An Evening with Temple Grandin

Program Type:

Reading Program, Special Event

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details

Manitowoc Public Library is delighted to present "An Evening with Temple Grandin." The evening will feature an onstage interview with Dr. Grandin, followed by a Q&A session, and a book signing.  To submit a question for the Q&A session, simply email your question to khansen@manitowoc.org by June 20. Copies of Dr. Grandin's books will be available for purchase.  Please be aware the event will not be livestreamed.  "An Evening with Temple Grandin" is made possible through the generous support of the Friends of Manitowoc Public Library and Visit Manitowoc.

Globally-known for her work in autism education and animal behavior, Dr. Grandin is the New York Times bestselling author of several published books, in addition to numerous academic works on animal behavior.  She has been interviewed on media outlets such as CBS, ABC, the Today Show, and was the subject of an Emmy award-winning HBO film, Temple Grandin.

Ticketing Information

While the event is free, tickets are required for entry. Starting on 9:00AM on Monday, May 6, click HERE to be taken to the "Evening with Temple Grandin" page on the Capitol Civic Centre website.

  • Online is limited to four tickets per order. 
  • For orders of five to ten tickets, you must call or visit the Capitol Civic Centre box office.
  • For businesses or organizations wishing to order eleven or more tickets, contact Karen Hansen for approval (khansen@manitowoc.org or 920-686-3036)

Travel & Dining

Should you be traveling to Manitowoc from out-of-town for this event and are looking to arrange overnight accommodations for this event, we have arranged for a block of rooms at a special rate to be secured at The Inn on Maritime Bay, Ascend Hotel Collection (located minutes walking or driving from the theater). Should you be interested in reserving a room, click HERE or call 920-682-7000.

Should you choose to dine out prior to attending this event, please be aware that Court House Pub (a one-block walk from Capitol Civic Centre) will generously be offering a "Dining Enhancement!" For each table with at least one patron that presents their ticket to see Temple Grandin, Court House Pub will add an order of their award-winning, critically-acclaimed cheese curds to that table's dinner purchase FREE of charge!