Computer Area and Technology Upgrades

ATTENTION: Due to the upcoming computer area and technology upgrades, please be aware that public computer access and services (printing, photocopying, faxing/scanning) will be limited and moved to temporary locations. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding during this transition!

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Best Gift Ever - Book Drive

All Day 11/3–12/5
All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Help build a lifetime of reading enjoyment by giving the gift of reading!

Enchanted Evergleams at MPL

All Day 11/26–1/4
All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit, Special Event
Event Details:

'Tis the Season for the “Gleam Team” to present "Evergleams on Eighth" in Downtown Manitowoc!

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

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

Teen Shelf Care Box Registration

All Day 12/1–12/15
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 a our new Shelf Care boxes, December 1- December 15!

Space to Write

5:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Meeting

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!

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!

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.

Stocking Stuffer Book Sale

10:00am–7:30pm
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale

New-To-You materials at absolutely amazing prices!

Wednesday, December 10th to Sunday December 14th

Shop a curated selection of themed book bundles, DVDs, and CDs. Browse items priced from $1 to $5 to find perfect holiday gifts!

Stocking Stuffer Book Sale

9:00am–7:30pm
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale

New-To-You materials at absolutely amazing prices!

Wednesday, December 10th to Sunday December 14th

Shop a curated selection of themed book bundles, DVDs, and CDs. Browse items priced from $1 to $5 to find perfect holiday gifts!

Teen Hang-out: Kilnin' It at Glaze & Paint

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

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

Join us at Glaze & Paint to hear about the workings of the kiln from owner Katie, then stay to paint your own ceramic piece. All supplies will be provided. Finished ceramics will be fired and available for pick up the next week. 

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.

Stocking Stuffer Book Sale

9:00am–5:30pm
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale

New-To-You materials at absolutely amazing prices!

Wednesday, December 10th to Sunday December 14th

Shop a curated selection of themed book bundles, DVDs, and CDs. Browse items priced from $1 to $5 to find perfect holiday gifts!

Stocking Stuffer Book Sale

9:00am–2:30pm
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale

New-To-You materials at absolutely amazing prices!

Wednesday, December 10th to Sunday December 14th

Shop a curated selection of themed book bundles, DVDs, and CDs. Browse items priced from $1 to $5 to find perfect holiday gifts!

Holiday Movie Fest: Scrooge

11:00am–1:00pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Get cozy at the library this season! Join us for our Holiday Movie Fest, featuring family favorites and festive classics on the big screen.

Schedule:

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.

Stocking Stuffer Book Sale

12:00pm–3:30pm
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Book Sale

New-To-You materials at absolutely amazing prices!

Wednesday, December 10th to Sunday December 14th

Shop a curated selection of themed book bundles, DVDs, and CDs. Browse items priced from $1 to $5 to find perfect holiday gifts!

Holiday Movie Fest: Prancer

1:00pm–3:00pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Get cozy at the library this season! Join us for our Holiday Movie Fest, featuring family favorites and festive classics on the big screen.

Schedule:

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.

Virtual Sparkle! The History of Aluminum Trees

5:00pm–7:00pm
Families, Teens, Adults
Virtual Event
Program Location: Virtual
Age Group: Families, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, History/Genealogy, Lecture/Speaker, Special Event, Technology, Virtual
Event Details:

Aluminum Specialty’s dazzling Evergleam Aluminum Trees are still adding sparkle to the Holidays!

Holiday Movie Fest: Miracle on 34th Street

6:00pm–8:00pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Get cozy at the library this season! Join us for our Holiday Movie Fest, featuring family favorites and festive classics on the big screen.

Schedule:

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.

Flute-Cake!: A Melodious Celebration of the Holiday Season Performed By Flute Cocktail

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music, Special Event
Event Details:

Flute Cocktail—Manitowoc's premiere flute choir—will be appearing at Manitowoc Public Library to Make the Season even Bright-er on Saturday, December 20, from 10:30-11:30 AM!

Holiday Movie Fest: Unaccompanied Minors

11:00am–1:00pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Get cozy at the library this season! Join us for our Holiday Movie Fest, featuring family favorites and festive classics on the big screen.

Schedule:

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.

Space to Write

5:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Meeting

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!

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!

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.

Holiday Movie Fest: Krampus

11:00am–1:00pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Get cozy at the library this season! Join us for our Holiday Movie Fest, featuring family favorites and festive classics on the big screen.

Schedule:

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.

Teen Shelf Care Box Registration

All Day 1/2–1/15
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 a our new Shelf Care boxes, January 2 - January 15!

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.

Teen Hang-out: Paper Rollercoasters

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

This is how we roll! Design a rollercoaster using just paper and imagination, then see if it works by sending marbles through it. Can you navigate the curves and the loops?  Supplies and snacks provided. First come, first served. 

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.

2026 Winter Reading Program: Warm Up to a Good Book!

All Day 1/11–2/28
All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

The Winter reading program is open to all ages!

Read or be read to a total of 10 hours from January 11 through February 28. Everyone that finishes receives a raffle ticket to enter to win one of a variety of fantastic baskets!

Space to Write

5:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

Meeting

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!

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!

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.

Dinosaur Dimensions Live!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Performer, Special Event
Event Details:

Roar into adventure with lifelike animatronic dinosaur puppets in a dynamic show by Dinosaur Dimensions! Enjoy storytelling, dino facts, and audience participation—plus a meet & greet for photos with your prehistoric pals.

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.