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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...

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Posted in: September 24, 2023 by Sue Perry | No comments

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. All branches of Windsor Public Library will be closed, but displays of Indigenous content and resources will be featured at all branches and online at the Digital Branch throughout the week. Also please check windsorpubliclibrary.com for additional information and resources. Please note: Central, Budimir and Riverside branches will be open 1-5 on Sunday, October 1. For more information about these programs, and to find any last-minute additions, please head to our Calendar of Events....

ACCOUNT ISSUES WITH CATALOGUE AND WPL APP

Posted in: September 7, 2023 by Windsor Public Library | No comments

Issues with our public catalogue and WPL app have been resolved. You should now be able to log into your account, place holds and see accurate item information. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused....

August Outdoor Movie Night – The Super Mario Bros. Movie – Rescheduled to September 8th

Posted in: August 25, 2023 by Leisa | 6 comments

Windsor Public Library is excited to offer another fun, FREE outdoor movie night on Friday, September 8th at Fontainebleau Park (2690 Rivard Avenue). We’re pleased to be joined once again by the Friends of Fontainebleau group! Family-friendly activities begin at 6:30pm and the movie begins at sundown (approx. 8:15 pm). Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. All children must be accompanied by and adult. Mark your calendars for our next outdoor movie night taking place at Forest Glade Optimist Park on Friday, October 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 | 9 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...

FOREST GLADE BRANCH CELEBRATES 35 YEARS

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

Forest Glade branch is celebrating a birthday on Monday, May 15. For 35 years it has been providing entertainment, educational and information resources to the residents of East Windsor. An Open House is scheduled from 3 to 5 pm. Library staff would love to have the community stop by to celebrate: food, fun activities and giveaways are scheduled. The 5,500 sq. ft. facility was officially opened on May 15, 1988. Designed by local architect John Hreno, a major renovation took place in 2021 upgrading both the Continue Reading...