This event is in the "All Ages" group 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! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan-Feb 2026 2026 Winter Reading Program: Warm Up to a Good Book! All Day 1/11–2/28 All Ages 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Free Life Skills Workshop - Heartwise: Healthy Relationships for Life Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Board Room at Manitowoc Public Library Age Group: Adults Join Rogers Behavioral Health for a transformative series of free, monthly life skills workshops. Open to everyone in the community, you'll gain valuable life skills in a supportive, non-clinical environment. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Free Life Skills Workshop - Heartwise: Healthy Relationships for Life 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join Rogers Behavioral Health for a transformative series of free, monthly life skills workshops. Open to everyone in the community, you'll gain valuable life skills in a supportive, non-clinical environment.
This event is in the "Adults" group Glowforge Badging Session Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology Age Group: Adults Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of our Glowforge. The Glowforge uses a laser to engrave designs into different material types like acrylic and wood. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Glowforge Badging Session 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Full Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of our Glowforge. The Glowforge uses a laser to engrave designs into different material types like acrylic and wood. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Great Decisions: U.S.-China Relations with Shale Horowitz, PhD Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Lecture/Speaker Age Group: Adults Lecture/Speaker: Learn from experts about a variety of topics that hit close to home and span the globe. Great Decisions, a project of the Foreign Policy Association, is a grassroots world affairs education program which brings together Americans from across the nation to discover and discuss foreign policy issues. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Great Decisions: U.S.-China Relations with Shale Horowitz, PhD 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Adults 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. Great Decisions, a project of the Foreign Policy Association, is a grassroots world affairs education program which brings together Americans from across the nation to discover and discuss foreign policy issues. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Adults Drop-In Employment Assistance: Department of Workforce Development staff will provide onsite services, including resume writing, assistance with online applications, assistance registering in Job Center of Wisconsin, and more!&nbs View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling 9:00am–4:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Franklin Street Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Drop-In Employment Assistance: Department of Workforce Development staff will provide onsite services, including resume writing, assistance with online applications, assistance registering in Job Center of Wisconsin, and more!&nbs
This event is in the "Adults" group Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Manitowoc Local History Collection at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: History/Genealogy Age Group: Adults The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society will be in the Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5PM to help people with their genealogy research. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Manitowoc Local History Collection Age Group: Adults Program Type: History/Genealogy Event Details: The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society will be in the Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5PM to help people with their genealogy research.
This event is in the "Adults" group Card Smart: Library Card Basics Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Board Room at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Class/Workshop, Technology Age Group: Adults Join Manitowoc Public Library staff member Tony, as he shows you how to get the most out of your library card. This session focuses on the basics of library cards and material checkouts.Learn how to: View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Card Smart: Library Card Basics 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class/Workshop, Technology Event Details: Join Manitowoc Public Library staff member Tony, as he shows you how to get the most out of your library card. This session focuses on the basics of library cards and material checkouts.Learn how to: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mental Health and Teens: A Primer for Adults Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Lecture/Speaker Age Group: Adults Lecture/Speaker: Learn from experts about a variety of topics that hit close to home and span the globe. Today's teens have a lot of stressors--school, work, friends, social media. And that can lead to a dangerous slide into substance abuse, suicide, cyberbullying and more. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Mental Health and Teens: A Primer for Adults 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room A Age Group: Adults 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. Today's teens have a lot of stressors--school, work, friends, social media. And that can lead to a dangerous slide into substance abuse, suicide, cyberbullying and more. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Tech Time with the ADRC Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Main Floor at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Technology Age Group: Adults Do you have a question on how to do something on your phone or tablet? Drop in during Tech Time with the ADRC to meet with staff and get your questions answered! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Tech Time with the ADRC 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Main Floor Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Event Details: Do you have a question on how to do something on your phone or tablet? Drop in during Tech Time with the ADRC to meet with staff and get your questions answered! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Soundbooth Badging Session Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology Age Group: Adults Technology: Expand your knowledge of the latest technological innovations. Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of the Soundbooth. Our professional-grade Soundbooth is available for recording spoken media, mixing prerecorded musical and vocal tracks, and other sound recording. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Soundbooth Badging Session 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Waitlist Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: 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 Soundbooth. Our professional-grade Soundbooth is available for recording spoken media, mixing prerecorded musical and vocal tracks, and other sound recording. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Manitowoc Public Library Board Meeting Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Board Room at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Meeting Age Group: Adults For meeting information, agendas, and minutes, please visit the City of Manitowoc website: https://www.manitowoc.org/89/Agendas-Minutes View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Manitowoc Public Library Board Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Meeting Event Details: For meeting information, agendas, and minutes, please visit the City of Manitowoc website: https://www.manitowoc.org/89/Agendas-Minutes 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Great Decisions: Ukraine and the Future of European Security with Yoshiko Herrera, PhD Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Lecture/Speaker Age Group: Adults Lecture/Speaker: Learn from experts about a variety of topics that hit close to home and span the globe. Great Decisions, a project of the Foreign Policy Association, is a grassroots world affairs education program which brings together Americans from across the nation to discover and discuss foreign policy issues. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Great Decisions: Ukraine and the Future of European Security with Yoshiko Herrera, PhD 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Adults 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. Great Decisions, a project of the Foreign Policy Association, is a grassroots world affairs education program which brings together Americans from across the nation to discover and discuss foreign policy issues. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Adults Drop-In Employment Assistance: Department of Workforce Development staff will provide onsite services, including resume writing, assistance with online applications, assistance registering in Job Center of Wisconsin, and more!&nbs View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 24 2026 Tue DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling 9:00am–4:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Franklin Street Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Drop-In Employment Assistance: Department of Workforce Development staff will provide onsite services, including resume writing, assistance with online applications, assistance registering in Job Center of Wisconsin, and more!&nbs
This event is in the "Adults" group Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Manitowoc Local History Collection at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: History/Genealogy Age Group: Adults The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society will be in the Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5PM to help people with their genealogy research. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Manitowoc Local History Collection Age Group: Adults Program Type: History/Genealogy Event Details: The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society will be in the Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5PM to help people with their genealogy research.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 3D Printer Badging Session Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 24 2026 Tue 3D Printer Badging Session 6:00pm–7:15pm Teens, Adults Upcoming 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. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.
