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Let your summer reading adventure begin at the Whitefish Bay Public Library on June 8! We’ve got a program for all ages, whether you are two or one-hundred and two. From babies all the way up to teens, we’ve got paper logs to record your reading. It’s easy: read on your own, read together, be read to, or read to someone else. Keep track on your paper reading log and earn some amazing coupon experiences, as well as a free book. Adults can use Beanstack ( https://wfblibrary.beanstack.com/reader365) to track your reading. Adults can also join in the bonus bingo challenge. Join us for a fun summer of reading! We've got over $1,000 in prizes, thanks to Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library! |
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Antique Appraisal with Mark Moran
Saturday, June 27, 11AM-2PM |
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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., Moran 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.
To register, please call the library at 414-964-4380 beginning Tuesday, June 2. When registering, please let us know the item you will be bringing. See list of approved items following the link on our website. Each person is allowed one item for appraisal. |
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Whitefish Bay Public Library will showcase a virtual author talk series each month featuring bestselling, award-winning, and highly-acclaimed authors from around the world. The featured writers and thought leaders will cover a wide range of fiction and health and wellness genres.
The free, virtual series takes place 2-3 times a month and includes the opportunity to ask questions to the author. A complete list of events is available on the virtual author talk series website at https://libraryc.org/wfblibrary. Upcoming talks include: Eat Your Ice Cream: A Compassionate and Humorous Roadmap to Wellbeing with Dr. Ezekiel J. EmanuelAward-Winning Bioethicist, Oncologist, and Chocolatier Tuesday, June 9th 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with Matt DinnimanNew York Times Bestselling Author and Literary Dungeon Master Thursday, June 11th 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha LoupyKadri, CEO & Founder of Diaspora Spice Co. and Loupy, Renowned Food and Recipe Writer Tuesday, June 23rd 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT |
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Programs for Children and Families |
Drop-In Cards of Kindness
Saturday, June 20, All Day |
Make a card for someone special! Stop in the youth services area during open hours. |
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If the Dinosaurs Came Back
Tuesday, June 23, 2-4PM |
A fun art project based on the book If the Dinosaurs Came Back by Bernard Most. Create your own landscape and dinosaur with paper and markers. All ages. Younger children welcome with a caregiver aged 14+ |
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Mr. Nick, from the Dinosaur Discovery Museum
Tuesday, June 30, 10AM-12PM |
Learn about dinosaurs and fossils from an expert, Mr. Nick, from the Dinosaur Discovery Museum in Kenosha! Get hands on with both real fossils and fossil casts. All ages. Younger children welcome with a caregiver aged 14+. Join us in the program room. |
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Duke Otherwise
Thursday, July 9, 6:30PM
Registration Opens June 15 |
Duke Otherwise returns to the library with his outrageously fun and interactive music. All ages. Younger children welcome with a caregiver aged 14+. Join us in the program room. |
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Storytime at School House Park |
Outdoor Storytime
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10am
Begins on June 22 |
Join us in School House Park (across the street from the library) for outdoor storytime. Enjoy fun books and songs and more. All ages. Rain site:storytime room |
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Museum Adventure Pass to Cultural Destinations |
This pass is only available to residents of Whitefish Bay.
Receive admission or a special discount at participating Wisconsin and Illinois area cultural destinations! Visit Museum Adventure Passes and find Whitefish Bay Public Library to see which passes are currently available. Most passes are available electronically. Enter your name, library card number and e-mail address.
Please allow 24 hours for the pass to be printed or e-mailed. Limited to one pass per household, per loan period. The loan period is seven days and will expire after the date printed on the pass. Read more about the program guidelines. |
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Peterson's Career & Test Prep |
Prepare for standardized tests using eBooks, online courses, and full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, U.S. citizenship, and more.
Through this resource, you may research undergraduate and graduate programs, find tuition assistance, and prepare for careers whether you’re entering the workforce for the first time or searching for new opportunities. Search for jobs and create résumés, cover letters, and websites that can be shared with prospective employers.
Please note: An account is required to access some resources and save your progress in the prep material. An email address is not required, but highly recommended, to create an account. |
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Programs for Tweens and Teens |
Perler Beads for Tweens
Entering 4th-6th grades
Wednesday, June 17, 3-4PM
Perler Beads for Teens
Entering Grades 7+
Wednesday, June 17, 4-5PM |
Perler bead fun for teens entering 7th grade and up! Create your own designs or use some of ours! Meet us in the storytime room. |
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Vinyl for Tweens
Entering 4-6 Grades
Thursday, June 25, 11AM-12PM |
This is your chance to be creative and paint a vinyl record. It's a great way to give new life to an old record and decorate your room too! For those entering 4th-6th grades. Meet us in the program room upstairs. |
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