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Best Gift Ever - Book Drive

All Day 11/4 - 12/6
No Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Help build a lifetime of reading enjoyment by giving the gift of reading! Manitowoc Public Library is running our "Best Gift Ever" campaign to collect new children's books for l...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Help build a lifetime of reading enjoyment by giving the gift of reading!

National Novel Writing Month | Come Write in!

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Every November, writers from around the world congregate at Come Write In! spaces for National Novel Writing Month (NANoWriMo). Manitowoc Public Library will have the Franklin Stre...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Meeting
Event Details:

Every November, writers from around the world congregate at Come Write In! spaces for National Novel Writing Month (NANoWriMo).

The Enchanted Evergleam Forest at MPL!

Enchanted Evergleams at MPL

All Day 11/27 - 1/5
Main Floor at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

'Tis the Season for the “Gleam Team” to present "Evergleams on Eighth" in Downtown Manitowoc! Over 100 glittering aluminum Evergleam trees in over forty different styles, sizes, an...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit, Special Event
Event Details:

'Tis the Season for the “Gleam Team” to present "Evergleams on Eighth" in Downtown Manitowoc!

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

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

Drop-In Chess Club

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Want to improve your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Make a smart move and join us for Drop-In Chess Club! The game of chess offers many brainy benefi...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Want to improve your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Make a smart move and join us for Drop-In Chess Club! The game of chess offers many brainy benefits and -- it's just 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.

Evergleams from Above

Sparkle! The History of Aluminum Trees

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Floor at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, History/Genealogy, Lecture/Speaker, Special Event, Technology
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Aluminum Specialty’s dazzling Evergleam Aluminum Trees are still adding sparkle to the Holidays! Join your guides--aluminum tree enthusiast and aficionado of all things wonderfully...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, History/Genealogy, Lecture/Speaker, Special Event, Technology
Event Details:

Aluminum Specialty’s dazzling Evergleam Aluminum Trees are still adding sparkle to the Holidays!

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.

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.

Space to Write

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write! Every second and fourth Tuesday...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write!

Sharon

The Greatest Toy Stories of All Time

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/Speaker
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Did you know that most evergreen toys were created as mistakes? And some vintage favorites have lasted for multiple generations?Take a trip down memory lane with this insightful, c...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lecture/Speaker
Event Details:

Did you know that most evergreen toys were created as mistakes? And some vintage favorites have lasted for multiple generations?

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.

Teen Hang-Out: Mugs of Magic: A Hot Chocolate Tasting Tour

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Food & Drink
Age Group:
Teens
Food & Drink:

Indulge your senses! Step-by step tutorials and enticing tidbits about all things food and drink.

Event Details:

Join Chef Andrew Dunbar in crafting custom cups of cocoa. Experiment with sweet (or spicy) and taste test to find the best. Bragging rights and a serious sugar rush included. ...

Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Food & Drink
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Food & Drink

Indulge your senses! Step-by step tutorials and enticing tidbits about all things food and drink.

Event Details:

Join Chef Andrew Dunbar in crafting custom cups of cocoa. Experiment with sweet (or spicy) and taste test to find the best. Bragging rights and a serious sugar rush included.  All supplies will be provided.

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.

Teen Hang-out: Shelf Conscious Book Group

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teens
Book Discussion:

Meet fellow book lovers for engaging conversation.

Event Details:

Don't like book clubs? Me neither! Don't want someone telling you what to read? Same! There's no reading list for the Shelf Conscious Book Group. Come talk about the books you l...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion

Book Discussion

Meet fellow book lovers for engaging conversation.

Event Details:

Don't like book clubs? Me neither! Don't want someone telling you what to read? Same!

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.

Evergleaming

Virtual Sparkle! The History of Aluminum Trees

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, History/Genealogy, Lecture/Speaker, Special Event, Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Aluminum Specialty’s dazzling Evergleam Aluminum Trees are still adding sparkle to the Holidays! Join your guides--aluminum tree enthusiast and aficionado of all things wonderfully...

Virtual Event
Program Location: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, History/Genealogy, Lecture/Speaker, Special Event, Technology, Virtual
Event Details:

Aluminum Specialty’s dazzling Evergleam Aluminum Trees are still adding sparkle to the Holidays!

