From April 12 to April 17  pick up your Dog Man activity kit available until supplies last. 

Meet us on Facebook April 12  for a Dog man trivia quiz  and try your hand at guessing the number of candy bones in the jar - winner receives a Dog man 3D comic kit and the jar of bones!

Hey Kids here’s a very exciting opportunity for you to showcase your dynamic Reading Style
Send us a video presentation of yourself performing the poem A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart, written by Canadian author Zetta Elliott and Illustrated by Noa Denmon.
We would love to feature your video on the Windsor Public library Website.
You must be between the ages of 5 to 17 years.
We need your submission by April 19th.
To watch a sample, head to our YouTube page at https://youtu.be/miOXK4tmrq4

Please note that your video performance will become the property of Windsor Public Library and may be used in whole or part on our webpages or social media platforms.

Celebrate National Poetry Month with WPL! Stop by the Fontainebleau or Riverside branches to pick up a Blackout Poetry Kit and/or a Create Your Own Poetry Decor Kit (available for both kids and adults, while supplies last). The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds will also be on display as a story window at Fontainebleau to enjoy, selected pages available at Riverside for you to read. And make sure you submit your favourite word(s) to help us create a collaborative poem to display.   

Join Miss Kate for a classic morning StoryTime featuring great books, and lots of silly songs and fingerplays! Best for ages 5 and under. 

Please join us on the @WindsorPL Facebook page! You can watch previous videoshttps://www.facebook.com/windsorpl/live_videos with or without a Facebook account or library card!

 
~~Simon Says…..Have Some Fun!
Join us in playing this all time favorite game on Zoom.
Wednesday, March 17th at 11:00-11:30 am.
To register please send your email address to programs@windsorpubliclibrary.com or call 519-255-6770 ext.3300

Turn your living room into a Hawaiin vacation.  Make your very own lei to wear while trying out some fun Hawaiin activites with this tropical take and make kit.  No pre registration.  All ages.

Attention all you Lego fans on "stay-cation" this week!

Let's "hit the road" by building travel-themed Lego creations with the bricks you have at home!  Instructional videos will be posted to our social media.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/windsorpl/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wplwindsor

This is an easy and fun STEM activity for kids of any age.  

Celebrate National Poetry Month with WPL! Stop by the Fontainebleau or Riverside branches to pick up a Blackout Poetry Kit and/or a Create Your Own Poetry Decor Kit (available for both kids and adults, while supplies last). The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds will also be on display as a story window at Fontainebleau to enjoy, selected pages available at Riverside for you to read. And make sure you submit your favourite word(s) to help us create a collaborative poem to display.   

The words may be bookish, but the poem doesn’t have to be! On April 1, in celebration of National Poetry Month,10 words pertaining to book anatomy will be revealed on our social media platforms. Your challenge will be to write a poem of any style or length on any subject that incorporates the ten words.Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just want to dabble in the world of wordsmithing, put pen to paper and submit an entry to melliott@windsorpubliclibrary.com by April 30th. Our judges will select a winner who will receive a bookish prize! Ages 18+.

It’s National Poetry Month, and WPL wants to celebrate the work of our youngest poets! Submit a poem of any style, length, and subject to melliott@windsorpubliclibrary.com by April 30th and we will include it in our Junior Poets Digital Anthology! Our judges will select three prize winners based on style, substance, and originality in the age categories of 8-11 and 12-18. All entries will be included in the digital anthology

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a visit to the Chisholm Poetry Windows, where we will display selections from Shel Silverstein’s beloved collection, “Where The Sidewalk Ends.” Before you leave, pick up a Poetry Leaf from the front desk and contribute your original poem to our community “Poet Tree.”

This vacation inspired Spring Break Take & Bake kit includes all the necessary dry ingredients you'll need to make your very own beach cupcakes at home!
All you need to provide are the wet ingredients.
Recipe and instructions included.

Parental guidance is advised. The ingredients included in this kit may have come into contact with allergens. 
Limited number of kits available. Pick up only at Budimir Library.

Please note that there will be no preregistration for this kit.
Registration for this program will begin on Thursday April 15th at 10:00 AM. 
Please call 519-255-6770 ext. 3300 on this day to reserve!

We may not be able to vacation away from home, but we can still enjoy some summery reads! Join fellow book enthusiasts and share some of your favourite books to read on a sunny, tropical vacation. For those 18 and older. Held virtually on Zoom. Call Alexandra at 519-255-6770 x 5400 for information and to register.

