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3D Printer Badging Session

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of our 3D Printer. MPL Staff Member Tony will show you how to use our 3D Printer and upon completion of the training you'll be "Badged" ...

Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of our 3D Printer. MPL Staff Member Tony will show you how to use our 3D Printer and upon completion of the training you'll be "Badged" so you can use the 3D Printer at your leisure.

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.

Teen SRP: Face the Flavor!

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Give your tastebuds a workout in a culinary competition as you Face the Flavor! Do you know a radish from a turnip? Or balsamic from apple vinegar? Face off in a tournament of tast...

Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Give your tastebuds a workout in a culinary competition as you Face the Flavor! Do you know a radish from a turnip? Or balsamic from apple vinegar? Face off in a tournament of taste that can only have one winner!

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.

Teen SRP: Minute To Win It Olympics

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Go head to head in games to test your reflexes and problem solving skills. Will you top the leader board or be left in the dust? Ages 11 to 18. 

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Go head to head in games to test your reflexes and problem solving skills. Will you top the leader board or be left in the dust? Ages 11 to 18. 

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.

MPL Insider: Beyond the Books with Tim & Emily

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages
Virtual:

Experience quality programming from the comfort of home via the internet!

Event Details:

Join Tim & Emily for a behind-the-scenes look at Manitowoc Public Library services and events. Each episode will feature Guest Appearances from MPL Staff. Please join us LIVE f...

Virtual Event
Program Location: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Virtual

Virtual

Experience quality programming from the comfort of home via the internet!

Event Details:

Join Tim & Emily for a behind-the-scenes look at Manitowoc Public Library services and events. Each episode will feature Guest Appearances from MPL Staff.

Whatcha Watching?

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Ah, Summer! The word alone conjures-up S’mores around a campfire, taking a dip in the warm waters of a remote lake, and heading to the nearest multiplex to devour as much popcorn a...

Virtual Event
Program Location: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Ah, Summer! The word alone conjures-up S’mores around a campfire, taking a dip in the warm waters of a remote lake, and heading to the nearest multiplex to devour as much popcorn as humanly possible while watching the latest Hollywood mega-movie!

Teen SRP: Paint Pour at the Rahr-West First Session

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens
Class/Workshop:

You’re never too old or too young to experience something new.

Event Details:

Let your creativity flow at the Rahr-West Museum! Come create fluid artwork with an acrylic pour class. 

Required
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Class/Workshop

You’re never too old or too young to experience something new.

Event Details:

Let your creativity flow at the Rahr-West Museum! Come create fluid artwork with an acrylic pour class. 

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.

Teen SRP: Paint Pour at the Rahr-West Second Session

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens
Class/Workshop:

You’re never too old or too young to experience something new.

Event Details:

Let your creativity flow at the Rahr-West Museum! Come create fluid artwork with an acrylic pour class. 

Required
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Class/Workshop

You’re never too old or too young to experience something new.

Event Details:

Let your creativity flow at the Rahr-West Museum! Come create fluid artwork with an acrylic pour class. 

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.

Teen SRP: Meditation and Movement - Beginner's Tai Chi

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Class/Workshop:

You’re never too old or too young to experience something new.

Event Details:

TBA

Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Reading Program, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Class/Workshop

You’re never too old or too young to experience something new.

Event Details:

TBA

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.

Perler Palooza

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Elementary-Age, Teens
Event Details:

Drop in any time between 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm (while supplies last) to make a perler bead creation. Perler beads are small plastic beads that fuse together when heat is applied. Use...

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

Drop in any time between 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm (while supplies last) to make a perler bead creation. Perler beads are small plastic beads that fuse together when heat is applied. Use our provided templates, or make your own creation!

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.

Three Sisters Gardening with the Oneida Nation Museum

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Indigenous peoples have used a wide range of agricultural techniques. Perhaps best known is the interplanting of corn, beans, and squash together -- a trio often referred...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Reading Program
Event Details:

Indigenous peoples have used a wide range of agricultural techniques.

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.

Teen SRP: Let It Burn! Survival Fires with the Woodsy Dude

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Lawn at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens
Class/Workshop:

You’re never too old or too young to experience something new.

Event Details:

Learn to start a survival fire with Joshua Stuck, the Woodsy Dude! Joshua is a self taught survivalist and bushcrafter passing on his knowledge and experiences of survival and...

Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Class/Workshop

You’re never too old or too young to experience something new.

Event Details:

Learn to start a survival fire with Joshua Stuck, the Woodsy Dude! Joshua is a self taught survivalist and bushcrafter passing on his knowledge and experiences of survival and native skills for over the past 20 years.

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.

