Legends and Folklore of Winter
Winter is filled with stories of witches, werewolves, monsters, and Krampus! Join Chad Lewis at Manitowoc Public Library to present Legends and Folklore of Winter on Thursday, December 8, at 6 PM.
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 for Memorial Day
Manitowoc Public Library will be closed all day, Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 27. Exterior book-drop & access to online resources available 24/7.
Library News
Civility: A Community Conversation with LUV
On Thursday, December 1, at 6 PM, Lakeshore’s United Visionaries (L.U.V.) will be convening for another virtual panel discussion hosted by Manitowoc Public Library.
Winter Fest 2022!
Celebrate the Season with Winter Fest 2022 at Manitowoc Public Library!
MAKI and MPL Crank-Up the “Fun Factor” with Evergleamaganza
Barbie & Ken talk about how you can infuse the FUN FACTOR into your life this holiday season!
Best Gift Ever | Book Drive 2022
Help build a lifetime of reading enjoyment by giving the gift of reading!
Evergleamaganza! An Evergleam Extravaganza
Consider this your own personal invitation to a shindig they’re calling “Evergleamaganza! An Evergleam Extravaganza”.
Meet MPL's new Director, Karin Adams!
MPL's Karin Adams, writes about her first month as the new Director.
Manitowoc Public Library Announces “Happy Lamp” Program
Light therapy is used to treat symptoms of seasonal depression, and may reverse symptoms of what we commonly refer to as the "Winter Blues". If you find that you're feeling lethargic or if cloudy days are affecting your mood, consider checking out a happy lamp.
Picture Gallery
Explore our picture gallery filled with past events, art, and other library centric material.
Puzzle Exchange
What is a "puzzle exchange" and why have we started one at MPL? Read and find out!
Tech Toys
MPL's Tech Toys collection includes cool gadgets designed to show kids how fun circuits, coding, and robotics can be. Learn more about what you can do with Tech Toys!
Local History (Genealogy and Ancestry)
Wondering about how to start a family history project? Let us show you how to use MPL's local history resources!