This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Family Activity Night: Echoes & Obstacles 6:30pm–7:30pm 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 Mar 17 2026 Tue Family Activity Night: Echoes & Obstacles 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Explore how sound travels, makes voices echo, and creates vibrations. Through the lens of the book Fiona the Fruit Bat, participants discover the science of sound. 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Family Activity Night: Pet Cents 6:30pm–7:15pm Families, Elementary-Age This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Family Activity Night: Pet Cents 6:30pm–7:15pm Families, Elementary-Age Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age Program Type: Family Activity Night Event Details: Do you have what it takes to be a pet owner? Choose your imaginary pet, then take on the challenges of responsible ownership. If you succeed, you'll be a Pet Cents Champion! 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 This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group May 5 2026 Tue Family Activity Night: Crater Creators 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 May 5 2026 Tue Family Activity Night: Crater Creators 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: Inspired by Rocket Says Look Up!, read aloud from the International Space Station by astronaut Frank Rubio, participants will practice making predictions, compare their observations, and discover the science behind meteor showers and crat 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 This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group May 19 2026 Tue Family Activity Night: Nature Detectives 6:30pm–7:30pm 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 May 19 2026 Tue Family Activity Night: Nature Detectives 6:30pm–7:30pm Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age Program Type: Family Activity Night Event Details: Curiosity begins with noticing the little things! 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 This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Family Activity Night: Wheels on the Bus 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 Jun 2 2026 Tue Family Activity Night: Wheels on the Bus 6:00pm–7:00pm Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age Program Type: Family Activity Night Event Details: Join Miss Lynn for a bus-themed storytime on the library lawn*. Afterward, we'll board a Maritime Metro Transit bus and go for a short ride around town. It's a wheel-y fun adventure you won't want to miss. Geared 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 "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 "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
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Aug 11 2026 Tue Who Wants to Build a City? 6:30pm–7:30pm Preschoolers, Elementary-Age This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group Aug 11 2026 Tue Who Wants to Build a City? 6:30pm–7:30pm Preschoolers, Elementary-Age Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary-Age Program Type: Family Activity Night, Reading Program Event Details: Design your own town and learn about city engineering and plans. Geared for kids ages 4 to 8. 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 Sep 1 2026 Tue Think Pink! An All-Ages Barbie Party 6:00pm–7:00pm Families This event is in the "Families" group Sep 1 2026 Tue Think Pink! An All-Ages Barbie Party 6:00pm–7:00pm Families Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families Program Type: Family Activity Night Event Details: Barbie fans span all ages--from grandmas playing with the originals to little girls still loving them today. Join Miss Sharon, author of The Best of Barbie, for an all-ages party celebrating Mattel's most famous doll.
