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 (10/22)	Mon (10/23)	Tue (10/24)	Wed (10/25)	Thu (10/26)	Fri (10/27)	Sat (10/28)
All Day	Finding Home: Stories of Recovery Housing Exhibit All Day 10/13 - 11/12 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: No Space Event Details: This PhotoVoice project offers viewers a vivid window into the world of people living in recovery housing, leading to deeper understanding. The photos and narratives in this collection
9 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. DWD Employment Assistance (Drop-In) 9:00am - 4:30pm 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.
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.
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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.
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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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. SPOOKTACULAR COSTUME CONTEST 5:00pm - 7:00pm 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: No Space Age Group: All Ages Event Details: While you are having fun Trunk or Treating at MPL, come in to the library in your costume and take a photo in our photo spot. You may be chosen to win a really cool prize. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Trunk or Treat 5:30pm - 7:00pm Families, All Ages This event is in the "Families" group. 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: Parking Lot Age Group: Families, All Ages Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Families will love our safe, fun and FREE trick-or-treating event which showcases local businesses and organizations. Come in costume and share in the festivities the week before Halloween.		This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. National Novel Writing Month Prep Party 5:00pm - 6:00pm Families, Teens, Adults, All Ages This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 AB Age Group: Families, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Class/Workshop Event Details: Ever wanted to write a novel? Now is the time! Learn about National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), get some helpful aids for creating characters and plots, and connect with fellow writers. 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.