Celebrate National Poetry Month with WPL! Stop by the Fontainebleau or Riverside branches to pick up a Blackout Poetry Kit and/or a Create Your Own Poetry Decor Kit (available for both kids and adults, while supplies last). The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds will also be on display as a story window at Fontainebleau to enjoy, selected pages available at Riverside for you to read. And make sure you submit your favourite word(s) to help us create a collaborative poem to display.   

April is Poetry Month! Poetry can come in many different creative forms. Pick up a kit from Seminole Library to learn all about black-out poetry and make your own! 

Kits available starting April 16. No registration necessary.

For more information, contact Katie V at 519-255-6770 ext 8800

Are you a parent or teen looking to pamper yourself before returning to the school hustle? Look no further than our spa staycation kit! Included are the supplies and instructions to DIY your own lip balm, lip scrub and lavender lotion bar. Kits are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Attention all you Lego fans on "stay-cation" this week!

Let's "hit the road" by building travel-themed Lego creations with the bricks you have at home!  Instructional videos will be posted to our social media.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/windsorpl/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wplwindsor

This is an easy and fun STEM activity for kids of any age.  

Celebrate National Poetry Month with WPL! Stop by the Fontainebleau or Riverside branches to pick up a Blackout Poetry Kit and/or a Create Your Own Poetry Decor Kit (available for both kids and adults, while supplies last). The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds will also be on display as a story window at Fontainebleau to enjoy, selected pages available at Riverside for you to read. And make sure you submit your favourite word(s) to help us create a collaborative poem to display.   

Every Saturday we'll have a new make and take kit ready to be picked up at Chisholm. Each kit will have all the supplies needed for kids age 3 and up to make a cool craft. Kits available first come first served while supplies last - no registration. April's kits are all about exploring the 5 senses. This week's kit includes supplies to make fruit scented paint. For a different kind of smell, check out the list of books that stink below!

Hey Kids here’s a very exciting opportunity for you to showcase your dynamic Reading Style
Send us a video presentation of yourself performing the poem A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart, written by Canadian author Zetta Elliott and Illustrated by Noa Denmon.
We would love to feature your video on the Windsor Public library Website.
You must be between the ages of 5 to 17 years.
We need your submission by April 19th.
To watch a sample, head to our YouTube page at https://youtu.be/miOXK4tmrq4

Please note that your video performance will become the property of Windsor Public Library and may be used in whole or part on our webpages or social media platforms.

Celebrate National Poetry Month with WPL! Stop by the Fontainebleau or Riverside branches to pick up a Blackout Poetry Kit and/or a Create Your Own Poetry Decor Kit (available for both kids and adults, while supplies last). The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds will also be on display as a story window at Fontainebleau to enjoy, selected pages available at Riverside for you to read. And make sure you submit your favourite word(s) to help us create a collaborative poem to display.   

Create your very own colourful paper rosette bird! Ages 10 & up.

Each month we'll have a new card kit for adults ready to pick up at Chisholm.  Available first come, first served while supplies last - no registration. One kit per person please. This month's kit includes supplies to make an "April Showers Bring May Flowers" card. Check out our list of April Showers books linked below!

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year. This Take and Learn includes activites for young students (ages 4-8) all about Going Green! Earth Day inspires us to protect the environment any way we can. These kits will be available at the Chisholm Branch starting Monday April 19th. No reservations, first come first serve. Available until supplies last!

 Let’s Talk English on Zoom!
Join our Zoom ESL discussion circle to improve your English conversational skills. Let us know if you are interested and call to register: 519-255-6770 x 3300 or 5400
Please provide your phone and email address.
Time: Tuesdays 11am -12 pm

Join Miss Kate for a classic morning StoryTime featuring great books, and lots of silly songs and fingerplays! Best for ages 5 and under. 

Please join us on the @WindsorPL Facebook page! You can watch previous videoshttps://www.facebook.com/windsorpl/live_videos with or without a Facebook account or library card!

I Speak for the Trees! Spend this Earth day with the Lorax. Pick up your kit from Seminole library that will include everything you need to make your own Lorax planter, as well as other fun activities. 

Pick up starting on April 22. Limited kits available, first come first serve.

For more information, contact Katie V at 519-255-6770 ext 8800

The words may be bookish, but the poem doesn’t have to be! On April 1, in celebration of National Poetry Month,10 words pertaining to book anatomy will be revealed on our social media platforms. Your challenge will be to write a poem of any style or length on any subject that incorporates the ten words.Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just want to dabble in the world of wordsmithing, put pen to paper and submit an entry to melliott@windsorpubliclibrary.com by April 30th. Our judges will select a winner who will receive a bookish prize! Ages 18+.

