Category Archive for "Programs" | Windsor Public Library

Family Friendly Movies To Be Screened Outside This Summer

Posted in: June 25, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | 2 comments

With the end of the school year fast approaching, parents across Windsor will be looking for fun activities which appeal to the whole family – and if they’re free, so much the better! Thanks to City of Windsor Ward Funds provided by councillors Bortolin, Kusmierczyk and Marra, Windsor Public Library recently purchased a state-of-the-art movie projection system to screen family friendly movies outside – at parks, community centres and other...

Christopher Paul Curtis To Talk at Central Library

Posted in: March 14, 2018 by Windsor Public Library Library | 1 comment

Internationally renowned children’s author and friend of Windsor Public Library Christopher Paul Curtis will be at Central Library (850 Ouellette Avenue) on Saturday, March 24 to speak about his award-winning novels and talk about his journey from autoworker to bestselling author. The event is suitable for both adults and children and will begin at 2 pm. Mr. Curtis will also talk about his new book, The Journey of Little Charlie. Christopher Paul...

Self-Driving Cars – What You Need to Know

Posted in: January 23, 2018 by Sue Perry | Comments are closed

The North American Auto show rolls out of town this weekend, but if you haven’t got enough of cars yet, visit us at W.F. Chisholm library, home of the Windsor Public Library Auto Archives, for a talk about the future of cars. Self-driving cars are big news these days, but what will they mean to our community? How will autonomous vehicles affect our driving, and our industry? Dr. Peter Frise will share his...

Help us “Techorate” our Tree

Posted in: December 6, 2017 by Sue Perry | Comments are closed

It’s that time of year when everything that is standing still gets decorated. This Saturday, December 9 we will be doing just that, but since we are doing it in the Tech Hub, we will be “techorating”! Make some cool tech and science-based ornaments to hang on our tree or to take home. All ages welcome, but those under 12 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Join us in the...

Speed Friending is Back at Windsor Public Library!

Posted in: November 19, 2017 by Leisa | Comments are closed

Have you recently left the college or university scene, recently moved to the area or are just looking for new pals? We know it can sometimes be challenging to meet new people and WPL wants to make it easier for you with Speed Friending! It’s a fun way to form new connections with other local 20-30 somethings. You’ll enjoy light refreshments while you spend the time getting to know your potential...

Sandwich Writing Club at Bookfest 2017

Posted in: October 30, 2017 by Miss Janet | Comments are closed

Bookfest was amazing this year. Thanks for a terrific time. Club members, Teen Mentors, and their parents had the pleasure of hearing Christopher Paul Curtis interview Kia Corthron as they share their journeys as authors http://bookfestwindsor.com/portfolio-view/kia-corthron/ In addition they heard “Jen Storm is an Ojibway from the Couchiching First Nation in Northwestern Ontario. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Jennifer completed Deadly Loyalties, her first novel, at age fourteen. Fire Starters is Jen’s first...

77 boxes of books, craft supplies, games, and more were donated to the Library Live Children’s Clubs

Posted in: August 17, 2017 by Miss Janet | Comments are closed

Thank you to the community at large for your generous donations of books, games, art and craft supplies, movies, fabric, hula hoops, trains, posters, costumes, and more. My goal was to give away 150 prizes packages to participants at our summer programs in honour of Canada’s birthday. Thanks to your generosity that goal was surpassed. Our TEEN members and volunteers were terrific in helping to sort all boxes and make up...

Seed Library Launch Recap & Upside Down Tomato Planters

Posted in: June 7, 2017 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Thanks to everyone who came out to help us launch our seed library at our Central branch. We had a great time with some wonderful demonstrations, some new experiences, and the result is a beautiful apartment garden for the summer. If you missed it, no worries! We’ve got a season full of growing opportunities, so stay tuned to find out about more events. The apartment garden will be there all...

Central Garden Party & Seed Library Launch

Posted in: May 31, 2017 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

The WPL Seed Library and Apartment Garden

In 2016, we grew a lot. In Forest Glade, we launched our first Seed Library. Last summer, we also launched our first ever demonstration garden. Thanks to support from Councillor and Library Board member, Rino Bortolin, the balcony garden was a great addition through the growing season. In 2017, we’re making it even better. A new seed library has opened up at the Central Library (850 Ouellette Ave,) and we want to...

Meet New Pals at Library “Speed Friending” Event

Posted in: May 24, 2017 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Making friends is difficult if you’ve recently moved to a new city or if work and education time commitments – and life in general – conspire to hinder the process. With the help of a good book, Windsor Public Library plans on providing a fun and casual way for you to meet other young adults in a casual, low-key and fun environment. Millennials aged 18 to 35 are encouraged to register for...