 Excite Your Mind by Joining the Whitefish Bay Public Library Board of Trustees
One of the seven Whitefish Bay Public Library Board of Trustees member appointments opens May 1st. We are seeking applicants who are library lovers and who believe in service to our community. The Library Board provides strategic guidance and oversight to the Director, librarians and staff. The current and previous Boards have established a clear vision and a solid foundation for our Whitefish Bay Library's finances, operations, facility and personnel, positioning the Library well for the future. Read more information on our website.
 Friends of the Whitefish Bay Library Writing Contest returns for the 6th year in a row! Submission categories include short story (1,000 words or less), memoirs (1,000 words or less), and poetry (200 words or less). The contest is open to anyone 16 and up. Submissions will be accepted until February 12 and are limited to one entry per person per category. Cash prizes will be awarded at the awards reception on Wednesday, April 4 at 6:30pm for first place winners.
 Edible Book Festival returns for the 5th year on March 7 from 6-7:30pm.
What is an Edible Book? An edible book is an item that looks like a book, puns on a title, refers to a character, or just has something to do with books. The only rule is that entries must be made from edible ingredients.
The Edible Book Festival is open to anyone: the young, the old, and everyone in between. Interested in making an edible book for the festival? Or if you're not the creative type you can stop by and vote on your favorites.
Find out all the details.
 Blind Date with a Book
This February we're asking patrons to take a chance on a blind date book. Books will be wrapped in paper and waiting, anonymously, for you to take one home! If you let us know how your "date" went and return your blind date review card, you'll be entered into a raffle!
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Whitefish Bay TALKS
Milwaukee Fair Housing Marches
of 1967-1968: Perspectives
Wednesday, February 7, 6:30pm
February is Black History Month and the Whitefish Bay Public Library, along with One Circle Forward, are hosting two speakers to commemorate this observance. On February 7 at 6:30pm, as part of our monthly speaker series Whitefish Bay TALKS, we'll have Dr. Margaret Rozga and Fred Reed, participants of the Milwaukee Fair Housing Marches of 1967-1968.
About Dr. Rozga: University of Wisconsin - Waukesha Professor of English Emerita Dr. Margaret Rozga creates poetry from her ongoing concern for social justice issues. She participated in the 1967-68 struggle for local and national open housing legislation. Her book Two Hundred Nights and One Day, tells the story of this Milwaukee fair housing struggle.
About Mr. Reed: A member of the Milwaukee NAACP Youth Council Commandos leading the struggle for open housing legislation in 19667-8, Fred Reed currently serves as a member of the March On Milwaukee 50th Anniversary Coordinating Committee. He has continued to be affiliated with the adult branch of the NAACP since 1968.
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Getting to Know Medicare
Tuesday, February 27, 6pm
Please register
Getting to know Medicare is a class designed to acquaint current and future Medicare Beneficiaries with the four parts of Medicare as well as equip them to navigate through the various insurance options.
Getting to know Medicare will help answer:
- What are the differences between Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D?
- What are my options in enrolling for Medicare?
- What are the differences between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans?
- How do I figure out the Prescription Drug plans and what is the "Donut Hole"?
Presented by the Retirement Classroom
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Loose Parts Storytime
Saturday, February 10, 11am-12pm
Ages 2-5 (Younger siblings are welcome with an adult caregiver)
Join us for stories and songs and a special "loose parts" playtime. What are loose parts? They're open ended materials with endless possibilities for play.No registration required.
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Discovery Time: Valentine's Day 
Monday, February 12, 4pm
Grades K4-2
It's not your average Valentine's Day program! We'll turn this holiday on its head with super science experiments and wacky art.
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Crafting with Circuitry
Tuesday, February 13, 4-5pm
Learn all about circuits and electricity and make something awesome in the process with Miss Valerie!
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Art in Action: Monet 
Wednesday, February 21, 4pm
Grades 2-5
Take a break from the chilly February weather by traveling to Claude Monet's world of gardens, sunshine, and rippling ponds. In this month's "Art in Action," we'll be learning about Impressionism through explorations in texture and a waterlily painting craft.
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Meet-Up Monday
Monday, February 5, 3:30-4:30pm
Grades 6-up
Our monthly teen drop-in after school program. Open to teens 12-up. Join us in the Storytime Room. Drop in and make some sweet designs with perler beads! Snacks and supplies provided. No need to register.
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Join us at 1pm in the Program Room to make some AWESOME slime. We'll mix some non-toxic clear Elmer's glue with all sorts of goodies (glitter, jewels, etc.), stir in some liquid starch, and create a slime the will impress your friends.
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