It’s National Poetry Month, and WPL wants to celebrate the work of our youngest poets! Submit a poem of any style, length, and subject to melliott@windsorpubliclibrary.com by April 30th and we will include it in our Junior Poets Digital Anthology! Our judges will select three prize winners based on style, substance, and originality in the age categories of 8-11 and 12-18. All entries will be included in the digital anthology

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a visit to the Chisholm Poetry Windows, where we will display selections from Shel Silverstein’s beloved collection, “Where The Sidewalk Ends.” Before you leave, pick up a Poetry Leaf from the front desk and contribute your original poem to our community “Poet Tree.”

Pick up a fun wooden puzzle made using our GlowForge 3D Laser Printer! The puzzle will feature a cool Earth Day design that you can decorate and make all your own! Limit one kit per household. Ages 6 and up. Available for pick up at the Forest Glade branch beginning Thursday April 22.

This Take and Learn kit inclues organic BASIL, CILANTRO, DILL, PARSLEY, AND SUMMER SAVORY seeds, earth, growing instructions, activities and recipes.  Don't miss out supplies are limited. 1 kit per family.  

Do you enjoy writing poetry but sometimes suffer from writer’s block? Find the inspiration you’re looking for with our magnetic poetry kit! With so many possible word combinations, you’re bound to “find” a poem inside. Available at the Chisholm branch on a first come, first serve basis. Ages 10+.

Every Saturday we'll have a new make and take kit ready to be picked up at Chisholm. Each kit will have all the supplies needed for kids age 3 and up to make a cool craft. Kits available first come first served while supplies last - no registration. April's kits are all about the 5 senses. This week's "Taste the Rainbow" kit includes supplies to do an experiment with taste, and to make a rainbow craft too. Check out the list of delicious books below!

 ~~Let’s Talk English on Zoom!
Join our Zoom ESL discussion circle to improve your English conversational skills. Let us know if you are interested and call to register: 519-255-6770 x 3300 or 5400
Please provide your phone and email address.
Time: Tuesdays 11am -12 pm
 

Join Miss Kate for a classic morning StoryTime featuring great books, and lots of silly songs and fingerplays! Best for ages 5 and under. 

Please join us on the @WindsorPL Facebook page! You can watch previous videoshttps://www.facebook.com/windsorpl/live_videos with or without a Facebook account or library card!

The words may be bookish, but the poem doesn’t have to be! On April 1, in celebration of National Poetry Month,10 words pertaining to book anatomy will be revealed on our social media platforms. Your challenge will be to write a poem of any style or length on any subject that incorporates the ten words.Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just want to dabble in the world of wordsmithing, put pen to paper and submit an entry to melliott@windsorpubliclibrary.com by April 30th. Our judges will select a winner who will receive a bookish prize! Ages 18+.

It’s National Poetry Month, and WPL wants to celebrate the work of our youngest poets! Submit a poem of any style, length, and subject to melliott@windsorpubliclibrary.com by April 30th and we will include it in our Junior Poets Digital Anthology! Our judges will select three prize winners based on style, substance, and originality in the age categories of 8-11 and 12-18. All entries will be included in the digital anthology

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a visit to the Chisholm Poetry Windows, where we will display selections from Shel Silverstein’s beloved collection, “Where The Sidewalk Ends.” Before you leave, pick up a Poetry Leaf from the front desk and contribute your original poem to our community “Poet Tree.”

It's time for Quiz Show, Windsor Public Library's online, family-friendly game show where you answer questions for points and choose your wager for the final question! TWO quizzes are available, 1 geared for kids aged 4-7 and the second for ages 8-10. Email QuizShow2021@gmail.com to request your link to play. You will need a device (desktop computer, tablet, or smartphone) to play, the game uses Google Slides. When you email, let me know which quiz you would like to play. You can request the link anytime, but you won't receive the link until April 30, 2021. 

Grow your own Micro greens Kit: For Adults, Young adults or children with parental assistance.

 Microgreens are young vegetable greens that are approximately 1–3 inches  tall. These tiny plants provide up to 40x more nutrition than the same plant in the mature version and are super rich in potassium, zinc, iron, copper and magnesium. Microgreens are very convenient to grow, as they can be grown in a variety of locations, including  on your windowsill.  It can take about 7-10 days to harvest. Kit includes everything you need for two batches of greens. Available May 1st at Fontainebleau Branch.

