Upcoming Events

To recognize the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, we are creating patriotic themed projects in the Idea Box, Manitowoc Public Library's makerspace. Join us for Made in America: State Heart Keychains!

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

Join Miss Sharon for a storytime, meet new Chief John Musial (who'll even read for us!) and take a short tour of the MPD!  

The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society will be in the Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5PM to help people with their genealogy research.

Join Miss Lynn to make a family time capsule. We'll provide a box to decorate*, as well as some activity sheets. Families are encouraged to bring photos and small mementos to include. Create memories today to open tomorrow!

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.

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.

Your voice is important - time to make it heard!

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.

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.

The year is 1840. A hawk circles in the clear blue sky while below a long, dusty line of wagons rolls slowly through the prairie. This is the Oregon Trail. Saddle up, folks!

Friends of Manitowoc Public Library monthly meeting.

Discover the magic of storytelling through these hands-on crafts and paint workshops, where we will use lines, shapes, and colors to bring literacy to life! Gearded for children in grades K-3. 

Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Bring your own project to work on or get badged on the library sewing machines.

Downtown Manitowoc has seen significant change over the decades, but landmarks of our city’s past remain—if you know where to look!

Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Bring your own project to work on or get badged on the library sewing machines.

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

Splash into bubbly fun!  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.

The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society will be in the Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5PM to help people with their genealogy research.