Computer Area and Technology Upgrades

ATTENTION: Due to the upcoming computer area and technology upgrades, please be aware that public computer access and services (printing, photocopying, faxing/scanning) will be limited and moved to temporary locations. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding during this transition!

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Glowforge Badging Session

Friday, December 5, 2025 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.

Open
Registration Required
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 Stacey Bialek at 920-686-3008 or sbialek@manitowoc.org. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.

Friends of Manitowoc Public Library Meeting

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Board Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Friends of Manitowoc Public Library monthly meeting.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Friends of Manitowoc Public Library monthly meeting.

DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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

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

Mini Job Fair

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Manitowoc Public Library and Wisconsin Job Service would like to invite job seekers to a multi-employer hiring event taking place in MPL's Balkansky Community Room!

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Manitowoc Public Library and Wisconsin Job Service would like to invite job seekers to a multi-employer hiring event taking place in MPL's Balkansky Community Room!

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.

Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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.

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.

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!

Cookies!

Festively Sweet: Holiday Cookie Decorating with Fern & Flour

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Food & Drink, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Fern & Flour Bakery is a local gourmet bakery that offers expertly handcrafted desserts suited for any celebration.

Full
Registration Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Food & Drink, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fern & Flour Bakery is a local gourmet bakery that offers expertly handcrafted desserts suited for any celebration.

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.

Whoopsies!

Tales from the Taproom 5: A StorySlam for Adults (21+) at PetSkull Brewing Company

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Performer, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Adults

It’s time for the final "Tales from the Taproom" of 2025! No props, no notes. Just five minutes and a true, personal, favorite story. It’s your last opportunity of the year to step-up to the microphone in Manitowoc’s premiere True Story Zone!

Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performer, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

It’s time for the final "Tales from the Taproom" of 2025! No props, no notes. Just five minutes and a true, personal, favorite story. It’s your last opportunity of the year to step-up to the microphone in Manitowoc’s premiere True Story Zone!

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.

Shaker Ornament

Make It At MPL! - Glowforge Shaker Ornaments

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in the Idea Box as we make winter-inspired shaker ornaments on the Glowforge! The Glowforge uses a laser to engrave designs into different material types like acrylic and wood. No prior experience on the Glowforge is required.

Full
Registration Required
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 as we make winter-inspired shaker ornaments on the Glowforge! The Glowforge uses a laser to engrave designs into different material types like acrylic and wood. No prior experience on the Glowforge is required.

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.

DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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

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

Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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.

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.

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.

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.

Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 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.

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.

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.

Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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.

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.

DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling

Tuesday, January 6, 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

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