The Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library book sale happens the first full weekend in May & November at the Library: 5420 N. Marlborough Drive.

On Friday, our usual Friends Night – for Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library -  will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. If you’re not a Friend, you can join Friday night and attend the Friday night sale for as little as $15 annually.
 
On Saturday, our hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. And on Sunday, join us from noon to 3 p.m. for our popular bag sale. Fill a bag for $7. We supply the bags!

Our semi-annual sales help raise money to supplement the wide range of activities at the Library including reading programs, computer equipment purchases, guest speakers, furniture and much more. 
 
Thanks to the generosity of the community, we have a tremendous selection of gently-used books, DVDs and CDs. Books are sorted fiction versus non-fiction. Most fiction offerings are alphabetized by author. Non-fiction books are for sale by category. So if you have a favorite author, or are looking for just the right book, you’ll find it all at the Book Sale.
   
Reminder: We accept all major credit cards, checks and cash.

Tuesday, May 13 - Thursday, May 15

2025 Edible Book Festival returns for our 10th year and we’re doing things a little differently. Edible books will be on display in the library and you can vote for your favorites from Tuesday, May 13 – Thursday May 15. We’ll host an award ceremony to announce the winners and hand out prizes on Thursday, May 15 at 6PM! Also please be advised that entries will be sitting out for a few days. Be mindful of ingredients that won't spoil during this time period.

The Edible Book Festival is open to anyone of any age including kids, teens and adults. Register your entry by Sunday, May 11 here.
Then make your edible book and drop off your creation by Monday, May 12at 8:30PM. Voting will be open from Tuesday, May 13 – Thursday, May 15 at 5PM. Award ceremony to follow at 6PM.
Here are the following prize categories: 
People's Top Choice
Best Pun/Play on Words
Best Literary Reference
Most Edible
Best Engineering
Best Kid Creation (with minimal adult support)
Best in Show- Determined by the entry with the most votes overall across all categories

What is an Edible Book?
An edible book is an item that looks like a book, puns on a title, refers to a character, or just has something to do with books. The only rule is that entries must be made from edible ingredients. Edible Book Festivals have been held all over the world, and there is array of examples found online. The festival started as a celebration to commemorate the birthday of French gastronome Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826), famous for his book Physiologie du goût, a witty meditation on food.  
 
What can I make as an entry for the festival?
Need some inspiration for an entry? Make your very own edible book depicting your favorite book character. You can also take a cherished title and turn it into a pun (think “Much Ado About Muffins”). Or just make an entry that looks like a book or book cover. Still in need of inspiration? Search the web for “edible book festival.” Stop by the library and we’ll point you in the right direction. 

The library will be closed on Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 for the Memorial Day holiday. This also begins our summer hours in which the library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. 

Library Social
Thursday, May 1, 2:30-3:30PM

Join us for coffee, conversation, and donuts every first Thursday from 2:30-3:30pm in the upstairs program room. As the weather changes and the world turns, we'll always have playing cards, board games, adult coloring books, and jazz playing softly in the background at the Library Social.

 

Hosted by Reference Assistant Eva Hong

Spring Cleaning Your Finances
Thursday, May 1, 6PM

Feeling the itch to get organized?

Staying organized and aware of your finances is key to long term success. In this webinar, EIG Wealth Advisor, Heather Deaton, CFP®, CSRICTM, shares tips and strategies to stay mindful and on-track by watching your cashflow, cleaning out files, and creating spending plans. You’ll leave feeling motivated and able to prioritize what’s most impactful on your pocketbook.

 

All are welcome to join and learn during this educational presentation hosted at the Whitefish Bay Public Library. Refreshments provided.

 

About the presenter:
Heather Deaton, CFP ® , CSRIC TM
Video Bio

Heather is a wealth advisor at Ellenbecker Investment Group with a passion for service, sustainability and relationships. She was named Corporate Volunteer of the Year at the 2023 BizTimes Nonprofit Excellence Awards for her dedication to the Fondy Food Center board of directors. She’s actively engaged in the community and enjoys helping others gain confidence in their financial journey through education. Heather works with clients to identify their goals and navigate their financial journey with confidence and conviction.

What's It Worth? Antique Appraisals
With Mark Moran
Saturday, May 10, 11AM-2PM

Join us for an antiques and collectibles appraisal event featuring author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran of Iola, Wisconsin.

Formerly senior editor of Antiques and Collectibles Books for Krause Publications in Iola, Wis., he has also been a contributing editor for Antique Trader magazine. He has served as editor of Antique Review East magazine; as producer of Atlantique City, an antique show held in Atlantic City, N.J.; and as editorial director of F+W Media's Antiques Group. 

