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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 "Elementary-Age" group

Family Activity Night - DIY Sunglasses

6:30pm–7:15pm
Families, Elementary-Age
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activity Night, Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

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

Create a one-of-a kind pair of shades* using stickers, gems, and markers. We supply the materials; you supply the imagination! Geared for ages 5-11.

*While supplies last

 

 

 

 

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:15am
Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

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Unattended Children

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

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

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)

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

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

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 "Families" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:15am
Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

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

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

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)

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

3D Printer Badging Session

5:00pm–6:15pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "Families" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Messy Marvins

10:00am–11:00am
Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

It's baby art studio morning! We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity!  Drop in any time during this hour with your littles (babies to preschool age) for an artistic experience.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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 "Adults" group

Free Blood Pressure Screening

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Froedtert Holy Family Memorial volunteer staff will conduct FREE Blood Pressure screenings. Recommendations will be given to all patients with out-of-range readings as well as prevention education.

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. 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!&nbs

This event is in the "Families" group
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Reading Program, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Ahoy mates! Join us across the river at Wisconsin Maritime Museum for a nautical-themed storytime. Attendees will receive a free youth admission to the museum. 

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:15am
Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

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

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

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)

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

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

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 "Families" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby Storytime

9:30am–10:15am
Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

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

This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group

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)

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

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

How to Train a Dragon!

2:00pm–3:30pm
Families
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:

Performer

Revel in the experience of talented individuals sharing their gifts!

Travel back in time with Brock Barnabas from the Dragon Training Academy and his amazing animatronic dragons! Kids are trained to tame down dragons using amazing science-based inventions and techniques. 

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.