Nick Petrie, Winter Reading Program, Beanie Babies and more @ Whitefish Bay Public Library

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Our Winter Reading Program is back! Adults can participate through Beanstack, while teens and kids can stop by the Youth Services Desk to get started. The program starts on January 15 and runs through February 29. The adult reading program is sponsored by Friends of the Whitefish Public Library while the kids program is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of North Shore Milwaukee.

Author Nick Petrie in Conversation with Sharon Nagel
Monday, February 26, 6:30PM

Join us for an evening with author Nick Petrie for his newest book in the Peter Ash series, The Price You Pay. Nick will be in conversation with Sharon Nagel, also known as half of the writing team pseudonym Juneau Black. This event is cohosted by Boswell Book Company. Boswell will be on hand selling copies of Nick's books.

Whitefish Bay Garden Club and the Library Present a Panel Discussion
Tuesday, February 13, 6:15PM

"The WFB Garden Club invites members of the public to join us at the WFB Library, 2nd floor for a discussion on local climate initiatives with Matthew Collins, our new Director of Public Works, as well as a presentation on the Shorewood Conservation Committee with Joey Sprague and Joshua Liberatore."

WFB AFS International Dessert Event
Sunday, February 18, 1:30PM

Come join the Whitefish Bay AFS Chapter for an afternoon of delicious international desserts and a chance to learn about the countries and cultures of current AFS foreign exchange students.

Join us to hear presentations and sample desserts from:
Luise from Austria
Javier from Spain
Matilde from Chile

Questions? Contact Barb at: pbw.barbara@gmail.com
414-248-1884

Kids Programming

All Day Drop-In Craft: Valentines
Friday, February 9, 10AM-5PM

Stop by the Youth Services area to make a Valentine's Day card for someone you love. We'll provide all of the supplies.

All ages. No registration required.

Beanie Baby Adoption Event
Saturday, February 10, 10:30AM

Celebrate Valentine's Day by finding a new stuffie to love! We'll have a variety of Beanie babies who are all in need of a loving home. Select the perfect stuffie for you and we'll help you create some fun items perfect for welcoming it home.

Winter Wiggles!
Wednesday, February 21, 10-10:30AM
Birth-5yo with an adult caregiver

Focused on whole-body movement, this gross-motor library program is the perfect chance for kids to get some of those winter wiggles out! No registration required.

Drop-In Paperback Hedgehogs
Monday, February 26, 3-5PM
All ages.

Drop in anytime between 3pm and 5pm and upcycle a paperback book into a cute hedgehog! We'll provide everything you need, including accessories for your hedgie.

Storytimes

Toddler Time
12MO - 24 MO
Tuesdays, 10AM

February 6, February 13

All Ages Storytime
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 10AM

Mondays- February 5, February 12
Wednesdays- February 7, February 14
Thursdays- February 1, February 8, February 15

Book Clubs

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

Tea Time Book Club
Friday,
February 23, 12PM

Our Mystery Book Club meets once a month and is led by librarian Sharon Nagel. This month we're reading Bloodline by Jess Lourey.

This meeting will be a hybrid meeting, both on Zoom and in person at the library. Click here to join Zoom:

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 890 9070 0104
Passcode: J8yJp03W

Our Tea Time Book Club meets once a month is led by Library Director Nyama Reed. This month we're reading How Can I Help You by Laura Sims.

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

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 817 7725 2388
Passcode: 33887462

Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library

Writing Contest 2024

Friends are once again offering Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Writing Contest. This will be the 11th straight year for the contest, which includes submission categories for short story (1,000 words or less), memoir (1,000 words or less), and poetry (200 words or less). The contest is open to anyone 16 and up. Submissions will be accepted from January 8 - February 9 and are limited to one entry per category per person. Cash prizes will be awarded in spring. Please include a cover page on your entry with the following: Name, address, email, phone number, entry date, and category.

Email entries to reference@wfblibrary.org or drop off entries in person at the Adult Services Desk or mail them to:
Friends of the Whitefish Bay Library Writing Contest
5420 N Marlborough Drive
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217

Friends Scholarship 2024

Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library are pleased to announce two $1,000 educational scholarships for students who have been positively influenced by libraries. High school seniors who are residents of or attend school in Whitefish Bay and will be attending college during the 2024/2025 school year are eligible.