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Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society

Tuesday, June 11, 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.

Family Activity Night - Teddy Bear Picnic

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Lawn at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activity Night, Reading Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Event Details:

Help us kick off summer reading with Bruce the Bear! Bring a picnic lunch, your favorite teddy bear, and join us on the lawn for stories, songs, and a photo op with Bruce. In the e...

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

Help us kick off summer reading with Bruce the Bear! Bring a picnic lunch, your favorite teddy bear, and join us on the lawn for stories, songs, and a photo op with Bruce.

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.

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Baby Storytime is 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmen...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Baby Storytime is 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

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.

Preschool Storytime with Bruce the Bear

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Who's afraid of the big bad bear? No one--when it's the lovable (and sometimes grumpy!) Bruce the Bear from the Ryan Higgins' picture books! Bruce is making a visit to kick off our...

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

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Who's afraid of the big bad bear? No one--when it's the lovable (and sometimes grumpy!) Bruce the Bear from the Ryan Higgins' picture books!

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.

Bruce the Bear

Storytime with Bruce the Bear

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Who's afraid of the big bad bear? No one--when it's the lovable (and sometimes grumpy!) Bruce the Bear from the Ryan Higgins' picture books! Bruce is making a visit to kick off our...

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

Who's afraid of the big bad bear? No one--when it's the lovable (and sometimes grumpy!) Bruce the Bear from the Ryan Higgins' picture books!

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

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

Baby Storytime

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Baby Storytime is 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmen...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Baby Storytime is 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

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.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, June 13, 2024 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!

Event Details:

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,...

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

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

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)

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.

MPL Insider: Beyond the Books with Tim & Emily

Thursday, June 13, 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:

This month's guest: Karen Hansen, Public Services Manager. Join Tim & Emily for a behind-the-scenes look at Manitowoc Public Library services and events. Each episode will 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:

This month's guest: Karen Hansen, Public Services Manager.

Flower pot painted as an ice cream cone.

Teen SRP: Fantastic Flower Pots with Glaze and Paint

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens
Arts & Crafts:

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

Event Details:

Let's paint flower pots! Reimagine a flower pot as an ice cream cone, or give your imagination room to bloom. All materials will be provided. 

Required
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Arts & Crafts

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

Event Details:

Let's paint flower pots! Reimagine a flower pot as an ice cream cone, or give your imagination room to bloom. All materials will be 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.

Marvelous Mini Golf

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Main Floor at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Is mini golf your cup of tee? Drop in anytime between 9:00-2:00 and try out Event Links’ 9-hole portable course. This event is open to all ages and no registration is required. Whi...

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

Is mini golf your cup of tee? Drop in anytime between 9:00-2:00 and try out Event Links’ 9-hole portable course. This event is open to all ages and no registration 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.

Unattended Children

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

At the Market with Andrew

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Food & Drink, Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have you ever wandered around a farmers market and thought "That looks amazing . . . . but what is it and how would I use it?" Most of us have, to be honest. Join Chef Dunbar as he...

Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Food & Drink, Reading Program, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Have you ever wandered around a farmers market and thought "That looks amazing . . . . but what is it and how would I use it?" Most of us have, to be honest.

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.

Bee Farmer

American Farmer: A Photo-Portrait Exhibition

All Day 6/17 - 10/20
Main Floor at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:

Manitowoc Public Library is thrilled to welcome the “American Farmer” traveling exhibition to our community, hosting this amazing display for an extended period, from Monday, June ...

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

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:

Manitowoc Public Library is thrilled to welcome the “American Farmer” traveling exhibition to our community, hosting this amazing display for an extended period, from Monday, June 17, through Sunday, October 20.

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.

Storytime on the Road: West of the Lake Gardens

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Enjoy storytime and nature combined at the beautiful West of the Lake Gardens. After hearing stories celebrating the great outdoors, stay to wander the serene 6-1/2-acre site, taki...

Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy storytime and nature combined at the beautiful West of the Lake Gardens. After hearing stories celebrating the great outdoors, stay to wander the serene 6-1/2-acre site, taking in the balmy breezes of Lake Michigan. 

4-H Barnyard Ballyhoo

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Lawn at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Congregate with cows. Sit with sheep. Gather with goats. Meet local 4-H members and their project animals on the library lawn. Learn what it takes to raise and show animals at the ...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Congregate with cows. Sit with sheep. Gather with goats. Meet local 4-H members and their project animals on the library lawn. Learn what it takes to raise and show animals at the county fair.

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, June 18, 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, June 18, 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.

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Baby Storytime is 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmen...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Baby Storytime is 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

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.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 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!

Event Details:

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,...

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

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

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)

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.

SSSSSee the SSSSnakes!

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/Speaker, Performer, Special Event
Age Group:
Families, All Ages
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:

Want to see a snake up close? Learn their habits and habitats? Maybe, just maybe, reach out and touch one? Come learn about these fascinating reptiles with the Traveling Snake Show...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Lecture/Speaker, Performer, Special Event

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:

Want to see a snake up close? Learn their habits and habitats? Maybe, just maybe, reach out and touch one?

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.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Baby Storytime is 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmen...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Baby Storytime is 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

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.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, June 20, 2024 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!

Event Details:

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,...

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

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

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)

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: It IS Rocket Science with Jim Lenz

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Balkansky Community Room AB at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:

Design your own paper rocket and then launch it with the help of Jimn Lenz, the Magic and Science Guy! Rockets will be launched with an air compressor. Will your rocket soar over t...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Reading Program

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:

Design your own paper rocket and then launch it with the help of Jimn Lenz, the Magic and Science Guy! Rockets will be launched with an air compressor. Will your rocket soar over the library building or explode on the launch pad?

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.

An Evening with Temple Grandin

An Evening with Temple Grandin

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Manitowoc Public Library is delighted to present "An Evening with Temple Grandin." The evening will feature an onstage interview with Dr. Grandin, followed by a Q&A session, an...

Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Manitowoc Public Library is delighted to present "An Evening with Temple Grandin." The evening will feature an onstage interview with Dr.