Moran was also a guest expert on the PBS program, Antiques Roadshow, for 9 seasons.

 

Craft Supply Swap
Saturday, May 17, 2-3:30PM

Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking for some creative inspiration? Join us for a craft supply swap! Drop off unneeded but usable supplies and pick up some new to you materials. 

HOW: New or gently used craft supplies donations will be accepted at the library starting on Friday May 9 through Friday, May 16 during normal library hours at the adult services desk.

Those who make a donation will receive a ticket for early entry to the event, which will be held on Saturday, May 17. All items are FREE!  

SUGGESTED CRAFT SUPPLIES FOR THE SWAP:     
Fabric, sewing/embroidery thread, and notions 
Paper crafting/scrapbooking/rubber stamps 
Craft kit, craft instruction books 
Children’s craft kits and supplies 
Jewelry making 
Yarn, hooks, needles 
And more!  

WHEN:  Crafters who donated and receive a ticket can attend from 1-2 p.m. Doors open to the public from 2-3:30 p.m. 

Infant Gross Motor
With Little Light Pediatric Therapies
For Babies 0-15 Months
Friday, May 2, 10-10:45AM

(Please Note the Date Change) This 45-minute class is designed for babies from 0-15 months and their caregivers as a way to improve strength, motor control, and gross motor development. In the class, we will help supplement your gross ('large') motor play! Registration is required.  

Move It, Move It 
With Little Light Pediatric Therapies
Ages 18 Months - 5 years
Friday, May 2, 11-11:30AM

(Please Note the Date Change) Get ready to move your body in fun and interesting ways in this 30-minute playful series for younger children roughly 18 months -5 years old! Activities will include stretching, breath work, strengthening, balance work, and coordination tasks. Positive self talk will be encouraged! Registration is required.  

Parachute Playtime 
Monday, May 5, 10-10:30AM

Ages 2yo-5yo with an adult caregiver.  (Younger siblings are welcome.)   

Join us for an interactive and play-filled program featuring songs, rhymes and activities with the library's parachute. Please register.

All Ages Block Party
Saturday, May 17, 10-11AM
All ages with an adult caregiver.  
No registration required.

Join us for a fun time building at our all ages, drop-in Block Party!  We'll have a variety of building materials perfect for a variety of ages, and you're invited to come and build.  Stop by for 15 minutes of building or stay for the entire session! 

We're partnering with United Way for their Spring Diaper Drive! Now until May 17th, you can donate sealed packages of diapers and wipes in the yellow Drive Donation Bin in the lobby of the library.

The Spring Diaper Drive, sponsored by Landmark Credit Union with support from the Milwaukee County Federated Library System, is focused on collecting diapers, wipes, and financial donations to stock United Way's Diaper Bank Hubs.

For many local families, purchasing diapers and wipes is a real financial burden. Yet we know that access to diapers is critical to the health and wellbeing of children. Support local families who may be struggling by dropping off diapers and wipes at Landmark Credit Union branches or right here at the library.

Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, May 14, 6:30PM

Our Mystery Book Club meets once a month and is led by librarian Sharon Nagel. This month we're reading The Blackhouse by Peter May.  

Mystery Book Club offers hybrid meetings. You can attend in-person at the Library in the 2nd floor Program Room or online via Zoom. 

 

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Tea Time Book Club
Wednesday, May 21, 2PM

Discussions will be facilitated by Mary Sussman, who previously led Shakespeare and Company (2003-2005), dedicated to the works of William Shakespeare; and League Café, dedicated to books about racial equity (2018-2023).

About the book: "Laymon writes eloquently and honestly about the physical manifestations of violence, grief, trauma, and abuse on his own body. He writes of his own eating disorder and gambling addiction as well as similar issues that run throughout his family. Through self-exploration, storytelling, and honest conversation with family and friends, Heavy seeks to bring what has been hidden into the light and to reckon with all of its myriad sources, from the most intimate--a mother-child relationship--to the most universal--a society that has undervalued and abused black bodies for centuries"--,Provided by publisher.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Whitefish Bay Public Library last year announced a library program to make state park and forest vehicle admission day passes available to library card holders at Whitefish Bay. Starting on Thursday, May 1st, library card holders can again check out a day pass for free admission for one vehicle at any state park, forest, or recreation area where admission is required.

How do the passes work?
Every Monday morning, a select number of passes will be available.

Questions? Ask a staff person for more information.
Passes are brought to you by Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library.