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Storytime Break May 17-30

All Day 5/17 - 5/30
No Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers

There will be NO Baby & Preschool Storytimes May 17-May 30 as we gear up for the Summer Reading Program! Regular programming will resume the week of May 31.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

There will be NO Baby & Preschool Storytimes May 17-May 30 as we gear up for the Summer Reading Program! Regular programming will resume the week of May 31.

Family Activity Night: Nature Detectives

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activity Night
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age

Curiosity begins with noticing the little things!

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Family Activity Night
Event Details:

Curiosity begins with noticing the little things!

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.

Photo of Maritime Metro Transit bus

Family Activity Night: Wheels on the Bus

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Lawn at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activity Night
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age

Join Miss Lynn for a bus-themed storytime on the library lawn*. Afterward, we'll board a Maritime Metro Transit bus and go for a short ride around town. It's a wheel-y fun adventure you won't want to miss. Geared for ages 5-11.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Family Activity Night
Event Details:

Join Miss Lynn for a bus-themed storytime on the library lawn*. Afterward, we'll board a Maritime Metro Transit bus and go for a short ride around town. It's a wheel-y fun adventure you won't want to miss. Geared for ages 5-11.

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.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Summer Reading Sign Up at Cedar Crest

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Sign up for Manitowoc Public Library's Summer Reading Program at Cedar Crest! 

Be one of the first to sign up for the summer reading program and get a coupon for a free scoop of ice cream!

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

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Sign up for Manitowoc Public Library's Summer Reading Program at Cedar Crest! 

Be one of the first to sign up for the summer reading program and get a coupon for a free scoop of ice cream!

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Summer Reading Program Logo

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.

Image of bingo cards

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:

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Bubble Bash!

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Lawn at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Kick off Summer Reading with mountains of bubbles, foam fun, dancing and summer vibes. Bring towels and dress for mess - swimsuits and goggles suggested. 

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Kick off Summer Reading with mountains of bubbles, foam fun, dancing and summer vibes. Bring towels and dress for mess - swimsuits and goggles suggested. 

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.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Photo of Rahr-West Art Museum

Storytime on the Road: Rahr-West Art Museum

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Reading Program, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join Miss Lynn at the Rahr-West for stories, songs, and artsy fun that's sure to be a masterpiece!

Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Program, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join Miss Lynn at the Rahr-West for stories, songs, and artsy fun that's sure to be a masterpiece!

Photo of decorated tricycle

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Touch the Trucks

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!

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.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Farm Wisconsin

Storytime on the Road: Farm Wisconsin

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Reading Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age

Get your body MOO-ving and join Miss Sharon and musical Miss Maggie for a farm-themed song-filled storytime. All children will receive a free youth admission to the venue. 

Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Reading Program, Storytime
Event Details:

Get your body MOO-ving and join Miss Sharon and musical Miss Maggie for a farm-themed song-filled storytime. All children will receive a free youth admission to the venue. 

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Raptor

Let's Get Ready to...Raptor!

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Join naturalists from Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary for a up-close peek into the fascinating world of birds of prey. 

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

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Join naturalists from Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary for a up-close peek into the fascinating world of birds of prey. 

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.