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Our Winter Reading Program is back! Adults can participate through Beanstack, while kids and teens can stop by the Youth Services Desk to get started. The program runs through February 28.
AdultsSign up online through Beanstack. For every 2 hours that you read, you'll earn a ticket (up to 50). Write reviews for the books you read and earn additional tickets. Also earn tickets for completing some tasks, such as following the library on social media. Use your tickets to enter into a drawing for a gift card from some area businesses. This program is made possible by Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library
Teens
Teens can participate by stopping by the Youth Services desk to pick up a paper log beginning January 17. Read whatever you'd like (audiobooks count too!) This program is made possible by Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library
Kids- Sponsored by Kiwanis North Shore MKE
Kids can participate by stopping by the Youth Services desk to pick up a paper log beginning January 17. Read whatever you'd like (audiobooks count too!) This program is made possible by the Kiwanis North Shore MKE.
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Tiny Art Show
Sponsored by Friends of the Whitefish
Bay Public Library |
The Tiny Art Show is a month-long community art exhibition. The twist? All art must be on a 4” x 4” canvas! Kids, teens, and adults are invited to participate. Kids must be 5K or older to participate.
Pick up an art kit starting on Monday, February 2 at either the Youth Services or Adult Services Desk. The tiny art will then be on display throughout the month of March.
Kit includes: Canvas, paint, and paint brushes.
Guidelines
- All art work must be on the provided 4” x 4” canvas and able to be displayed on an easel.
- Other than food, all materials are welcome to be used in the creation of your art.
- Artwork and the titles of the artwork must be appropriate for all ages.
- Library staff reserves the right to reject any art that does not follow these guidelines.
- Art must be dropped off at the library by February 28 to be included in the exhibit.
Art may be collected after the exhibition beginning April 1. |
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Head of Youth Services Changes |
Katie Kiekhaefer's last day as the Head of Youth Services is Friday, January 30. In case you haven't heard, she is leaving to take a librarian position at the Cooperative Children’s Book Center at University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has served this community for more than 12 years and while we're sad to see her go, we are also excited for her new opportunities!
We are so very pleased to announce that Valerie Morris has accepted the position of Head of Youth Services at Whitefish Bay Public Library! Valerie has been an integral part of our library since 2012. She is the artistic force behind our amazing displays, and her collection development knowledge and passion are a huge part of why WFBPL is #1 in circulation per capita for children’s materials. She has also led endless storytimes (especially our beloved toddler time for 1 year olds) and programs over the years.
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Light the Library Donation Drive |
Thank you to everyone in our community who contributed to the Whitefish Bay Library Foundation’s Light the Library campaign this past December. Thanks to your generosity, we raised more than $20,000 in support of our library — including many donors who chose to make recurring gifts for the first time, helping build a more sustainable foundation for the future.
Founded in 2021, the Whitefish Bay Public Library Foundation strengthens the library’s ability to offer collections, programs, and technology that go beyond what public funding alone can provide. Your support helps ensure that the library continues to grow, innovate, and serve as a vibrant resource for all.
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Programs for Adults or All Ages |
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The Art of Building with Clay:
Lecture with artist & author Ben Tyjeski
Thursday, February 12, 6:30PM |
Join us for an evening celebrating the craft of historic faience tile found in many Whitefish Bay homes. Local tile artist and architectural historian, Ben Tyjeski, will discuss the major techniques and craftsmen whose tiles are found in the village, including the local Continental Faience & Tile Co., the subject of one his his books. He will also bring our attention to the many lessons shaped in clay that surround the built-environment, especially when we slow down and take notice.
Ben Tyjeski is the author of Carl Bergmans and the Continental Faience & Tile Co. Request a copy here. |
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All Ages
Current Session Runs Through February 5
New Session Runs February 23 - March 19
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 10AM
Toddler Time for One Year Olds
Last One for this Session on February 3
New Session Runs February 24 - March 17
12mo-24mo with an adult caregiver. (Siblings are welcome.)
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Join us for stories, songs, and more at an all ages storytime! What's Storytime? Storytime is a time to share books, stories, songs, and fun while building early literacy skills. |
