Library Closed on Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day

Library summer hours are now in effect. MPL will be closed every Sunday through Labor Day. All other hours remain the same. Exterior book-drop & access to online resources available 24/7.

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Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Families, Preschoolers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Families, Preschoolers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Families, Preschoolers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Families, Preschoolers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

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.

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!

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

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

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.

Pigeon-Palooza!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Family Activity Night, Reading Program
Event Details:

Author Mo Willems' fictional fowl Pigeon is coming to town! Join us on the library lawn (or the Balkansky Room if the weather is bad) for storytime fun and the chance snap a selfie with our fine-feathered friend. All ages welcome! 

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.

Pigeon-Palooza Storytime!

10:30am - 11:30am
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a rollicking storytime with none other than everyone's favorite sassy bird--Pigeon, from the popular Mo Willems' books. Should we let the Pigeon drive the bus? Will he stay up late? 

 

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.

Pigeon-Palooza Storytime!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a rollicking storytime with none other than everyone's favorite sassy bird--Pigeon, from the popular Mo Willems' books. Should we let the Pigeon drive the bus? Will he stay up late? 

 

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Families, Preschoolers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

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.

Storytime on the Road: Farm Wisconsin

10:00am - 11:00am
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate the first day of summer and June Dairy Month at, where else?--the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center! Join Miss Sharon for a barnyard of stories and songs. 

Storytime on the Road at Lincoln Park Zoo

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschoolers
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Preschoolers
Program Type: Reading Program, Storytime
Event Details:

Embark on an adventure that will have you dancing, singing, and laughing all the way through! This special storytime is perfect for preschool children and families who love stories, animals, and a whole lot of fun.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

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

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Families, Preschoolers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Families, Preschoolers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Families, Preschoolers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Families, Preschoolers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Families, Preschoolers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

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.

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Families, Preschoolers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

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.

Storytime on the Road - Flutter & Buzz at Woodland Dunes

10:00am - 11:00am
Families, Preschoolers
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Reading Program, Storytime
Event Details:

Wriggle your way to Woodland Dunes Nature Center and join library staff as we explore the wonderful world of insects through stories, rhymes, and songs.

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Families, Preschoolers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

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.

Tie Dye Tuesday!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Program
Event Details:

It's back and better than ever! It's Tie Dye Tuesday! Start in the Idea Box to tie, then head out to the lawn to dye!

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Families, Preschoolers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

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.