Holiday Hours

The Library will be closing at 1PM on Friday, March 29, and will be closed all day on Saturday, March 30 & Sunday, March 31, for the Spring Holiday. Regular hours will resume Monday, April 1.

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Drop-In Employment Assistance: Department of Workforce Development staff will provide onsite services, including resume writing, assistance with online applications, assistance registering in Job Center of Wisconsin, and more!  No appointment ne...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Manitowoc Local History Collection
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Event Details:
The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society will be in the Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5PM to help people with their genealogy research. ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Drop-In Chess Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Board Room
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! Those of all abilities and ages (6 years plus...

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.

Solar Eclipse Watch Party

12:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Can't make it to the path of totality for the total solar eclipse on April 8th? We've got you covered! Join us in the Idea Box to watch NASA's live streaming coverage. Drop in anytime between 12:00pm and 3:00pm to watch this historic event. The next ...

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 "Adults" group.
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Drop-In Employment Assistance: Department of Workforce Development staff will provide onsite services, including resume writing, assistance with online applications, assistance registering in Job Center of Wisconsin, and more!  No appointment ne...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Manitowoc Local History Collection
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Event Details:
The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society will be in the Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5PM to help people with their genealogy research. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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:
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! Every second and fourth Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, the Franklin Street Room will be open t...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Glowforge Badging Session

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Registration
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of our Glowforge. The Glowforge uses a laser to engrave designs into different material types like acrylic and wood. Library Staff will show you how to use our Glowforge and upon completion of the training ...

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 "Adults" group.

Book Tasting

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
Help us celebrate National Library Week with a Book Tasting! Excite your appetite for a delicious read while sampling books from our tasting menus. Bring home a wish list of tasty titles. For ages 18+. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Drop-In Employment Assistance: Department of Workforce Development staff will provide onsite services, including resume writing, assistance with online applications, assistance registering in Job Center of Wisconsin, and more!  No appointment ne...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Manitowoc Local History Collection
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Event Details:
The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society will be in the Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5PM to help people with their genealogy research. ...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Virtual Event
Program Location: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Virtual

Virtual

Experience quality programming from the comfort of home via the internet!

Event Details:
This months guests: Tony Plekan, Adult Services Librarian & Lisa Devins-Horohoe, Public Services Associate Join Tim & Emily for a behind-the-scenes look at Manitowoc Public Library services and events. Each episode will feature Guest Appea...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bookmark Art Contest

04/22/2024 @ 9:00am - 05/03/2024 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
For “Comic Book Day: Strikes Back”, Manitowoc Public Library is looking for artists to create one of a kind bookmark designs for a Book Mark Art Contest! Starting Monday, April 22, stop by the Youth Desk and pick up a blank bookmark to decorate. Y...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:
For meeting information, agendas, and minutes, please visit the City of Manitowoc website: https://www.manitowoc.org/89/Agendas-Minutes   ...

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 "Adults" group.
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Drop-In Employment Assistance: Department of Workforce Development staff will provide onsite services, including resume writing, assistance with online applications, assistance registering in Job Center of Wisconsin, and more!  No appointment ne...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Manitowoc Local History Collection
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Event Details:
The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society will be in the Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5PM to help people with their genealogy research. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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:
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! Every second and fourth Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, the Franklin Street Room will be open t...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Drop-In Employment Assistance: Department of Workforce Development staff will provide onsite services, including resume writing, assistance with online applications, assistance registering in Job Center of Wisconsin, and more!  No appointment ne...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Manitowoc Local History Collection
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Event Details:
The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society will be in the Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5PM to help people with their genealogy research. ...
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:
Born in St. Lucia, Green Bay author Baptiste Paul will join us for El día de los niños, Children's Book Day. He is the author of several picture books, including his latest, Patchwork Prince, about growing up in the Caribbean. He'll read his boo...

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.

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! Those of all abilities and ages (6 years plus...

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.