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WPL APP UPDATE

Posted in: November 30, 2023 by Windsor Public Library | No comments

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 access our catalogue or your library account from your computer or any device by visiting www.windsorpubliclibrary.com Continue Reading...

WPL APP CURRENTLY DOWN

Posted in: November 27, 2023 by Windsor Public Library | No comments

Please note that our WPL app is currently down. The company is aware of the issue and has engineers working to fix the problem. In the meantime feel free to call the library if you need to place holds, renew items or have questions about your account: 519-255-6770. You can also access your account through our online catalogue, which is indeed up and running as usual. We apologize for any inconvenience! ...

KANOPY CHANGES TO A NEW TICKETING SYSTEM

Posted in: November 3, 2023 by Windsor Public Library | No comments

Kanopy, one of WPL’s streaming video providers has recently changed the way they offer services to our patrons. They have replaced the play credit system that was previously in place with a new ticketing system as of November 1, 2023. Under this new system, rather than 10 play credits, all WPL patrons will have 30 tickets per month to watch films and TV shows on Kanopy! Next to the PLAY button for any title, you’ll see how many tickets it will use up Continue Reading...

Hocus Pocus Movie Night – Special Guest Appearance!

Posted in: October 1, 2023 by Leisa | 2 comments

You’re invited to join us for another FREE outdoor movie night! WPL invites you to bring the whole family to Forest Glade Optimist Park to enjoy a screening of fan favourite, ‘Hocus Pocus’. Help us celebrate the Spooky Season by dressing us as your favourite Hocus Pocus character! WPL is excited to announce that for the first time ever, a star of the movie we are screening will be in attendance at our event! We are thrilled to be joined by Larry Bagby for our October Continue Reading...

Winter Hours Begin Sunday, September 17th

Posted in: September 15, 2023 by Leisa | No comments

With the summer now almost behind us, Windsor Public Library’s winter hours will commence this coming Sunday, September 17th. Sunday hours will also begin at Budimir, Central and Riverside branches and all three locations will be open 1-5pm for the duration of Winter hours. For individual branch opening hours, please see our Visiting WPL page. Full calendar of winter hours will be posted soon....

Pop Up Libraries Coming this Summer!

Posted in: July 10, 2023 by Windsor Public Library | No comments

We’re excited to announce pop-up libraries in a couple of Ward 9 parks during the warmer months! We’ll be at Captain John Wilson (Thursday mornings) and Walker Homesite Park (Monday evenings) every three weeks with all sorts of fun library activities! Come take a break in our tent, enjoy free Wifi, charge your device, make a library card or craft, and learn more about our resources. Captain John Wilson Park Thursdays 10am-1pm July 13, August 3, August 24, September 14, October 5 Walker Homesite Park Mondays Continue Reading...

Summer Reading Program Kicks off on July 8th

Posted in: June 30, 2023 by Leisa | No comments

Windsor Public Library is once again offering a full summer of fun and activities planned for children – and they are all free of charge! The fun officially kicks off on Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Chisholm Branch of Windsor Public Library (1075 Ypres). There will be games, crafts, face painting, cake and more to get children excited to read all summer long. The theme this year is “Read, Learn and Discover with Windsor Public Library”. Kids of all Continue Reading...

Family Friendly Outdoor Movie Nights Return

Posted in: June 5, 2023 by Leisa | 3 comments

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 at various locations around the city – partnering with other community groups when possible. “We’re so Continue Reading...

THROWBACK THURSDAY

Posted in: May 18, 2023 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

With the unofficial start of summer with the first long holiday weekend of the season, this week’s Throwback Thursday Pic is of an aerial photograph of a long traffic jam of cars trying to cross the Ambassador Bridge back into Canada. This image was taken sometime in the 1950s, showing a situation many Windsorites are very familiar with having to wait too pass through customs on their way home. On the right of the bridge is Assumption University (University of Windsor), and large structure across the Continue Reading...

NOTICE TO WINDSOR PUBLIC LIBRARY CUSTOMERS

Posted in: May 10, 2023 by Windsor Public Library Library | 19 comments

Please be aware that we have received numerous reports of scammers purporting to represent Windsor Public Library promoting services requiring payment. Please be aware that The Windsor Public Library Board does not directly solicit payment for services or donations. The Windsor Police Service has been notified and is investigating. Any jobs at the Windsor Public Library would be posted on the City of Windsor website, at this link: https://www.citywindsor.ca/cityhall/Employment-Opportunities/Pages/Current-Job-Postings.aspx...