Attention: Cellcom Users

Due to the ongoing Cellcom service disruption, some library users may not receive automated reminders for upcoming due or overdue items.

We ask that you please check in with library staff to confirm items if you are unsure when items are due.

Thank you for your understanding & cooperation!

Library Closed on Sundays Memorial Day through Labor Day

Library summer hours are now in effect. MPL will be closed every Sunday through Labor Day. All other hours remain the same. Exterior book-drop & access to online resources available 24/7.

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (9/24)	Mon (9/25)	Tue (9/26)	Wed (9/27)	Thu (9/28)	Fri (9/29)	Sat (9/30)
All Day	25 Years on Quay All Day 9/1 - 9/30 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: No Space Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Help us celebrate 25 years at our beautiful Quay Street location! Take a walk down memory lane and view our historical display on the first floor. Events and other information available at
9 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. DWD Employment Assistance (Drop-In) 9:00am - 11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Franklin Street Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: 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!	This event is in the "Adults" group. DWD Employment Assistance (Drop-In) 9:00am - 11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: No Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: 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! This event is in the "Adults" group. DWD Career Counseling (By Appointment Only!) 9:00am - 4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Franklin Street Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Dealing with a Job Loss or considering a Career Change? Career and Employment Counseling may help!	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Baby Storytime 9:30am - 10:15am Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Storytime You’re never too young for a great story! 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. 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.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Baby Storytime 9:30am - 10:15am Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Storytime You’re never too young for a great story! 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. 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.	Reservation Study Room Use 9:00am - 11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Study Room 2
10 am				This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Families, Preschoolers This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Preschoolers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Storytime You’re never too young for a great story! 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. 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.	This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Families, Preschoolers This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Preschoolers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Storytime You’re never too young for a great story! 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. 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.
11 am
12 pm						Closing Library Closes at 12PM for Staff Development 12:00pm - 6:00pm Branches: Manitowoc Public Library Description: The library will be closing at 12PM for Staff Development. Regular hours will resume Saturday, September 30.
1 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group. Misako Rocks! Manga Drawing Workshop 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Teens Program Type: Class/Workshop, Lecture/Speaker, Performer Registration Required Event Details: Misako Rocks! is a Japanese illustrator, comic strip artist, and youth graphic novel author. Misako left Japan at a young age and came to America in order to fulfill her dream of becoming an artist. 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.
2 pm
3 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society 3:00pm - 5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Manitowoc Public Library Board Meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Birding 101 6:30pm - 7:30pm Families, Elementary-Age, Teens This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age, Teens Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Special Event You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! Bird watching is a fun activity for all ages. 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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Family Activity Night - Mini Masterpieces Art Show 6:30pm - 7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activity Night, Special Event Event Details: Join us for our first Mini Masterpieces Art Show! View artwork created by our patrons. Dress as your favorite artist to be part of the costume contest. Enjoy live music, snacks, and take pictures at our photo ops. 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.