The Windsor Public
Library is expanding its
service in 2025. Beginning Sunday, January 5th, nine
branches will be open seven days a week. Hours of operation are also being standardized as noon to eight pm on Mondays and Wednesdays and 10 am to six pm on all other days.

Check out our puzzle swap
at John Muir Library!
Do you have some old puzzles lying around? Swap them for some new-to-you ones!
Please ensure your puzzles have all the pieces so everyone can enjoy some complete ones!

We’re in the process of
bringing a new event
calendar and room booking service online, as our old provider is no longer in service.
In the meantime, please see the Temporary Event Calendar post below with a link to some of the great programs we have to offer.

Language learners can
build vocabulary, practice
skills, and maintain what they have learned with Transparent Language Online, available anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.

Available as both an app through the App Store and Google Play or through a browser at library.transparent.com/windsor

Do you have a child
aged 0-5?
Join us for 1000 Books before Kindergarten.

For more information or to sign up, please contact the following branches (Central, Bridgeview or John Muir) at 519-255-6770.

Expanded Service – Open Sundays Starts January 5

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The Windsor Public Library is ready to expand service and take the guesswork out of operating hours in 2025. Beginning this Sunday, January 5, 2025, nine branches will be open seven days a week, and hours of operation will be standardized across the board.  Only the Local History branch will be unavailable on Sundays. “We’re making access to the great services our library system provides a seven-day-a-week opportunity”, said Library Board Chair Mark McKenzie. “We know families need books, computers, and programming all week long, and Continue Reading...
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New Event Calendar and Room Booking Service Coming Soon

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Temporary Event Calendar
We’re getting a new Event Calendar and Room Booking service in 2025! They should be up and running soon, but for now, please click the Read More button to see the highlighted January 2025 Events Recurring and by Date PDF version and look for programming of interest to you.  Note:  If available, use the search key and the first three letters of a day or branch to help find what you’re looking for.  Also, remember that great new programs always pop up, so this may not Continue Reading...
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we’re open during the Sandwich St. Construction Project!

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Construction
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...
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WPL APP IS BACK!

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Library logo
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...
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All Branches Closed for Remembrance Day

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All library locations will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Remembrance Day. For anyone looking for information on what’s planned to honour those who have fought for our freedom, the City of Windsor has complete details available in the newsroom section of the citywindsor.ca website. The WPL Digital Branch has also posted a Remembrance Video on the WPL YouTube channel showcasing some of the beautiful monuments located around the city. Lest We Forget....
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October is Library Month – Find Out What’s Free!

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Library for life
Life is expensive, but your library is not! Visit the Windsor Public Library this month and discover all the free things we have for you and your family to explore! It all starts with a library card. Visit one of our 10 branches to get yours. It only takes a few minutes, and of course, it’s free. If you have one you haven’t used lately, come on in, and we’ll renew it. Your library card gives you free access to books, movies, sports equipment—including pickleball, tools, Continue Reading...
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30

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All branches of the Windsor Public Library will be closed on September 30, 2024; however, displays of Indigenous content and resources will be featured at all branches and online at the Digital Branch throughout the week. Staff have prepared a video on Truth and Reconciliation, and offer the following opportunities for community engagement: During the month of September, customers have been encouraged to pick up a button at Fontainebleau Branch in honour of Orange Shirt Day/National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The week of September 23 Continue Reading...
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Outdoor Movie Night Cancelled

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Due to a risk of thunderstorms in the forecast, and out of an abundance of caution, the outdoor movie night scheduled for tonight at Forest Glade Optimist Park is cancelled. We hope by informing everyone now, there will still be time to plan an alternate night of fun for you and your family.  ...
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Open Streets East End Edition

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map of east windsor for open streets event
Make sure to search out the Windsor Public Library set-up during Open Streets Windsor East End edition on Sunday. Library staff will be on hand with games and giveaways. The streets open at 10am, we hope to see you there!...
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Library Hours Change Sunday September 15

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Libraries across Windsor will switch to what has traditionally been labeled Winter hours on Sunday, September 15, 2024. The Central Branch, located at 185 Ouellette Avenue, Budimir Branch, 1310 Grand Maris Road West, and Riverside Branch, 6305 Wyandotte Street East, are each open from 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.  The seasonal change in hours will begin on Monday for all other branches. The change in hours will be in effect until December 22, 2024, just one day into Winter this year, followed by a Continue Reading...
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