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Ontario Library Week
is here!
This year we’re inviting residents to rediscover their library. From neighbourhood branches across the city to the recently opened Central Branch, Windsor Public Library offers places to learn, connect, create, and belong. Books, Audiobooks, Digital resources, Programs, Community spaces, all with your library card. Your Windsor. Your Library. Rediscovered.

10 Locations!

Windsor’s new gathering
place is here! Visit our new Central Library
at 400 City Hall Square and see how we’re connecting our community through reading, learning, and discovery.

Updated FAQ’s

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

Ontario Library Week at Local History Branch

Posted in: October 22, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Ontario Library Week Local History Branch

This Ontario Library Week, step back in time with us! Join today’s local history discussion and explore the rich history of Windsor-Essex with fellow community members at our Local History Branch, 3312 Sandwich street. 3:30-5:00 p.m....

Get the Best Free Card Today

Posted in: October 21, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Ontario Library Week October 18 to 24 Get a Library Card

A Windsor Public Library card may be the most valuable free card in the city. It gives you access to: Books and eBooks, Audiobooks, Technology, Research tools, Community programs, Spaces to study, work, and connect. Make this a great Ontario Library Week and pick up your card at a branch near you today!...

Ontario Library Week is Here!

Posted in: October 19, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Interior photo of Central Branch with the words Ontario Library week 18 to 24

Ontario Library Week is the perfect time to celebrate everything your library has to offer. This week, we invite you to explore our Events Calendar and discover the many exciting programs happening at Windsor Public Library. From learning opportunities and creative activities to family-friendly fun, there’s something for everyone. Of course, the library is about more than just programs. Browse our collection of books, movies, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and so much more. Whether you’re looking for your next great read, a family movie, or a new Continue Reading...

The Robert Franz Play It Forward Instrument Library Launches in Windsor

Posted in: October 14, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

A new partnership is providing unused musical instruments to inspire a new generation of musicians. The Rotary Club of Canada South, Windsor Symphony Orchestra (WSO), Windsor Public Library (WPL), and the City of Windsor have teamed up to launch The Robert Franz Play It Forward Instrument Library. The initiative will collect donated instruments, prepare them for lending, and make them available free of charge to Windsor-Essex residents through the Windsor Public Library system. Named in honour of the late Maestro Robert Franz (1968-2025), whose passion for Continue Reading...

Ontario Library Week is Coming

Posted in: October 13, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Ontario Library Week is almost here. This year, there’s even more to discover at Windsor Public Library, including our new Central Branch. Follow along next week as we highlight services, spaces, programs, and resources available across our library system. Your Windsor. Your Library. Rediscovered....

Central Library Has Moved to 400 City Hall Square

Posted in: September 23, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

We’re excited to welcome visitors to the new Central Library, now located at 400 City Hall Square in downtown Windsor. The branch will officially open its doors on Thursday, September 24, with service available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hours of operation at the new Central are the same as our other branches. Noon to 8pm on Monday’s and Wednesday’s, 10am to 6pm all other days. Transit Windsor Bus Routes to the new location include: 1A, 1C, Crosstown 2 and the Ottawa 4. Parking lots Continue Reading...

Opening Date for New Central Location – September 24

Posted in: September 11, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Windsor Public Library is preparing to open its new Central Branch at 400 City Hall Square, marking an exciting new chapter for library service in downtown Windsor. The final day of public service at the current Central Branch location in the Paul Martin Building, 185 Ouellette Avenue, will be Saturday, September 19, 2026. To allow for the relocation of library collections, equipment, technology, and furnishings, the Central Branch will be temporarily closed from September 20 to 23, 2026. The new Central Branch located at 400 City Continue Reading...

Why Have My CloudLibrary Holds Changed?

Posted in: September 4, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

You may notice that some of your CloudLibrary holds now look a little different. Up to now, customers could place holds on select CloudLibrary titles that were not owned by Windsor Public Library. Occasionally, one or more of these titles would become available for a short period of time, triggering a notification that it was ready to borrow. However, because availability could change quickly, customers sometimes found that the title was no longer available by the time they attempted to check it out – even if Continue Reading...

All Branches Closed 11th and 12th for Thanksgiving

Posted in: October 5, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

All branches closed Sunday October 11 and Monday October 12 for Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to remind everyone that all Windsor Public Library branches will be closed on Sunday, October 11 and Monday, October 12 for the Thanksgiving holiday. While our physical locations will be closed, the library is always open online! Residents can access eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, research resources, streaming services, and more anytime through our website. We look forward to welcoming everyone back when regular operating hours resume on Tuesday, October 13....

All Branches Closed September 30

Posted in: September 25, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, all branches of the Windsor Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Throughout September, however, the library remains committed to fostering awareness, education, and reflection on the history and ongoing impacts of the residential school system. Displays featuring Indigenous authors, stories, and educational resources are available at library branches across the city and online through the library’s Digital Branch page for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Staff have also prepared a special Continue Reading...

Bridgeview Branch Parking Lot Paving Update

Posted in: September 15, 2026 by Windsor Public Library Library | Comments are closed

Paving scheduled for earlier this month is expected to be completed this week, weather permitting. We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause. Please note that the Bridgeview Branch will remain open during its regular operating hours throughout the construction period....

Riverside Branch Parking Lot Improvements Update

Posted in: September 15, 2026 by WPLCommunications | Comments are closed

Riverside branch parking lot closed for paving

Paving scheduled for earlier this month is expected to be completed this week, weather permitting. The parking lot at Riverside is being repaved to improve the condition of the lot and enhance the visitor experience. We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause. Please note that the Riverside Branch will remain open during its regular operating hours throughout the construction period....