Windsor Public Library is more than books.  Our goal this year is to clearly communicate to the community that exploration and discovery of our online materials can be fun, educational – and they can save you money! The 2022 OFF THE SHELF campaign is focussed – in a fun way – on resources not usually associated with public libraries, but resources which are necessary for us to survive in an...

The John Muir Branch of the Windsor Public Library has been recognized by the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP) with a 2021 Award of Excellence for Conservation in the architecture category. Award recipients Jason Grossi (studio g+G inc., architect) and Christopher Borgal (GBCA Architects) will be formally acknowledged at the virtual CAHP Annual General Meeting in October. The $5.5 million, 7,400 square foot John Muir Branch (363 Mill Street)...

With Ontario reaching Step 2 of the provincial three-step Reopening Plan on June 30 – public libraries are once again in a position to welcome customers through their doors.  Windsor Public Library will resume normal library service – with reduced capacity limits – on Monday, July 5. Access to computers and photocopiers will continue and customers permitted to enter to browse and experience other library services, which have been suspended...

Finally, some great news as Ontario begins to re-open.  Windsor Public Library will cautiously begin to resume offering services over the next several weeks, culminating later this summer with all branches offering browsing and computer access. On June 21, branches will continue to provide curbside holds pickup and we will be resuming  in-branch computer and photocopier/scanner use with capacity limits.  Existing protocols will be in place and returned materials will...