WFBPL is excited to announce Chapter 2 of Renewing Services: "6-Feet & Mask Up @ WFBPL" which began on Monday, July 6.

Hours

Curbside Pickup (by appointment)
  • Monday, Wednesday, Saturday- 9:30AM-2PM
  • Tuesday, Thursday- 2:30-7PM

In-Library Browsing (no appointment needed) and Library Computers (by appointment)
  • Monday, Wednesday- 2:30-7PM
  • Tuesday, Thursday, Friday- 9:30AM-2PM

Curbside Pickup
Our curbside pickup is easy and contactless! Place materials on hold through CountyCat . When you receive a notification that items are ready for pickup, go here to schedule your pickup-  https://calendly.com/wfblibrary/curbside-pickup-schedule .

In-Library Browsing
Come into the library building to browse books, renew library cards, apply for a new card, or use the copier/scanner. No need to make an appointment; just stop by during our browsing hours. Please keep your library visits to 30 minutes or less. And thanks for protecting staff and other patrons by wearing your mask. (Masks are required and we can provide you with one if you don’t already have one.)

Library Computers
Library computers are available for up to 1 hour per day twice per week by appointment. Please call the library to schedule and be sure to bring your mask with you to your appointment.

To maintain a safe environment for patrons and staff
  • All staff and patrons are required to wear face masks or face shields.
  • 6-foot social distancing is required and spots will be marked on the floor at the checkout desk to assist this.
  • The Library will have limited capacity with only a certain number of people allowed in the building at a time.
  • Our cleaning crew cleans and sanitizes the library every evening with proper protocols and materials.
  • Hand sanitizer is available for staff and patrons to use as they enter and leave the building; handwashing is strongly encouraged and restrooms will be available for patrons with a Browsing or Computer appointment.
  • Computers will be disinfected after each use.
Outside Book Drop
Great news! Our outdoor book drop is now open. You can now return your items whenever it's convenient for you. Items are being quarantined for three days so they will remain on you card until then. But don't worry, items are being back-dated and checked in with their original return date.

Thank you for your patience over the last few months as we worked to keep patrons and staff safe!
Summer Reading Program
There is still lots of time to sign up for our summer reading program! Sign up online through Beanstack and experience the great programs for all ages, full of opportunities for fun and learning.

You can register online here or you can also use the Beanstack app! Download the Beanstack app and search for Whitefish Bay Public Library. The program runs through August 15.

Adults
For every book you read, you'll earn tickets to enter into our end of summer prize drawings. Write reviews for the books you read and earn additional tickets. Win gift cards for City Market, Stone Creek Coffee, Trouble and Sons, Fox Bay, and more!

Teens
For every hour that you read, earn tickets to enter into drawings throughout the summer. Win gift cards to local businesses. Writing reviews and completing activities throughout the summer results in earning more tickets. If you read for 8 hours, you'll receive a free book. To setup a time to receive your book, please email youthservices@wfblibrary.org.

Kids
For every hour that you read, earn tickets to enter into drawings throughout the summer for gift cards to local businesses, arts and crafts kits, and exciting grand prizes. Complete special activity badges throughout the summer in order to earn more tickets. If you read for 6 hours, you'll receive a free book! To setup a time to receive your book, please email youthservices@wfblibrary.org .
Facebook Virtual Storytimes
Fridays at 10am

Missing Storytime? We are too! Join Miss Katie or Miss Valerie for a Facebook Live Storytime on Fridays at 10am. Can't make the live event? We'll be sure to save the storytime so you can watch it later. Visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/whitefishbaypubliclibrary/
New This Summer: Make and Takes for All Ages!
While we can't have any in person programming during the summer, we will want you to have great educational and entertaining activities to enjoy! We'll be putting together "Make and Take" kits that you can pick up outside of the building every week, starting the week of June 22nd.

How will it work?

Every Monday, we will post the week's Make and Take (both the theme and the age group) on our Facebook page, Instagram page, and website front page. Our bags are first come, first serve and they can be picked up outside of the library during these windows of time:

  • Wednesdays from 10:00am-noon 
  • Thursdays from 3:00pm-5:00pm
Book Club with Bay Bridge
Bay Bridge, along with the support of the Whitefish Bay Public Library, announce our summer read for 2020: the New York Times bestselling book How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. Publisher's Weekly says "(Kendi's) prose is thoughtful, sincere and polished. This powerful book will spark many conversations."

Looking for a copy of this book? Place a hold through CountyCat. The library has purchased a number of copies so your wait time for a book will be short.

To receive a copy of support materials which include a discussion guide and additional learning resources, just follow this link.

If you would like help finding a book club to join, please email BayBridgeWisconsin@gmail.com. Also be sure to follow us on Facebook!
Support Your Local Libraries
Please consider paying your fines on line through CountyCat or mailing a check to:
The Whitefish Bay Public Library
5420 N Marlborough Dr
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217.

Our revenues are down this year so every little bit counts - Thank you!
Seed Library-
We've launched a seed library! Stop by during our browsing hours or request seeds along with your curbside pickup (just put a message in the notes.)

Seed Available
- basil - oregano - beets - carrots - kale - lettuce - radish - spinach

Brought to you through a collaboration between the Whitefish Bay Public Library and the Whitefish Bay Garden Club.
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