Learn How to Build Confidence

Whitefish Bay psychotherapist Laurie Groh will share the importance of building confidence Thursday night at Whitefish Bay Library.

Make the Most of Your E-Reader

On Tuesday night, Whitefish Bay Library will teach you how to download ebooks from to your Kindle, Nook or iPad.

Prom Dress Donation Drive Held at the Library

Donations are being accepted from March 4- March 29th at Whitefish Bay Library or the Whitefish Bay High School Library.

Do you have a dress tucked away in the back of your closet that you know you won't wear again? If so, your old dress could be donated to the library's first-ever Prom Dress Drive. New or gently used prom dresses, formal dresses or cocktail dresses can be donated from March 4 through March 29th at Whitefish Bay Library or at the Whitefish Bay High School Library. Brittany Khatib from Whitefish Bay Library said she came up with the idea after seeing other libraries across the country conducting similar programs. "I read about one and thought it would be a fun project," she said. "It helps girls that may not be able to purchase a dress still have the opportunity to attend prom." Local high school students can shop from the used dress …

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Free Legal Music Downloads Available Through Whitefish Bay Library

Whitefish Bay residents who have a library card can access more than 3 million songs through the Freegal Music Service.

Whitefish Bay residents are now able to download free music legally through a new program offered at Whitefish Bay Library. Whitefish Bay Public Library has joined Library Ideas, a network of public library websites offering access to over 3 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalog of artists. The Freegal Music Service allows the library to increase the size and diversity of its collection by offering access to over 10,000 music labels from 65 different countries.  Under the terms of the agreement, registered library card holders who are residents of Whitefish Bay can download three Freegal Music tracks in the MP3 format each week at no direct cost on Whitefish Bay's Freegal page. The library will underwrite the purchase of the music…

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Step Right Up, It's Circus Night at the Library

Hear the story of PT Barnum, the greatest showman on Earth, at Whitefish Bay Public Library Thursday night.

Photos: Library Celebrates Anniversary With Family Fun

The Whitefish Bay Public Library celebrated its history in the community with balloon sculptures, face painting and live entertainment Sunday afternoon.

The Whitefish Bay Public Library celebrated 75 years of history and 10 years in its new building with family fun in Schoolhouse Park Sunday afternoon. The party featured a short fun walk, refreshments, a ventroliquist show from Wayne and Wingnut, balloon sculptures by Holly Nagel, crafts and face painting from Art Trooper and live music by Mike Brumm, all funded by Friends of Whitefish Bay Library. Click here to read more about the library's history in the community and the services it offers.

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Whitefish Bay Library Book Sale is This Weekend

Swing by the library Saturday or Sunday to scoop up used books, music and movies.

Week Ahead: Antiques Appraisal at the Library

Here's a look at some of the events in Whitefish Bay Patch's events calendar this week.

Antiques and Collectibles Appraisal Event: Have you ever watched "Antiques Roadshow" and wondered how much your family heirlooms are worth? For a $15 fee, Mark Moran will appraise your antiques at this event at 11 a.m. Saturday at Whitefish Bay Public Library. Buddies and Books: Whitefish Bay Library is inviting 1 to 4-year-olds to an unstructured play time at 10:15 a.m. Monday. Come on in and meet new friends! Preschool Storytime: Three- to five-year-olds can enjoy a half hour of stories, fingerplays and dance at Whitefish Bay Public Library starting at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday. Whitefish Bay entrepreneur and philanthropist Anthony Petullo's art collection,"Accidental Genius: Art from the Anthony Petullo Collection," will be unveiled at …

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