The JOHN MUIR branch will be the newest in the Windsor Public Library system when it officially opens Saturday, September 28. The ceremony is scheduled for 1 pm at 363 Mill Street in Sandwich Town. The transformation and commissioning of the 1921 Sandwich Fire Hall and Stable into a stunning 21st. century public library facility is a spectacular example of innovative planning and construction. The iconic state-of-the art facility will...

There will be reductions in public space at the north end of  BUDIMIR BRANCH starting Tuesday July 9. In order to ensure public safety during the next phase of construction, the children’s, teen and window seating area will be inaccessible until the project is complete. All collections have been re-located within the library and are still available for check out. We apologize for the inconvenience but are confident the end result will be well worth it! Please click HERE for...

The announcement that the City of Windsor is investing a piece of Windsor history by purchasing the iconic Paul Martin Building (185 Ouellette Avenue) and that  two floors will serve as a temporary home for Windsor Public Library, was welcome news for WPL CEO Kitty Pope. “The Paul Martin site is in a prime location close to bus and bicycle routes with plenty of parking available in the area and convenient...

The City of Windsor is investing in a piece of Windsor’s history and downtown vitality at the same time. The Paul Martin Building at 185 Ouellette Avenue, a central and prominent structure in Windsor’s core is being purchased from the federal government for ten dollars. “After years of collaboration, our federal government is pleased to announce that we are transferring the Paul Martin Building to the City of Windsor. We...

The 6,000 sq. ft renovation and expansion of Budimir Branch will begin Thursday, April 4. When complete, the branch will include more customer space, additional resources and technology. Design of the $3.5 million project was finalized in May 2018 and plans call for Budimir to remain open as much as possible during the 11-month build which will impact all sides of the facility. Effective April 4, parking at the branch will be suspended ...

The Windsor Public Library Board has approved the new Central Library Functional Plan which administrative staff and architect Jason Grossi began in 2016.  The two-phase initiative captures the vision for a new central library and includes costing estimates and the results of various community consultations.  The Plan provides a road map for the Windsor Public Library Board and City Council to follow and move forward and build a new Central...

Where should the new Central Library be located? It’s been a hot topic across the Windsor Public Library system this summer and the community has certainly made its voice heard. More than 1,500 comments have been gathered at meetings, through surveys, comments posted to the WPL website, emails and social media. Popular options included the Paul Martin Building, Devonshire Mall, the Old/New City Hall area and Jackson Park. You also told...