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Teen Shelf Care Boxes

All Day 9/1 - 9/15
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, September 1-September 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, September 1-September 15!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

September Writing Challenge

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
No Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Have you always wanted to write but can’t find the right time to start? How does September 1 sound? That’s when the September Writing Challenge kicks off at Manitowoc Public Library for teens and adults. 

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to write but can’t find the right time to start? How does September 1 sound? That’s when the September Writing Challenge kicks off at Manitowoc Public Library for teens and adults. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Sew and Badging with Betty

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Bring your own project to work on or get badged and learn while making a simple project.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Bring your own project to work on or get badged and learn while making a simple project.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Sew and Badging with Betty

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Bring your own project to work on or get badged and learn while making a simple project.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Bring your own project to work on or get badged and learn while making a simple project.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Hang-Out: On the Table - Gamestormers

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Teens
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Design the game to win the game!  Build your story through character cards, mechanics, and objects, and win the most votes to emerge as the Gamestormer.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Event Details:

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Design the game to win the game!  Build your story through character cards, mechanics, and objects, and win the most votes to emerge as the Gamestormer.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Volunteer Fair

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

MPL invites all service groups and organizations that have a need for volunteers, to join us in welcoming possible volunteers at this walk-in event.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

MPL invites all service groups and organizations that have a need for volunteers, to join us in welcoming possible volunteers at this walk-in event.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Printer Badging Session

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Technology:

Expand your knowledge of the latest technological innovations.

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of the Prusa Core One 3D Printer.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Technology

Expand your knowledge of the latest technological innovations.

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of the Prusa Core One 3D Printer.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Right Foot to Sewing Success

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts:

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

Why Are There Different Sewing Machine Feet?

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

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

Why Are There Different Sewing Machine Feet?

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Hang-out: ArtLab - Build a Haunted House

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Arts & Crafts:

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

'Tis the season to be scary! Transform a cardboard gingerbread house into a spooky treat with paint, hot glue, and other crafty supplies. Learn to make a twisted paper bag tree to finish off the yard.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

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

'Tis the season to be scary! Transform a cardboard gingerbread house into a spooky treat with paint, hot glue, and other crafty supplies. Learn to make a twisted paper bag tree to finish off the yard.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Printer Badging Session

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Technology:

Expand your knowledge of the latest technological innovations.

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of the Prusa Core One 3D Printer.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Technology

Expand your knowledge of the latest technological innovations.

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of the Prusa Core One 3D Printer.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Eerie Tales and Handmade Horrors

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Teens

Twas the night before Halloween! Tweens and teens are welcome for ghost stories by dark and a ghastly treat. Join our Frankentoy lab to make mutant creations from beyond the grave! Creepy costumes encouraged!

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

Twas the night before Halloween! Tweens and teens are welcome for ghost stories by dark and a ghastly treat. Join our Frankentoy lab to make mutant creations from beyond the grave! Creepy costumes encouraged!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Printer Badging Session

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Technology:

Expand your knowledge of the latest technological innovations.

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of the Prusa Core One 3D Printer.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Technology

Expand your knowledge of the latest technological innovations.

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of the Prusa Core One 3D Printer.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Sew and Badging with Betty

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Bring your own project to work on or get badged and learn while making a simple project.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Bring your own project to work on or get badged and learn while making a simple project.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Sew and Badging with Betty

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Bring your own project to work on or get badged and learn while making a simple project.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Bring your own project to work on or get badged and learn while making a simple project.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Hang-out: On the Table - Life-sized Oregon Trail

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Embark on the epic journey westward with a life-size  version of the computer game Oregon Trail. Roll the dice for resources and try to ford rivers.  It's dangerous to go alone, so players may be grouped into teams.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Embark on the epic journey westward with a life-size  version of the computer game Oregon Trail. Roll the dice for resources and try to ford rivers.  It's dangerous to go alone, so players may be grouped into teams.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

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

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Sparkle! The History of Aluminum Trees

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Floor at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, History/Genealogy, Lecture/Speaker, Special Event, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, All Ages

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

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, History/Genealogy, Lecture/Speaker, Special Event, Technology
Event Details:

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

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.

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

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, All Ages

DECEMBER 19 VIRTUAL EVENT RESCHEDULED TO DECEMBER 23 AT 4:30PM!!!

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

DECEMBER 19 VIRTUAL EVENT RESCHEDULED TO DECEMBER 23 AT 4:30PM!!!