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Art as Poetry/Poetry as Art Exhibit

All Day 4/6 - 6/6
No Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
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. E...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
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.

Bookmark Art Contest

04/22/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/03/2024 @ 5:00pm
No Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

For “Comic Book Day: Strikes Back”, Manitowoc Public Library is looking for artists to create one of a kind bookmark designs for a Bookmark Art Contest! Starting Monday, April 2...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

For “Comic Book Day: Strikes Back”, Manitowoc Public Library is looking for artists to create one of a kind bookmark designs for a Bookmark Art Contest!

DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Starting April 16, 2024: The DWD Team will now include Spanish-speaking staff available every Tuesday to assist you with: • Resume writing and reviewing  • Wisconsin Employmen...

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

Starting April 16, 2024: The DWD Team will now include Spanish-speaking staff available every Tuesday to assist you with: • Resume writing and reviewing  • Wisconsin Employment Center registration  • Online job applicati

Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Manitowoc Local History Collection at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
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.

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.

Local author Baptiste Paul

El día de los niños Children's Book Day, featuring Baptiste Paul

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, All Ages
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:

**Due to circumstances beyond our control, this event is cancelled. We will be announcing a reschedule in the near future!** Born in St. Lucia, Green Bay author Baptiste Paul wi...

Cancelled
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:

**Due to circumstances beyond our control, this event is cancelled. We will be announcing a reschedule in the near future!**

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, May 1, 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.

Neurographic Art

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Relax with Neurographic Art - a stress-free way to calm your mind and exercise your creativity. No artistic ability is required. All materials and light refreshments will be provid...

Waitlist
Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Relax with Neurographic Art - a stress-free way to calm your mind and exercise your creativity. No artistic ability is required. All materials and light refreshments will be provided. 

Cricut Badging Session

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
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. Library Staff will show you how to use ou...

Waitlist
Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Comic Book Day Strikes Back

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Main Floor at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Saturday May 4th is both National Comic Book Day and Star Wars Day. Manitowoc Public Library has combined them into "Comic Book Day: Strikes Back" a day celebrating everything from...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Saturday May 4th is both National Comic Book Day and Star Wars Day.

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.

DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Starting April 16, 2024: The DWD Team will now include Spanish-speaking staff available every Tuesday to assist you with: • Resume writing and reviewing  • Wisconsin Employmen...

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

Starting April 16, 2024: The DWD Team will now include Spanish-speaking staff available every Tuesday to assist you with: • Resume writing and reviewing  • Wisconsin Employment Center registration  • Online job applicati

Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Manitowoc Local History Collection at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
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.

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.

3D Printer Badging Session

Wednesday, May 8, 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.

Movie Nights at the Library: My Fair Lady

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 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 My Fair Lady (1964, G, 2hrs 50min).  FR...

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 My Fair Lady (1964, G, 2hrs 50min).  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.

Library Card Free Day (Storytime at 11AM)

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
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 to tour the museum at no cost. Manit...

Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: 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 to tour the museum at no cost.

Friends of Manitowoc Public Library Meeting

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Board Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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.

Open Sew and Badging with Betty

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Adults and teens at least 13 years old are welco...

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. Adults and teens at least 13 years old are welcome to stop by. Registration is not required, but space is limited.

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, May 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Starting April 16, 2024: The DWD Team will now include Spanish-speaking staff available every Tuesday to assist you with: • Resume writing and reviewing  • Wisconsin Employmen...

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

Starting April 16, 2024: The DWD Team will now include Spanish-speaking staff available every Tuesday to assist you with: • Resume writing and reviewing  • Wisconsin Employment Center registration  • Online job applicati

Mini Job Fair

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Manitowoc Public Library and Wisconsin Job Service would like to invite job seekers to a multi-employer hiring event taking place in MPL's Balkansky Community Room!

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

Manitowoc Public Library and Wisconsin Job Service would like to invite job seekers to a multi-employer hiring event taking place in MPL's Balkansky Community Room!

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.

Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Manitowoc Local History Collection at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
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.

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.

Space to Write

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write! Every second and fourth Tuesday...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Event Details:

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write!

Cats on Mats with Kate Casey

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Yoga Alliance licensed teacher Kate Casey and residents of Lakeshore Humane Society for an evening of fun and relaxation. Participants will be guided through a gentle yoga cla...

Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

MPL Insider: Beyond the Books with Tim & Emily

Thursday, May 16, 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.

Book Discussion: "Thinking in Pictures" by Temple Grandin

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults
Book Discussion:

Meet fellow book lovers for engaging conversation.

Event Details:

Join staff for a Book Discussion of Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin. Books are available for checkout near the main service desk. About the Book Thinking in Pictures: My...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Reading Program

Book Discussion

Meet fellow book lovers for engaging conversation.

Event Details:

Join staff for a Book Discussion of Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin. Books are available for checkout near the main service desk.

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.

Manitowoc Public Library Board Meeting

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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.