Library Closed on Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day

Library summer hours are now in effect. MPL will be closed every Sunday through Labor Day. All other hours remain the same. Exterior book-drop & access to online resources available 24/7.

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Cooking and Reading Adventures with 4-H

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary-Age

Cooking and Reading Adventures is a fun and educational program tailored for children in grades K-3.

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Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Elementary-Age
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Cooking and Reading Adventures is a fun and educational program tailored for children in grades K-3.

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.

Pop Art Collage

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Reading Program
Age Group:
Families, Elementary-Age, Teens
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Join us for a colorful adventure! Collage is a vibrant art form that is for any age or skill level. Our creative workshop invites everyone to explore their artistic potential through colorful, expressive mixed-media art.

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

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Join us for a colorful adventure! Collage is a vibrant art form that is for any age or skill level. Our creative workshop invites everyone to explore their artistic potential through colorful, expressive mixed-media art.

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 at Rahr-West Art Museum

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Reading Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Join us for stories, songs and artsy fun at the Rahr-West Art Museum. Bring chairs or blankets to enjoy a family story time on the lawn followed by an art activity inside lead by museum staff.

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Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Program, Storytime
Event Details:

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Join us for stories, songs and artsy fun at the Rahr-West Art Museum. Bring chairs or blankets to enjoy a family story time on the lawn followed by an art activity inside lead by museum staff.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

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

Teen Hang-out: Wild Side Selfies

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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!

Have a wild selfie session with a choice of backdrops, a lighting rig, and the reptilian co-star of your choice. Bring your best look and your phone or other picture taking device.

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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!

Have a wild selfie session with a choice of backdrops, a lighting rig, and the reptilian co-star of your choice. Bring your best look and your phone or other picture taking device.

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.

ManitoWalk: Historic Downtown Walking Tour

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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.

Join library staff as they explore the historic buildings on 8th Street in downtown Manitowoc. Tours starts at Manitowoc Public Library outside by the Flag. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to walking tour.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
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.

Join library staff as they explore the historic buildings on 8th Street in downtown Manitowoc. Tours starts at Manitowoc Public Library outside by the Flag. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to walking tour.

Photo of two police officers and two children

National Night Out

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages

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

Activities Include:

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Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

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

Activities Include:

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

Individuals requesting accommodation for disabilities should contact the Library's ADA Manager Stacey Bialek at 920-686-3008 or sbialek@manitowoc.org. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.

Unattended Children

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

Shipwreck Detectives with the Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, History/Genealogy, Reading Program
Age Group:
Families, Elementary-Age, Teens, All Ages

Ahoy, aspiring Shipwreck Detectives! 🏴‍☠️  Set sail on a thrilling adventure into Wisconsin's maritime history.  Uncover the secrets of Lake Michigan's shipwrecks through engaging hands-on activities.

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Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Class/Workshop, History/Genealogy, Reading Program
Event Details:

Ahoy, aspiring Shipwreck Detectives! 🏴‍☠️  Set sail on a thrilling adventure into Wisconsin's maritime history.  Uncover the secrets of Lake Michigan's shipwrecks through engaging hands-on activities.

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 Hang-out: Sundae Funday

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Drink, Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens
Food & Drink:

Indulge your senses! Step-by step tutorials and enticing tidbits about all things food and drink.

Summer is ending. Eat your feelings in a big bowl of ice cream. Chocolate and vanilla ice cream, add-ins, syrups, and sprinkles provided. 

 Isn't the real treasure the ice cream we ate along the way?

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Drink, Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Food & Drink

Indulge your senses! Step-by step tutorials and enticing tidbits about all things food and drink.

Summer is ending. Eat your feelings in a big bowl of ice cream. Chocolate and vanilla ice cream, add-ins, syrups, and sprinkles provided. 

 Isn't the real treasure the ice cream we ate along the way?

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.

ManitoWalk: Historic Downtown Walking Tour

Monday, August 11, 2025 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.

Join library staff as they explore the historic buildings on 8th Street in downtown Manitowoc. Tours starts at Manitowoc Public Library outside by the Flag. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to walking tour.

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
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.

Join library staff as they explore the historic buildings on 8th Street in downtown Manitowoc. Tours starts at Manitowoc Public Library outside by the Flag. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to walking tour.

Go Wild at the Library!

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, All Ages

Get ready for a roaring good time at the library! Join Zookeeper Vicki Rathsack as she brings some special critters from Manitowoc's Lincoln Park Zoo. You'll learn all about these fantastic creatures and have the chance to interact up close.

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Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Get ready for a roaring good time at the library! Join Zookeeper Vicki Rathsack as she brings some special critters from Manitowoc's Lincoln Park Zoo. You'll learn all about these fantastic creatures and have the chance to interact up close.

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.