Computer Area and Technology Upgrades

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Best Gift Ever - Book Drive

All Day 11/3 - 12/5
No Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Help build a lifetime of reading enjoyment by giving the gift of reading!

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Help build a lifetime of reading enjoyment by giving the gift of reading!

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Enchanted Evergleams at MPL

All Day 11/26 - 1/4
Main Floor at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

'Tis the Season for the “Gleam Team” to present "Evergleams on Eighth" in Downtown Manitowoc!

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit, Special Event
Event Details:

'Tis the Season for the “Gleam Team” to present "Evergleams on Eighth" in Downtown Manitowoc!

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

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

Teen Shelf Care Box Registration

All Day 12/1 - 12/15
No Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Grab & Go
Age Group:
Teens

Ready to explore the shelves? Ages 11-18 are invited to sign up for a our new Shelf Care boxes, December 1- December 15!

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Grab & Go
Event Details:

Ready to explore the shelves? Ages 11-18 are invited to sign up for a our new Shelf Care boxes, December 1- December 15!

Space to Write

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages
Meeting:

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write!

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write!

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Meeting

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write!

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals requesting accommodation for disabilities should contact the Library's ADA Manager Stacey Bialek at 920-686-3008 or sbialek@manitowoc.org. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.

Stocking Stuffer Book Sale

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Book Sale:

New-To-You materials at absolutely amazing prices!

Wednesday, December 10th to Sunday December 14th

Shop a curated selection of themed book bundles, DVDs, and CDs. Browse items priced from $1 to $5 to find perfect holiday gifts!

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale

New-To-You materials at absolutely amazing prices!

Wednesday, December 10th to Sunday December 14th

Shop a curated selection of themed book bundles, DVDs, and CDs. Browse items priced from $1 to $5 to find perfect holiday gifts!

Stocking Stuffer Book Sale

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Book Sale:

New-To-You materials at absolutely amazing prices!

Wednesday, December 10th to Sunday December 14th

Shop a curated selection of themed book bundles, DVDs, and CDs. Browse items priced from $1 to $5 to find perfect holiday gifts!

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale

New-To-You materials at absolutely amazing prices!

Wednesday, December 10th to Sunday December 14th

Shop a curated selection of themed book bundles, DVDs, and CDs. Browse items priced from $1 to $5 to find perfect holiday gifts!

Teen Hang-out: Kilnin' It at Glaze & Paint

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Arts & Crafts:

Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience!

Join us at Glaze & Paint to hear about the workings of the kiln from owner Katie, then stay to paint your own ceramic piece. All supplies will be provided. Finished ceramics will be fired and available for pick up the next week. 

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience!

Join us at Glaze & Paint to hear about the workings of the kiln from owner Katie, then stay to paint your own ceramic piece. All supplies will be provided. Finished ceramics will be fired and available for pick up the next week. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals requesting accommodation for disabilities should contact the Library's ADA Manager Stacey Bialek at 920-686-3008 or sbialek@manitowoc.org. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.

Stocking Stuffer Book Sale

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Book Sale:

New-To-You materials at absolutely amazing prices!

Wednesday, December 10th to Sunday December 14th

Shop a curated selection of themed book bundles, DVDs, and CDs. Browse items priced from $1 to $5 to find perfect holiday gifts!

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale

New-To-You materials at absolutely amazing prices!

Wednesday, December 10th to Sunday December 14th

Shop a curated selection of themed book bundles, DVDs, and CDs. Browse items priced from $1 to $5 to find perfect holiday gifts!

Stocking Stuffer Book Sale

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:30pm
Teen Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Book Sale:

New-To-You materials at absolutely amazing prices!

Wednesday, December 10th to Sunday December 14th

Shop a curated selection of themed book bundles, DVDs, and CDs. Browse items priced from $1 to $5 to find perfect holiday gifts!

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale

New-To-You materials at absolutely amazing prices!

Wednesday, December 10th to Sunday December 14th

Shop a curated selection of themed book bundles, DVDs, and CDs. Browse items priced from $1 to $5 to find perfect holiday gifts!

Holiday Movie Fest: Scrooge

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Get cozy at the library this season! Join us for our Holiday Movie Fest, featuring family favorites and festive classics on the big screen.

Schedule:

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Get cozy at the library this season! Join us for our Holiday Movie Fest, featuring family favorites and festive classics on the big screen.

Schedule:

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals requesting accommodation for disabilities should contact the Library's ADA Manager Stacey Bialek at 920-686-3008 or sbialek@manitowoc.org. 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.

Stocking Stuffer Book Sale

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Book Sale:

New-To-You materials at absolutely amazing prices!

Wednesday, December 10th to Sunday December 14th

Shop a curated selection of themed book bundles, DVDs, and CDs. Browse items priced from $1 to $5 to find perfect holiday gifts!

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale

New-To-You materials at absolutely amazing prices!

Wednesday, December 10th to Sunday December 14th

Shop a curated selection of themed book bundles, DVDs, and CDs. Browse items priced from $1 to $5 to find perfect holiday gifts!

Holiday Movie Fest: Prancer

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Get cozy at the library this season! Join us for our Holiday Movie Fest, featuring family favorites and festive classics on the big screen.

Schedule:

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Get cozy at the library this season! Join us for our Holiday Movie Fest, featuring family favorites and festive classics on the big screen.

Schedule:

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals requesting accommodation for disabilities should contact the Library's ADA Manager Stacey Bialek at 920-686-3008 or sbialek@manitowoc.org. 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.

