1C, Crosstown 2 and Ottawa 4

Hours of Operation:

History of Central

The Central Resource Library opened in its location at 850 Ouellette in 1973.

In February 2020 the Central branch moved to 185 Ouellette temporarily. 

In September 2026, the Central branch relocated to 400 City Hall Square.

Windsor Public Library offers free Internet access, service to the homebound, career and employment information, community meeting space, current bestsellers and reference and research materials and services up to the university level. 

New Central Branch Planning 2025-2026

Layout and Amenities Survey
Survey closed

Layout Design Option 1
Library Branch with Adult Literacy, Local History, Administration and Archives
Approximately 50,000 Square Feet

Layout Design Option 2
Library Branch + Administration (Local History, Archives and Adult Literacy located offsite)
Approximately 23,000 Square Feet

Layout Design Option 3
Library Branch (Local History, Archives, Adult Literacy and Administration located offsite)
Approximately 12,000 Square Feet

Current Branches and Square Footage
10 Branch Photos and Square Footage