Welcome, Teachers! Manitowoc Public Library is proud to offer resources to enrich learning and enhance your classroom experience. Need materials for an upcoming unit, reading assignment, or on a particular topic? We are happy to put together a staff-selected collection of books/DVDs/CDs/toys tailored to your needs. MPSD staff can even get the collections delivered to your school (check your truck delivery schedule for weekly drop-off dates).
Want to bring hands-on STEAM learning to your classroom? Manitowoc Public Library also has classroom packs of popular tech toys like Ozobots, Dash & Dot robots, Snapinos, 3D Doodler Pens, Makey-Makeys, Osmos, Bloxels, and Squishy Circuits available to check out and use with your students! Our STEAM kits come with instructions and ready-made activities that make them convenient tools for fun, hands-on learning.
Check out the links on the right to access Read-a-Long Books, free online tutors, free language learning tools, and more! Can’t find what you are looking for? Want to book a class visit with your friendly neighborhood librarians? We’d love to hear from you! Please contact the Youth Department at mplyouth@manitowoc.org.
Teachers, instructors, daycare providers, homeschoolers, and other adults who work with children and students in the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System are eligible for Teacher Cards!
The following materials may be checked out on Teacher Cards for one eight-week period (no renewals):
- Books
- Magazines
- Toys
- Flannelgraphs
- Concept Kits
- Audiobooks
- Music CDs
Special Loans:
- STEAM Kits Loan period depends on availability/demand. Please see our STEAM request kit.
- Youth Book Kits (6 weeks). $1.00 per day late fee.
- DVDs (14 days). $1.00 per day late fee.
- ILL (Interlibrary Loan) items from outside the Manitowoc-Calumet System have varied loan periods and overdue charges.
All items may not be renewed and are subject to late/lost/damaged fees.