Blood Pressure Screening

Free Blood Pressure Screenings at Manitowoc Public Library

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Lobby at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Time to keep that New Year’s Resolution moving in the right direction! The University of Wisconsin-Extension’s FoodWIse program is hosting a HeartCorps member— HeartCorps being the...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lobby
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Time to keep that New Year’s Resolution moving in the right direction!

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.

2025 Winter Reading Program: Warm Up to a Good Book!

All Day 1/12 - 2/22
No Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The Winter reading program is open to all ages!Read or be read to a total of 10 hours from January 12 through February 22. Everyone that finishes receives a prize, as well as a raf...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

The Winter reading program is open to all ages!

Read or be read to a total of 10 hours from January 12 through February 22. Everyone that finishes receives a prize, as well as a raffle ticket to enter to win a raffle basket!

Space to Write

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write! Every second and fourth Tuesday...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write!

MPL Insider: Beyond the Books with Tim & Emily

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages
Virtual:

Experience quality programming from the comfort of home via the internet!

Event Details:

Join Tim & Emily for a behind-the-scenes look at Manitowoc Public Library services and events. Each episode will feature Guest Appearances from MPL Staff. Please join us LIVE f...

Virtual Event
Program Location: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Virtual

Virtual

Experience quality programming from the comfort of home via the internet!

Event Details:

Join Tim & Emily for a behind-the-scenes look at Manitowoc Public Library services and events. Each episode will feature Guest Appearances from MPL Staff.

Teen Hang-out: Shelf Conscious Book Group

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teens
Book Discussion:

Meet fellow book lovers for engaging conversation.

Event Details:

Don't like book clubs? Me neither! Don't want someone telling you what to read? Same! There's no reading list for the Shelf Conscious Book Group. Come talk about the books you l...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion

Book Discussion

Meet fellow book lovers for engaging conversation.

Event Details:

Don't like book clubs? Me neither! Don't want someone telling you what to read? Same!

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.

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.

Teen Hang-out: Super Smash Bros Smackdown

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:

Challenge your friends and fellow gamers to a brawl on the big screen in the Super Smash Bros Smackdown! 🥊All teens (ages 11 to 18) are invited to join the fun, whether you ar...

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

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:

Challenge your friends and fellow gamers to a brawl on the big screen in the Super Smash Bros Smackdown! 🥊

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.

Space to Write

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write! Every second and fourth Tuesday...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write!

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.

Drop-In Chess Club

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Want to improve your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Make a smart move and join us for Drop-In Chess Club! The game of chess offers many brainy benefi...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Want to improve your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Make a smart move and join us for Drop-In Chess Club! The game of chess offers many brainy benefits and -- it's just 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.

Space to Write

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write! Every second and fourth Tuesday...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Event Details:

Do you have a novel or short story you want to write? How about a screenplay or a memoir? Poetry? Graphic novels? Then you need – Space to Write!

Teen Hang-out: Face the Flavor: Candy Store Edition!

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Drink
Age Group:
Teens
Food & Drink:

Indulge your senses! Step-by step tutorials and enticing tidbits about all things food and drink.

Event Details:

Face the Flavor is back and this time it's - SWEET! Chase that sugar high and try to identify sweet treats, old and new, plus some sour and spicy surprises. Take the Bewildering Be...

Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Drink
Required
Seats Remaining: 29

Food & Drink

Indulge your senses! Step-by step tutorials and enticing tidbits about all things food and drink.

Event Details:

Face the Flavor is back and this time it's - SWEET! Chase that sugar high and try to identify sweet treats, old and new, plus some sour and spicy surprises.

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.

MPL Insider: Beyond the Books with Tim & Emily

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages
Virtual:

Experience quality programming from the comfort of home via the internet!

Event Details:

Join Tim & Emily for a behind-the-scenes look at Manitowoc Public Library services and events. Each episode will feature Guest Appearances from MPL Staff. Please join us LIVE f...

Virtual Event
Program Location: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Virtual

Virtual

Experience quality programming from the comfort of home via the internet!

Event Details:

Join Tim & Emily for a behind-the-scenes look at Manitowoc Public Library services and events. Each episode will feature Guest Appearances from MPL Staff.