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Library Card Free Day

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System for a free day at the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Guests can show their MCLS library card (Manitowoc, Lester, Brillion, Chilton, Kiel, & New Holstein) to tour the museum at no cost.

Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System for a free day at the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Guests can show their MCLS library card (Manitowoc, Lester, Brillion, Chilton, Kiel, & New Holstein) to tour the museum at no cost.

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Card Free Day

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System for a free day at the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Guests can show their MCLS library card (Manitowoc, Lester, Brillion, Chilton, Kiel, & New Holstein) to tour the museum at no cost.

Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System for a free day at the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Guests can show their MCLS library card (Manitowoc, Lester, Brillion, Chilton, Kiel, & New Holstein) to tour the museum at no cost.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Manitowoc Public Library Board Meeting

Monday, May 18, 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

 

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

DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling

Tuesday, May 19, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society

Tuesday, May 19, 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.

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

No-Cost Skin Cancer Screening

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 2:30pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Checking your skin regularly can help find skin cancer early when it is easier to treat with a better outcome. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of developing skin cancer.

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

Checking your skin regularly can help find skin cancer early when it is easier to treat with a better outcome. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of developing skin cancer.

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

Adult Book Discussion - Our Guiding Light: Wisdom from the Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter by Therese Langer Woelfel

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Book Discussion:

Pick up your copy of the discussion book near the Service Desk, and then join MPL Staff for an engaging discussion!

Join staff for this month's book discussion, Our Guiding Light: Wisdom from the Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter by Therese Langer Woelfel.

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

Book Discussion

Pick up your copy of the discussion book near the Service Desk, and then join MPL Staff for an engaging discussion!

Join staff for this month's book discussion, Our Guiding Light: Wisdom from the Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter by Therese Langer Woelfel.

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, May 26, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society

Tuesday, May 26, 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.

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 "Families" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC 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!

Join us for the Friends Used Book Sale!

  • Thursday, May 28, 12PM - 7:30PM
  • Friday, May 29, 9AM - 5:30PM
  • Saturday, May 30, 9AM - 2:30PM -- Stuff-a-Bag All Saturday $4!

    Cash or local check only. 

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
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!

Join us for the Friends Used Book Sale!

  • Thursday, May 28, 12PM - 7:30PM
  • Friday, May 29, 9AM - 5:30PM
  • Saturday, May 30, 9AM - 2:30PM -- Stuff-a-Bag All Saturday $4!

    Cash or local check only. 

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:30pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC 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!

Join us for the Friends Used Book Sale!

  • Thursday, May 28, 12PM - 7:30PM
  • Friday, May 29, 9AM - 5:30PM
  • Saturday, May 30, 9AM - 2:30PM -- Stuff-a-Bag All Saturday $4!

    Cash or local check only. 

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
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!

Join us for the Friends Used Book Sale!

  • Thursday, May 28, 12PM - 7:30PM
  • Friday, May 29, 9AM - 5:30PM
  • Saturday, May 30, 9AM - 2:30PM -- Stuff-a-Bag All Saturday $4!

    Cash or local check only. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut Badging Session

Friday, May 29, 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 the Cricut Maker, a machine that cuts and scores a variety of materials for hobby crafting.

Upcoming
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 the Cricut Maker, a machine that cuts and scores a variety of materials for hobby crafting.

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 "Families" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:30pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC 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!

Join us for the Friends Used Book Sale!

  • Thursday, May 28, 12PM - 7:30PM
  • Friday, May 29, 9AM - 5:30PM
  • Saturday, May 30, 9AM - 2:30PM -- Stuff-a-Bag All Saturday $4!

    Cash or local check only. 

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
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!

Join us for the Friends Used Book Sale!

  • Thursday, May 28, 12PM - 7:30PM
  • Friday, May 29, 9AM - 5:30PM
  • Saturday, May 30, 9AM - 2:30PM -- Stuff-a-Bag All Saturday $4!

    Cash or local check only. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling

Tuesday, June 2, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society

Tuesday, June 2, 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.

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

Friends of Manitowoc Public Library Meeting

Monday, June 8, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling

Tuesday, June 9, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society

Tuesday, June 9, 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.

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

Cats on Mats with Kate Casey

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Balkansky Community Room AB at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Join Yoga Alliance licensed teacher Kate Casey and residents of Lakeshore Humane Society for an evening of fun and relaxation.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Yoga Alliance licensed teacher Kate Casey and residents of Lakeshore Humane Society for an evening of fun and relaxation.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Free Life Skills Workshop - Rise & Thrive: Building Resilience for Summer & Beyond

Thursday, June 11, 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.

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 "Families" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Program 2026

All Day 6/15 - 8/8
No Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join the Summer Reading Program and earn weekly prizes just by reading!  Pre-register on the Beanstack App starting June 1 or pick up a paper reading tracker at any Service Desk.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Reading Program
Event Details:

Join the Summer Reading Program and earn weekly prizes just by reading!  Pre-register on the Beanstack App starting June 1 or pick up a paper reading tracker at any Service Desk.

This event is in the "Adults" group

DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling

Tuesday, June 16, 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

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Bingo Bash

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Kick off Summer Reading with MPL's Bingo Bash! All ages are welcome to attend ONE session:

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

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Kick off Summer Reading with MPL's Bingo Bash! All ages are welcome to attend ONE session:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society

Tuesday, June 16, 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.

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.