Upcoming Events

You're invited to Comic Book Day! A celebration of everything from the world of Comic Books and Comic Strips.

Justin Thompson has long-since established himself as a commercial artist. Not only is he a cartoonist and senior artist at the Charles M.

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!

Let's paint rocks! Each person will get two rocks to paint - one to keep and one to hide somewhere around Manitowoc. How many rocks will you find and tag before the summer is over?

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 and learn while making a simple project.

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!

For their May installment of “MPL Insider,” Tim & Emily will be welcoming back Youth Services Manager, Sharon Verbeten, Teen Associate, Kristin Keck, and Public Serv

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!

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!

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.

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!

Grab the kids and join us at the Manitowoc Public Library for a fun Saturday afternoon at our Taste of Tae Kwon Do event! This beginner-friendly class is led by Mark Weber, the founder of Lakeshore Tae Kwon Do, who has 45 years of experience.

Join Chef Andrew Dunbar in creating a refreshing summer drink with syrups and sparkling water. Work together to make the ultimate taste sensation. Put some shimmer in your drink to take it to the next level! Registration is required. 

Manitowoc Public Library is delighted to invite you to join Michael Perry—New York Times bestselling author and Wisconsin Public Radio contributor—at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus Theatre (705 Viebahn Street, Man

Join UW-Green Bay Chemistry Professor, Dr. Amy Kabrhel, for an outdoor extravaganza of chemistry. Experience the real-life fireworks of thermite. Witness the fizzy geysers of Diet Coke and Mentos, as well as many more dynamic demonstrations.

Help us celebrate America 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.

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!

Get ready to sing, clap, and dance along with award-winning musician and author Jim Gill. His distinctive music play creates the spirit of a family room on a grander scale and is an invitation to children, parents and grandparents to sing, da

Got talent? Come share it with your friends and complete strangers in the first open mic afternoon! Take the stage for five minutes to sing, dance, juggle, joke, amaze, and astound! Sound system will be available if needed.

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

What the duck is going on here? Create some crafty rubber duck cosplay, then vote on the most amazing duck. One duck per person while supplies last.