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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

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:
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. It's a great opportunit...

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.

Carrot-TOPIA! A 24-Carrot Potting Party!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Families
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Storytime

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:
It will be a 24-carrot event, celebrating the valiant orange veggie! Families with kids of all ages are welcome to join us as we share stories, plant seeds to take home, crunch some carrot snacks and even dance with a life-size carrot! Vegetable...

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.

Movie Nights at the Library: Annihilation

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Manitowoc Public Library’s Matt Mottl invites one and all to join him for an evening in the Balkansky Community Room for a screening of Annihilation (2018, R, 1hr 55min).  FREE admission. ...

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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.

Teen SRP: Face the Flavor!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens
Registration
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Give your tastebuds a workout in a culinary competition as you Face the Flavor! Do you know a radish from a turnip? Or balsamic from apple vinegar? Face off in a tournament of taste that can only have one winner! Just how smart is your mouth?  ...

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.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Manitowoc Public Library
Description:
Manitowoc Public Library is closed every Sunday Memorial Day thru Labor Day. ...

Open Sew and Badging with Betty

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Registration is not required, but space is limited. Just can't make it at the scheduled times? Contact Betty in the Yo...

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.

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:
Starting April 16, 2024: The DWD Team will now include Spanish-speaking staff available every Tuesday to assist you with: • Resume writing and reviewing  • Wisconsin Employment Center registration  • Online job applications  • And much...

Storytime on the Road at Lincoln Park Zoo

10:00am - 10:45am
Families
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us at Manitowoc's Lincoln Park Zoo for a special animal themed Storytime!  Meet us in the Education Building for songs, stories, and silly dances. ...

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Unattended Children

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

Meet a Worm Farmer!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Families, Elementary-Age
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Lecture/Speaker, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:
Squiggly, wiggly worms are not just for fishing! They are an important part of our food chain. Learn why with worm farmer Bill Jacobson of Two Rivers. He will bring some of his crawly creatures for kids to gawk at and pet! Parents will learn how worm...

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.

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. ...

Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
Babies & Toddlers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:
Baby Storytime is 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. All library storytimes a...

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.

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

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:
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. It's a great opportunit...

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.

Minute To Win It!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Families, Elementary-Age
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:
Join us for some fast-paced gaming fun. Try your hand at games like Defying Gravity, Cereal Scramble, and Cookie Face. No registration is required. ...

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.

Teen SRP: Minute To Win It Olympics

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:
Go head to head in games to test your reflexes and problem solving skills. Will you top the leader board or be left in the dust? Ages 11 to 18.  ...

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.

Glowforge Badging Session

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Registration
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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. Library Staff will show you how to use our Glowforge and upon completion of the training ...

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.

Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
Babies & Toddlers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:
Baby Storytime is 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. All library storytimes a...

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.

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

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:
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. It's a great opportunit...

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.

MPL Insider: Beyond the Books with Tim & Emily

12:00pm - 1:00pm
All Ages
Virtual Event
Program Location: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Virtual

Virtual

Experience quality programming from the comfort of home via the internet!

Event Details:
Join Tim & Emily for a behind-the-scenes look at Manitowoc Public Library services and events. Each episode will feature Guest Appearances from MPL Staff. Please join us LIVE for a fun and entertaining discussion! ...

Book Discussion

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion

Book Discussion

Meet fellow book lovers for engaging conversation.

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.

Whatcha Watching?

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Virtual Event
Program Location: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Virtual
Event Details:
Ah, Summer! The word alone conjures-up S’mores around a campfire, taking a dip in the warm waters of a remote lake, and heading to the nearest multiplex to devour as much popcorn as humanly possible while watching the latest Hollywood mega-movie! MPL...

Storytime on the Road: Horsin' Around at the Rahr-West Museum

10:00am - 11:30pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:
Giddy-up on over to the Rahr-West Art Museum for a morning of horsin' around! Miss Sharon will lead storytime outside by the museum's new equine statue; then we'll head inside for a horse-related art project, led by the museum's resident art teacher!...

Teen SRP: Paint Pour at the Rahr-West

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Registration
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Reading Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Class/Workshop

You’re never too old or too young to experience something new.

Event Details:
Let your creativity flow at the Rahr-West Museum! Come create fluid artwork with an acrylic pour class.  ...

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.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Manitowoc Public Library
Description:
Manitowoc Public Library is closed every Sunday Memorial Day thru Labor Day. ...

Manitowoc Public Library Board Meeting

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
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 Stacey Bialek at 920-686-3008 or sbialek@manitowoc.org. Reasonable accommodations will be made as quickly as possible, often within a week.