This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Preschool Storytime Thursday, May 7, 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 May 7 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 "Teens" group Teen Hang-out: Wafflelicious! Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Food & Drink Age Group: Teens Food & Drink: Indulge your senses! Step-by step tutorials and enticing tidbits about all things food and drink. 🔥 Will It Waffle? 🔥We’re putting foods to the test with hot waffle irons—and yes, you can taste every creation. Gooey, crispy, sweet or savory, let's get wafflelicious! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 7 2026 Thu Teen Hang-out: Wafflelicious! 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens Upcoming Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: Food & Drink Indulge your senses! Step-by step tutorials and enticing tidbits about all things food and drink. 🔥 Will It Waffle? 🔥We’re putting foods to the test with hot waffle irons—and yes, you can taste every creation. Gooey, crispy, sweet or savory, let's get wafflelicious! 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, May 11, 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 May 11 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 DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling Tuesday, May 12, 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 May 12 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, May 12, 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 May 12 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, May 12, 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 May 12 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, May 12, 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 May 12 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, May 12, 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 May 12 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, May 12, 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 May 12 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, May 13, 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 May 13 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, May 13, 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 May 13 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 3D Printer Badging Session Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology Age Group: Teens, Adults Technology: Expand your knowledge of the latest technological innovations. Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of the Prusa Core One 3D Printer. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed 3D Printer Badging Session 5:30pm–6:45pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Teens, 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 Prusa Core One 3D Printer. 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, May 14, 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 May 14 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, May 14, 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 May 14 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 Free Life Skills Workshop - Social Media Smarts: Protecting Your Mind Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Board Room at Manitowoc Public Library Age Group: Adults Join Rogers Behavioral Health for a transformative series of free, monthly life skills workshops. Open to everyone in the community, you'll gain valuable life skills in a supportive, non-clinical environment. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Free Life Skills Workshop - Social Media Smarts: Protecting Your Mind 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join Rogers Behavioral Health for a transformative series of free, monthly life skills workshops. Open to everyone in the community, you'll gain valuable life skills in a supportive, non-clinical environment.
This event is in the "Adults" group Manitowoc Public Library Board Meeting Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Board Room at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Meeting Age Group: Adults For meeting information, agendas, and minutes, please visit the City of Manitowoc website: https://www.manitowoc.org/89/Agendas-Minutes View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 18 2026 Mon Manitowoc Public Library Board Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Meeting Event Details: For meeting information, agendas, and minutes, please visit the City of Manitowoc website: https://www.manitowoc.org/89/Agendas-Minutes 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, May 19, 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 May 19 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, May 19, 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 May 19 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: Nature Detectives Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Family Activity Night Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age Curiosity begins with noticing the little things! View Details This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group May 19 2026 Tue Family Activity Night: Nature Detectives 6:30pm–7:30pm Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age Program Type: Family Activity Night Event Details: Curiosity begins with noticing the little things! 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 Adult Book Discussion - Our Guiding Light: Wisdom from the Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter by Therese Langer Woelfel Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Board Room at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Book Discussion Age Group: Adults Book Discussion: Pick up your copy of the discussion book near the Service Desk, and then join MPL Staff for an engaging discussion! Join staff for this month's book discussion, Our Guiding Light: Wisdom from the Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter by Therese Langer Woelfel. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu Adult Book Discussion - Our Guiding Light: Wisdom from the Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter by Therese Langer Woelfel 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: Book Discussion Pick up your copy of the discussion book near the Service Desk, and then join MPL Staff for an engaging discussion! Join staff for this month's book discussion, Our Guiding Light: Wisdom from the Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter by Therese Langer Woelfel. 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.
Library Closed for Memorial Day All Day Manitowoc Public Library The Library will closed all day Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Library Closed for Memorial Day All Day Branches: Manitowoc Public Library Description: The Library will closed all day Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.
This event is in the "Adults" group DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling Tuesday, May 26, 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 May 26 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, May 26, 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 May 26 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, May 26, 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 May 26 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.