For more information or questions email: 

Visit the Chisholm library and enjoy the Dragons Love Tacos story window, then ring the doorbell and receive a DIY taco craftivity! Available on a first come, first serve basis. 

Every Saturday we'll have a new make and take kit ready to be picked up at Chisholm. Each kit will have all the supplies needed for kids age 3 and up to make a cool craft. Kits available first come first served while supplies last - no registration. This week's kit includes a craft you can make to celebrate the upcoming Star Wars Day - May the 4th (force) be with you! And don't forget to check out our list of Star Wars books below!

Each month. we'll have a new Adult Craft Take and Make kit ready to be picked up at Bridgeview. Each kit will have all the supplies needed for teens and adults to make a fun crafts. Kits available first come first served while supplies last - no registration required.

Each month we'll have a new craft kit for adults ready to pick up at Chisholm. One kit per person please. This month's kit includes supplies to make a paper quilled flower - no experience necessary! If you're interested in learning more about quilling, check out the list below.

Spread some  cheer, make this easy paper heart wreath for Mom, or the loved ones in your life. All materials included, age 6 and up (may need some adult assistance). Limited number of kits available, call or email Tuesday May 4 to reserve a kit.

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 ~~Let’s Talk English on Zoom!
Join our Zoom ESL discussion circle to improve your English conversational skills. Let us know if you are interested and call to register: 519-255-6770 x 3300 or 5400
Please provide your phone and email address.
Time: Tuesdays 11am -12 pm
 

Fun for the whole family.   In this kit you will get a variety of paper airplanes designs for your to follow and make cool paper airplanes.  Which plane will fly the furtherest distance?  Which plane will do the coolest stunts? Reserve your kit, make your paper airplanes and find out.   Kits featrue recycles book material, Lego and Pete the Cat.

Every Saturday we'll have a new make and take kit ready to be picked up at Chisholm. Each kit will have all the supplies needed for kids age 3 and up to make a cool craft. Kits available first come first served while supplies last - no registration. This week's kit includes supplies to make a pop up flower card to celebrate mom or anyone you love.

Create a colourful parrot to hang wherever you choose! Unfortunately, these birds won’t talk to you but are very pretty to look at! 

 Let’s Talk English on Zoom!
Join our Zoom ESL discussion circle to improve your English conversational skills. Let us know if you are interested and call to register: 519-255-6770 x 3300 or 5400
Please provide your phone and email address.
Time: Tuesdays 11am -12 pm
 

Join us for our monthly online discussion of classic and exciting new graphic novels. Simply join our Graphic Novel Club Facebook group.

Enjoy this fun Take and Make kit and make a cool three-dimensional cactus. For youths ages 5 and up. No pre-registration. Available beginning Wednesday May 12 at the Forest Glade branch. Call 519-255-6770 x 5400 for information.

Every Saturday we'll have a new make and take kit ready to be picked up at Chisholm. Each kit will have all the supplies needed for kids age 3 and up to make a cool craft. Kits available first come first served while supplies last - no registration. This week's kit includes supplies to make a butterfly suncatcher to decorate your window. Don't forget to check out our list of butterfly books linked below!

Each month we'll have a new card kit for adults ready to pick up at Chisholm.  Available first come, first served while supplies last - no registration. One kit per person please. This month's kit includes supplies to make a pop up grill card perfect for celebrating Dad or the start of summer!

 Let’s Talk English on Zoom!
 Join our Zoom ESL discussion circle to improve your English conversational skills. Let us know if you are interested and call to register: 519-255-6770 x 3300 or 5400
 Please provide your phone and email address.
 Time: Tuesdays 11am -12 pm
 

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Movie and cinema aficionados are invited to join the Film Discussion Club. We meet online every month to discuss a movie, explore the history of cinema, and allow film fans a chance to connect and share ideas.

Every Saturday we'll have a new make and take kit ready to be picked up at Chisholm. Each kit will have all the supplies needed for kids age 3 and up to make a cool craft. Kits available first come first served while supplies last - no registration. This week's kit includes supplies to make your own mini herb garden! For more gardening ideas, check out the list linked below.

~~ Let’s Talk English on Zoom!
 Join our Zoom ESL discussion circle to improve your English conversational skills. Let us know if you are interested and call to register: 519-255-6770 x 3300 or 5400
 Please provide your phone and email address.
 Time: Tuesdays 11am -12 pm
 

Practice folding a variety of paper airplanes! Which one will fly the farthest? Learn the basics of how to steer a paper airplane and so much more! 

