Category Archive for "Events" | Windsor Public Library

The Former Steel Town of Ojibway

Posted in: April 7, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

The Stories of Windsor podcast is back with a fascinating new episode featuring local filmmaker turned author, Walter Petrichyn. You can find this podcast on our Facebook channel now, and it will be on our YouTube channel soon. Listeners will also want to mark their calendars: Walter Petrichyn will be screening his short film, Canada’s Steel Town – Ojibway, at the Local History Branch on Wednesday, April 15th. The film...

March Break Excitement

Posted in: March 3, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Are you looking for a great experience this March Break? Look no further than your local library. Search out the growing list of fun on our Events Calendar and we’ll see you this March Break (15-21). ...

Catch the Winter Olympics Live at Your Local Library Branch!

Posted in: February 17, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

The excitement of the Winter Olympics is here — and this year, your local library is one of the best places to enjoy the action! Thanks to CBC Gem’s live coverage, visitors can watch events right inside the branch while they browse, study, read, or simply relax. Whether you’re cheering for Team Canada or just love the spirit of international competition, the library offers a comfortable, friendly space to experience...

Celebrate Robbie Burns Day at the Local History Branch

Posted in: January 15, 2026 by WPLCommunications | No comments

Celebrate Scotland’s famed poet and lyricist, Robert Burns, and enjoy a taste of Scottish culture at WPL’s Local History Branch, located at 3312 Sandwich Street. We invite you to join us at 3pm for a poetry reading by Windsor’s poet laureate, Peter Hrastovec, and his special guests, Robert Earl Stewart and Laurie Smith. Enjoy some Scottish treats, crafts, and music while you’re here. Explore your Scottish ancestry using the Local...

Celebrate Windsor’s Shared Story with Detroit – Join Us for a Special Author Talk!

Posted in: November 17, 2025 by WPLCommunications | No comments

Author Talk with Chris Edwards and Elaine Weeks, discussing their book A River Runs Between Us. Saturday November 22, 2:30pm to 4:30pm at Local History Branch

If you love Windsor, its rich history, and the stories that connect us to Detroit, then Windsor Public Library’s Local History Branch has an event you won’t want to miss! A River Runs Between Us — Exploring the Unique Shared History of Windsor and Detroit. Join local authors Chris Edwards and Elaine Weeks for an engaging presentation as we celebrate the release of Walkerville Publishing’s 10th local history book. This...

Join Us for Author Talk with Jim Nehmetallah

Posted in: September 16, 2025 by WPLCommunications | No comments

Author Talk with Jim September 24, 530 to 730pm Local History Branch

Join us at the Local History branch for a presentation by genealogist Jim Nehmetallah. He will be talking about his book, Finding Susan: From Tourza to Detroit, and the genealogical research he did to uncover the family trees for everyone connected to Tourza, Lebanon. The author will be selling and signing copies of his book after the presentation. Please call or email to register. localhistory@windsorpubliclibrary.com or 519-255-6770 ex 4437...

Windsor Public Library Gears Up for Open Streets 2025

Posted in: September 9, 2025 by WPLCommunications | No comments

Open Streets is September 21 from 10am to 2pm

Windsor Public Library (WPL) is excited to take part in this year’s Open Streets Windsor event! The 2025 route returns to the popular Sandwich Town to Ford City corridor, offering a vibrant and engaging experience for all ages. Be sure to stop by the Muir Branch or keep an eye out for Fred 2.0, our brand-new, state-of-the-art bookmobile making its debut! Sunday, September 21, 2025 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....

New Bookmobile Bringing Library Services to the Community

Posted in: July 3, 2025 by WPLCommunications | No comments

The Windsor Public Library is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new bookmobile, FRED 2.0! This innovative library on wheels made its first official stop at Captain Wilson Park on Thursday, July 3, 2025, marking the beginning of a new era in community outreach and access to library services. “This initiative underscores our Library Board’s and City Council’s commitment to ensuring that everyone in our community has access to...

Summer Reading Program Guide Available and Kickoff Event July 7

Posted in: June 23, 2025 by WPLCommunications | No comments

Summer Reading kickoff on Monday July 7 at Chisholm Branch

The Summer Reading Program Guide is now available online. Windsor Public Library (WPL) is thrilled to announce a summer packed with exciting activities for children of all ages, and all free of charge! Special Event Kickoff: Join us on Monday, July 7, 2025, from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Chisholm Branch (1075 Ypres) for an afternoon of games, crafts, face painting, cake, and more. This event will spark...

February is Black History Month

Posted in: February 4, 2025 by WPLCommunications | No comments

Image featuring an orange background and two hands, richly decorated with colourful patterns, clasped together. On either side of the hands, there are boxes filled with patterns and colours.

The Windsor Public Library helps raise awareness and understanding during Black History Month each February. This year, adults and seniors are invited to the Muir Branch for a discussion and presentation featuring the powerful words written and performed by Maya Angelou and Bob Marley. This series embraces the spirit of Farah Jasmine Griffin’s book, “Read Until You Understand.” The first of four Thursdays dedicated to Black History will take place...