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Bookmark Art Contest

04/14/2025 @ 9:00am - 05/01/2025 @ 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Manitowoc Public Library is looking for artists to create one of a kind bookmark designs for a Bookmark Art Contest!

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Comic Book Day 2025

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 and Comic Strips.

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 "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.

Virtual Workshop with Cartoonist, Justin Thompson

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lecture/Speaker, Special Event, Virtual
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

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

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

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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 "All Ages" group.

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 "Teens" group.
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

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

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?

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 "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 and learn while making a simple project.

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

Space to Write

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Event Details:

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Virtual Event
Program Location: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:

Virtual

Experience quality programming from the comfort of home via the internet!

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

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

Space to Write

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Event Details:

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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 "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 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.
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 "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Sign Up at Cedar Crest

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

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Unattended Children

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

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

Taste of Tae Kwon Do

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Class/Workshop

You’re never too old or too young to experience something new.

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.

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 2025

All Day 6/16 - 8/9
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 2 or pick up a paper reading tracker at any Service Desk.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Hang-out: Summer Sips

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Drink, Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Food & Drink

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

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. 

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

An Evening with Michael Perry

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture/Speaker, Performer, Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friend's of the Library Used Book Sale

All Day 6/26 - 6/28
All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Join us for the Friends Used Book Sale!

  • Thursday, June 26, 12PM - 7:30PM
  • Friday,  June 27, 9AM - 5:30PM
  • Saturday, June 28, 9AM - 2:30PM -- Stuff-a-Bag All Saturday $4!

Cash or local check only. 

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

Chemical Chaos

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary-Age, Teens
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Elementary-Age, Teens
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

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.

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.
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 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 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

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.
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.

A Sing-along & Play-along Concert with Jim Gill

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: Music, Performer, Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

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

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Hang-out: Take the Mic!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

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.

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.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Touch the Trucks

10:00am - 12:00pm
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, All Ages
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

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

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 "Teens" group.

Teen Hang-out: What the Duck?

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Program
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

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

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.

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.