Category Archives: Movies

The Former Steel Town of Ojibway

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...
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Hoopla Checkouts Change

On May 1, 2025, we will be reducing the number of monthly checkouts available through our Hoopla service from 15 to 5. These changes, which have already happened at many other libraries, will help ensure that the Windsor Public Library (WPL) can continue to provide equitable access to this popular platform and other resources while managing rising costs. Why Are We Making This Change? We understand that Hoopla is a...
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Great News About WPL Electronic Resources

Kanopy is providing unlimited free access to Kanopy Kids!  WPL offers free access to streaming video through Kanopy. While we normally limit customers to 10 credits per month, effective March 16, there is no restriction on children’s content.  There is much to explore on Kanopy Kids, including classic programming like Sesame Street, movies starring popular literary characters like Franklin, and even a language learning series to introduce your kids to...
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