This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Family Activity Night - Time Capsules Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activity Night, Reading Program, Special Event Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age Special Event: You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! Join Miss Lynn to make a family time capsule. We'll provide a box to decorate*, as well as some activity sheets. Families are encouraged to bring photos and small mementos to include. Create memories today to open tomorrow! View Details This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Jul 7 2026 Tue Family Activity Night - Time Capsules 6:30pm–7:15pm Families, Elementary-Age Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activity Night, Reading Program, Special Event Event Details: Special Event You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! Join Miss Lynn to make a family time capsule. We'll provide a box to decorate*, as well as some activity sheets. Families are encouraged to bring photos and small mementos to include. Create memories today to open tomorrow!
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Baby Storytime Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers Storytime: You’re never too young for a great story! Join us for 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. View Details This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Baby Storytime 9:30am–10:15am Families, Babies & Toddlers Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Storytime You’re never too young for a great story! Join us for 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) 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 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. View Details This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Families, Preschoolers 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Zine Scene Summer Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Franklin Street Room 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. Your voice is important - time to make it heard! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 8 2026 Wed Zine Scene Summer 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Franklin Street Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Class/Workshop, Reading Program Event Details: Class/Workshop You’re never too old or too young to experience something new. Your voice is important - time to make it heard! 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.
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Baby Storytime Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers Storytime: You’re never too young for a great story! Join us for 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. View Details This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Baby Storytime 9:30am–10:15am Families, Babies & Toddlers Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Storytime You’re never too young for a great story! Join us for 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) 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 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. View Details This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Families, Preschoolers 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Summer: Life-Sized Oregon Trail Friday, July 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event Age Group: Teens Special Event: You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! The year is 1840. A hawk circles in the clear blue sky while below a long, dusty line of wagons rolls slowly through the prairie. This is the Oregon Trail. Saddle up, folks! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Teen Summer: Life-Sized Oregon Trail 1:00pm–2:30pm Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Teens Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event Event Details: Special Event You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! The year is 1840. A hawk circles in the clear blue sky while below a long, dusty line of wagons rolls slowly through the prairie. This is the Oregon Trail. Saddle up, folks! 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.
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 "Adults" group Friends of Manitowoc Public Library Meeting Monday, July 13, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am Board Room at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Meeting Age Group: Adults Friends of Manitowoc Public Library monthly meeting. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Friends of Manitowoc Public Library Meeting 9:15am–10:00am Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Meeting Event Details: Friends of Manitowoc Public Library monthly meeting.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Sew and Badging with Betty Monday, July 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Bring your own project to work on or get badged on the library sewing machines. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Open Sew and Badging with Betty 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults 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. Bring your own project to work on or get badged on the library sewing machines. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group ManitoWalk: Historic Downtown Walking Tour Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm No Space at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: History/Genealogy, Reading Program, Special Event Age Group: Adults History/Genealogy: Delve into the past to learn more about then and now. Downtown Manitowoc has seen significant change over the decades, but landmarks of our city’s past remain—if you know where to look! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 2026 Mon ManitoWalk: Historic Downtown Walking Tour 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Upcoming Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: No Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: History/Genealogy, Reading Program, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: History/Genealogy Delve into the past to learn more about then and now. Downtown Manitowoc has seen significant change over the decades, but landmarks of our city’s past remain—if you know where to look! 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Sew and Badging with Betty Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Bring your own project to work on or get badged on the library sewing machines. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Open Sew and Badging with Betty 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults 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. Bring your own project to work on or get badged on the library sewing machines. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Adults Drop-In Employment Assistance: Department of Workforce Development staff will provide onsite services, including resume writing, assistance with online applications, assistance registering in Job Center of Wisconsin, and more!&nbs View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 14 2026 Tue DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling 9:00am–4:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Franklin Street Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Drop-In Employment Assistance: Department of Workforce Development staff will provide onsite services, including resume writing, assistance with online applications, assistance registering in Job Center of Wisconsin, and more!&nbs
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Babbling Baby Bubble Bash Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Special Event: You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! Splash into bubbly fun! Babies are invited to explore bubbles in this joyful, sensory‑rich playtime. Come giggle, pop, and play as we celebrate movement, curiosity, and early learning through bubbles galore! Ages 3 and under. View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Babbling Baby Bubble Bash 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event Event Details: Special Event You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! Splash into bubbly fun! Babies are invited to explore bubbles in this joyful, sensory‑rich playtime. Come giggle, pop, and play as we celebrate movement, curiosity, and early learning through bubbles galore! Ages 3 and under. 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 "Adults" group Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Manitowoc Local History Collection at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: History/Genealogy Age Group: Adults The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society will be in the Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5PM to help people with their genealogy research. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 14 2026 Tue Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults 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.
