Whitefish Bay has an incredible library. Not only is it the library itself, but a venue for hosting seminars, author events, classes, book clubs, voting and more. The space itself is very open, well organized and staffed with very helpful people. The kids area is a great place to take kids/grandkids for some activity on a cold day. Storytime is at 10:00, which fills up pretty quick. Easily accessible bins of books, a wooden train set table, large kitchen station with all the accessories, puzzles, magnetic tiles and more give little fingers plenty to do. Spending a couple hours here during a drab winter day is always time well spent. read more

This is a really nice library. It's clean and we'll put together. Ladies at the front desk were really nice. I think what I loved most is that it's a great, safe place to go grab a book or do a little reading while your 4 year old can explore. There is A LOT for little kids to do here. There is a play area with various toys. There's multiple building stations. There's a place for them to read books. There are computers with games on them. It's just a cool, relaxing place to go. Especially in the winter when you're a little more limited with what you can do. I think I will be going here quite a bit this winter. read more

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I freaking love this library. It is beautiful, huge, and cozy. I agree with Melanie- it's probably the nicest public library I've been in as well. The architecture is gorgeous and everything is just so fresh and new! There are lots of comfy places to sit and peruse books. There's lots of new books to choose from as well. The staff are always friendly. There's just a nice, relaxing, community feel at this library. So glad to live close by. Major props to not just this library but the whole Milwaukee County Library system- I love how you can get your books, CDs, etc. delivered from any of the Mke County libraries right to your closest location. So convenient! Next step- figuring out how to check out books from the library onto my Nook. read more

Across from Old Schoolhouse Park, this is a great spot for working on written projects and, of course, for reading. On the Green bus line and a hop away from Winkie's and Silver Spring Drive. Free WiFi and very clean bathrooms. Nice little garden outside on the north end. read more

Very well done library. The kids activity area is not huge, but it is well stocked and the items are well cared for. The panoramic mural around the kids activity area is very cool. On a cold winter afternoon, this is definitely a place to bring the kids. read more

I love this library. I'm here at least 1-2 times a week. I borrow books, e-books, CDs, and movies...I gotta say I often get the movies the same day they show up in Redbox! read more

Wow-Weeeeeee. This is probably the nicest public library I have ever been in. For realies. It has a nice cozy feeling once you walk in that quietly suggest, "Sit down and stay awhile". Recently updated/built, the architecture is devine, vaulted ceilings trimmed with wood and Frank Lloyd Wright type light fixtures. It is also very spacious, you are not crowded among a million kiddos or others looking for books. The layout is done right. There is no strange smell either (*cough*Eastside*cough*). Now, I don't have kiddos but you better believe once I do, we will be making weekly trips here. Half of the library is designated for children. Nice. They also have many events for children, i.e. story hour and things of that nature. What I like best is the books on CD section. I find lots of good gems there for road trips. Also, the travel section is pretty extensive and current, which is great for researching your latest vacation. WFB Library is part of the Milwaukee County Library system--one card and you can use the whole system. I LOVE IT. I frequently use their website to request books that are not on the shelf and that is pretty seamless. The book gets sent to WFB and I go pick it up. Simple as that. Also, there is now a Smart phone App for the Milwaukee County Library system which I plan on using soon. read more

I love the Whitefish Bay Library! The staff is so nice. The play area for kids is great. And they always have the newest books and dvds.