This event is in the "Adults" group Card Smart: Using Technology at MPL Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Board Room at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Class/Workshop, Technology Age Group: Adults Join Manitowoc Public Library staff member Tony, as he shows you how to get the most out of your library card. This session focuses on the basics of Technology Usage at MPL.Learn how to: View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Card Smart: Using Technology at MPL 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class/Workshop, Technology Event Details: Join Manitowoc Public Library staff member Tony, as he shows you how to get the most out of your library card. This session focuses on the basics of Technology Usage at MPL.Learn how to: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Tales from the Taproom 6: A StorySlam for Adults (21+) at PetSkull Brewing Company Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Performer, Special Event, Storytime Age Group: Adults It’s time for the 2026 return of "Tales from the Taproom"! No props, no notes. Just five minutes and a true, personal, favorite story. It’s your opportunity to step-up to the microphone in Manitowoc’s premiere True Story Zone! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Tales from the Taproom 6: A StorySlam for Adults (21+) at PetSkull Brewing Company 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Program Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performer, Special Event, Storytime Event Details: It’s time for the 2026 return of "Tales from the Taproom"! No props, no notes. Just five minutes and a true, personal, favorite story. It’s your opportunity to step-up to the microphone in Manitowoc’s premiere True Story Zone!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group 6th Annual Lakeshore Area Seed Swap Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm Balkansky Community Room AB at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event Age Group: Adults, All Ages Join the Lakeshore Seed Collective in the Balkansky Community Room at Manitowoc Public Library for the 6th Annual Lakeshore Area Seed Swap on Saturday, February 28, from 9 AM to Noon. A seed swap is a no-cost seed exchange. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 28 2026 Sat 6th Annual Lakeshore Area Seed Swap 9:00am–12:00pm Adults, All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room AB Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event Event Details: Join the Lakeshore Seed Collective in the Balkansky Community Room at Manitowoc Public Library for the 6th Annual Lakeshore Area Seed Swap on Saturday, February 28, from 9 AM to Noon. A seed swap is a no-cost seed exchange. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Great Decisions: Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order with Amitabh Pal Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Lecture/Speaker Age Group: Adults Lecture/Speaker: Learn from experts about a variety of topics that hit close to home and span the globe. Great Decisions, a project of the Foreign Policy Association, is a grassroots world affairs education program which brings together Americans from across the nation to discover and discuss foreign policy issues. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Great Decisions: Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order with Amitabh Pal 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Adults 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. Great Decisions, a project of the Foreign Policy Association, is a grassroots world affairs education program which brings together Americans from across the nation to discover and discuss foreign policy issues. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Adults Drop-In Employment Assistance: Department of Workforce Development staff will provide onsite services, including resume writing, assistance with online applications, assistance registering in Job Center of Wisconsin, and more!&nbs View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 3 2026 Tue DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling 9:00am–4:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Franklin Street Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Drop-In Employment Assistance: Department of Workforce Development staff will provide onsite services, including resume writing, assistance with online applications, assistance registering in Job Center of Wisconsin, and more!&nbs
This event is in the "Adults" group Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Manitowoc Local History Collection at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: History/Genealogy Age Group: Adults The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society will be in the Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5PM to help people with their genealogy research. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Manitowoc Local History Collection Age Group: Adults Program Type: History/Genealogy Event Details: The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society will be in the Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5PM to help people with their genealogy research.
This event is in the "Adults" group Glowforge Badging Session Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology Age Group: Adults Technology: Expand your knowledge of the latest technological innovations. Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of the Glowforge. The Glowforge uses a laser to engrave designs into different material types like acrylic and wood. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Glowforge Badging Session 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: 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 Glowforge. The Glowforge uses a laser to engrave designs into different material types like acrylic and wood. 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Drop-In Chess Club Wednesday, March 4, 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! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Drop-In Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages 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. 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 "Adults" group Branching Out: Pruning Trees & Shrubs with Manitowoc Master Gardeners Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Class/Workshop, Lecture/Speaker, Special Event Age Group: Adults Join Manitowoc Public Library and Master Gardeners of Manitowoc County for a weekend lecture by University of Wisconsin Extension's VJ Pandian that will focus on pruning your shrubs and trees into shape. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Branching Out: Pruning Trees & Shrubs with Manitowoc Master Gardeners 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class/Workshop, Lecture/Speaker, Special Event Event Details: Join Manitowoc Public Library and Master Gardeners of Manitowoc County for a weekend lecture by University of Wisconsin Extension's VJ Pandian that will focus on pruning your shrubs and trees into shape. 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.
