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.

Paint the Library!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s time to Paint the Library red, white, and blue for the 4th of July parade! NEW this year: online registration! Register online starting June 15 to paint a window.

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.

Lincoln Park Zoo Animals! (Session 2)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Closed
Registration Required
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, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

We’ve invited some very wild guests to the library! We have two identical sessions for you to learn about the special animals that live at Lincoln Park Zoo.

Please only register for the 11AM OR the 1PM session.

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.

Lincoln Park Zoo Animals! (Session 1)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Closed
Registration Required
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, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

We’ve invited some very wild guests to the library! We have two identical sessions for you to learn about the special animals that live at Lincoln Park Zoo.

Please only register for the 11AM OR the 1PM session.

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.

Family Activity Night: Family Reading Night at Pinecrest Historical Village!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Family Activity Night, Storytime
Event Details:

Manitowoc Public Library and Manitowoc County Historical Society have teamed up for a family activity night all about reading!

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Oneida Storytelling & Corn Husk Doll Craft

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Closed
Registration Required
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Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hear stories from Oneida Nation storytellers and make your own corn husk doll!  

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.

Pop Art Experience! (Ages 6-12)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Families, Elementary-Age
Closed
Registration Required
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our guest artist Michael Albert in making some spectacular pop art! Mr. Albert will give a short talk about his art & book, show a selection of his artworks (posters), and conduct a hands-on collage workshop! Geared toward ages 6-12.

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.

Tinker Lab

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Families, Elementary-Age
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the library for a hands-on afternoon of fun creation, building, and tinkering! Show off your skills and see what you can make. This is a drop-in program designed for kids 6-12. Come when you can and leave when you have to!

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.

Cedar Crest Celebration!

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Families, Elementary-Age, Teens
Offsite Event
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Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age, Teens
Program Type: Food & Drink, Special Event
Event Details:

Manitowoc Public Library Youth staff will be at Cedar Crest on June 9th to help celebrate the last day of school. Stop by our table to sign-up for the summer reading program and enjoy a sweet treat at Cedar Crest!

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Family Activity Night: Tie-Dye T-Shirts!

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Closed
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activity Night
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and make a fun tie-dye t-shirt to celebrate the start of summer! T-shirts provided, one per child please! Due to limited quantities, registration is required. Please wear old clothes, as dye may stain.

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.

Storytime on the Road (Woodland Dunes)

10:00am - 10:30am
Families, Babies & Toddlers
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Storytime is hitting the road! Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers.

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

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