This event is in the "All Ages" group Enchanted Evergleams at MPL All Day 11/26 - 1/11 Main Floor at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Exhibit, Special Event Age Group: All Ages 'Tis the Season for the “Gleam Team” to present "Evergleams on Eighth" in Downtown Manitowoc! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov-Jan 2025 Enchanted Evergleams at MPL All Day 11/26–1/11 All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Main Floor Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibit, Special Event Event Details: 'Tis the Season for the “Gleam Team” to present "Evergleams on Eighth" in Downtown Manitowoc! Disclaimer(s) 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 Shelf Care Box Registration All Day 1/2 - 1/15 No Space at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Grab & Go Age Group: Teens Ready to explore the shelves? Ages 11-18 are invited to sign up for February's Shelf Care box, January 1 - January 15! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 2 - 15 2026 Teen Shelf Care Box Registration All Day 1/2–1/15 Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: No Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Grab & Go Event Details: Ready to explore the shelves? Ages 11-18 are invited to sign up for February's Shelf Care box, January 1 - January 15!
This event is in the "Adults" group DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling Tuesday, January 6, 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 Jan 6 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, January 6, 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 Jan 6 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 "Elementary-Age" group Family Activity Night - Bingo Bash Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Family Activity Night Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age Join us for a night of lively competition, snacks, and prizes! Bingo is excellent reinforcement for kids learning their letters and numbers, and practicing social skills like listening, sportsmanship, and following directions. View Details This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Family Activity Night - Bingo Bash 6:00pm–7:00pm Families, Elementary-Age Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age Program Type: Family Activity Night Event Details: Join us for a night of lively competition, snacks, and prizes! Bingo is excellent reinforcement for kids learning their letters and numbers, and practicing social skills like listening, sportsmanship, and following directions. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Baby Storytime Wednesday, January 7, 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 Jan 7 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 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 Preschool Storytime Wednesday, January 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 Jan 7 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 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 "All Ages" group Drop-In Chess Club Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library Age Group: All Ages Want to improve your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Make a smart move and join us for Drop-In Chess Club! The game of chess offers many brainy benefits and -- it's just fun! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Drop-In Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Want to improve your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Make a smart move and join us for Drop-In Chess Club! The game of chess offers many brainy benefits and -- it's just 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. 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 Thursday, January 8, 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 Jan 8 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 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 Preschool Storytime Thursday, January 8, 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 Jan 8 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 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Midwinter Melodies: Stories and Songs with Miss Maggie Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers Storytime: You’re never too young for a great story! It's the deep midwinter, so let's cozy up with stories and songs that speak to the season! Special guest musician Miss Maggie will share moonlight melodies with her flute, ukulele and more. PJs, stuffies and blankets encouraged! View Details This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Midwinter Melodies: Stories and Songs with Miss Maggie 6:00pm–7:00pm Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Storytime You’re never too young for a great story! It's the deep midwinter, so let's cozy up with stories and songs that speak to the season! Special guest musician Miss Maggie will share moonlight melodies with her flute, ukulele and more. PJs, stuffies and blankets encouraged!
This event is in the "Adults" group Free Life Skills Workshop: Emotional Reset - Start Your Year Strong Thursday, January 8, 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 Jan 8 2026 Thu Free Life Skills Workshop: Emotional Reset - Start Your Year Strong 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 "Teens" group Teen Hang-out: Paper Rollercoasters Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teen Space at Manitowoc Public Library Age Group: Teens This is how we roll! Design a rollercoaster using just paper and imagination, then see if it works by sending marbles through it. Can you navigate the curves and the loops? Supplies and snacks provided. First come, first served. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Teen Hang-out: Paper Rollercoasters 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Event Details: This is how we roll! Design a rollercoaster using just paper and imagination, then see if it works by sending marbles through it. Can you navigate the curves and the loops? Supplies and snacks provided. First come, first served. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Messy Marvins Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers It's baby art studio morning! We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity! Drop in any time during this hour with your littles (babies to preschool age) for an artistic experience. View Details This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Messy Marvins 10:00am–11:00am Families, Babies & Toddlers Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: It's baby art studio morning! We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity! Drop in any time during this hour with your littles (babies to preschool age) for an artistic experience.
This event is in the "All Ages" group 2026 Winter Reading Program: Warm Up to a Good Book! All Day 1/11 - 2/28 No Space at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event Age Group: All Ages The Winter reading program is open to all ages!Read or be read to a total of 10 hours from January 11 through February 28. Everyone that finishes receives a raffle ticket to enter to win one of a variety of fantastic baskets! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan-Feb 2026 2026 Winter Reading Program: Warm Up to a Good Book! All Day 1/11–2/28 All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: No Space Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event Event Details: The Winter reading program is open to all ages!Read or be read to a total of 10 hours from January 11 through February 28. Everyone that finishes receives a raffle ticket to enter to win one of a variety of fantastic baskets!
This event is in the "Adults" group Friends of Manitowoc Public Library Meeting Monday, January 12, 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 Jan 12 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Dino-Mite Week 01/12/2026 @ 12:00pm to 01/19/2026 @ 8:00pm No Space at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age Drop in anytime to stomp, roar and explore during our week-long dinosaur celebration! Enjoy dino-themed décor, a fossil-finding scavenger hunt, crafts, and trivia. Whether you're a T. View Details This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Jan 12 - 19 2026 Dino-Mite Week 01/12/2026 @ 12:00pm–01/19/2026 @ 8:00pm Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: No Space Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Drop in anytime to stomp, roar and explore during our week-long dinosaur celebration! Enjoy dino-themed décor, a fossil-finding scavenger hunt, crafts, and trivia. Whether you're a T. 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 Dinosaurs Before Dark with Treehouse Theater Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library Program Type: Performer Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age Join Treehouse Theater's artistic team for a reader's theater teaser of the group's upcoming production of Dinosaurs Before Dark, based on the popular Magic Treehouse book series. View Details This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Dinosaurs Before Dark with Treehouse Theater 6:00pm–7:00pm Families, Elementary-Age Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age Program Type: Performer Event Details: Join Treehouse Theater's artistic team for a reader's theater teaser of the group's upcoming production of Dinosaurs Before Dark, based on the popular Magic Treehouse book series.
This event is in the "Adults" group DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling Tuesday, January 13, 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 Jan 13 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, January 13, 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 Jan 13 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, January 13, 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 Jan 13 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, January 13, 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 Jan 13 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 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 Read to Certified Therapy Dogs Tuesday, January 13, 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 Jan 13 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 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Baby Storytime Wednesday, January 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 Jan 14 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 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.
