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Windsor Public Library
branches are your go to spots
for a summer of fun and learning. Join us for our kickoff celebration and then make your favourite branch a daily or weekly destination all summer long.

Link to Kickoff

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.

2026 Event Calendar Link

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.

Regular Service Hours Link

Guest Blogger Jennifer Nantais on Local Ecology and History

Posted in: May 29, 2015 by Leisa | Comments are closed

Welcome back to another edition of Windsor Public Library’s Guest Blogger series. We hope you’re enjoying learning about the reading habits of your fellow Windsorites as much as we’re enjoying sharing them with you. This month’s guest blogger Jennifer Nantais, a local naturalist and educator, shares with us some of her go-to books about ecology and history – two of her favorite subjects! Three for Thought 1. The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America As a naturalist and educator, a good working knowledge of Continue Reading...

We’ve got the blues, and that ain’t bad

Posted in: May 16, 2015 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Legendary blues guitarist, B.B. King, died in his sleep at the age of 89 on Thursday night. His passing and the coming of sultry summer heat are good reasons to celebrate the form of music known as the Blues. Delta Blues, Texas Blues, Chicago Blues — whatever your preference, there is a lot to enjoy. For a good selection of music by Mr. King, visit our e-audio collection provided by HOOPLA. If you want to read or view more about the history and influence of Continue Reading...

Comics & eBooks now available on Hoopla

Posted in: May 14, 2015 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

We’re happy to let you know that Comics and eBooks are now available on Hoopla! From Ghostbusters and Garfield, to Sons of Anarchy and Dr. Who, we’ve got illustrated entertainment for comic lovers of all ages. If you’re not familiar with Hoopla, here’s a quick summary: *Audiobooks, movies, TV shows, music (full albums), eBooks, and comics for all ages. *You can borrow 20 items/month. *What you see is what you get; every title is available on demand. No Holds. Ever! *You can stream or download your borrowed items. Continue Reading...

Watch Disney With WPL

Posted in: March 16, 2015 by Daniele | Comments are closed

Fantastic news! We’ve added tons of new Disney films to our Hoopla collection. From The Sword in the Stone and Air Bud to Ghosts of the Abyss and Aliens of the Deep, you can stream great movies from home – for free – through Hoopla. Be in the Know about Hoopla: * Hoopla has music, movies, television shows AND audiobooks! *You can borrow 20 Hoopla titles each month * Titles automatically check out for 3 weeks * There are no overdue fees Well, what are you waiting for? Get Continue Reading...

Disney Movies Arrive at Windsor Public Library

Posted in: March 15, 2015 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Windsor Public Library customers now have access to 100 popular Walt Disney movies which can be streamed to smart phones, tablets and computers. Thanks to a new content licensing agreement between The Walk Disney Studios and hoopla digital, public libraries across North America can now provide online and mobile access to all of the most popular Disney titles. Hoopla digital is a category-creating service that partners with public libraries to provide online and mobile access to thousands of movies, TV shows, videos, music and audio books. Continue Reading...

Adult Sensory Reading Group Creates Their Own Book

Posted in: February 26, 2015 by Sue Perry | Comments are closed

The Adult Sensory Reading circle at Windsor Public Library Riverside Branch was very excited this past week to see their book printed. As a group, we read Michael Hall’s book The Perfect Square, and decided to create our own version. We called our book The Happy Square, and wrote a story about a square that was bored with being a square. This square changed into many different different things, but in the end decided it was happy with being a square. Everyone who added to the Continue Reading...

WPL Joins Instagram!

Posted in: February 26, 2015 by Julie Catenacci | Comments are closed

#throwbackthursday #flashbackfriday #picoftheday #instagood #bookworm #library WPL is joining the Instagram world and bringing our picture taking and hastagging to another level. WPL already has a presence on many social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. So far, we’ve been very successful at reaching our patrons and the wider community through these outlets. This week alone the WPL Twitter has blown up with the very popular Freedom to Read Week. The humorous posts on our Facebook have attracted many laughs and comments. They have Continue Reading...

Community gardeners come in out droves despite the chill

Posted in: February 24, 2015 by Julie Catenacci | Comments are closed

Over 50 people interested in learning more about local community gardens ventured out in the frosty temperatures last night to visit the Central Library for a documentary screening and information session. It’s tough to imagine with the snow heaped around us but for gardeners this is certainly the time to start planning! The documentary, titled “A Community of Gardeners”, presented a history of the community garden movement in the US as well as a depiction of several different gardens currently operating in Washington, DC. It highlighted Continue Reading...

Change to Electronic Collections

Posted in: January 7, 2015 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

WPL has made some changes to our electronic collections for January 2015. We will be directing all customers to use Chilton Library.com for their automotive repair needs. Our subscription to AutoRepair Reference Centre has been cancelled, due to cost and duplication of information. In addition, we’re happy to announce that music lovers will find a new, enormous selection of songs and albums at Hoopla. Because of cost and selection, we are no longer subscribing to Freegal. If you need assistance accessing either Chilton Library or Hoopla, please contact Continue Reading...

Windsor Public Library Adds Payment Option to Website

Posted in: December 15, 2014 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Windsor Public Library customers can now use their credit cards to pay fines and fees or make donation payments, all through the library’s website (www.windsorpubliclibrary.com) at any time, day or night through SMARTPAY. Developed by Comprise Technologies, the leading independent provider of technology access and revenue management solutions for libraries and municipalities, SMARTPAY is an additional service introduced to assist and facilitate enhanced customer service at WPL. The secure online payment solution links with the library’s existing system so payments are automatically posted to customer accounts. With Continue Reading...