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This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, June 5, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Glowforge Badging Session

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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 our Glowforge. The Glowforge uses a laser to engrave designs into different material types like acrylic and wood. Library Staff will ...

Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: 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 Glowforge. The Glowforge uses a laser to engrave designs into different material types like acrylic and wood.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Drop-In Chess Club

Wednesday, June 5, 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, June 6, 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.

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, June 6, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Sign Up at Cedar Crest

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Sign up for Manitowoc Public Library's Summer Reading Program at Cedar Crest! Join Miss Betty for storytime at 1 p.m. Be one of the first to sign up and get a coupon for a free ...

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

Sign up for Manitowoc Public Library's Summer Reading Program at Cedar Crest! Join Miss Betty for storytime at 1 p.m.

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

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movie Nights at the Library/"Temple Grandin"

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, History/Genealogy, Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Before you head to Capitol Civic Center for An Evening with Temple Grandin the evening of Friday, June 21, why not stop by the Balkansky Room on Thursday, June 6, at 6 PM, to ...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Exhibit, History/Genealogy, Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Before you head to Capitol Civic Center for An Evening with Temple Grandin the evening of Friday, June 21, why not stop by the Balkansky Room on Thur

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 Closed

All Day
Manitowoc Public Library

Manitowoc Public Library is closed every Sunday Memorial Day thru Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Manitowoc Public Library
Description:

Manitowoc Public Library is closed every Sunday Memorial Day thru Labor Day.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Program 2024

All Day 6/10 - 8/10
No Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

ALL AGES | JUNE 10 - AUGUST 10 Pre-registration opens May 20.    Sign up on the Beanstack website or download the Beanstack app!    Beanstack for ...

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

ALL AGES | JUNE 10 - AUGUST 10

Pre-registration opens May 20.   

Sign up on the Beanstack website or download the B

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends of Manitowoc Public Library Meeting

Monday, June 10, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling

Tuesday, June 11, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group.

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

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.

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

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.

This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime with Bruce the Bear

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

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.

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

Library Closed

All Day
Manitowoc Public Library

Manitowoc Public Library is closed every Sunday Memorial Day thru Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Manitowoc Public Library
Description:

Manitowoc Public Library is closed every Sunday Memorial Day thru Labor Day.