About the Library
The Whitefish Bay Public Library was established in 1937 in the basement of the old Village Hall.  The Library was an instant success, and its collection grew rapidly.  The first building was constructed in 1955 and served the Library well for many years, but as circulation increased, the collection grew and space became limited.  By 2001, over 55,000 items were housed in a building designed to hold 32,000.

After carefully considering a variety of sites,  models and sizes, the Village of Whitefish Bay and the Whitefish Bay Public Library decided to expand the existing building to create a library almost three times the size which could provide the necessary space and allow for additional and expanded services.

In June of 2002, the beautiful new Whitefish Bay Library opened and is now able to offer materials in more formats, two lovely reading rooms, study rooms, a program room for library and public use, 11 Internet stations and additional programming.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Library is to provide the highest quality resources for information, recreation, and lifelong learning for Village residents of all ages.

	Serve the community as a center of reliable information
	Maintain the best possible collection and organize it for easy access
	Provide access to materials not owned by the Library
	Support the educational, civic, and cultural activities individuals and groups
	Encourage children to read and to use the library
	Maintain a welcoming physical environment
	Hire and retain a staff with excellent professional qualifications and public service skills