Books You Love to Watch

This movie program is for kids in kindergarten and up.  Munch on popcorn while enjoying a movie based on a book.  Parents and caregivers are welcome, too! 

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Family Activity Night

Family Activity Nights are Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Be a FAN of the library as parents and children participate together in a variety of activities including stories, movies, art projects and special guests.

Family Activity Night: Make an Alphabet BookMay 22, 2012

Learn your ABC's by making an Alphabet Book. View Event »

Movies: Stellaluna & Owl MoonMay 29, 2012

Family Activity Night is taking a break for awhile.  Check out our summer events for our Tues. night program called "Outdoor Fun Night".  Starting May 29th to June 16th enjoy some cute movies. View Event »

Movies: Stars! Stars! Stars! & Kitten's First Full MoonJune 5, 2012

Family Activity Night is taking a break for awhile.  Check out our summer events for our Tues. night program called "Outdoor Fun Night". Starting May 29th to June 16th enjoy some cute movies. View Event »

Movies: Alistair in Outer Space & Space CaseJune 12, 2012

Family Activity Night is taking a break for awhile.  Check out our summer events for our Tues. night program called "Outdoor Fun Night".  Starting May 29th to June 16th enjoy some cute movies. View Event »

Monday Moms

Pop-in and meet other local moms (and caregivers) while your children enjoy unstructured play time. Kids can play with selected toys from our Toy Library and adults can browse selected items from our Parenting Collection and magazines. Snacks and beverages provided.

Monday MomsJune 4, 2012

Pop-in and meet other local moms (and caregivers) while your children enjoy unstructured play time. View Event »

Saturday Specials

Saturday Specials are offered as scheduled. Geared for all ages, these programs include special events, performers and films.

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Special Events

Special Events are offered as scheduled. Geared for all ages, these programs include special events, performers and films.

Aurora Therapy Dog TeamJune 14, 2012

Kids meet with certified therapy dogs and read to them one-on-one. View Event »

Aurora Therapy Dog TeamJuly 12, 2012

Kids meet with certified therapy dogs and read to them one-on-one. View Event »

Special Event - Krazy DaysJuly 14, 2012

Love tattoos come down on Krazy Days to be tattooed. View Event »

Aurora Therapy Dog TeamAugust 9, 2012

Kids meet with certified therapy dogs and read to them one-on-one. View Event »

Story Time

Story Times are Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. These programs are designed for the preschool set, ages 3 and up.

Story Time: How Does Your Garden Grow?May 19, 2012

Hear some fun stories about planting a garden. View Event »

Story Time: Alphabet SoupMay 24, 2012

Do you know your ABC's?  If not come and hear stories about the alphabet. View Event »

Movies: Stellaluna & Owl MoonMay 31, 2012

Story Time is taking a break for awhile.  Check out our summer events for the return of Story Time.  Starting May 29th to June 16th enjoy some cut movies. View Event »

Movies: Stellaluna & Owl MoonJune 2, 2012

Story Time is taking a break for awhile.  Check out our summer events for the return of Story Time.  Starting May 29th to June 16th enjoy some cut movies. View Event »

Summer Reading

Dream Big Read! - Sign upJune 18, 2012

Come and sign up for our Summer Reading Program, Dream Big Read! View Event »

Truly Remarkable LoonJune 18, 2012

Enjoy watching some remarkable juggling from bean bag chairs to plates. View Event »

Story Time with the Dairy PrincessJune 19, 2012

Enjoy hearing stories read by Manitowoc County's Dairy Princess. View Event »

Outdoor Fun NightJune 19, 2012

New this Summer!!!!  "Outdoor Fun Night" Activities on the lawn (weather permitting.) View Event »

Toddler Time

Toddler Times are Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. These programs are designed for very young children under the age of 3.

Toddler Time - Alphabet SoupMay 22, 2012

Do you know your ABC's?  If not come and hear stories about the alphabet. View Event »

Toddler Time - Alphabet SoupMay 23, 2012

Do you know your ABC's?  If not come and hear stories about the alphabet. View Event »

Movies: Stellaluna & Owl MoonMay 29, 2012

Toddler Time is taking a break for awhile.  Check out our summer events for the return of Story Time.  Starting May 29th to June 16th enjoy some cute movies. View Event »

Movies: Stars! Stars! Stars! & Kitten's First Full MoonJune 5, 2012

Toddler Time is taking break for awhile.  Check out our summer events for the return of Story Time.  Starting May 29th to June 16th enjoy some cute movies. View Event »

YT Connection

Youth/Teen (YT) Connection programs are designed for those in grade 3 through 5 -- too old for Story Time but not quite ready for the Young Adult activities. YT programs Wednesdays at 4 p.m.

YT Connection - Origami FunMay 23, 2012

Try you hand at paper folding. View Event »

YT Connection - The movie "Hugo"May 30, 2012

If you haven't seen the movie "Hugo" now is your chance. View Event »

YT Connection: Atomic Game NightJune 6, 2012

Enjoy playing different board games with friends. View Event »

Library Wide

Student Art Month @ your LibraryMay 30, 2012

Original artwork by Manitowoc Public School District students will be on display throughout the month of May at Manitowoc Public Library.  View Event »

Friends of MPL Board of Directors MeetingJune 11, 2012

The Friends of Manitowoc Public Library is an organization devoted to supporting the Library by being strong advocates for the library, by volunteering at the library and by funding library programs and projects.

The Friends of MPL Board of Trustees meets the second Monday of each month at 9:15 a.m. View Event »