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Shaker Ornament

Make It At MPL! - Glowforge Shaker Ornaments

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us in the Idea Box as we make winter-inspired shaker ornaments on the Glowforge! The Glowforge uses a laser to engrave designs into different material types like acrylic and w...

Closed
Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us in the Idea Box as we make winter-inspired shaker ornaments on the Glowforge! The Glowforge uses a laser to engrave designs into different material types like acrylic and wood. No prior experience on the Glowforge is required.

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.

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.

Paging Dr. Evergleam!

Paging Dr. Evergleam: Code Silver!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, History/Genealogy, Lecture/Speaker, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dr. Evergleam, the Aluminum Arborist (Jordan Kabat), will be opening his Glittering ER to all those with repair needs for their Evergleam trees. At more than sixty-years old, ...

Open
Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, History/Genealogy, Lecture/Speaker, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Dr.

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.

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.

Cricut Badging Session

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 the Cricut Maker, a machine that cuts and scores a variety of materials for hobby crafting. Library Staff will show you how to use ou...

Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of the Cricut Maker, a machine that cuts and scores a variety of materials for hobby crafting.

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!

Messy Marvins

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

It's baby art studio morning! We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity!  Drop in any time during this hour with your littles (babies to preschool age) for an artisti...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

It's baby art studio morning! We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity!  Drop in any time during this hour with your littles (babies to preschool age) for an artistic experience.

Open Sew and Badging with Betty

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions and badge individuals on the sewing machines. Bring your own project to work on, or learn to ...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions and badge individuals on the sewing machines. Bring your own project to work on, or learn to make a simple project while getting badged!

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.

Cricut Badging Session

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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 the Cricut Maker, a machine that cuts and scores a variety of materials for hobby crafting. Library Staff will show you how to use ou...

Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of the Cricut Maker, a machine that cuts and scores a variety of materials for hobby crafting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Extra/Ordinary: Antique Appraisals by Mark Moran

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, History/Genealogy, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Antique expert Mark Moran will offer informative value on antique items. Registration is required. Only 1 item per registration. Opinions of value are informal, and may not be used...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, History/Genealogy, Special Event
Event Details:

Antique expert Mark Moran will offer informative value on antique items. Registration is required. Only 1 item per registration.

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.

Glowforge Badging Session

Tuesday, February 25, 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.

3Doodler Badging Session

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of our 3Doodler Pens. The 3Doodler melts plastic filament into a pen that you can use to draw solid and even three-dimensional images wi...

Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of our 3Doodler Pens. The 3Doodler melts plastic filament into a pen that you can use to draw solid and even three-dimensional images with.

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.

Open Sew and Badging with Betty

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Bring your own project to work on or get badged ...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Bring your own project to work on or get badged and learn while making a simple project.

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.

Messy Marvins

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

It's baby art studio morning! We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity!  Drop in any time during this hour with your littles (babies to preschool age) for an artisti...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

It's baby art studio morning! We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity!  Drop in any time during this hour with your littles (babies to preschool age) for an artistic experience.

Open Sew and Badging with Betty

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Idea Box at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Bring your own project to work on or get badged ...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Bring your own project to work on or get badged and learn while making a simple project.

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.

Messy Marvins

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Balkansky Community Room BC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

It's baby art studio morning! We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity!  Drop in any time during this hour with your littles (babies to preschool age) for an artisti...

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

It's baby art studio morning! We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity!  Drop in any time during this hour with your littles (babies to preschool age) for an artistic experience.