Library Closed Due to Winter Storm

Due to the Winter Storm Warning and blizzard conditions, Manitowoc Public Library will be closed on Sunday, March 15, for the safety of staff and patrons.

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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
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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 "Adults" group

Whatcha Watching?

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Program Location: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Virtual
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THEY'RE BAAAACK!!!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
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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 "Adults" group
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
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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 "Adults" group
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
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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 "Adults" group
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Lecture/Speaker, Special Event
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Join Manitowoc Public Library and Master Gardeners of Manitowoc County for an evening focused on “Gardening for Hummingbirds,” a program that Kathy and Michael Rock have been giving to countless groups in the Upper Midwest and beyond for going on

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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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
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Manitowoc Public Library and Manitowoc International Relations Association (MIRA) are thrilled to present a very special screening of No Packers, No Life in MPL's Balkansky Community Room in Saturday, April 11, from 12-2 PM.

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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
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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

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Make Your Mark and Share Your Art

All Day 4/15–5/1
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: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
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From Wednesday April 15 through Friday May 1, free blank bookmarks will be available at Manitowoc Public Library (while supplies last!).

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Food & Drink, Special Event
Registration Required
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Following the indisputable success of their holiday cookie decorating class, Fern & Flour Bakery—a local gourmet bakery that offers expertly handcrafted desserts suited for any celebration—returns to Manitowoc Public Library for a springt

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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 "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 "Adults" group
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performer, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

There's always a healthy dose of springtime tomfoolery  during April, so we figured that this month's installment of "Tales from the Taproom" should reflect that shenaniganing!

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Comic Book Day 2026

9:00am–1:00pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
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You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

You’re invited to Comic Book Day! A celebration of everything from the world of Comic Books, Comic Strips and Manga. Come dressed as your favorite Comic Book character, participate in fun activities and pick up a comic book!

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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
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 "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
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" 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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Card Free Day

10:00am–4:00pm
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: Special Event
Event Details:

Join the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System for a free day at the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Guests can show their MCLS library card (Manitowoc, Lester, Brillion, Chilton, Kiel, & New Holstein) to tour the museum at no cost.

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

Library Card Free Day

10:00am–4:00pm
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: Special Event
Event Details:

Join the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System for a free day at the Manitowoc County Historical Society. Guests can show their MCLS library card (Manitowoc, Lester, Brillion, Chilton, Kiel, & New Holstein) to tour the museum at no cost.

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 "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 "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 "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 "Babies & Toddlers" group

Babbling Baby Bubble Bash

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Babies are invited to explore bubbles in this joyful, sensory‑rich playtime. Come giggle, pop, and play as we celebrate movement, curiosity, and early learning through bubbles galore! Ages 3 and under.

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
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Summer Reading Sign Up at Cedar Crest

12:00pm–2:00pm
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
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!

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Unattended Children

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