Event List

Babies are invited to explore bubbles in this joyful, sensory‑rich playtime. Come giggle, pop, and play as we celebrate movement, curiosity, and early learning through bubbles galore! Ages 3 and under.

Sign up for Manitowoc Public Library's Summer Reading Program at Cedar Crest! 

Be one of the first to sign up for the summer reading program and get a coupon for a free scoop of ice cream!

Kids + music = MAGIC! Join a Kindermusik educator from Take Note Studio for a tuneful morning of stories and songs designed for ages birth to 3. 

Kick off Summer Reading with MPL's Bingo Bash! All ages are welcome to attend ONE session:

Downtown Manitowoc has seen significant change over the decades, but landmarks of our city’s past remain—if you know where to look!

Kick off Summer Reading with mountains of bubbles, foam fun, dancing and summer vibes. Bring towels and dress for mess - swimsuits and goggles suggested. 

Join Miss Lynn at the Rahr-West for stories, songs, and artsy fun that's sure to be a masterpiece!

Let's celebrate America's 250th birthday! Bring bikes, strollers, wagons, wheelchairs - anything that rolls. At 5:30, supplies will be available for decorating (while they last), but you may add as many stars and spangles as you like at home.

Help us celebrate America's 250th birthday and decorate the outside of the library windows for the Fourth of July parade. Paint and supplies are provided. Registration is not required, but space is limited.

Join Miss Sharon for a storytime, meet new Chief John Musial (who'll even read for us!) and take a short tour of the MPD!  

Join Miss Lynn to make a family time capsule. We'll provide a box to decorate*, as well as some activity sheets. Families are encouraged to bring photos and small mementos to include. Create memories today to open tomorrow!

Downtown Manitowoc has seen significant change over the decades, but landmarks of our city’s past remain—if you know where to look!

Splash into bubbly fun!  Babies are invited to explore bubbles in this joyful, sensory‑rich playtime.  Come giggle, pop, and play as we celebrate movement, curiosity, and early learning through bubbles galore!  Ages 3 and under.

Big trucks. Little kids. It's a winning combination!

Get your body MOO-ving and join Miss Sharon and musical Miss Maggie for a farm-themed song-filled storytime. All children will receive a free youth admission to the venue. 

Create a one-of-a kind pair of shades* using stickers, gems, and markers. We supply the materials; you supply the imagination! Geared for ages 5-11.

*While supplies last

Join naturalists from Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary for a up-close peek into the fascinating world of birds of prey. 

Ahoy mates! Join us across the river at Wisconsin Maritime Museum for a nautical-themed storytime. Attendees will receive a free youth admission to the museum. 

Step back nearly 15,000 years and experience a thrilling reenactment of a Wisconsin woolly mammoth hunt.

Downtown Manitowoc has seen significant change over the decades, but landmarks of our city’s past remain—if you know where to look!

Splash into bubbly fun!  Babies are invited to explore bubbles in this joyful, sensory‑rich playtime.  Come giggle, pop, and play as we celebrate movement, curiosity, and early learning through bubbles galore!  Ages 3 and under.

Design your own town and learn about city engineering and plans. Geared for kids ages 4 to 8.