Our village has the policy that if a holiday falls on Saturday, they close Friday. On Sunday, they close Monday. If we did that, we would have been closed Fri-Mon two weeks in a row for Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in 2016. Our patrons would be very unhappy if we were shut 8 days over winter break. The library differs from the Village by closing on the actual day (Saturday or Sunday) and being open every other day. If a staff member would normally work that day, then they get holiday pay for it. If they would not normally work that day, then they get a "floating holiday" which they can use any time during the year. This method reduces the impact on patrons. I get some push back from staff who complain that other places are closed Friday or Monday and I explain that they get their day off - on the actual holiday, not the federal holiday. Thank you and have a wonderful day, Nyama Please note email change to N.Reed@WFBLibrary.org due to return to maiden name. Nyama Y. Reed Library Director N.Reed@WFBLibrary.org 414-755-6551 (direct line) Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line) Our Mission The Whitefish Bay Public Library, as a cornerstone of the community, is dedicated to connecting people of all ages, inspiring a love of learning and providing easy access to ideas, information and resources.   Our Values We will . Provide a welcoming place for all who enter . Interconnect and engage our community . Be flexible, creative and forward-looking . Support an informed public . Offer an exceptional workplace . Follow a thoughtful and measurable approach Today's Topics: 3. Closing the day after Christmas 2017? (Jaema Berman)