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Family Activity Night: Wings of Wonder - All About Pigeons

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activity Night, Lecture/Speaker, Reading Program
Age Group:
Families, Elementary-Age

Join local pigeon enthusiast Mark Maurer to learn about caring for homing pigeons and their important role in wartime history. Watch as he releases pigeons on the library lawn, and guess which one will return home first (weather permitting)!

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Family Activity Night, Lecture/Speaker, Reading Program
Event Details:

Join local pigeon enthusiast Mark Maurer to learn about caring for homing pigeons and their important role in wartime history. Watch as he releases pigeons on the library lawn, and guess which one will return home first (weather permitting)!

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
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group

Family Activity Night - Kitty Party

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activity Night
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age

We're celebrating "Happy Cat Month" with a Kitty Party! Join us for an evening of feline fun as Lakeshore Humane Society brings adoptable kittens to MPL for families to play, cuddle, and socialize with. 

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Family Activity Night
Event Details:

We're celebrating "Happy Cat Month" with a Kitty Party! Join us for an evening of feline fun as Lakeshore Humane Society brings adoptable kittens to MPL for families to play, cuddle, and socialize with. 

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

Family Activity Night: Pinch Pot Monsters

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Activity Night
Age Group:
Families, Elementary-Age

Unleash your creativity as you sculpt quirky, one-of-a-kind pinch pot monsters from clay. This fun and imaginative activity encourages artistic expression while bringing families together for a monstrously good time!

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

Unleash your creativity as you sculpt quirky, one-of-a-kind pinch pot monsters from clay. This fun and imaginative activity encourages artistic expression while bringing families together for a monstrously good time!

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
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group

Family Activity Night - Public Safety Storytime

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activity Night
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age

Help celebrate Crime Prevention Month by joining us for storytime with members of the Manitowoc Police, Fire, and Sheriff’s Departments. Families will also receive a free book as part of the Kiwanis Cops ‘n Kids program.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Family Activity Night
Event Details:

Help celebrate Crime Prevention Month by joining us for storytime with members of the Manitowoc Police, Fire, and Sheriff’s Departments. Families will also receive a free book as part of the Kiwanis Cops ‘n Kids program.

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 "Elementary-Age" group

Family Activity Night: Dino-mite Terrariums

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 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

Roar into Dinovember by making your very own dinosaur terrarium. All you need to bring is your imagination - we’ll supply the rest. This program is open children ages 5-11. Registration will open on Tuesday, October 21@ 5:00 pm.

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

Roar into Dinovember by making your very own dinosaur terrarium. All you need to bring is your imagination - we’ll supply the rest. This program is open children ages 5-11. Registration will open on Tuesday, October 21@ 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.

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: Fin-tastic Fish with Glaze & Paint

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 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

Red fish, blue fish, paint some new fish! Join Glaze & Paint's Ms. Katie to create your own Dr. Seuss-inspired wooden fish.

This program is open to children ages 3 - 11. Registration opens November 4 at 5:00 pm.

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

Red fish, blue fish, paint some new fish! Join Glaze & Paint's Ms. Katie to create your own Dr. Seuss-inspired wooden fish.

This program is open to children ages 3 - 11. Registration opens November 4 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.