Library Closes at 12PM, Friday, April 11, for Staff Development

Manitowoc Public Library will be closing at 12PM on Friday, April 11, for Staff Development. Regular hours will resume Saturday, April 12. Drive-thru book drop & online resources are available 24/7.

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Trunk or Treat

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Parking Lot at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Families, All Ages
Event Details:

Come spooky. Come silly. Just come! Families will love our safe, fun and FREE trick-or-treating event which showcases local businesses and organizations. Dress in costume and share...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Come spooky. Come silly. Just come! Families will love our safe, fun and FREE trick-or-treating event which showcases local businesses and organizations. Dress in costume and share in the festivities the week before Halloween.

Drop-In Chess Club

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room C 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 C
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.

Drop-In Chess Club

Wednesday, December 3, 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.

Movie Nights at the Library: Wonka

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

For the final “Movie Night at the Library” of 2024, MPL’s Matt Mottl invites one-and-all to accompany him to a land of pure imagination via the color-saturated magic of this fantas...

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

For the final “Movie Night at the Library” of 2024, MPL’s Matt Mottl invites one-and-all to accompany him to a land of pure imagination via the color-saturated magic of this fantasy musical.

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.