Library Closed Due to Winter Storm

Due to the Winter Storm Warning and blizzard conditions, Manitowoc Public Library will be closed on Sunday, March 15, for the safety of staff and patrons.

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Family Activity Night: Wheels on the Bus

6:00pm–7:00pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Family Activity Night
Event Details:

Join Miss Lynn for a bus-themed storytime on the library lawn*. Afterward, we'll board a Maritime Metro Transit bus and go for a short ride around town. It's a wheel-y fun adventure you won't want to miss. Geared for ages 5-11.

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.

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

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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

Summer Reading Sign Up at Cedar Crest

12:00pm–2:00pm
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

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!

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 "Families" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Program 2026

All Day 6/15–8/8
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Reading Program
Event Details:

Join the Summer Reading Program and earn weekly prizes just by reading!  Pre-register on the Beanstack App starting June 1 or pick up a paper reading tracker at any Service Desk.

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Bingo Bash

10:00am–7:00pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

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

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

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)

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

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)

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
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group

Bubble Bash!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

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

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.

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

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)

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

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)

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

Storytime on the Road: Rahr-West Art Museum

10:00am–11:00am
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Program, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

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

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

America 250! Patriotic Parade

5:30pm–6:30pm
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

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.

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

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)

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

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)

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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Paint the Library Red, White & Blue!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Families, Elementary-Age, Teens
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age, Teens
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

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.

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.

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

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)

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

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)

Unattended Children

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