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3D Printer Badging Session

5:00pm–6:15pm
Teens, Adults
Full
Registration Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Technology

Expand your knowledge of the latest technological innovations.

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of the Prusa Core One 3D Printer.

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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Shelf Care Box Registration

All Day 2/1–2/15
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 March's Shelf Care box, February 1 - February 15!

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

Minute-to-Win-It Winter Olympics

6:00pm–7:00pm
Elementary-Age, Teens
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Elementary-Age, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Didn't make it to Italy for the Winter Olympics? Join us for a fast-paced, frosty Minute-to-Win-It version.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience!

Explore the art of collage - putting paint, paper, words, and images together to create something entirely new and entirely YOU! Customize tiny artist trading cards or entire mood boards with craft supplies and other ephemera.

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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Printer Badging Session

6:00pm–7:15pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Technology

Expand your knowledge of the latest technological innovations.

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of the Prusa Core One 3D Printer.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Shelf Care Box Registration

All Day 3/1–3/15
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 April's Shelf Care box, March 1 - March 15!

This event is in the "Teens" group
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

GIve the most outrageous answer and win the point as we play Cards Against Humanity (Family Edition). Make 'em laugh, gross 'em out, or just be wacky.  Snacks will be provided.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

3Doodler Badging Session

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of our 3Doodler Pens. The 3Doodler melts plastic filament into a pen that you can use to draw solid and even three-dimensional images with.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Printer Badging Session

5:00pm–6:15pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Technology

Expand your knowledge of the latest technological innovations.

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of the Prusa Core One 3D Printer.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Sew and Badging with Betty

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Bring your own project to work on or get badged on the library sewing machines.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Shelf Care Box Registration

All Day 4/1–4/15
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 May's Shelf Care box, April 1 - April 15!

This event is in the "Teens" group
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Experiment with alcohol inks using a range of creative techniques on ceramic tiles. (Tiles will need to remain overnight for drying). Tiles are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Supplies and snacks provided.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Manitowoc Public Library and Manitowoc International Relations Association (MIRA) are thrilled to present a very special screening of No Packers, No Life in MPL's Balkansky Community Room in Saturday, April 11, from 12-2 PM.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Printer Badging Session

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Technology

Expand your knowledge of the latest technological innovations.

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of the Prusa Core One 3D Printer.

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.

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

Make Your Mark and Share Your Art

All Day 4/15–5/1
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: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Event Details:

From Wednesday April 15 through Friday May 1, free blank bookmarks will be available at Manitowoc Public Library. Everyone is invited to have two blank bookmarks to decorate.

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

Comic Book Day 2026

9:00am–1:00pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

You’re invited to Comic Book Day! A celebration of everything from the world of Comic Books, Comic Strips and Manga. Come dressed as your favorite Comic Book character, participate in fun activities and receive a free comic book!

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 "Teens" group

Teen Hang-out: Wafflelicious!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Drink
Registration Required
Event Details:

Food & Drink

Indulge your senses! Step-by step tutorials and enticing tidbits about all things food and drink.

🔥 Will It Waffle? 🔥
We’re putting foods to the test with hot waffle irons—and yes, you can taste every creation. Gooey, crispy, sweet or savory, let's get wafflelicious!

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Printer Badging Session

5:30pm–6:45pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Technology

Expand your knowledge of the latest technological innovations.

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of the Prusa Core One 3D Printer.

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.

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

Library Card Free Day

10:00am–4:00pm
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System for a free day at the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Guests can show their MCLS library card (Manitowoc, Lester, Brillion, Chilton, Kiel, & New Holstein) to tour the museum at no cost.

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

Library Card Free Day

10:00am–4:00pm
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System for a free day at the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Guests can show their MCLS library card (Manitowoc, Lester, Brillion, Chilton, Kiel, & New Holstein) to tour the museum at no cost.