This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan-Feb 2026 2026 Winter Reading Program: Warm Up to a Good Book! All Day 1/11–2/28 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan-Feb 2026 2026 Winter Reading Program: Warm Up to a Good Book! All Day 1/11–2/28 All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: No Space Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event Event Details: The Winter Reading Program is open to all ages! Read or be read to a total of 10 hours from January 11 through February 28. Everyone that finishes receives a raffle ticket to enter to win one of a variety of fantastic baskets!
This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Jan 28 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 Jan 28 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 Jan 28 2026 Wed Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Families, Preschoolers This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 28 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed 3D Printer Badging Session 5:00pm–6:15pm Teens, Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed 3D Printer Badging Session 5:00pm–6:15pm Teens, Adults Full 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 Jan 29 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 Jan 29 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 Jan 29 2026 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Families, Preschoolers This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 29 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 Jan 30 2026 Fri Cricut Badging Session 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Cricut Badging Session 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Full 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 the Cricut Maker, a machine that cuts and scores a variety of materials for hobby crafting. 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 "Teens" group Feb 1 - 15 2026 Teen Shelf Care Box Registration All Day 2/1–2/15 Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 1 - 15 2026 Teen Shelf Care Box Registration All Day 2/1–2/15 Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: No Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Grab & Go Event Details: Ready to explore the shelves? Ages 11-18 are invited to sign up for March's Shelf Care box, February 1 - February 15!
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Great Decisions: Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy with Pablo Toral, PhD 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Great Decisions: Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy with Pablo Toral, 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 3 2026 Tue DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling 9:00am–4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 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 "Adults" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society 3:00pm–5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 3 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Family Activity Night - Blanket Forts 6:30pm–7:15pm Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Family Activity Night - Blanket Forts 6:30pm–7:15pm Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age Program Type: Family Activity Night Event Details: There’s nothing better to do on a cold winter day than to crawl into your very own blanket fort with a good book! Bring your blankets, pillows and maybe even your best stuffed buddy and get cozy. 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 "All Ages" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Drop-In Chess Club 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 4 2026 Wed 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! 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 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.
