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Our Events

 We offer author events, classes, storytimes, book clubs, and so much more! Be sure to also check out the library's email newsletter to stay in the know and be the first to hear about library programs.

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  • 1

    Library Social (Reg enc.) 2:30pm
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    Library Social
    Thursday, May 1 2:30pm - 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 world turns, we'll always have playing cards, board games, adult coloring books, and jazz playing softly in the background at the Library Social. Mark your calendar's for March 6th! Hosted by Reference Assistant Eva Hong

    Registration Encouraged

    Learn More
    Spring Cleaning Your Finances 6pm
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    Spring Cleaning Your Finances
    Thursday, May 1 6pm - 7:30pm

    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.

    Learn More
    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    Infant Gross Motor with Little Light Pediatric Therapies (Please Note Date Change) (Reg enc.) 10am
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    Infant Gross Motor with Little Light Pediatric Therapies (Please Note Date Change)
    Friday, May 2 10am - 10:45am

    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 Encouraged

    Learn More
    Move It, Move It with Little Light Pediatric Therapies (Please Note Date Change) (Reg enc.) 11am
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    Move It, Move It with Little Light Pediatric Therapies (Please Note Date Change)
    Friday, May 2 11am - 11:30am

    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 Encouraged

    Learn More
    9:30am - 8:30pm
  • 3

    Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Book Sale 9:30am
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    Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Book Sale
    Saturday, May 3 9:30am - 3pm

    The Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library book sale happens the first full weekend in May 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!

    Learn More
    9:30am - 8:30pm
  • 4

    Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Book Sale 12pm
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    Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Book Sale
    Sunday, May 4 12pm - 3pm

    The Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library book sale happens the first full weekend in May 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!

    Learn More
    9:30am - 8:30pm
  • 5

    Parachute Playtime (Reg enc.) 10am
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    Parachute Playtime
    Monday, May 5 10am - 10:30am

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

    Registration Encouraged

    Learn More
    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    9:30am - 8:30pm
  • 9

    Drop In Craft: Cards of Kindness All day
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    Drop In Craft: Cards of Kindness
    Friday, May 9 All day

    Stop by the Youth Services area to make a Card of Kindness for someone you love. We'll have a variety of supplies and some examples for inspiration.

    Learn More
    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    Drop In Craft: Cards of Kindness All day
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    Drop In Craft: Cards of Kindness
    Saturday, May 10 All day

    Stop by the Youth Services area to make a Card of Kindness for someone you love. We'll have a variety of supplies and some examples for inspiration.

    Learn More
    What's It Worth? Antique Appraisal with Mark Moran 11am
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    What's It Worth? Antique Appraisal 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.

    Learn More
    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    9:30am - 8:30pm
  • 13

    9:30am - 8:30pm
  • 14

    Mystery Book Club (Reg enc.) 6:30pm
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    Mystery Book Club
    Wednesday, May 14 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    This month we are reading The Blackhouse by Peter May.

    Registration Encouraged

    Learn More
    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    10th Anniversary Edible Book Festival 2025 6pm
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    10th Anniversary Edible Book Festival 2025
    Thursday, May 15 6pm - 6:30pm

    2025 Edible Book Festival returns for our 10th year and we’re doing things a little different this year! Edible books will be on display in the library from Tuesday, May 13 – Thursday May 15. We’ll host an award ceremony to announce the winners and hand out prizes!

    Learn More
    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    9:30am - 8:30pm
  • 17

    All Ages Block Party 10am
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    All Ages Block Party
    Saturday, May 17 10am - 11am

    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! All ages with an adult caregiver.  No registration required.

    Learn More
    Craft Supply Swap 2pm
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    Craft Supply Swap
    Saturday, May 17 2pm - 3:30pm

    Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking 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. 

    Learn More
    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    9:30am - 8:30pm
  • 19

    9:30am - 8:30pm
  • 20

    Library Board Meeting 6:30pm
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    Library Board Meeting
    Tuesday, May 20 6:30pm - 8pm

    Meetings are typically held in the Library's program room at 6:30PM, on the following Tuesdays, with the option to join via Zoom (see Zoom details below).

