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Dragon Training Academy

How to Train a Dragon!

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
Families
Performer:

Revel in the experience of talented individuals sharing their gifts!

Travel back in time with Brock Barnabas from the Dragon Training Academy and his amazing animatronic dragons! Kids are trained to tame down dragons using amazing science-based inventions and techniques. 

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:

Performer

Revel in the experience of talented individuals sharing their gifts!

Travel back in time with Brock Barnabas from the Dragon Training Academy and his amazing animatronic dragons! Kids are trained to tame down dragons using amazing science-based inventions and techniques. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals requesting accommodation for disabilities should contact the Library's ADA Manager. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Box Turtle

Hide and Seek with Lincoln Park Zoo

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/Speaker
Age Group:
Families
Lecture/Speaker:

Learn from experts about a variety of topics that hit close to home and span the globe.

Now you see them, now you don't! Animals have the ability to camouflage; learn all about this amazing trait in a hands-on visit from Zookeeper Kelsey and her animal friends.  

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Lecture/Speaker
Event Details:

Lecture/Speaker

Learn from experts about a variety of topics that hit close to home and span the globe.

Now you see them, now you don't! Animals have the ability to camouflage; learn all about this amazing trait in a hands-on visit from Zookeeper Kelsey and her animal friends.  

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Storytime on the Road: Manitowoc Senior Center

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers

You're never too old--or too young!--to enjoy a good story! Join Miss Sharon from Manitowoc Public Library for an intergenerational storytime designed for grandparents, parents and their grandkids! Craft and treats included!

Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

You're never too old--or too young!--to enjoy a good story! Join Miss Sharon from Manitowoc Public Library for an intergenerational storytime designed for grandparents, parents and their grandkids! Craft and treats included!

The Best of Barbie

Think Pink! An All-Ages Barbie Party

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activity Night
Age Group:
Families

Barbie fans span all ages--from grandmas playing with the originals to little girls still loving them today. Join Miss Sharon, author of The Best of Barbie, for an all-ages party celebrating Mattel's most famous doll.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Family Activity Night
Event Details:

Barbie fans span all ages--from grandmas playing with the originals to little girls still loving them today. Join Miss Sharon, author of The Best of Barbie, for an all-ages party celebrating Mattel's most famous doll.

Messy Marvins

Messy Marvins

Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers

It's baby art studio morning! We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity!  Drop in any time during this hour with your littles (babies to preschool age) for an artistic experience.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

It's baby art studio morning! We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity!  Drop in any time during this hour with your littles (babies to preschool age) for an artistic experience.

Messy Marvins

Messy Marvins

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers

It's baby art studio morning! We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity!  Drop in any time during this hour with your littles (babies to preschool age) for an artistic experience.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

It's baby art studio morning! We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity!  Drop in any time during this hour with your littles (babies to preschool age) for an artistic experience.

Family Photos

Monday, November 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Floor at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Families

Details coming soon!

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Details coming soon!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals requesting accommodation for disabilities should contact the Library's ADA Manager. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.