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. Apr-May 2025 Bookmark Art Contest 04/14/2025 @ 9:00am - 05/01/2025 @ 5:00pm Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. Apr-May 2025 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 Event Details: Manitowoc Public Library is looking for artists to create one of a kind bookmark designs for a Bookmark Art Contest!
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. May 3 2025 Sat Comic Book Day 2025 9:00am - 1:00pm Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. May 3 2025 Sat 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. May 3 2025 Sat Virtual Workshop with Cartoonist, Justin Thompson 12:00pm - 1:00pm Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. May 3 2025 Sat 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. 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 "All Ages" group. May 7 2025 Wed Drop-In Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 7 2025 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 "Teens" group. May 8 2025 Thu Teen Hang-out: ArtLab - #MPLRocks 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. May 8 2025 Thu Teen Hang-out: ArtLab - #MPLRocks 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens 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. May 12 2025 Mon Open Sew and Badging with Betty 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 12 2025 Mon 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. May 13 2025 Tue Space to Write 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue 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. May 15 2025 Thu MPL Insider: Beyond the Books with Tim & Emily 12:00pm - 1:00pm All Ages Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 15 2025 Thu MPL Insider: Beyond the Books with Tim & Emily 12:00pm - 1:00pm All Ages 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. May 27 2025 Tue Space to Write 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 27 2025 Tue 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. Jun 4 2025 Wed Drop-In Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 4 2025 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon 3Doodler Badging Session 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon 3Doodler Badging Session 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming 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. Jun 12 2025 Thu Summer Reading Sign Up at Cedar Crest 12:00pm - 2:00pm Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, All Ages Offsite Event 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. Jun 12 2025 Thu Summer Reading Sign Up at Cedar Crest 12:00pm - 2:00pm Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, All Ages 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! 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 "Elementary-Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Taste of Tae Kwon Do 12:00pm - 1:00pm Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Taste of Tae Kwon Do 12:00pm - 1:00pm Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults Upcoming 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. Jun-Aug 2025 Summer Reading Program 2025 All Day 6/16 - 8/9 Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. Jun-Aug 2025 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. Jun 19 2025 Thu Teen Hang-out: Summer Sips 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu Teen Hang-out: Summer Sips 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens Upcoming 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. Jun 19 2025 Thu An Evening with Michael Perry 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu An Evening with Michael Perry 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults 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. Jun 26 - 28 2025 Friend's of the Library Used Book Sale All Day 6/26 - 6/28 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 26 - 28 2025 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 - 7:30PMFriday, June 27, 9AM - 5:30PMSaturday, 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. Jun 27 2025 Fri Chemical Chaos 1:00pm - 2:00pm Elementary-Age, Teens This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 27 2025 Fri 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. Jul 2 2025 Wed Paint the Library Red, White & Blue! 2:00pm - 3:00pm Families, Elementary-Age, Teens This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 2 2025 Wed 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. Jul 2 2025 Wed Drop-In Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 2 2025 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. 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. Jul 9 2025 Wed 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 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. Jul 9 2025 Wed A Sing-along & Play-along Concert with Jim Gill 2:00pm - 3:00pm Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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. Jul 11 2025 Fri Teen Hang-out: Take the Mic! 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri 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. Jul 16 2025 Wed Touch the Trucks 10:00am - 12:00pm Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, All Ages 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. Jul 16 2025 Wed 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. Jul 18 2025 Fri Teen Hang-out: What the Duck? 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 18 2025 Fri 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.