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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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Library Social (Reg enc.) 2:30pmxLibrary SocialThursday, May 1 2:30pm - 3:30pmJoin 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 MoreSpring Cleaning Your Finances 6pmxSpring Cleaning Your FinancesThursday, May 1 6pm - 7:30pmFeeling 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 More9:30am - 8:30pm2
Infant Gross Motor with Little Light Pediatric Therapies (Please Note Date Change) (Reg enc.) 10amxInfant Gross Motor with Little Light Pediatric Therapies (Please Note Date Change)Friday, May 2 10am - 10:45amThis 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 MoreMove It, Move It with Little Light Pediatric Therapies (Please Note Date Change) (Reg enc.) 11amxMove It, Move It with Little Light Pediatric Therapies (Please Note Date Change)Friday, May 2 11am - 11:30amGet 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 More9:30am - 8:30pm3
Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Book Sale 9:30amxFriends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Book SaleSaturday, May 3 9:30am - 3pmThe 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 More9:30am - 8:30pm4
Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Book Sale 12pmxFriends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library Book SaleSunday, May 4 12pm - 3pmThe 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 More9:30am - 8:30pm5
Parachute Playtime (Reg enc.) 10amxParachute PlaytimeMonday, May 5 10am - 10:30amJoin us for an interactive and play-filled program featuring songs, rhymes and activities with the library's parachute.
Registration Encouraged
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Drop In Craft: Cards of Kindness All dayxDrop In Craft: Cards of KindnessFriday, May 9 All dayStop 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 More9:30am - 8:30pm10
Drop In Craft: Cards of Kindness All dayxDrop In Craft: Cards of KindnessSaturday, May 10 All dayStop 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 MoreWhat's It Worth? Antique Appraisal with Mark Moran 11amxWhat's It Worth? Antique Appraisal with Mark MoranSaturday, May 10 11am - 2pmJoin 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 More9:30am - 8:30pm11
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Mystery Book Club (Reg enc.) 6:30pmxMystery Book ClubWednesday, May 14 6:30pm - 7:30pmThis month we are reading The Blackhouse by Peter May.
Registration Encouraged
Learn More9:30am - 8:30pm15
10th Anniversary Edible Book Festival 2025 6pmx10th Anniversary Edible Book Festival 2025Thursday, May 15 6pm - 6:30pm2025 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 More9:30am - 8:30pm16
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All Ages Block Party 10amxAll Ages Block PartySaturday, May 17 10am - 11amJoin 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 MoreCraft Supply Swap 2pmxCraft Supply SwapSaturday, May 17 2pm - 3:30pmHave 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.
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Library Board Meeting 6:30pmxLibrary Board MeetingTuesday, May 20 6:30pm - 8pmMeetings 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 More9:30am - 8:30pm21
Tea Time Book Club (Reg enc.) 2pmxTea Time Book ClubWednesday, May 21 2pm - 3:30pmOur 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
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Library Social
Thursday, May 1 2:30pm - 3:30pmJoin 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 HongThursday, May 1 May1Spring Cleaning Your Finances
Thursday, May 1 6pm - 7:30pmFeeling 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 - 10:45amThis 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 May2Move It, Move It with Little Light Pediatric Therapies (Please Note Date Change)
Friday, May 2 11am - 11:30amGet 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 - 3pmThe 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 - 3pmThe 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 - 10:30amJoin 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 dayStop 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 dayStop 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 May10What's It Worth? Antique Appraisal with Mark Moran
Saturday, May 10 11am - 2pmJoin 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 - 7:30pmThis month we are reading The Blackhouse by Peter May. - Thursday, May 15 May15
10th Anniversary Edible Book Festival 2025
Thursday, May 15 6pm - 6:30pm2025 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 - 11amJoin 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 May17Craft Supply Swap
Saturday, May 17 2pm - 3:30pmHave 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 - 8pmMeetings 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 - 3:30pmOur 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.