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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Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society

Tuesday, January 6, 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.

Check Out the Library: a Tour of MPL

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Manitowoc Public Library’s role in the community continuously evolves as we expand our collection, enhance our amenities, and provide unique programs. You may not be aware of everything MPL has to offer.

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

Manitowoc Public Library’s role in the community continuously evolves as we expand our collection, enhance our amenities, and provide unique programs. You may not be aware of everything MPL has to offer.

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, January 12, 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.

DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling

Tuesday, January 13, 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

Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

Adult Book Discussion: Real Americans by Rachel Khong

Thursday, January 15, 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: Real Americans by Rachel Khong. 

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: Real Americans by Rachel Khong. 

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.

Winter earrings sample

Make It At MPL! - Winter Jewelry Making on the Glowforge

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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 earrings 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.

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 as we make winter-inspired earrings 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.

Open Sew and Badging with Betty

Monday, January 19, 2026 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 on the library sewing machines.

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 on the library sewing machines.

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.

Open Sew and Badging with Betty

Monday, January 19, 2026 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 on the Idea Box sewing machines.

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 on the Idea Box sewing machines.

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, January 20, 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

Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society

Tuesday, January 20, 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.

Sharon Verbeten

Getting Published: Traditional vs. Self Publishing

Wednesday, January 21, 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.

Have a book idea you'd like to get published? Need to dust off that manuscript? Professional editor and published author Sharon Verbeten will share her seasoned skills and knowledge to help you navigate the complex world of publishing.

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.

Have a book idea you'd like to get published? Need to dust off that manuscript? Professional editor and published author Sharon Verbeten will share her seasoned skills and knowledge to help you navigate the complex world of publishing.

Free Blood Pressure Screening

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
No Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Froedtert Holy Family Memorial volunteer staff will conduct FREE Blood Pressure screenings. Recommendations will be given to all patients with out-of-range readings as well as prevention education.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Froedtert Holy Family Memorial volunteer staff will conduct FREE Blood Pressure screenings. Recommendations will be given to all patients with out-of-range readings as well as prevention education.

Manitowoc Public Library Board Meeting

Monday, January 26, 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 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, January 27, 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

Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society

Tuesday, January 27, 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.

Glowforge Badging Session

Tuesday, January 27, 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
Registration Required
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 Stacey Bialek at 920-686-3008 or sbialek@manitowoc.org. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.

3D Printer Badging Session

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:15pm
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
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.

Cricut Badging Session

Friday, January 30, 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 Stacey Bialek at 920-686-3008 or sbialek@manitowoc.org. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.

Great Decisions: Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy with Pablo Toral, PhD

Monday, February 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.

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 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, February 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

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, February 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.

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.

Friends of Manitowoc Public Library Meeting

Monday, February 9, 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.

Great Decisions: Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation with Martin Farrell, PhD

Monday, February 9, 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.

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