Category Archive for "How-To" | Windsor Public Library

New Year, New Learning Opportunities at WPL!

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

Windsor Public Library is excited to kick off 2026 with a brand‑new digital learning resource designed to inspire, challenge, and empower our community. As of January 1, 2026, all WPL cardholders now have free access to Universal Class—a robust online learning platform offering 600+ courses across more than 35 subject areas. Whether you’re looking to advance your career, learn a new hobby, or simply explore something that sparks your curiosity,...

Do You Believe in Ghosts? Are you brave enough to hunt them?

Posted in: October 22, 2025 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

The Windsor Public Library is summoning all brave souls seeking a spine-tingling adventure! Whether you’re a skeptic or a true believer, now’s your chance to explore the unknown. We have Ghost Hunting Kits! Each kit is packed with everything you need to conduct your own paranormal investigation: EMF Meter – Detect electromagnetic fields that may indicate ghostly activity Voice Recorder – Capture eerie EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena) Body Camera with...

Moving Towards a Greener Library

Posted in: May 20, 2025 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

We are excited to announce a small but important change aimed at reducing our environmental footprint. With sustainability in mind, we will no longer provide plastic bags for carrying books, movies, and other materials. Once our current supply of plastic bags is depleted, we will transition to a “bring your own bag” policy. Please note: To support our green initiative, we will no longer accept donations of plastic bags or...

The Seed Library is Back — Starting April 8!

Posted in: April 7, 2025 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Spring is officially here — and you know what that means: it’s time to dig in (literally). Our Seed Library returns Tuesday, April 8, and it’s blooming with possibilities for green thumbs and curious beginners alike. Swing by one of the participating branches and pick up to 5 free packages of seeds — including flowers, veggies, fruits, and herbs. Participating locations: • Budimir • Chisholm • Forest Glade • Riverside...

RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST WITH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH

Posted in: October 31, 2022 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

In October, the WPL ‘We’re More Than Books’ Campaign continues, featuring the many ways customers can search for knowledge and comprehension in a hectic and chaotic world – we call phase 5 of the campaign – ‘Shelf Help”.

Nurture your physical and mental health by managing stress and workplace burnout and also by developing coping skills and by releasing your untapped potential. Invest in yourself by exploring Windsor Public Library self-help resources and programs. In October, the WPL ‘We’re More Than Books’ Campaign continues, featuring the many ways customers can search for knowledge and comprehension in a hectic and chaotic world – we call phase 5 of the campaign – ‘Shelf Help”. We’d...

WPL TO FEATURE TOOL COLLECTION AND DIY HELP IN APRIL

Posted in: April 12, 2022 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

DIY reality TV fans regularly follow the exploits of Mike Holmes and Brian Baeumler – but closer to home – we have our very own budding DIY stars, Councillors Rino Bortolin and Jim Morrison. On Wednesday, April 13 at Budimir Branch (1310 Grand Marais Road West) at 11 am, WPL is staging a ‘friendly’ DIY competition between the two councillors and WPLB members to see who gets to be our...

Learn Business Skills Through Independent On-Line Learning

Posted in: July 31, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

If you’re contemplating a career change or just looking to improve your marketable workplace skills, Windsor Public Library can help. Through, LYNDA.COM, a leading online learning platform, library customers now have the opportunity to enhance their business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. With your Windsor Public Library card and a PIN, simply log on to the library website to access LYNDA.COM which has a...

Seed Lending at WPL

Posted in: April 9, 2018 by Adam | Comments are closed

Windsor Public Library is pleased to announce that our Seed Lending Library is available at the Central Branch (and will be available soon at the Forest Glade and Chisholm branches).Customers of the library can come to the 2nd floor in front of the demonstration balcony garden and look through the many types of seeds we have available so far this year. Now is the time to do your indoor planting...

Free Forms Clinics Return to Central Library

Posted in: November 21, 2017 by Sue Perry | Comments are closed

Filling out forms can be a frustrating and difficult task. Luckily, the St. Clair College Forms Clinic has returned to the Central Library. The Forms Clinic is being run by paralegal students from St. Clair under the supervision of a licensed paralegal professional. They will be available – at no cost – to assist the public in filling out a variety of forms and applications – government, immigration, business, education, – even...

Discover Windsor Public Library – on YouTube!

Posted in: May 5, 2017 by Sue Perry | Comments are closed

If you have ever wondered about the kinds of services the library has to offer, now you can discover some of the coolest places in your library – through YouTube. Check out our fun new series of videos and learn how we can help with your Genealogy searches, what’s up with the Bookmobile, why we are so proud of our Auto Archives, Tech Space, Children’s Programming and more. There are also tutorials available...