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Bookmark Art Contest

04/22/2024 @ 9:00am - 05/03/2024 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
For “Comic Book Day: Strikes Back”, Manitowoc Public Library is looking for artists to create one of a kind bookmark designs for a Bookmark Art Contest! Starting Monday, April 22, stop by the Youth Desk and pick up a blank bookmark to decorate. Yo...

Neurographic Art

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Relax with Neurographic Art - a stress-free way to calm your mind and exercise your creativity. No artistic ability is required. All materials and light refreshments will be provided.  ...

Cricut Badging Session

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. Library Staff will show you how to use our Cricut Maker and the Design Space software.  Upon completion of...

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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.

Family Activity Night: Glaze & Paint

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Closed
Registration
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activity Night
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Fireflies may not be out yet at night, but you can create your own wooden firefly painting to take home with Ms. Katie from Glaze & Paint! Open to ages 3 - 11. Registration opens April 23rd at 5:00 pm. *Parents: please only register the child...

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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.

Unattended Children

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

3D Printer Badging Session

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, 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 3D Printer. MPL Staff Member Tony will show you how to use our 3D Printer and upon completion of the training you'll be "Badged" so you can use the 3D Printer at your leisure. Space is limited and...

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.

Open Sew and Badging with Betty

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, 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. Adults and teens at least 13 years old are welcome to stop by. Registration is not required, but space is limited. Jus...

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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 Hang-out: Drop and Drag Squeegee Paintings

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Registration
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30

Arts & Crafts

Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience!

Event Details:
Tired of painting with brushes? Ready to try a new technique? Squeegee painting is all about the process. No artistic talent is required, but you can bring it along too. This is abstract art at its easiest, and most fun. It could get messy, so dress ...

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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.

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.

Teen SRP: Fantastic Flower Pots with Glaze and Paint

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens
Registration
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Arts & Crafts

Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience!

Event Details:
Let's paint flower pots! Reimagine a flower pot as an ice cream cone, or give your imagination room to bloom. All materials will be provided.  ...

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.

Tie Dye Tuesday!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Forget about the tacos, it's Tie Dye Tuesday! Join us on the lawn to create your very own tie-dyed masterpiece. You bring a fabric item (t-shirt sized or smaller), and we will provide the dye and supplies to make an original work of art. This drop-in...

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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.

Unattended Children

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

Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Part 1

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Check in your favorite fuzzy friend for an overnight stay at Hotel MPL for our stuffed animal sleepover! Drop in any time between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm to make a blanket and a nametag (while supplies last) for your cuddly companion. Come back for Famil...

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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.

Unattended Children

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

3D Printer Badging Session

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, 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 3D Printer. MPL Staff Member Tony will show you how to use our 3D Printer and upon completion of the training you'll be "Badged" so you can use the 3D Printer at your leisure. Space is limited and...

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.

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.

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.

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!...

Messy Marvins: Plein Air Edition!

10:00am - 11:00am
Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
We're taking our artistic talents OUTSIDE! Enjoy the weather, make some art! We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity!  Drop in any time during this hour with your littles (babies to preschool age) for an artistic experience on our lib...

Perler Palooza

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Families, Elementary-Age, Teens
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Event Details:
Drop in any time between 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm (while supplies last) to make a perler bead creation. Perler beads are small plastic beads that fuse together when heat is applied. Use our provided templates, or make your own creation! Perfect as a keych...

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.

Sew What - Bags and Puppets

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elementary-Age, Teens
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Elementary-Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts

Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience!

Event Details:
Sew what if you can't sew! Kids and teens can make a no-sew bag. If time allows, we'll make sock puppets too! All supplies provided. ...

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.

Family Activity Night: Dragonfly Craft

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Families, Elementary-Age
Registration
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activity Night
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Summer may have flown by, but we’re whipping up one more Family Activity Night before school starts. Make your own delightful dragonfly with a kitchen whisk and other simple supplies. This activity is open to children ages 5 - 11. Registration opens ...

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.