This event is in the "All Ages" group Drop-In Chess Club Wednesday, April 1, 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 Apr 1 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 "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 Make Your Mark and Share Your Art All Day 4/15 - 5/1 No Space at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages From Wednesday April 15 through Friday May 1, free blank bookmarks will be available at Manitowoc Public Library (while supplies last!). View Details 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 Apr-May 2026 Make Your Mark and Share Your Art All Day 4/15–5/1 Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: No Space Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Event Details: From Wednesday April 15 through Friday May 1, free blank bookmarks will be available at Manitowoc Public Library (while supplies last!).
This event is in the "All Ages" group WOMT 100: A Century of Live Local Radio in Manitowoc All Day 4/20 - 5/30 Main Floor at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Exhibit Age Group: All Ages 100 years ago, WOMT Radio was founded by pioneers of Wisconsin broadcasting, Francis and Lillian Kadow, and originally broadcast from the Second Floor of the Mikadow Theatre on Washington Street. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr-May 2026 WOMT 100: A Century of Live Local Radio in Manitowoc All Day 4/20–5/30 All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Main Floor Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibit Event Details: 100 years ago, WOMT Radio was founded by pioneers of Wisconsin broadcasting, Francis and Lillian Kadow, and originally broadcast from the Second Floor of the Mikadow Theatre on Washington Street. 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 "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 Comic Book Day 2026 Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm Main Floor at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages Special Event: You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! You’re invited to Comic Book Day! A celebration of everything from the world of Comic Books, Comic Strips and Manga. Come dressed as your favorite Comic Book character, participate in fun activities and pick up a comic book! View Details 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 May 2 2026 Sat Comic Book Day 2026 9:00am–1:00pm Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Main Floor Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Special Event You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! You’re invited to Comic Book Day! A celebration of everything from the world of Comic Books, Comic Strips and Manga. Come dressed as your favorite Comic Book character, participate in fun activities and pick up a comic book! 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 "All Ages" group Drop-In Chess Club Wednesday, May 6, 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 May 6 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 "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 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. View Details Offsite Event 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 May 15 2026 Fri Library Card Free Day 10:00am–4:00pm Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. View Details Offsite Event 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 May 16 2026 Sat Library Card Free Day 10:00am–4:00pm Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 "All Ages" group Drop-In Chess Club Wednesday, June 3, 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 Jun 3 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 "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. View Details 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 Jun-Aug 2026 Summer Reading Program 2026 All Day 6/15–8/8 Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 "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: View Details 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 Jun 16 2026 Tue Summer Bingo Bash 10:00am–7:00pm Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 "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 America 250! Patriotic Parade Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Library Lawn at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages Special Event: You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! Let's celebrate America's 250th birthday! Bring bikes, strollers, wagons, wheelchairs - anything that rolls. At 5:30, supplies will be available for decorating (while they last), but you may add as many stars and spangles as you like at home. View Details 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 Jun 30 2026 Tue America 250! Patriotic Parade 5:30pm–6:30pm Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, 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! Let's celebrate America's 250th birthday! Bring bikes, strollers, wagons, wheelchairs - anything that rolls. At 5:30, supplies will be available for decorating (while they last), but you may add as many stars and spangles as you like at home.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Drop-In Chess Club Wednesday, July 1, 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 Jul 1 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 "All Ages" group ArtPoetry Exhibit All Day 7/13 - 8/20 No Space at Manitowoc Public Library Age Group: All Ages Sponsored by the Lakeshore Artists Guild, this “call and response” exhibit is a collaboration between twenty artists and twenty poets resulting in forty poems and forty artworks. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul-Aug 2026 ArtPoetry Exhibit All Day 7/13–8/20 All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: No Space Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Sponsored by the Lakeshore Artists Guild, this “call and response” exhibit is a collaboration between twenty artists and twenty poets resulting in forty poems and forty artworks.
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 "All Ages" group Touch the Trucks Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm No Space at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, All Ages Special Event: You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! Big trucks. Little kids. It's a winning combination! View Details 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 "All Ages" group Jul 15 2026 Wed Touch the Trucks 10:00am–12:00pm Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: No Space Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, All Ages Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event Event Details: Special Event You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! Big trucks. Little kids. It's a winning combination! 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 "All Ages" group Drop-In Chess Club Wednesday, August 5, 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 Aug 5 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 "All Ages" group ArtPoetry Exhibit Reception Friday, August 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library Age Group: All Ages Sponsored by the Lakeshore Artists Guild, this “call and response” exhibit is a collaboration between twenty artists and twenty poets resulting in forty poems and forty artworks. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 7 2026 Fri ArtPoetry Exhibit Reception 3:30pm–5:30pm All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room A Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Sponsored by the Lakeshore Artists Guild, this “call and response” exhibit is a collaboration between twenty artists and twenty poets resulting in forty poems and forty artworks.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Drop-In Chess Club Wednesday, September 2, 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 Sep 2 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 "All Ages" group Drop-In Chess Club Wednesday, October 7, 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 Oct 7 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 "All Ages" group Drop-In Chess Club Wednesday, November 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 Nov 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 "All Ages" group Drop-In Chess Club Wednesday, December 2, 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 Dec 2 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.
