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Game On! All Ages Board Games

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for laughter and friendly competition at our ALL AGES board game drop-in program! A variety of board games will be available, ranging from classics like Monopoly and Chu...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for laughter and friendly competition at our ALL AGES board game drop-in program!

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

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

Photo courtesy of Glaze & Paint LLC

Family Activity Night: Penguin Paintings with Glaze & Paint

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Activity Night
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Event Details:

What’s better than making a painting of a penguin? Making a pair of penguins! Join Glaze & Paint’s Miss Katie to create a darling duo of polar pals. Open to ages 3 - 11. R...

Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activity Night
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

What’s better than making a painting of a penguin? Making a pair of penguins! Join Glaze & Paint’s Miss Katie to create a darling duo of polar pals. Open to ages 3 - 11. Registration opens November 26 at 5PM.

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 - Bingo Bash

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activity Night
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Event Details:

Join us for a night of lively competition, snacks, and prizes! Bingo is excellent reinforcement for kids learning their letters and numbers, and practicing social skills like liste...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Family Activity Night
Event Details:

Join us for a night of lively competition, snacks, and prizes! Bingo is excellent reinforcement for kids learning their letters and numbers, and practicing social skills like listening, sportsmanship, and following directions.

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.

Read to Certified Therapy Dogs

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Age Group:
Families, Elementary-Age
Event Details:

Studies show that children who read to animals, like our therapy dogs, gain confidence and improve their overall reading skills. Space is limited, and registration will be requi...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age
Event Details:

Studies show that children who read to animals, like our therapy dogs, gain confidence and improve their overall reading skills.

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 - Colorful Creations

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family Activity Night
Age Group:
Families, Elementary-Age
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity! Join MPL’s Miss Lynn and explore different art techniques to create a trio of projects: Squeegee painted cats Tissue paper and crayon resists Min...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Family Activity Night
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity! Join MPL’s Miss Lynn and explore different art techniques to create a trio of projects:

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.

Super Smash Bros Smackdown

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Watch your favorite Nintendo characters duke it out on the big screen! 🥊 Our Super Smash Bros Smackdown is perfect for gamers of ALL AGES, from kids to adults.  Everyo...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Event Details:

Watch your favorite Nintendo characters duke it out on the big screen! 🥊

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.

Sew What: Fun With Felt

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary-Age, Teens
Arts & Crafts:

Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience!

Event Details:

Can't sew? Sew what! Anyone aged 8-18 is invited to get creative hand-sewing with felt. Start by crafting your very own pencil pouch, then let your imagination run wild! Add button...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Elementary-Age, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts

Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience!

Event Details:

Can't sew? Sew what! Anyone aged 8-18 is invited to get creative hand-sewing with felt. Start by crafting your very own pencil pouch, then let your imagination run wild!

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.

Professor Veritas (Dr. Amy Kabrhel)

Family Activity Night: Whimsical Wizardry

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activity Night
Age Group:
Families, Elementary-Age
Event Details:

Join Professor Veritas (UWGB Chemistry Professor Amy Kabrhel) in preparing four enchanting elixirs. Neutralize a love potion. Create dragon’s blood, unicorn milk, and troll bogeys....

Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Family Activity Night
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join Professor Veritas (UWGB Chemistry Professor Amy Kabrhel) in preparing four enchanting elixirs. Neutralize a love potion. Create dragon’s blood, unicorn milk, and troll bogeys. Dressing as your favorite literary wizard is highly encouraged.

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.

Read to Certified Therapy Dogs

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Age Group:
Families, Elementary-Age
Event Details:

Studies show that children who read to animals, like our therapy dogs, gain confidence and improve their overall reading skills. Space is limited and registration is required. E...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age
Event Details:

Studies show that children who read to animals, like our therapy dogs, gain confidence and improve their overall reading skills.

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.

Big Kids' Valentine Party

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary-Age
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:

Mark your calendars for a delightful Valentine's Day celebration at Manitowoc Public Library!  Kids aged 5-10 are invited to enjoy engaging stories, toe-tapping songs, fun gam...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Elementary-Age
Program Type: Special Event

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:

Mark your calendars for a delightful Valentine's Day celebration at Manitowoc Public Library!  Kids aged 5-10 are invited to enjoy engaging stories, toe-tapping songs, fun games, and a creative craft, all topped off with tasty treats.  J

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 - LEGO Block Party

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Family Activity Night
Age Group:
Families, Elementary-Age
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO® enthusiasts and engineers! Join us for a night of building fun! Tackle a construction challenge, or do some open-ended free play. Make new friends while develo...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Family Activity Night
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO® enthusiasts and engineers! Join us for a night of building fun!

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.