This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Baby Storytime 9:30am–10:15am Families, Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Feb 5 2026 Thu 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) 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 "Preschoolers" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Families, Preschoolers This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Feb 5 2026 Thu 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. 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 "Elementary-Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Minute-to-Win-It Winter Olympics 6:00pm–7:00pm Elementary-Age, Teens This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Minute-to-Win-It Winter Olympics 6:00pm–7:00pm Elementary-Age, Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Elementary-Age, Teens Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Didn't make it to Italy for the Winter Olympics? Join us for a fast-paced, frosty Minute-to-Win-It version.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Check Out the Library: a Tour of MPL 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Check Out the Library: a Tour of MPL 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Manitowoc Public Library’s role in the community continuously evolves as we expand our collection, enhance our amenities, and provide unique programs. You may not be aware of everything MPL has to offer. 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 Feb 9 2026 Mon Friends of Manitowoc Public Library Meeting 9:15am–10:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Friends of Manitowoc Public Library Meeting 9:15am–10:00am Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Meeting Event Details: Friends of Manitowoc Public Library monthly meeting.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Great Decisions: Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation with Martin Farrell, PhD 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Great Decisions: Ruptured Alliances and the Risk of Nuclear Proliferation with Martin Farrell, PhD 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lecture/Speaker Event Details: Lecture/Speaker Learn from experts about a variety of topics that hit close to home and span the globe. Great Decisions, a project of the Foreign Policy Association, is a grassroots world affairs education program which brings together Americans from across the nation to discover and discuss foreign policy issues. 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 Feb 10 2026 Tue DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling 9:00am–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling 9:00am–4:00pm Adults 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Feb 10 2026 Tue SENSE-sational Baby Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Feb 10 2026 Tue SENSE-sational Baby Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Turn down the lights, turn down the volume, and turn up for fun!
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults 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 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 "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Glowforge Badging Session 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Glowforge Badging Session 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: 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 Glowforge. The Glowforge uses a laser to engrave designs into different material types like acrylic and wood. 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 Feb 10 2026 Tue Read to Certified Therapy Dogs 6:30pm–7:30pm Families, Elementary-Age This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Read to Certified Therapy Dogs 6:30pm–7:30pm Families, Elementary-Age Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age Event Details: Studies show that children who read to animals, like our therapy dogs, gain confidence and improve their overall reading skills. Due to limited availability, registration is required. 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 Feb 11 2026 Wed Baby Storytime 9:30am–10:15am Families, Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Feb 11 2026 Wed 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) 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 "Preschoolers" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Families, Preschoolers This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Feb 11 2026 Wed 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. 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 Feb 11 2026 Wed Cats on Mats with Kate Casey 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Cats on Mats with Kate Casey 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Upcoming Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room AB Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class/Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join Yoga Alliance licensed teacher Kate Casey and residents of Lakeshore Humane Society for an evening of fun and relaxation.
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Baby Storytime 9:30am–10:15am Families, Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Feb 12 2026 Thu 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) 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 "Preschoolers" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Families, Preschoolers This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Feb 12 2026 Thu 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. 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 Feb 12 2026 Thu Free Life Skills Workshop - Heartwise: Healthy Relationships for Life 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Free Life Skills Workshop - Heartwise: Healthy Relationships for Life 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join Rogers Behavioral Health for a transformative series of free, monthly life skills workshops. Open to everyone in the community, you'll gain valuable life skills in a supportive, non-clinical environment.
This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Teen Hang-out: ArtLab - Putting It Together with Collage 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Teen Hang-out: ArtLab - Putting It Together with Collage 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Arts & Crafts Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience! Explore the art of collage - putting paint, paper, words, and images together to create something entirely new and entirely YOU! Customize tiny artist trading cards or entire mood boards with craft supplies and other ephemera. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Baby Winter Olympics 10:00am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Baby Winter Olympics 10:00am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Let the giggles begin! Join us for a joyful morning of movement as our littlest athletes crawl, scoot, and slide through playful challenges inspired by the Winter Olympics. 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 "Elementary-Age" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Big Kids' Valentine Party 2:00pm–3:00pm Elementary-Age This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Big Kids' Valentine Party 2:00pm–3:00pm Elementary-Age Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Elementary-Age Program Type: Special Event, Storytime Event Details: Mark your calendars for a delightful Valentine’s Day Celebration! Kids aged 5-10 are invited to enjoy engaging stories, toe-tapping songs, fun games, and a creative craft, all topped off with tasty treats. Join us for a heartwarming da 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 "Adults" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Glowforge Badging Session 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Glowforge Badging Session 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Upcoming Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology Registration Required 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. 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 Feb 16 2026 Mon Great Decisions: U.S.-China Relations with Shale Horowitz, PhD 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Great Decisions: U.S.-China Relations with Shale Horowitz, PhD 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lecture/Speaker Event Details: Lecture/Speaker Learn from experts about a variety of topics that hit close to home and span the globe. Great Decisions, a project of the Foreign Policy Association, is a grassroots world affairs education program which brings together Americans from across the nation to discover and discuss foreign policy issues. 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 Feb 17 2026 Tue DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling 9:00am–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling 9:00am–4:00pm Adults 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