Windsor Public Library |

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

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them…. Harry Potter Story Continues

Posted in: February 21, 2016 by Miss Janet | No comments

The next generation of Harry Potter fans are excited. Thank you to all those who helped to make this day wonderful. Charlotte and Emily won the best dress and for having the most knowledge about the series. We explored fantastic beasts in real life animals and in Greek mythology. Then the children did art work, created stories, played Lego mindstorm, Duplo Lego, chess club and more. A special thanks to our volunteers especially those who came back like Iva Okaj, Kim, and Jack. Taking time out Continue Reading...

Retired Educator Jim Stuart Appointed to Windsor Public Library Board

Posted in: February 5, 2016 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Jim Stuart, a long-time educator and community advocate has been appointed to the Windsor Public Library Board to complete the 2015-2018 term. Mr. Stuart has a deep appreciation for the important role the Windsor Public Library system plays in sustaining the intellectual and social needs of the Windsor Community. He looks forward to joining the Board as it implements its exciting facilities plans at the Optimist Community Centre, Budimir and the Old Fire Hall on Mill Street. A member of the 2006-2010 Windsor Public Library Board, Continue Reading...

Celebrate The 20th Anniversary of Black History Month With The Library Live Children’s Club

Posted in: February 1, 2016 by Miss Janet | No comments

Today marks the first day of the 20th Anniversary of BLACK HISTORY MONTH in Canada. Please join the Library Live Children’s club tomorrow Tuesday, February 2, 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM as we celebrate in art, crafts, games, music, books, amazing artists, authors, scientists, explorers, like Mama Miti a.k.a. Wangari Maathai an environmentalist nobel prize winner from Kenya, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela an anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, Michaëlle Jean former Governor General of Canada, and current Secretary-General of the Organisation Continue Reading...

Public Library Partnership To Create Social Services Hub

Posted in: January 26, 2016 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

The Windsor Public Library, together with partners Essex and Guelph, have been awarded $200,000 from the Ontario Libraries Capacity Fund, to develop a community hub of social services for those experiencing homelessness or living in poverty. The Library Hubs Meeting Community Needs (LHMCN) Project, will create tools which will be shared with library systems across the province. They will focus on encouraging the development of new ways to engage with and meet the changing needs of Ontarians. By partnering together to create community hubs, shared audiences Continue Reading...

South Walkerville Library Will Be Moving to Remington Park Library Effective February 1, 2016

Posted in: January 18, 2016 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

We encourage you to visit Remington Park Library at 2710 Lillian Avenue. South Walkerville and Remington Park Libraries will be consolidated at our new Optimist Community Centre branch when it opens in 2017. Windsor Public Library Services are available 24/7 at www.windsorpubliclibrary.com Thanks for your support and we apologize for any inconvenience. We are working hard to improve library service for the South Walkerville Community....

Automotive Archives to Open at Windsor Public Library

Posted in: January 17, 2016 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

When the new Automotive Archives open at Windsor Public Library, it will be the first of its kind in Canada and will be a celebration of the automobile, the industry and its importance to the development of Windsor and Essex County. The Saturday, January 30 Grand Opening on the second floor of Central Library (850 Ouellette Avenue) will begin at 7 pm and include dinner, a bar, auto memorabilia and artefacts. Attendees will also be able to view the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction live with fellow Continue Reading...

Online Access to Consumer Reports

Posted in: December 11, 2015 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…decorations are up, Christmas melodies are filling the airwaves, homemade cookies are materializing in lunchrooms, and there are beautiful light displays scattered throughout the city. Cocoa, candy canes, made-for-tv movies, gift-giving guides– yep, I pretty much love it all. If you haven’t figured it out, I am THAT person who gets super excited for almost all things Christmas. Almost? There’s only one thing that can bring out my inner scrooge, and that’s Holiday shopping. Lines, crowds, parking lot mayhem Continue Reading...

Windsor Public Library To Host Scott Chantler

Posted in: November 4, 2015 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

Scott Chantler, the acclaimed creator of the graphic novel TWO GENERALS, will be at Windsor Public Library (850 Ouellette Avenue) on Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m., to talk and interact with teens and others about the graphic novel. Currently the Writer-in-Residence at the University of Windsor, he is the first cartoonist to receive this appointment from a Canadian university. His novel TWO GENERALS was nominated for two Eisner Awards, named one of Chapters-Indigo’s Best Books of 2010, selected for BEST AMERICAN COMICS 2012, and named by Continue Reading...

Mayor’s Visit

Posted in: October 26, 2015 by Windsor Public Library Library | No comments

The regular October meeting of the Windsor Public Library Board had a special guest – Mayor Drew Dilkens. The Mayor met with Board members to review our exciting facility plans and to discuss ways for the City of Windsor and the public library to work together. It was a constructive and fruitful visit for which we thank the mayor. (PHOTO Left to Right) Board members: Howard Pawley; Dan Lee; Councillor Rino Bortolin; Margaret Payne; Board Chair Dr. Peter Frise; Mayor Drew Dilkens; WPL CEO Kitty Pope; Continue Reading...

Viral Science and Information Literacy

Posted in: September 22, 2015 by Miss Kate | No comments

There’s an interesting article making the rounds about a scientific reason not to make your bed. As a librarian, I’m an information literacy geek so when I see an article making a major claim, or suggesting a lifestyle change, I have a strong desire to check it out and practice my information literacy skills. The American Library Association defines information literacy as a set of skills including the ability to “evaluate information and its sources critically.” Looking at this article, I wanted to find the original source, see if it Continue Reading...