January 15, 2021

Dear Whitefish Bay Community,

We thank you for your understanding and patience as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 crisis.

We were hoping to return to in-library services in January. Unfortunately, Whitefish Bay is experiencing a significant post-holiday spike in COVID-19 burden in the last week; we are back to the levels we had around Thanksgiving when we returned to curbside and virtual services. We will continue to monitor the numbers, with the goal of returning to in-library services safely when the numbers support doing so.

I welcome your questions and comments at n.reed@wfblibrary.org

Sincerely,
Nyama Y. Reed
Library Director
Take and Make Crafts
Our Take and Make bags provide all the materials you'll need to complete a project. Supplies are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Pickup is right outside the library.

For Kids- Hand Print Polar Bear
Wednesday, January 20, 10AM-12PM & 3-5PM

For Kids- Collage Mittens
Wednesday, January 27, 10AM-12PM & 3-5PM

For Adults- Dictionary Flowers
Thursday, January 21, 9:30AM-Until supplies are gone
Virtual Storytimes
Due to COVID-19, all of our storytimes are virtual storytimes! We invite you to join one of our youth services librarians for books, rhymes, songs, and more. Our events will premiere on our Facebook page, and they will also be saved on our FB page for a brief amount of time.

January 12- February 19
Tuesday @10am: Toddler Time
Fridays @10am: All Ages
Virtual Book Club
Friday, February 26, 12PM
The Guest List by Lucy Foley

Our Tea Time Book Club meets once a month and is led by Library Director Nyama Reed. This month we're reading The Guest List by Lucy Foley.

This meeting will take place virtually on Zoom. Click here to join: 
Favorite Reads of 2020
Staff of the Whitefish Bay Public Library choose their favorite reads of 2020.
Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library
Writing Contest- Deadline is February 8
Friends are once again offering Friends of the Whitefish Bay Library Writing Contest. This will be the 8th straight year for the contest, which includes submission categories for short story, memoirs, and poetry. Read all about the contest at: https://www.wfblibrary.org/get_involved/friends/writing_contest.php

2021 Scholarship- Deadline is March 15
Friends of the Whitefish Bay Public Library are pleased to announce two $500 educational scholarships for students who have been positively influenced by libraries. High school seniors who are residents of or attend school in Whitefish Bay and will be attending college during the 2021/2022 school year are eligible. Read all the details at: https://www.wfblibrary.org/get_involved/friends/scholarship.php
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