This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan-Feb 2026 2026 Winter Reading Program: Warm Up to a Good Book! All Day 1/11–2/28 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan-Feb 2026 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!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Drop-In Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 4 2026 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. 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 Feb 10 2026 Tue Space to Write 5:30pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 10 2026 Tue 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. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Space to Write 5:30pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 24 2026 Tue 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. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 28 2026 Sat 6th Annual Lakeshore Area Seed Swap 9:00am–12:00pm Adults, All Ages This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 28 2026 Sat 6th Annual Lakeshore Area Seed Swap 9:00am–12:00pm Adults, All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room AB Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Class/Workshop, Special Event Event Details: Join the Lakeshore Seed Collective in the Balkansky Community Room at Manitowoc Public Library for the 6th Annual Lakeshore Area Seed Swap on Saturday, February 28, from 9 AM to Noon. A seed swap is a no-cost seed exchange. 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 "All Ages" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Drop-In Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 4 2026 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. 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 Mar 10 2026 Tue Space to Write 5:30pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 10 2026 Tue 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. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Space to Write 5:30pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 24 2026 Tue 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. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 1 2026 Wed Drop-In Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 1 2026 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. 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 Apr 14 2026 Tue Space to Write 5:30pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 14 2026 Tue 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. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr-May 2026 Make Your Mark and Share Your Art All Day 4/15–5/1 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 Apr-May 2026 Make Your Mark and Share Your Art All Day 4/15–5/1 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: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Event Details: From Wednesday April 15 through Friday May 1, free blank bookmarks will be available at Manitowoc Public Library. Everyone is invited to have two blank bookmarks to decorate.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr-May 2026 WOMT 100: A Century of Live, Local Radio in Manitowoc All Day 4/20–5/30 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr-May 2026 WOMT 100: A Century of Live, Local Radio in Manitowoc All Day 4/20–5/30 All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Main Floor Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibit Event Details: 100 years ago, WOMT Radio was founded by pioneers of Wisconsin broadcasting, Francis and Lillian Kadow, and originally broadcast from the Second Floor of the Mikadow Theatre on Washington Street. 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 "All Ages" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Space to Write 5:30pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Apr 28 2026 Tue 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. 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group May 2 2026 Sat Comic Book Day 2026 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 2 2026 Sat Comic Book Day 2026 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, Comic Strips and Manga. Come dressed as your favorite Comic Book character, participate in fun activities and receive a free comic book! 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 "All Ages" group May 6 2026 Wed Drop-In Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group May 6 2026 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. 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 May 12 2026 Tue Space to Write 5:30pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group May 12 2026 Tue 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. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 15 2026 Fri Library Card Free Day 10:00am–4:00pm 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 May 15 2026 Fri Library Card Free Day 10:00am–4:00pm 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: Special Event Event Details: Join the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System for a free day at the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Guests can show their MCLS library card (Manitowoc, Lester, Brillion, Chilton, Kiel, & New Holstein) to tour the museum at no cost.
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 May 16 2026 Sat Library Card Free Day 10:00am–4:00pm 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 May 16 2026 Sat Library Card Free Day 10:00am–4:00pm 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: Special Event Event Details: Join the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System for a free day at the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Guests can show their MCLS library card (Manitowoc, Lester, Brillion, Chilton, Kiel, & New Holstein) to tour the museum at no cost.
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 26 2026 Tue Space to Write 5:30pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group May 26 2026 Tue 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. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Drop-In Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 3 2026 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. 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 1 2026 Wed Drop-In Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 1 2026 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. 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-Aug 2026 ArtPoetry Exhibit All Day 7/13–8/20 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul-Aug 2026 ArtPoetry Exhibit All Day 7/13–8/20 All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: No Space Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Sponsored by the Lakeshore Artists Guild, this “call and response” exhibit is a collaboration between twenty artists and twenty poets resulting in forty poems and forty artworks.
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 15 2026 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 15 2026 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. 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 Aug 5 2026 Wed Drop-In Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug 5 2026 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. 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.
