This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Teen Summer: Life-Sized Oregon Trail 1:00pm–2:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 10 2026 Fri Teen Summer: Life-Sized Oregon Trail 1:00pm–2:30pm Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Teens Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event Event Details: Special Event You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! The year is 1840. A hawk circles in the clear blue sky while below a long, dusty line of wagons rolls slowly through the prairie. This is the Oregon Trail. Saddle up, folks! 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 Jul 13 2026 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 Jul 13 2026 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 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 Jul 15 2026 Wed Zine Scene Summer 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 15 2026 Wed Zine Scene Summer 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Franklin Street Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Class/Workshop, Reading Program Event Details: Class/Workshop You’re never too old or too young to experience something new. Your voice is important - time to make it heard! 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 Jul 17 2026 Fri Teen Summer: Color Flow at the Rahr-West 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 17 2026 Fri Teen Summer: Color Flow at the Rahr-West 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Upcoming Program Location: Off Site Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Program Registration Required Event Details: Arts & Crafts Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience! Let the colors flow! Join instructor Michelle Bonde for a special acrylic pour technique using chains to create incredible abstract patterns. Art work will need to dry before it can be taken home. All supplies 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 Jul 17 2026 Fri Teen Summer: Color Flow at the Rahr-West (Second Session) 2:30pm–3:30pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 17 2026 Fri Teen Summer: Color Flow at the Rahr-West (Second Session) 2:30pm–3:30pm Teens Upcoming Program Location: Off Site Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Program Registration Required Event Details: Arts & Crafts Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience! Let the colors flow! Join instructor Michelle Bonde for a special acrylic pour technique using chains to create incredible abstract patterns. Art work will need to dry before it can be taken home. All supplies 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 Jul 22 2026 Wed Zine Scene Summer 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 22 2026 Wed Zine Scene Summer 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Franklin Street Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Class/Workshop, Reading Program Event Details: Class/Workshop You’re never too old or too young to experience something new. Your voice is important - time to make it heard! 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 "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 22 2026 Wed Let's Get Ready to...Raptor! 2:00pm–3:00pm Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults 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 Jul 22 2026 Wed Let's Get Ready to...Raptor! 2:00pm–3:00pm Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event Event Details: Special Event You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! Join naturalists from Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary for a up-close peek into the fascinating world of birds of prey. 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 Jul 23 2026 Thu 3D Printer Badging Session 5:00pm–6:15pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 23 2026 Thu 3D Printer Badging Session 5:00pm–6:15pm 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: 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 Jul 24 2026 Fri Teen Summer: Mini Bookcases 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 24 2026 Fri Teen Summer: Mini Bookcases 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! Construct a take-along mini library that will fit in your pocket! Choose the books, put up wallpaper, decorate your shelves, and hide the whole thing away in a tiny tin. 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 Jul 29 2026 Wed Zine Scene Summer 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 29 2026 Wed Zine Scene Summer 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Franklin Street Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Class/Workshop, Reading Program Event Details: Class/Workshop You’re never too old or too young to experience something new. Your voice is important - time to make it heard! 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 "Elementary-Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 29 2026 Wed We're Going on a Mammoth Hunt! 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 29 2026 Wed We're Going on a Mammoth Hunt! 2:00pm–3:00pm Families, Elementary-Age, Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age, Teens Program Type: Lecture/Speaker, Performer, Reading Program, Special Event Event Details: Special Event You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! Step back nearly 15,000 years and experience a thrilling reenactment of a Wisconsin woolly mammoth hunt. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 2026 Thu Coaster Craze: Ten Craziest Roller Coasters 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 2026 Thu Coaster Craze: Ten Craziest Roller Coasters 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room A Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Take a front-row seat on some of the world’s most thrilling roller coasters—no lines required! 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 Jul 31 2026 Fri Teen Summer: Gamestormers! 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 31 2026 Fri Teen Summer: Gamestormers! 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! Pit your imagination and story-weaving skills against your friends and win the title of Gamestormer! Gamestormers rewards quick thinking and convincing storytelling as we craft legends and mysteries using the cards dealt to us.
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 Aug 4 2026 Tue National Night Out 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 Aug 4 2026 Tue National Night Out 6:00pm–7:30pm Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Special Event You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! Join MPL and the Manitowoc Police Department for National Night Out! This annual community-building campaign promotes police-community partnerships to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Activities Include: 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 Aug 5 2026 Wed Zine Scene Summer 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 5 2026 Wed Zine Scene Summer 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Franklin Street Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Class/Workshop, Reading Program Event Details: Class/Workshop You’re never too old or too young to experience something new. Your voice is important - time to make it heard! 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 Aug 7 2026 Fri Teen Summer: Sundae Funday 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 7 2026 Fri Teen Summer: Sundae Funday 1:00pm–2:00pm 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. Summer's ending - but not before we eat ice cream! Give summer a proper goodbye with gobs of whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and sprinkles. 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.
