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Into the Archives: W F Herman

Wilbur F. Herman and his wife, Adie Knox Herman were prominent figures in Windsor during the 1920s and 30s. He purchased Windsor’s newspaper in 1918, eventually renaming it…

Stories of Windsor: Former Steel Town of Ojibway

On this episode of Stories of Windsor, we interview local filmmaker turned author, Walter Petrichyn. Walter will be screening his short film, “Canada’s Steel Town – Ojibway” at…

Stories of Windsor: Two Bridges and a Tunnel

On this episode of Stories of Windsor, we discuss the Windsor-Detroit connection in relation to the Michigan Central Railway Tunnel, the Ambassador Bridge, and the new Gordie Howie…

Into the Archives: The Bowlby Family

The Bowlby’s were a prominent and well-connected Windsor family in the early 1900s. A large selection of Bowlby family photographs can be found at Windsor’s Community Archives.

Stories of Windsor: Haunted Hometown Tales

On this very special holiday episode of Stories of Windsor, we are going to share three local ghost stories. Telling spooky stories at the darkest time of the…

Stories of Windsor: Those Who Served

Stories of Windsor, a podcast produced by the Windsor Public Library, is proud to highlight local World War II veterans in its latest episode. The episode, entitled, “Those…

WPL Remembers Robert Franz

Robert John Franz Jr., the conductor and Windsor Symphony Orchestra Music Director, passed away September 2nd, 2025. Join WPL as we honour the life and legacy of this…

Stories of Windsor: Diving the Detroit River

On this very special episode of Stories of Windsor, we are joined by local diver, Matt Zuidema. Matt was featured on National Geographic’s Drain the Oceans and has…

Welcome to Windsor Public Library

Welcome to the Windsor Public Library! Learn all about what you can do with a membership at the wonderful world of WPL.

Stories of Windsor: Made in Windsor

YouTube: Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/ie6UqrSc0Ub Our history-loving hosts discuss local manufacturing, specifically companies that are no longer in business in Windsor, but were once cornerstones for major production in the…