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Get ready for a week of creativity
and discovery!
From March 15–21, our branches will be buzzing with March Break fun — including hands‑on crafts, scavenger hunts, painting, model‑making, magic and more.
Explore all the activities happening at each location through our online events calendar, then plan your visits to make the most of your March Break adventure.
There’s something exciting waiting for everyone!

Events Calendar

Windsor Public Library
is your go-to place for
so many things to do and see.
Check out our Events Calendar and plan your next visit today.
It also shows where the new bookmobile FRED 2.0 will be each day.

2026 Event Calendar Link

The new Bookmobile,
FRED 2.0 is here!
Click on Services in the menu above and then look for the bookmobile photo for more information. Or you can use the link below to access the bookmobile calendar directly.
The new bookmobile is equipped to offer the same services as a regular library branch, including book lending, digital resources, and various programs for all ages.
The Bookmobile schedule can also be found in the Events Calendar.

Windsor Public Library
is open 7 days a week in 9
locations in 2026. Hours of operation are also standardized as noon to 8 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, and 10 am to 6 pm on all other days.

Regular Service Hours Link

Famous Windsorites Portal Features All Windsor Mayors

Posted in: May 14, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Can you name which Windsor mayoral race was decided with a deck of cards? Do you know which Windsor mayor lasted just 8 days in office? Or which Windsor mayor proposed the Windsor-Detroit tunnel be built? In celebration of the May 26 opening of the new City Hall and the recent announcement that portraits of Windsor mayors will be on display at the new municipal office, Windsor Public Library staff have posted biographies and images of all 34 Windsor mayors on the Famous Windsorites portal, which Continue Reading...

Christopher Paul Curtis Educates, Motivates and Entertains…

Posted in: May 3, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Internationally renowned children’s author – and friend of Windsor Public Library – Christopher Paul Curtis dropped by Sandwich Branch recently to meet school children, read from his works and motivate students to read and become more involved in the creative writing process. Close to 400 students from General Brock, Marlborough and West Gate public schools were in attendance. Many of the children in attendance have ties with the Library Live Children’s Writing Club and for those between the ages of 8 and 16 wanting to get involved, Continue Reading...

City of Windsor Mayoral Trivia

Posted in: April 26, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Do you know your Windsor Mayors? Which Mayor lasted just eight days in office? Who was the only female Mayor? Biographies on all Windsor Mayors can be found on our Famous Windsorites page. Check out our trivia questions and test your knowledge! The Famous Windsorites portal is a unique database we started in November 2015 to help WPL better serve our customers. As library staff answer customer questions about famous Windsor residents we have posted our research on-line to share with the entire community. This is an ongoing project, we Continue Reading...

Galactic Gala at Windsor Public library

Posted in: April 25, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Join us for a Galactic Gala in honour of the Star Wars Fandom! WHEN: Thursday, May 3, 2018 TIME: 6:30-8 pm WHERE: Auditorium, lower level – Central Library, 850 Ouellette Avenue Padawans and Sith Apprentices of all ages will enjoy an afternoon of Star Wars themed fun, crafts, trivia and even a visit from some of our favourite Star Wars characters compliments of the 501st Legion. Call 519-255-6770 Ext. 2200 to register....

Adult Literacy and Basic Skills Upgrading

Posted in: April 24, 2018 by Julie Catenacci | No comments

Do you need to upgrade your skills to find a job or get better at the job you have? Have you been out of school for a while and want to brush up on reading, writing, math or digital technology? Do you have a hard time filling out forms, or helping your kids with their homework? The Ontario Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) program helps adults in Ontario to develop and apply communication, numeracy, interpersonal and digital skills to achieve their goals. This program is available Continue Reading...

Use your Library Card to Stream and Download Music

Posted in: April 23, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Freegal – WPLs music streaming service, has rebuilt its App from the ground up! Fun fact: In December 2017, music lovers in Canada streamed over 900 million songs in a single week – setting a new national record. Our friends at Nielsen tell us that these numbers continue to increase, with streaming on the rise, downloading on the decline, and CDs moving towards obsolescence. With easy to use streaming services like Spotify, Play Music, and Apple Music providing access to hundreds of thousands of songs at Continue Reading...

Seed Lending at WPL

Posted in: April 9, 2018 by Adam | No comments

Windsor Public Library is pleased to announce that our Seed Lending Library is available at the Central Branch (and will be available soon at the Forest Glade and Chisholm branches).Customers of the library can come to the 2nd floor in front of the demonstration balcony garden and look through the many types of seeds we have available so far this year. Now is the time to do your indoor planting so that those seedlings are ready to be planted outside in mid-May! Supplies are limited, so Continue Reading...

Libby, by Overdrive

Posted in: April 6, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Have you met Libby? If you’re into eBooks & eAudiobooks, chances are you have – or that you will soon. Created by Overdrive, the Libby app is essentially an easier to use version of the Overdrive app. It contains all of the same titles Overdrive, and if you’re using Overdrive already your account information, checkouts, and holds will automatically transfer over into Libby. Libby is built and branded as a “One Tap App,” meaning that once you borrow a book it will automatically download and open; Continue Reading...

Christopher Paul Curtis To Talk at Central Library

Posted in: March 14, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Internationally renowned children’s author and friend of Windsor Public Library Christopher Paul Curtis will be at Central Library (850 Ouellette Avenue) on Saturday, March 24 to speak about his award-winning novels and talk about his journey from autoworker to bestselling author. The event is suitable for both adults and children and will begin at 2 pm. Mr. Curtis will also talk about his new book, The Journey of Little Charlie. Christopher Paul Curtis is best known for award winning books such as: THE MADMEN OF PINEY WOODS, ELIJAH Continue Reading...

We’re Looking For Your Input

Posted in: March 7, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

The Central Branch of Windsor Public Library is moving. The WPL Board recently announced the sale of the building to the Downtown Mission which means the library has to vacate by June 2019. The Branch will move to a temporary location before a new, permanent location is found. We want to hear what you have to say on the matter. Where would you like to see the Central Branch permanently located and what services should it contain? Your feedback is valuable to the search process. Please click Continue Reading...