Windsor Public Library ensures all its library facilities, services and resources are accessible to people with disabilities. General Accessibility • illuminated magnifiers and magnifying sheets are available; • computer station available for the visually impaired at Riverside branch; a print enlarger/reader is available at Central branch; Other Accessibility Services • Many care facilities and seniors’ apartment buildings receive a selected collection of WPL materials • Homebound customers may register with Accessibility...

WHO WE ARE Mission The adult literacy program is a community-based volunteer organization which provides a variety of services to enable adults to achieve personal goals through literacy. We also assist learners to utilize the public library as a resource for lifelong learning. “This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario and through the Canada-Ontario Job Fund Agreement”.    ...

Are you a student with a heavy class load and need assistance with assignments? Maybe you’re a stay at home parent or a senior citizen with an inquisitive mind? Or an individual starting a business? No matter who you are, you have questions – and we’re here to cut through the clutter of information you face daily and get you definitive answers. Who or what was E.C. Row? Have you...

Let’s help our children become better readers! Join the Book Buddy Program! The Windsor Public Library Book Buddy Program is a volunteer-based literacy program designed to assist and encourage children to become great readers by motivating and providing a positive reading experience.   Program Benefits for Children: ■ one-on-one reading with supportive volunteer ■ increase confidence and motivation to read ■ variety of reading materials and fun activivities ■ opportunity...

ILLO Windsor Public Library endeavors to provide its customers with the books they wish to read, and hence offers interlibrary loan services to locate items available through other library systems. The Interlibrary Loan service is available to all Windsor Public Library customers with an account in good standing. To use the interlibrary loans service, customers must complete and submit an online Interlibrary Loan request form. The form is available on...

Computers Computers with internet access are available at all Windsor Public Library locations. Maximum Session Length 1 hour Internet Acceptable Use Policy Safe Surfing Wifi Wireless Access through WPL Hotspot To log on to the service: Turn on/restart your WiFi-enabled device Connect to the wireless network “WPL Hotspot” using your library card and PIN Once connected, open your web browser Follow the on-screen instructions It is the responsibility of library...

The Windsor Public Library Board shall permit the use of its library meeting facilities by commercial organizations needing facilities for training or meetings for a predetermined fee and by educational, cultural, political, or civic groups which are of a non-profit nature at a discounted rate of the predetermined fee. Please note that rentals of 3.5 hours or less can be charged half of the fee listed in the fee guide. Windsor...

A Windsor Public Library Volunteer is an individual who, beyond the responsibilities of paid employment, freely assists the Windsor Public Library in the accomplishment of its mission without expectation or receipt of compensation. Windsor Public Library’s volunteers are an important addition to the Library’s staff. Volunteers perform specific duties that are important to the institution. To apply electronically, download an application form on your computer, fill the form, save a copy and send your...