Library Closed on Monday, March 16 Due to Winter Storm

Manitowoc Public Library will be closed on Monday, March 16. Our top priority is the safety of our patrons and staff, and blizzard-like conditions make travel unsafe. We look forward to resuming library services on Tuesday! Stay safe!

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Tales from the Taproom 7: A StorySlam for Adults (21+) at PetSkull Brewing Company

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Performer, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Adults

There's always a healthy dose of springtime tomfoolery  during April, so we figured that this month's installment of "Tales from the Taproom" should reflect that shenaniganing!

Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performer, Special Event, Storytime
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There's always a healthy dose of springtime tomfoolery  during April, so we figured that this month's installment of "Tales from the Taproom" should reflect that shenaniganing!

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

We're Going on a Mammoth Hunt!

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/Speaker, Performer, Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Elementary-Age, Teens
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

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

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age, Teens
Program Type: Lecture/Speaker, Performer, Reading Program, Special Event
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Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

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

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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

How to Train a Dragon!

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
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Performer
Age Group:
Families
Performer:

Revel in the experience of talented individuals sharing their gifts!

Travel back in time with Brock Barnabas from the Dragon Training Academy and his amazing animatronic dragons! Kids are trained to tame down dragons using amazing science-based inventions and techniques. 

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:

Performer

Revel in the experience of talented individuals sharing their gifts!

Travel back in time with Brock Barnabas from the Dragon Training Academy and his amazing animatronic dragons! Kids are trained to tame down dragons using amazing science-based inventions and techniques. 

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.