This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Cricut Badging Session 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Cricut Badging Session 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Waitlist 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 17 2026 Tue 3Doodler Badging Session 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 17 2026 Tue 3Doodler Badging Session 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Open Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of our 3Doodler Pens. The 3Doodler melts plastic filament into a pen that you can use to draw solid and even three-dimensional images with. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 18 2026 Wed 3D Printer Badging Session 5:00pm–6:15pm Teens, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 18 2026 Wed 3D Printer Badging Session 5:00pm–6:15pm Teens, Adults Open 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Open Sew and Badging with Betty 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 23 2026 Mon 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. Bring your own project to work on or get badged on the library sewing machines. 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 Mar 27 2026 Fri Make It At MPL! - Digitize and Design: Old Film to Glowforge Ornaments 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 27 2026 Fri Make It At MPL! - Digitize and Design: Old Film to Glowforge Ornaments 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Open 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 as we digitize old filmstrips and slides to create wooden ornaments on the Glowforge! The Glowforge uses a laser to engrave designs into different material types like acrylic and wood. 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 "Elementary-Age" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Bug Lab: Learn & Create 10:30am–11:30am Elementary-Age This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Bug Lab: Learn & Create 10:30am–11:30am Elementary-Age Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Elementary-Age Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop Event Details: Explore the fascinating features that make insects unique, from legs and wings to antennae. Sculpt imaginative insects out of air‑dry clay. This program blends science and art, encouraging curiosity and creativity through hands‑on discovery. 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 "Elementary-Age" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Family Activity Night: Feathered Fun with 4-H 6:30pm–7:15pm Families, Elementary-Age This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Mar 31 2026 Tue Family Activity Night: Feathered Fun with 4-H 6:30pm–7:15pm Families, Elementary-Age Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activity Night Event Details: Join our friends from 4-H for a most egg-cellent program to learn all about chickens.This program is intended for children ages 5-11. 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 "Elementary-Age" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Family Activity Night: Bracelets & Buttons 6:30pm–7:15pm Families, Elementary-Age This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Family Activity Night: Bracelets & Buttons 6:30pm–7:15pm Families, Elementary-Age Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activity Night Event Details: Join instructors from Camp Tapawingo and create friendship bracelets and personalized buttons. Intended for ages 5-11. 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 Apr 9 2026 Thu Teen Hang-out: ArtLab - Alcohol Ink on Tiles 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Teen Hang-out: ArtLab - Alcohol Ink on Tiles 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Experiment with alcohol inks using a range of creative techniques on ceramic tiles. (Tiles will need to remain overnight for drying). Tiles are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Supplies and snacks provided. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon 3D Printer Badging Session 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 13 2026 Mon 3D Printer Badging Session 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens, Adults Upcoming 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 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 Apr-May 2026 Make Your Mark and Share Your Art All Day 4/15–5/1 Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 Apr-May 2026 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 Event Details: 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 Apr 17 2026 Fri Glowforge Badging Session 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Glowforge Badging Session 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Upcoming 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 our Glowforge. The Glowforge uses a laser to engrave designs into different material types like acrylic and wood. 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 Apr 28 2026 Tue Cricut Badging Session 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Cricut Badging Session 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Upcoming 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 "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Glowforge Badging Session 5:00pm–6:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Glowforge Badging Session 5:00pm–6:30pm Adults Upcoming Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: 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 Glowforge. The Glowforge uses a laser to engrave designs into different material types like acrylic and wood. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed 3D Printer Badging Session 5:30pm–6:45pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed 3D Printer Badging Session 5:30pm–6:45pm Teens, Adults Upcoming 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 "Adults" group May 29 2026 Fri Cricut Badging Session 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 29 2026 Fri Cricut Badging Session 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Upcoming 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 "Adults" group Jun 22 2026 Mon Made in America: State Heart Keychains with Glowforge 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 22 2026 Mon Made in America: State Heart Keychains with Glowforge 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Technology Expand your knowledge of the latest technological innovations. 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! 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 23 2026 Tue Made in America: Yankee Doodling with 3Doodler Pens 1:00pm–2:30pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 23 2026 Tue Made in America: Yankee Doodling with 3Doodler Pens 1:00pm–2:30pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Arts & Crafts Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience! 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. 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 This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jun 26 2026 Fri Storytime on the Road: Rahr-West Art Museum 10:00am–11:00am Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers Offsite Event This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jun 26 2026 Fri Storytime on the Road: Rahr-West Art Museum 10:00am–11:00am Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Location: Off Site Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Program, Special Event, Storytime Event Details: Storytime You’re never too young for a great story! Join Miss Lynn at the Rahr-West for stories, songs, and artsy fun that's sure to be a masterpiece!
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 2 2026 Thu Made in America: State Heart Keychains with Glowforge 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 2 2026 Thu Made in America: State Heart Keychains with Glowforge 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Upcoming Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Technology Expand your knowledge of the latest technological innovations. 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! 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 "Elementary-Age" group Jul 7 2026 Tue Family Activity Night - Time Capsules 6:30pm–7:15pm Families, Elementary-Age This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Jul 7 2026 Tue Family Activity Night - Time Capsules 6:30pm–7:15pm Families, Elementary-Age Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activity Night, Reading Program, Special Event Event Details: Special Event You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Open Sew and Badging with Betty 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 2026 Mon 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. Bring your own project to work on or get badged on the library sewing machines. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Open Sew and Badging with Betty 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Open Sew and Badging with Betty 6:00pm–7:00pm 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. Bring your own project to work on or get badged on the library sewing machines. 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 "Elementary-Age" group Jul 21 2026 Tue Family Activity Night - DIY Sunglasses 6:30pm–7:15pm Families, Elementary-Age This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Jul 21 2026 Tue Family Activity Night - DIY Sunglasses 6:30pm–7:15pm Families, Elementary-Age Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activity Night, Reading Program, Special Event Event Details: Arts & Crafts Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience! Create a one-of-a kind pair of shades* using stickers, gems, and markers. We supply the materials; you supply the imagination! Geared for ages 5-11.*While supplies last
