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Bookmark Art Contest

04/22/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/03/2024 @ 5:00pm
No Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

For “Comic Book Day: Strikes Back”, Manitowoc Public Library is looking for artists to create one of a kind bookmark designs for a Bookmark Art Contest! Starting Monday, April 2...

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

For “Comic Book Day: Strikes Back”, Manitowoc Public Library is looking for artists to create one of a kind bookmark designs for a Bookmark Art Contest!

Neurographic Art

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Relax with Neurographic Art - a stress-free way to calm your mind and exercise your creativity. No artistic ability is required. All materials and light refreshments will be provid...

Waitlist
Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Relax with Neurographic Art - a stress-free way to calm your mind and exercise your creativity. No artistic ability is required. All materials and light refreshments will be provided. 

Cricut Badging Session

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 the Cricut Maker, a machine that cuts and scores a variety of materials for hobby crafting. Library Staff will show you how to use ou...

Waitlist
Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 Stacey Bialek at 920-686-3008 or sbialek@manitowoc.org. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.

Family Activity Night: Glaze & Paint

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Activity Night
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Event Details:

Fireflies may not be out yet at night, but you can create your own wooden firefly painting to take home with Ms. Katie from Glaze & Paint! Open to ages 3 - 11. Registration ope...

Closed
Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activity Night
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Fireflies may not be out yet at night, but you can create your own wooden firefly painting to take home with Ms. Katie from Glaze & Paint! Open to ages 3 - 11. Registration opens April 23rd at 5:00 pm.

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.

3D Printer Badging Session

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of our 3D Printer. MPL Staff Member Tony will show you how to use our 3D Printer and upon completion of the training you'll be "Badged" ...

Open
Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of our 3D Printer. MPL Staff Member Tony will show you how to use our 3D Printer and upon completion of the training you'll be "Badged" so you can use the 3D Printer at your leisure.

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.

Open Sew and Badging with Betty

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Adults and teens at least 13 years old are welco...

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. Adults and teens at least 13 years old are welcome to stop by. Registration is not required, but space is limited.

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.

Teen Hang-out: Drop and Drag Squeegee Paintings

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Arts & Crafts:

Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience!

Event Details:

Tired of painting with brushes? Ready to try a new technique? Squeegee painting is all about the process. No artistic talent is required, but you can bring it along too. This is ab...

Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

Arts & Crafts

Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience!

Event Details:

Tired of painting with brushes? Ready to try a new technique? Squeegee painting is all about the process. No artistic talent is required, but you can bring it along too. This is abstract art at its easiest, and most 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.

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.

Flower pot painted as an ice cream cone.

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.

Tie Dye Tuesday!

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Lawn at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Forget about the tacos, it's Tie Dye Tuesday! Join us on the lawn to create your very own tie-dyed masterpiece. You bring a fabric item (t-shirt sized or smaller), and we will prov...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Forget about the tacos, it's Tie Dye Tuesday! Join us on the lawn to create your very own tie-dyed masterpiece. You bring a fabric item (t-shirt sized or smaller), and we will provide the dye and supplies to make an original work of 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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Part 1

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Event Details:

Check in your favorite fuzzy friend for an overnight stay at Hotel MPL for our stuffed animal sleepover! Drop in any time between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm to make a blanket and a nameta...

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

Check in your favorite fuzzy friend for an overnight stay at Hotel MPL for our stuffed animal sleepover! Drop in any time between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm to make a blanket and a nametag (while supplies last) for your cuddly companion.

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.

3D Printer Badging Session

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of our 3D Printer. MPL Staff Member Tony will show you how to use our 3D Printer and upon completion of the training you'll be "Badged" ...

Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, 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 3D Printer. MPL Staff Member Tony will show you how to use our 3D Printer and upon completion of the training you'll be "Badged" so you can use the 3D Printer at your leisure.

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.

Open Sew and Badging with Betty

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Registration is not required, but space is limit...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: 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. Registration is not required, but space is limited. Just can't make it at the scheduled times?

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.

Glowforge Badging Session

Wednesday, July 17, 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.

Storytime on the Road: Horsin' Around at the Rahr-West Museum

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Event Details:

Giddy-up on over to the Rahr-West Art Museum for a morning of horsin' around! Miss Sharon will lead storytime outside by the museum's new equine statue; then we'll head inside for ...

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

Giddy-up on over to the Rahr-West Art Museum for a morning of horsin' around!

Messy Marvins: Plein Air Edition!

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

We're taking our artistic talents OUTSIDE! Enjoy the weather, make some art! We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity!  Drop in any time during this hour with your l...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We're taking our artistic talents OUTSIDE! Enjoy the weather, make some art!

Perler Palooza

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Elementary-Age, Teens
Event Details:

Drop in any time between 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm (while supplies last) to make a perler bead creation. Perler beads are small plastic beads that fuse together when heat is applied. Use...

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

Drop in any time between 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm (while supplies last) to make a perler bead creation. Perler beads are small plastic beads that fuse together when heat is applied. Use our provided templates, or make your own creation!

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.

Sew What - Bags and Puppets

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Reading Program
Age Group:
Elementary-Age, Teens
Arts & Crafts:

Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience!

Event Details:

Sew what if you can't sew! Kids and teens can make a no-sew bag. If time allows, we'll make sock puppets too! All supplies provided.

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

Arts & Crafts

Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience!

Event Details:

Sew what if you can't sew! Kids and teens can make a no-sew bag. If time allows, we'll make sock puppets too! All supplies 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.

Unattended Children

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

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Family Activity Night: Dragonfly Craft

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Activity Night
Age Group:
Families, Elementary-Age
Event Details:

Summer may have flown by, but we’re whipping up one more Family Activity Night before school starts. Make your own delightful dragonfly with a kitchen whisk and other simple suppli...

Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activity Night
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Summer may have flown by, but we’re whipping up one more Family Activity Night before school starts. Make your own delightful dragonfly with a kitchen whisk and other simple supplies. This activity is open to children ages 5 - 11.

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.