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Outdoor Movie Nights are Back – Elemental on September 20th – Updated Rain Date Information

Posted in: June 10, 2024 by Leisa | Comments are closed

** UPDATED RAIN DATE INFORMATION: Please note that our rescheduled rain date will be Friday, September 20th** We’re excited to announce that we have a newly rescheduled date for our June 21st movie night, which was unfortunately rained out. On Friday, June 2oth you’re invited to join us at Forest Glade Optimist Park (3215 Forest Glade Drive) on September 20th for a screening of the Disney-Pixar animated film ‘Elemental’. The fun starts at 6:00pm with family-friendly games and activities and the movie begins at sundown (approximately Continue Reading...

we’re open during the Sandwich St. Construction Project!

Posted in: May 30, 2024 by Julie Catenacci | Comments are closed

As part of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project, sections of Sandwich Street between Chappel Street and Chewett Street will be closed at various times starting May 30, 2024 for an estimated two months. While parking and routes might be a bit restricted, both the Local History Branch and the John Muir Branch will be opened their regular hours for the duration of the work! Keep in mind that we can always be reached remotely if that’s more convenient. Our contact info is as follows: Continue Reading...

HOOPLA UPDATE

Posted in: April 17, 2024 by Julie Catenacci | Comments are closed

On May 1, 2024, Windsor Public Library will be removing all existing price caps from Hoopla titles. This means that you’ll have even more great digital items—including the latest and popular movies, eAudiobooks, and eBooks—at your fingertips! Since Hoopla is a pay per use model, we will also be reducing the number of patron Hoopla borrows from 20 to 15 per month. This will help offset the cost of enhancing this popular service while also continuing to offer other digital resources so that our patrons have Continue Reading...

Cloned FaceBook Account

Posted in: March 13, 2024 by Sue Perry | Comments are closed

Please note that we have recently been made aware that there is a FaceBook page that looks very much like our own that is soliciting for workers. This is, unfortunately a scam. Windsor Public Library job opportunities will always be found on the Corporation of the City of Windsor’s page https://citywindsor.ca/cityhall/Employment-Opportunities/Pages/Current-Job-Postings.aspx You can spot the difference between the real page and the fake by the capitalization – the fake account does not have a capital “P” or “L” (circled). ...

WPL APP IS BACK!

Posted in: February 29, 2024 by Julie Catenacci | Comments are closed

Good news! WPL’s app provider was able to come to an agreement with the company that supports the app. This means our WPL Mobile app is once again functional! If you still have the WPL Mobile app on your device, you just need to log back in with your library card number and PIN. If you’ve uninstalled the app, you’ll just need to reinstall it from the App Store or Google Play. It might take a few minutes for your account information to load the first Continue Reading...

Come on back!

Posted in: February 14, 2024 by Julie Catenacci | Comments are closed

In order to keep its membership database current, WPL deletes accounts that have been expired for longer than three years. If you have an expired account, we invite you to visit your nearest library to renew your library account before that happens! Just bring in a piece of ID with your name and address along with your library card, and we can help you start using our wide range of resources once again. If you’ve lost your card, you can get a replacement for $2. You Continue Reading...

BLACK HISTORY RESEARCH AT LOCAL HISTORY BRANCH

Posted in: February 12, 2024 by Julie Catenacci | Comments are closed

very February, Windsorites are invited to take part in celebrations and events which honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, during Black History Month. It’s a time to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians, who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous nation we know today.

WPL’s Local History Branch is one of many community organizations helping to preserve and promote Black history within the Windsor-Essex County area. Available at the branch are photographs, Windsor/Essex yearbooks, census records, voting lists, historical maps dating from 1790 forward, scrapbooks, newsletters, and access to early newspapers including; the Provincial Freeman and Voice of the Fugitive. All print items are for use in the Local History Library branch only. Internet access to historical and genealogical resources are also provided, as is the ability to create, print Continue Reading...

What did you read in 2023?

Posted in: January 9, 2024 by Sue Perry | Comments are closed

If you’re looking for a good read, try one of the most popular books from 2023! Our own Katie Vlanich talked with CBC’s Oliver Thompson. See the article here!...

wpl app update

Posted in: December 20, 2023 by Julie Catenacci | Comments are closed

Due to unforeseen circumstances with our vendor, we have been notified that our WPL app will no longer be supported. A new and improved app is being developed with an anticipated launch by the end of March 2024. We regret any inconvenience this might cause for our 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 and clicking on the red “Library Catalogue/My Account” button at the top of the page. The majority of the features Continue Reading...

NOTICE TO WINDSOR PUBLIC LIBRARY CUSTOMERS

Posted in: December 20, 2023 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

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.

We would like to remind everyone that this and other scams are on-going. Please be very sure that you are communicating with a legitimate organization when you are arranging for employment. WPL jobs can be found listed on the City of Windsor website. If in doubt, please check the website listed below before entering into any agreements for work. If you don’t find the position or person listed there, they are not affiliated with our organization. Please be aware that we have received numerous reports of Continue Reading...