    Learn More
    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    Tea Time Book Club (Reg enc.) 2pm
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    Tea Time Book Club
    Wednesday, May 21 2pm - 3:30pm

    Our Tea Time Book Club meets once a month is led by Library Director Nyama Reed. This month we're reading Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space by Adam Higginbotham. Tea Time Book Club offers in-person meetings at the Library in the 2nd floor Program Room. Copies of Challenger are available to pickup at the Adult Services Desk.

    Registration Encouraged

    Learn More
    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    9:30am - 8:30pm
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    9:30am - 8:30pm
  • Thursday, May 1 May1

    Library Social

    Thursday, May 1 2:30pm - 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 world turns, we'll always have playing cards, board games, adult coloring books, and jazz playing softly in the background at the Library Social. Mark your calendar's for March 6th! Hosted by Reference Assistant Eva Hong
    Thursday, May 1 May1

    Spring Cleaning Your Finances

    Thursday, May 1 6pm - 7:30pm
    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.
  • Friday, May 2 May2

    Infant Gross Motor with Little Light Pediatric Therapies (Please Note Date Change)

    Friday, May 2 10am - 10:45am
    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!
    Friday, May 2 May2

    Move It, Move It with Little Light Pediatric Therapies (Please Note Date Change)

    Friday, May 2 11am - 11:30am
    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!
  • Saturday, May 3 May3

    Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Book Sale

    Saturday, May 3 9:30am - 3pm
    The Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library book sale happens the first full weekend in May 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!
  • Sunday, May 4 May4

    Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Book Sale

    Sunday, May 4 12pm - 3pm
    The Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library book sale happens the first full weekend in May 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!
  • Monday, May 5 May5

    Parachute Playtime

    Monday, May 5 10am - 10:30am
    Join us for an interactive and play-filled program featuring songs, rhymes and activities with the library's parachute.
  • Friday, May 9 May9

    Drop In Craft: Cards of Kindness

    Friday, May 9 All day
    Stop by the Youth Services area to make a Card of Kindness for someone you love. We'll have a variety of supplies and some examples for inspiration.
  • Saturday, May 10 May10

    Drop In Craft: Cards of Kindness

    Saturday, May 10 All day
    Stop by the Youth Services area to make a Card of Kindness for someone you love. We'll have a variety of supplies and some examples for inspiration.
    Saturday, May 10 May10

    What's It Worth? Antique Appraisal 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.

  • Wednesday, May 14 May14

    Mystery Book Club

    Wednesday, May 14 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    This month we are reading The Blackhouse by Peter May.
  • Thursday, May 15 May15

    10th Anniversary Edible Book Festival 2025

    Thursday, May 15 6pm - 6:30pm
    2025 Edible Book Festival returns for our 10th year and we’re doing things a little different this year! Edible books will be on display in the library from Tuesday, May 13 – Thursday May 15. We’ll host an award ceremony to announce the winners and hand out prizes!
  • Saturday, May 17 May17

    All Ages Block Party

    Saturday, May 17 10am - 11am
    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! All ages with an adult caregiver.  No registration required.
    Saturday, May 17 May17

    Craft Supply Swap

    Saturday, May 17 2pm - 3:30pm
    Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking 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. 
  • Tuesday, May 20 May20

    Library Board Meeting

    Tuesday, May 20 6:30pm - 8pm
    Meetings are typically held in the Library's program room at 6:30PM, on the following Tuesdays, with the option to join via Zoom (see Zoom details below).
  • Wednesday, May 21 May21

    Tea Time Book Club

    Wednesday, May 21 2pm - 3:30pm
    Our Tea Time Book Club meets once a month is led by Library Director Nyama Reed. This month we're reading Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space by Adam Higginbotham. Tea Time Book Club offers in-person meetings at the Library in the 2nd floor Program Room. Copies of Challenger are available to pickup at the Adult Services Desk.