This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Baby Storytime Thursday, January 29, 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 Jan 29 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) 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime Thursday, January 29, 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 Jan 29 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) 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 Cricut Badging Session Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology Age Group: Adults 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Cricut Badging Session 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Upcoming Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology Registration Required 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. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Shelf Care Box Registration All Day 2/1 - 2/15 No Space at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Grab & Go Age Group: Teens Ready to explore the shelves? Ages 11-18 are invited to sign up for March's Shelf Care box, February 1 - February 15! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 1 - 15 2026 Teen Shelf Care Box Registration All Day 2/1–2/15 Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: No Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Grab & Go Event Details: Ready to explore the shelves? Ages 11-18 are invited to sign up for March's Shelf Care box, February 1 - February 15!
This event is in the "Adults" group Great Decisions: Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy with Pablo Toral, PhD Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Lecture/Speaker Age Group: Adults Lecture/Speaker: Learn from experts about a variety of topics that hit close to home and span the globe. Great Decisions, a project of the Foreign Policy Association, is a grassroots world affairs education program which brings together Americans from across the nation to discover and discuss foreign policy issues. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Great Decisions: Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy with Pablo Toral, PhD 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lecture/Speaker Event Details: Lecture/Speaker Learn from experts about a variety of topics that hit close to home and span the globe. Great Decisions, a project of the Foreign Policy Association, is a grassroots world affairs education program which brings together Americans from across the nation to discover and discuss foreign policy issues. 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, February 3, 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 Feb 3 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 "Adults" group Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society Tuesday, February 3, 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 Feb 3 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 "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Family Activity Night - Blanket Forts Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Family Activity Night Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age There’s nothing better to do on a cold winter day than to crawl into your very own blanket fort with a good book! Bring your blankets, pillows and maybe even your best stuffed buddy and get cozy. View Details This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Family Activity Night - Blanket Forts 6:30pm–7:15pm Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age Program Type: Family Activity Night Event Details: There’s nothing better to do on a cold winter day than to crawl into your very own blanket fort with a good book! Bring your blankets, pillows and maybe even your best stuffed buddy and get cozy. 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Baby Storytime Wednesday, February 4, 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 Feb 4 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) 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime Wednesday, February 4, 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 Feb 4 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) 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 "All Ages" group Drop-In Chess Club Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library Age Group: All Ages 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! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Drop-In Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages 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. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Baby Storytime Thursday, February 5, 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 Feb 5 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) 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime Thursday, February 5, 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 Feb 5 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) 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 "Elementary-Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Minute-to-Win-It Winter Olympics Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Elementary-Age, Teens Didn't make it to Italy for the Winter Olympics? Join us for a fast-paced, frosty Minute-to-Win-It version. View Details This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Minute-to-Win-It Winter Olympics 6:00pm–7:00pm Elementary-Age, Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Elementary-Age, Teens Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Didn't make it to Italy for the Winter Olympics? Join us for a fast-paced, frosty Minute-to-Win-It version.
This event is in the "Adults" group Check Out the Library: a Tour of MPL Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Board Room at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Adults Manitowoc Public Library’s role in the community continuously evolves as we expand our collection, enhance our amenities, and provide unique programs. You may not be aware of everything MPL has to offer. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Check Out the Library: a Tour of MPL 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Manitowoc Public Library’s role in the community continuously evolves as we expand our collection, enhance our amenities, and provide unique programs. You may not be aware of everything MPL has to offer. 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 Friends of Manitowoc Public Library Meeting Monday, February 9, 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 Feb 9 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 "Adults" group Great Decisions: Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation with Martin Farrell, PhD Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Lecture/Speaker Age Group: Adults Lecture/Speaker: Learn from experts about a variety of topics that hit close to home and span the globe. Great Decisions, a project of the Foreign Policy Association, is a grassroots world affairs education program which brings together Americans from across the nation to discover and discuss foreign policy issues. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Great Decisions: Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation with Martin Farrell, PhD 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lecture/Speaker Event Details: Lecture/Speaker Learn from experts about a variety of topics that hit close to home and span the globe. Great Decisions, a project of the Foreign Policy Association, is a grassroots world affairs education program which brings together Americans from across the nation to discover and discuss foreign policy issues. 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, February 10, 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 Feb 10 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 SENSE-sational Baby Storytime Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Turn down the lights, turn down the volume, and turn up for fun! View Details This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Feb 10 2026 Tue SENSE-sational Baby Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Turn down the lights, turn down the volume, and turn up for fun!
This event is in the "Adults" group Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society Tuesday, February 10, 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 Feb 10 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 "All Ages" group Space to Write Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teen Space at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Meeting Age Group: All Ages Meeting: 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! 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! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Space to Write 5:30pm–7:30pm All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Meeting Event Details: Meeting 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! 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! 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 Glowforge Badging Session Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology Age Group: Adults Technology: Expand your knowledge of the latest technological innovations. Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of the Glowforge. The Glowforge uses a laser to engrave designs into different material types like acrylic and wood. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Glowforge Badging Session 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Technology Expand your knowledge of the latest technological innovations. Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of the 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. 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 "Elementary-Age" group Read to Certified Therapy Dogs Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age Studies show that children who read to animals, like our therapy dogs, gain confidence and improve their overall reading skills. Due to limited availability, registration is required. View Details This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Read to Certified Therapy Dogs 6:30pm–7:30pm Families, Elementary-Age Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age Event Details: Studies show that children who read to animals, like our therapy dogs, gain confidence and improve their overall reading skills. Due to limited availability, registration is required. 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Baby Storytime Wednesday, February 11, 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 Feb 11 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) 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.