Get crafty and design your own butterfly suncatcher. For youths ages 5 and up. No pre-registration. Available beginning Wednesday May 26 at the Forest Glade branch. Call 519-255-6770 x 5400 for information

Every Saturday we'll have a new make and take kit ready to be picked up at Chisholm. Each kit will have all the supplies needed for kids age 3 and up to make a cool craft. Kits available first come first served while supplies last - no registration. This week's kit includes supplies to make a paper airplane, helicopter, and straw rocket that really fly! To learn more about airplanes, helicopters and rockets, check out our list of books linked below.

~~Let’s Talk English on Zoom!
 Join our Zoom ESL discussion circle to improve your English conversational skills. Let us know if you are interested and call to register: 519-255-6770 x 3300 or 5400
 Please provide your phone and email address.
 Time: Tuesdays 11am -12 pm
 

Every Saturday we'll have a new make and take kit ready to be picked up at Chisholm. Each kit will have all the supplies needed for kids age 3 and up to make a cool craft. Kits available first come first served while supplies last - no registration. This week's kit includes supplies to make your own bubble wand. Check out our list of bubbly books below!

Each month we'll have a new craft kit for adults ready to pick up at Chisholm. One kit per person please. This month's kit includes supplies to make a paper shadow box with a layered maple leaf design - perfect for celebrating Canada Day! Don't forget to grab a book by a Canadian author too - check out the list linked below.

~~Let’s Talk English on Zoom!
 Join our Zoom ESL discussion circle to improve your English conversational skills. Let us know if you are interested and call to register: 519-255-6770 x 3300 or 5400
 Please provide your phone and email address.
 Time: Tuesdays 11am -12 pm

Every Saturday we'll have a new make and take kit ready to be picked up at Chisholm. Each kit will have all the supplies needed for kids age 3 and up to make a cool craft. Kits available first come first served while supplies last - no registration. This week's kit includes supplies to make your own pom pom ice cream cones - a craft that's almost good enough to eat! Check out our list of cool ice cream books below.

~~Let’s Talk English on Zoom!
 Join our Zoom ESL discussion circle to improve your English conversational skills. Let us know if you are interested and call to register: 519-255-6770 x 3300 or 5400
 Please provide your phone and email address.
 Time: Tuesdays 11am -12 pm

Every Saturday we'll have a new make and take kit ready to be picked up at Chisholm. Each kit will have all the supplies needed for kids age 3 and up to make a cool craft. Kits available first come first served while supplies last - no registration. This week, you can make a handprint keepsake picture that's perfect for dad, or anyone you love!

Each month we'll have a new card kit for adults ready to pick up at Chisholm.  Available first come, first served while supplies last - no registration. One kit per person please. This month's kit includes supplies to make a congratualtions card perfect for a new grad, a new baby, or any occasion to celebrate. For more card ideas, check out WPL's craftiest e-resource, CreativeBug! Your library card gives you access to thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

~~Let’s Talk English on Zoom!
 Join our Zoom ESL discussion circle to improve your English conversational skills. Let us know if you are interested and call to register: 519-255-6770 x 3300 or 5400
 Please provide your phone and email address.
 Time: Tuesdays 11am -12 pm

Every Saturday we'll have a new make and take kit ready to be picked up at Chisholm. Each kit will have all the supplies needed for kids age 3 and up to make a cool craft. Kits available first come first served while supplies last - no registration. This week, make a red and white windsock decoration to celebrate Canada Day. Check out the list linked below for some great Canadian picture books.

~~Let’s Talk English on Zoom!
 Join our Zoom ESL discussion circle to improve your English conversational skills. Let us know if you are interested and call to register: 519-255-6770 x 3300 or 5400
 Please provide your phone and email address.
 Time: Tuesdays 11am -12 pm
 

Each month we'll have a new card kit for adults ready to pick up at Chisholm.  Available first come, first served while supplies last - no registration. One kit per person please. This month's kit includes supplies to make a cool card perfect for celebrating summer. For some cool treat recipe books, check out the link below.

Each month we'll have a new card kit for adults ready to pick up at Chisholm.  Available first come, first served while supplies last - no registration. One kit per person please. Brighten a friend's day by sending them a card "just because" with this month's kit. If you'd like to read books about the everlasting effects of friendship, check out the list below.