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Windsor Public Library
is your go-to place for
so many things to do and see.
Check out our Events Calendar and plan your next visit today.
It also shows where the new bookmobile FRED 2.0 will be each day.

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The new Bookmobile,
FRED 2.0 is here!
Click on Services in the menu above and then look for the bookmobile photo for more information. Or you can use the link below to access the bookmobile calendar directly.
The new bookmobile is equipped to offer the same services as a regular library branch, including book lending, digital resources, and various programs for all ages.
The Bookmobile schedule can also be found in the Events Calendar.

Windsor Public Library
is open 7 days a week in 9
locations in 2026. Hours of operation are also standardized as noon to 8 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, and 10 am to 6 pm on all other days.

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WPL Celebrates 125 Years

Posted in: December 10, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Staff at Willistead Library during Canadas Book Week. Old photo.

To celebrate 125 years of library service to the community, WPL is featuring photographs from the local history collection and community archive. On a daily basis for the balance of December, we will present an interesting and unique image of our city, which we hope will fascinate and entertain. Canada’s Book Week, Nov. 1 – 8, 1947, is the occasion for this display of new and noteworthy Canadian publications, carefully arranged by Windsor Public Library employees in the sumptuous surroundings of Willistead Manor....

Budimir Closed to Complete Renovations

Posted in: December 9, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Budimir Branch will be closed Monday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 17 to facilitate a fusion between the recently completed new addition and the existing structure. Staff will be available at the McKay Avenue entrance to facilitate pick up of hold materials. Budimir Branch will open as scheduled on Wednesday, December 18. Thank you for your patience during construction. We look forward to seeing you all at the celebration of the new Budimir Branch early in 2020....

WPL Celebrates 125 Years

Posted in: December 9, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Children Story Hours at Willistead in 1951

To celebrate 125 years of library service to the community, WPL is featuring photographs from the local history collection and community archive. On a daily basis for the balance of December, we will present an interesting and unique image of our city, which we hope will fascinate and entertain. Although Walkerville residents were welcome to use the Lambie’s Hall and Carnegie libraries on the same terms and conditions as Windsor residents, the Walkerville Public Library was organized in 1904. In the early 1920’s, the Walker family Continue Reading...

WPL Celebrates 125 Years

Posted in: December 6, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Old photo showing a gentleman listening to a record in the library

To celebrate 125 years of library service to the community, WPL is featuring photographs from the local history collection and community archive. On a daily basis for the balance of December, we will present an interesting and unique image of our city, which we hope will fascinate and entertain. Windsor Public Library has always been on the cutting edge when providing resources to our customers. This photo from the 1950s shows a young man listening to one of many LP records in the collection at the Continue Reading...

WPL Celebrates 125 Years

Posted in: December 5, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

This photo shows the Carnegie Library, which many Windsorites remember fondly. It opened in October 1903 at the corner of Park and Victoria Streets. In 1901 City Council sought a grant from Andrew Carnegie to replace the library at Lambie’s Hall, which was no longer large enough to meet the community’s needs.

To celebrate 125 years of library service to the community, WPL is featuring photographs from the local history collection and community archive. On a daily basis for the balance of December, we will present an interesting and unique image of our city, which we hope will fascinate and entertain. Image Number 2 shows the Carnegie Library, which many Windsorites remember fondly. It opened in October 1903 at the corner of Park and Victoria Streets. In 1901 City Council sought a grant from Andrew Carnegie to replace Continue Reading...

WPL Celebrates 125 Years

Posted in: December 4, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

On December 4 1894, Windsor Public Library first opened at Lambie’s Hall. Library users who paid five cents for a library card could select from among 5,254 books and 60 periodicals. Lambie’s Hall remained the Windsor Public Library for almost seven years, until the Carnegie Library opened in 1903.

One hundred and twenty-five years ago today, on December 4 1894, Windsor Public Library first opened at Lambie’s Hall. Library users who paid five cents for a library card could select from among 5,254 books and 60 periodicals. Lambie’s Hall remained the Windsor Public Library for almost seven years, until the Carnegie Library opened in 1903. The site on Ferry Street letter became the location of the Windsor Star building and is now home to the University of Windsor’s School of Social Work. In celebration of Continue Reading...

Important Dates For Budimir Branch

Posted in: November 5, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

–Budimir Branch will be closed from NOVEMBER 18 TO 26 for the commissioning of the new addition; –The new addition will open NOVEMBER 27; –The existing section of Budimir will close NOVEMBER 27 for renovation; –The WPL Bookmobile will be at Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex (2555 Pulford Street) from 10 am to 4 pm Monday, November 18 to Tuesday, November 26 (except Thursday, November 21 and Sunday, November 24); Holds will be available for pick-up on the BookMobile and materials can be returned or renewed. Thank Continue Reading...

Community Archives Moving

Posted in: October 30, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Windsor’s Community Archives is moving to 85 Pitt Street East. To facilitate the move, it will be closed from November 18, 2019 through January 6, 2020. Appointments for viewing materials or consulting the archivist can be scheduled by calling 519-255-6770, Ext. 4414 or emailing archives@windsorpubliclibrary.com. Materials will be unavailable between November 18 and January 6. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to serving the community in our new location....

Muir Branch Opens

Posted in: September 30, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

The JOHN MUIR BRANCH is the newest in the Windsor Public Library system when it OFFICIALLY opened Saturday, September 28. The 1 pm ceremony at 363 Mill Street in Sandwich Town was attended by close to 300 local library lovers who were in awe of the transformation and commissioning of the 1921 Sandwich Fire Hall and Stable into a stunning 21st. century public library facility. The 7,400 sq. ft. branch (1,400 SF basement & 6,000 on 1st and 2nd floors) designed by architect Jason Grossi of Continue Reading...

Muir Branch Officially Open Saturday

Posted in: September 25, 2019 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Exterior Complete of the John Muir Library

The JOHN MUIR branch will be the newest in the Windsor Public Library system when it officially opens Saturday, September 28. The ceremony is scheduled for 1 pm at 363 Mill Street in Sandwich Town. The transformation and commissioning of the 1921 Sandwich Fire Hall and Stable into a stunning 21st. century public library facility is a spectacular example of innovative planning and construction. The iconic state-of-the art facility will be a popular Sandwich destination. The 7,400 sq. ft. branch (1,400 SF basement & 6,000 on Continue Reading...