Category Archive for "Programs" | Windsor Public Library

Windsor Public Library Participates in Letter To An Elder Day Campaign

Posted in: February 9, 2023 by Jodie | No comments

An organization called Love For Our Elders was founded in 2013 by a young man named Jacob in memory of his grandpa. After his grandpa passed, Jacob began to volunteer at his local senior living community. During this time, he visited the residents one-on-one, developed close relationships with them, and even became best friends with some of them. During his lonely teenage years, Jacob found a community where people cared...

STORY TIME CELEBRATES DINOVEMBER

Posted in: November 17, 2021 by Miss Kate | No comments

Story Time livestreams have moved to a new time this month – Thursday Mornings at 10:30am, just in time for DINOvember. Young participants will experience some wonderfully silly songs and families will have the opportunity to find some amazing books from the Windsor Public Library! Story Time with Miss Kate is LIVE on the Windsor Public Library Facebook page. If you can’t tune in live you can catch videos later...

Book Buddy Program Now Accepting Children

Posted in: November 27, 2020 by Chris W. | 2 comments

Girl holding a pen against a notebook and lifting her hand to ask a question

The Windsor Public Library (WPL) Book Buddy program is a volunteer-based program designed to assist and encourage children (ages 6 to 11) who are experiencing reading difficulties. The goal of our program is to motivate children to become independent readers and provide them with a positive reading experience. The Book Buddy program is a fun and engaging way for young children to learn to read! We are pleased to announce...

Virtual Summer Reading Club for Kids

Posted in: August 1, 2020 by Leisa | 2 comments

Virtual Summer Reading Club illustration

Welcome to Windsor Public Library’s Summer Reading Club – virtual edition! Just because we’re not able to gather together in person this year doesn’t mean we’re not still able to share lots of stories, games and fun with one another. We’re thrilled to be able to bring you a summer full of online programming to help you read, learn and discover at home. The Virtual Summer Reading Club 2020 will...

Virtual Summer Reading Club Contests are Here!

Posted in: July 9, 2020 by Leisa | No comments

Contests, Contests, and more Contests! illustration

Have you heard that WPL is hosting a number of fun contests as part of our Virtual Summer Reading Club? That’s right! In addition to all of the fun storytimes, crafts, STEAM experiments, author visits and more, we have also planned the following exciting contests for you! Colouring Contest: Download, print and colour our specially designed WPL exclusive colouring page from local artist Carrie Stephens of Inspirational Zest. Then scan...

Programming and Outreach Activities Suspended

Posted in: March 13, 2020 by Chris W. | No comments

To combat the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and to mitigate the risk and impact it has caused worldwide, the Windsor Public Library has suspended all programming and outreach activities, effective immediately. “We are taking these necessary and precautionary measures as outlined by our public health organizations to help limit contact with the public,” stated Councillor Rino Bortolin, chair of the WPLB. “At this point it’s just outreach, programs and room rentals...

Summer Programs Launch July 6

Posted in: July 5, 2019 by Chris W. | No comments

Windsor Public Library again has a fantastic program of summer activities planned for area children and all free of charge. The fun officially kicks off on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Chisholm Branch of Windsor Public Library (1075 Ypres). In conjunction with the Optimist Community Centre, there will be face painting for kids, a tasty BBQ and a sidewalk book sale. The theme for Summer 2019...

Outdoor Movies Continue With MOANA

Posted in: July 3, 2019 by Chris W. | 1 comment

With summer winding down, parents across Windsor are looking for activities that appeal to the whole family. Windsor Public Library has a summer schedule of free family movies at locations across the city. Next up is Secret Life of Pets 2 on Friday, August 23 at Fontainebleau Park (3030 Rivard Avenue). Fun and games begin at 7 pm, with the movie scheduled to start at sundown. Secret Life of Pets 2...

Raindate: How To Train Your Dragon 3

Posted in: June 10, 2019 by Chris W. | 4 comments

Due to inclement weather last Friday, the screening of How To Train Your Dragon 3 at Mitchell Park (399 Giles Boulevard West) was postponed. Weather and ground conditions permitting, the screening raindate is this Friday, July 5 – same time and same location. Fun and games start at 7 pm, with the movie beginning at sundown. ...

Rave Reviews: November

Posted in: November 28, 2018 by Miss Kate | No comments

This month we had another wonderful Rave Reviews program. I was joined by my colleague Jasna Cakmak who brought in some wonderful selections and we enjoyed tea, treats, and great conversation about the books we’re reading and how we pick them. Rave Reviews is one of my favourite programs because it’s such a great way to get talking about books and to share book recommendations. I have a love/hate relationship with...