Evergleaming

Virtual Sparkle! The History of Aluminum Trees

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, History/Genealogy, Lecture/Speaker, Special Event, Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
Families, Teens, Adults

Aluminum Specialty’s dazzling Evergleam Aluminum Trees are still adding sparkle to the Holidays!

Virtual Event
Program Location: Virtual
Age Group: Families, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, History/Genealogy, Lecture/Speaker, Special Event, Technology, Virtual
Event Details:

Aluminum Specialty’s dazzling Evergleam Aluminum Trees are still adding sparkle to the Holidays!

Holiday Movie Fest: Miracle on 34th Street

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Get cozy at the library this season! Join us for our Holiday Movie Fest, featuring family favorites and festive classics on the big screen.

Schedule:

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Get cozy at the library this season! Join us for our Holiday Movie Fest, featuring family favorites and festive classics on the big screen.

Schedule:

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals requesting accommodation for disabilities should contact the Library's ADA Manager Stacey Bialek at 920-686-3008 or sbialek@manitowoc.org. 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.

Flute-Cake!: A Melodious Celebration of the Holiday Season Performed By Flute Cocktail

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Floor at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Flute Cocktail—Manitowoc's premiere flute choir—will be appearing at Manitowoc Public Library to Make the Season even Bright-er on Saturday, December 20, from 10:30-11:30 AM!

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music, Special Event
Event Details:

Flute Cocktail—Manitowoc's premiere flute choir—will be appearing at Manitowoc Public Library to Make the Season even Bright-er on Saturday, December 20, from 10:30-11:30 AM!

Holiday Movie Fest: Unaccompanied Minors

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Get cozy at the library this season! Join us for our Holiday Movie Fest, featuring family favorites and festive classics on the big screen.

Schedule:

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Get cozy at the library this season! Join us for our Holiday Movie Fest, featuring family favorites and festive classics on the big screen.

Schedule:

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals requesting accommodation for disabilities should contact the Library's ADA Manager Stacey Bialek at 920-686-3008 or sbialek@manitowoc.org. 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.

Space to Write

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages
Meeting:

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write!

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write!

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Meeting

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write!

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals requesting accommodation for disabilities should contact the Library's ADA Manager Stacey Bialek at 920-686-3008 or sbialek@manitowoc.org. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.

Holiday Movie Fest: Krampus

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Get cozy at the library this season! Join us for our Holiday Movie Fest, featuring family favorites and festive classics on the big screen.

Schedule:

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Get cozy at the library this season! Join us for our Holiday Movie Fest, featuring family favorites and festive classics on the big screen.

Schedule:

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals requesting accommodation for disabilities should contact the Library's ADA Manager Stacey Bialek at 920-686-3008 or sbialek@manitowoc.org. 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.

Teen Shelf Care Box Registration

All Day 1/2 - 1/15
No Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Grab & Go
Age Group:
Teens

Ready to explore the shelves? Ages 11-18 are invited to sign up for a our new Shelf Care boxes, January 2 - January 15!

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Grab & Go
Event Details:

Ready to explore the shelves? Ages 11-18 are invited to sign up for a our new Shelf Care boxes, January 2 - January 15!

Drop-In Chess Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Want to improve your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Make a smart move and join us for Drop-In Chess Club! The game of chess offers many brainy benefits and -- it's just fun!

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Want to improve your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Make a smart move and join us for Drop-In Chess Club! The game of chess offers many brainy benefits and -- it's just fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals requesting accommodation for disabilities should contact the Library's ADA Manager Stacey Bialek at 920-686-3008 or sbialek@manitowoc.org. 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.

Teen Hang-out: Paper Rollercoasters

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

This is how we roll! Design a rollercoaster using just paper and imagination, then see if it works by sending marbles through it. Can you navigate the curves and the loops?  Supplies and snacks provided. First come, first served. 

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

This is how we roll! Design a rollercoaster using just paper and imagination, then see if it works by sending marbles through it. Can you navigate the curves and the loops?  Supplies and snacks provided. First come, first served. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals requesting accommodation for disabilities should contact the Library's ADA Manager Stacey Bialek at 920-686-3008 or sbialek@manitowoc.org. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.

2026 Winter Reading Program: Warm Up to a Good Book!

All Day 1/11 - 2/28
No Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

The Winter reading program is open to all ages!

Read or be read to a total of 10 hours from January 11 through February 28. Everyone that finishes receives a raffle ticket to enter to win one of a variety of fantastic baskets!

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

The Winter reading program is open to all ages!

Read or be read to a total of 10 hours from January 11 through February 28. Everyone that finishes receives a raffle ticket to enter to win one of a variety of fantastic baskets!

Space to Write

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages
Meeting:

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write!

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write!

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Meeting

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write!

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals requesting accommodation for disabilities should contact the Library's ADA Manager Stacey Bialek at 920-686-3008 or sbialek@manitowoc.org. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.

Dinosaur Dimensions Live!

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Performer, Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, All Ages

Roar into adventure with lifelike animatronic dinosaur puppets in a dynamic show by Dinosaur Dimensions! Enjoy storytelling, dino facts, and audience participation—plus a meet & greet for photos with your prehistoric pals.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Performer, Special Event
Event Details:

Roar into adventure with lifelike animatronic dinosaur puppets in a dynamic show by Dinosaur Dimensions! Enjoy storytelling, dino facts, and audience participation—plus a meet & greet for photos with your prehistoric pals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals requesting accommodation for disabilities should contact the Library's ADA Manager Stacey Bialek at 920-686-3008 or sbialek@manitowoc.org. 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.