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 "Teens" group Zine Scene Summer Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Franklin Street Room 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. Your voice is important - time to make it heard! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 15 2026 Wed Zine Scene Summer 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Franklin Street Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Class/Workshop, Reading Program Event Details: Class/Workshop You’re never too old or too young to experience something new. Your voice is important - time to make it heard! 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.
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Baby Storytime Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers Storytime: You’re never too young for a great story! Join us for 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. View Details This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Baby Storytime 9:30am–10:15am Families, Babies & Toddlers Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Storytime You’re never too young for a great story! Join us for 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) 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 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. View Details This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jul 16 2026 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Families, Preschoolers 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.
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 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. 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 Jul 17 2026 Fri Storytime on the Road: Farm Wisconsin 10:00am–11:00am Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Summer: Color Flow at the Rahr-West Friday, July 17, 2026 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! Let the colors flow! Join instructor Michelle Bonde for a special acrylic pour technique using chains to create incredible abstract patterns. Art work will need to dry before it can be taken home. All supplies will be provided. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 17 2026 Fri Teen Summer: Color Flow at the Rahr-West 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Upcoming Program Location: Off Site Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Program Registration Required Event Details: Arts & Crafts Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience! Let the colors flow! Join instructor Michelle Bonde for a special acrylic pour technique using chains to create incredible abstract patterns. Art work will need to dry before it can be taken home. All supplies will be provided. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Summer: Color Flow at the Rahr-West (Second Session) Friday, July 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Off Site Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Program Age Group: Teens Arts & Crafts: Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience! Let the colors flow! Join instructor Michelle Bonde for a special acrylic pour technique using chains to create incredible abstract patterns. Art work will need to dry before it can be taken home. All supplies will be provided. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 17 2026 Fri Teen Summer: Color Flow at the Rahr-West (Second Session) 2:30pm–3:30pm Teens Upcoming Program Location: Off Site Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Program Registration Required Event Details: Arts & Crafts Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience! Let the colors flow! Join instructor Michelle Bonde for a special acrylic pour technique using chains to create incredible abstract patterns. Art work will need to dry before it can be taken home. All supplies will be provided. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Adults Drop-In Employment Assistance: Department of Workforce Development staff will provide onsite services, including resume writing, assistance with online applications, assistance registering in Job Center of Wisconsin, and more!&nbs View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 21 2026 Tue DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling 9:00am–4:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Franklin Street Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Drop-In Employment Assistance: Department of Workforce Development staff will provide onsite services, including resume writing, assistance with online applications, assistance registering in Job Center of Wisconsin, and more!&nbs
This event is in the "Families" group Storytime on the Road: Lincoln Park Zoo Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Families Storytime: You’re never too young for a great story! Happy trails! It's farm week at the zoo, so join Miss Kirsten for a rousing storytime at the best place to meet animals--the Lincoln Park Zoo. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Families" group Jul 21 2026 Tue Storytime on the Road: Lincoln Park Zoo 10:00am–11:00am Families Program Location: Off Site Age Group: Families Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Storytime You’re never too young for a great story! Happy trails! It's farm week at the zoo, so join Miss Kirsten for a rousing storytime at the best place to meet animals--the Lincoln Park Zoo.