A Patchwork of Stories: Sharing Caribbean Culture with Baptiste Paul

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Performer, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Performer, Special Event, Storytime

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

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

Learn About Libby: The Online Reading App

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Libby app gives you access to thousands of free eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines that you can read online. Haven’t tried Libby yet? Join us on Monday August 5 for a demonstrat...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

The Libby app gives you access to thousands of free eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines that you can read online. Haven’t tried Libby yet? Join us on Monday August 5 for a demonstration of Libby and receive hands on assistance with the app.

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.

Sew What - Bags and Puppets

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary-Age, Teens
Arts & Crafts:

Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience!

Event Details:

Sew what if you can't sew! Kids and teens can make a no-sew bag. If time allows, we'll make sock puppets too! All supplies provided.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Elementary-Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Program

Arts & Crafts

Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience!

Event Details:

Sew what if you can't sew! Kids and teens can make a no-sew bag. If time allows, we'll make sock puppets too! All supplies provided.

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.

Photo courtesy of Manitowoc Police Department

Family Activity Night - National Night Out

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activity Night, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join MPL and the Manitowoc Police Department for National Night Out! This annual community-building campaign promotes police-community partnerships to make our neighborhoods safer,...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Activity Night, Special Event
Event Details:

Join MPL and the Manitowoc Police Department for National Night Out! This annual community-building campaign promotes police-community partnerships to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Activities Include:

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.

Drop-In Chess Club

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
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 benefi...

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 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.

Teen SRP: Sundae Funday Ice Cream Party

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Drink, Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Party time! Build your own ice cream creation to celebrate the end of summer. Or skip the ice cream and just eat marshmallows and caramel syrup. It's your bowl, fill it how you lik...

Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Drink, Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Party time! Build your own ice cream creation to celebrate the end of summer. Or skip the ice cream and just eat marshmallows and caramel syrup. It's your bowl, fill it how you like. Ice cream and toppings and napkins provided. 

MPL Insider: Beyond the Books with Tim & Emily

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages
Virtual:

Experience quality programming from the comfort of home via the internet!

Event Details:

Join Tim & Emily for a behind-the-scenes look at Manitowoc Public Library services and events. Each episode will feature Guest Appearances from MPL Staff. Please join us LIVE f...

Virtual Event
Program Location: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Virtual

Virtual

Experience quality programming from the comfort of home via the internet!

Event Details:

Join Tim & Emily for a behind-the-scenes look at Manitowoc Public Library services and events. Each episode will feature Guest Appearances from MPL Staff.

Teen Hang-out: Shelf Concious Book Group

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teens
Book Discussion:

Meet fellow book lovers for engaging conversation.

Event Details:

Don't like book clubs? Me either! Don't want someone telling you what to read? Same! There's no reading list for the Shelf Conscious Book Group. Come talk about the books you loved...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion

Book Discussion

Meet fellow book lovers for engaging conversation.

Event Details:

Don't like book clubs? Me either! Don't want someone telling you what to read? Same! There's no reading list for the Shelf Conscious Book Group. Come talk about the books you loved. Or the books you hated.

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.

Drop-In Chess Club

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
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 benefi...

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 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.

Movie Nights at the Library: Stand By Me

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Manitowoc Public Library’s Matt Mottl invites one and all to join him for an evening in the Balkansky Community Room for a screening of Stand By Me (1986, R, 1hr 29min).  FREE...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Manitowoc Public Library’s Matt Mottl invites one and all to join him for an evening in the Balkansky Community Room for a screening of Stand By Me (1986, R, 1hr 29min).  FREE admission.

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.

MPL Insider: Beyond the Books with Tim & Emily

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages
Virtual:

Experience quality programming from the comfort of home via the internet!

Event Details:

Join Tim & Emily for a behind-the-scenes look at Manitowoc Public Library services and events. Each episode will feature Guest Appearances from MPL Staff. Please join us LIVE f...

Virtual Event
Program Location: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Virtual

Virtual

Experience quality programming from the comfort of home via the internet!

Event Details:

Join Tim & Emily for a behind-the-scenes look at Manitowoc Public Library services and events. Each episode will feature Guest Appearances from MPL Staff.

Shelf Concious Book Group

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teens
Book Discussion:

Meet fellow book lovers for engaging conversation.

Event Details:

Don't like book clubs? Me either! Don't want someone telling you what to read? Same! There's no reading list for the Shelf Conscious Book Group. Come talk about the books you loved...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion

Book Discussion

Meet fellow book lovers for engaging conversation.

Event Details:

Don't like book clubs? Me either! Don't want someone telling you what to read? Same! There's no reading list for the Shelf Conscious Book Group. Come talk about the books you loved. Or the books you hated.

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.

Drop-In Chess Club

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
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 benefi...

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 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.