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Adult Book Discussion: The Berlin Letters by Katherine Reay

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

Meet fellow book lovers for engaging conversation.

Event Details:

Join staff for this month's Book Discussion of The Berlin Letters an unforgettable tale of the Cold War and a CIA code breaker who risks everything to free her father from an East ...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion

Book Discussion

Meet fellow book lovers for engaging conversation.

Event Details:

Join staff for this month's Book Discussion of The Berlin Letters an unforgettable tale of the Cold War and a CIA code breaker who risks everything to free her father from an East German prison.

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, 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.

Climate Reality with Jeff Steuer

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/Speaker, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

There are those that believe in climate shift wholeheartedly, while others steadfastly maintain that climate change is a hoax. Seems like finding common ground on the topic is an a...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture/Speaker, Special Event
Event Details:

There are those that believe in climate shift wholeheartedly, while others steadfastly maintain that climate change is a hoax. Seems like finding common ground on the topic is an arduous task, right?

DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drop-In Employment Assistance: Department of Workforce Development staff will provide onsite services, including resume writing, assistance with online applications, assistance reg...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Drop-In Employment Assistance: Department of Workforce Development staff will provide onsite services, including resume writing, assistance with online applications, assistance registering in Job Center of Wisconsin, and more!&nbs

Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Manitowoc Local History Collection at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society will be in the Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5PM to help people with their genealogy research.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Manitowoc Local History Collection
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Event Details:

The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society will be in the Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5PM to help people with their genealogy research.

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.

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ag...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

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.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting,...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

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.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ag...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

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.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting,...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

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.

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.

Manitowoc Public Library Board Meeting

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For meeting information, agendas, and minutes, please visit the City of Manitowoc website: https://www.manitowoc.org/89/Agendas-Minutes  

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

For meeting information, agendas, and minutes, please visit the City of Manitowoc website: https://www.manitowoc.org/89/Agendas-Minutes

 

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.

DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drop-In Employment Assistance: Department of Workforce Development staff will provide onsite services, including resume writing, assistance with online applications, assistance reg...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Franklin Street Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Drop-In Employment Assistance: Department of Workforce Development staff will provide onsite services, including resume writing, assistance with online applications, assistance registering in Job Center of Wisconsin, and more!&nbs

Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Manitowoc Local History Collection at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society will be in the Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5PM to help people with their genealogy research.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Manitowoc Local History Collection
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History/Genealogy
Event Details:

The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society will be in the Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5PM to help people with their genealogy research.

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!

Glowforge Badging Session

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of our Glowforge. The Glowforge uses a laser to engrave designs into different material types like acrylic and wood. Library Staff will ...

Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of our Glowforge. The Glowforge uses a laser to engrave designs into different material types like acrylic and wood.

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.

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ag...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

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.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting,...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

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.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ag...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome.

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.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers
Storytime:

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting,...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

You’re never too young for a great story!

Event Details:

Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet.

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.

Face the Flavor After Dark

Face the Flavor After Dark @ PetSkull Brewing Co.

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Food & Drink, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

When it comes to being a tasting expert, there really is just one question that you need to ask yourself: just how smart is your mouth?! Give your taste buds a workout in “Face the...

Required
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Drink, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

When it comes to being a tasting expert, there really is just one question that you need to ask yourself: just how smart is your mouth?!

Great Decisions 2025

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture/Speaker
Age Group:
Adults
Lecture/Speaker:

Learn from experts about a variety of topics that hit close to home and span the globe.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture/Speaker

Lecture/Speaker

Learn from experts about a variety of topics that hit close to home and span the globe.

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.