Attention: Cellcom Users

Due to the ongoing Cellcom service disruption, some library users may not receive automated reminders for upcoming due or overdue items. 

We ask that you please check in with library staff to confirm items if you are unsure when items are due.

Thank you for your understanding & cooperation!

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.

Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group.

Family Activity Night - Fishing for Flavor

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Families, Elementary-Age
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Family Activity Night, Food & Drink
Event Details:

Can you tell cheddar from parmesan? Pizza from pretzel? Use your senses of sight, smell, and taste to identify different flavors of Goldfish crackers. This program is intended for children ages 5-11. No registration is required.

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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 "Families" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group.

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.

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group.

Family Activity Night: Wings of Wonder - All About Pigeons

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Families, Elementary-Age
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Family Activity Night, Lecture/Speaker, Reading Program
Event Details:

Join local pigeon enthusiast Mark Maurer to learn about caring for homing pigeons and their important role in wartime history. Watch as he releases pigeons on the library lawn, and guess which one will return home first (weather permitting)!

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.