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Drop-In Activity: Cosmic Clue Chase

04/21/2025 @ 9:00am to 04/27/2025 @ 4:00pm
No Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary-Age

The 🪐Cosmic Clue Chase🌎 and ⭐Cosmic Cadets🛸 scavenger hunts at Manitowoc Public Library offer space-themed adventures for elementary and middle school students.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Elementary-Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

The 🪐Cosmic Clue Chase🌎 and ⭐Cosmic Cadets🛸 scavenger hunts at Manitowoc Public Library offer space-themed adventures for elementary and middle school students.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DWD Employment Assistance

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Comic Book Day 2025

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Main Floor at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

You're invited to Comic Book Day! A celebration of everything from the world of Comic Books and Comic Strips.

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

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

You're invited to Comic Book Day! A celebration of everything from the world of Comic Books and Comic Strips.

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.

This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Virtual Workshop with Cartoonist, Justin Thompson

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Board Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lecture/Speaker, Special Event, Virtual
Age Group:
Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Arts & Crafts:

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

Justin Thompson has long-since established himself as a commercial artist. Not only is he a cartoonist and senior artist at the Charles M.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lecture/Speaker, Special Event, Virtual
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

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

Justin Thompson has long-since established himself as a commercial artist. Not only is he a cartoonist and senior artist at the Charles M.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DWD Employment Assistance

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tales from the Taproom: Episode 2 of a StorySlam Event for Adults (21+) at PetSkull Brewing Company

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Performer, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready for another evening of revelations and fun at a microbrewery known for camaraderie and shenanigans. It doesn't get a whole lot better than that! Besides—Everyone has a story to tell! Why not tell yours? No props, no notes.

Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performer, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready for another evening of revelations and fun at a microbrewery known for camaraderie and shenanigans. It doesn't get a whole lot better than that! Besides—Everyone has a story to tell! Why not tell yours? No props, no notes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DWD Employment Assistance

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DWD Employment Assistance

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DWD Employment Assistance

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

At the Market with Andrew

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Class/Workshop, Food & Drink, Lecture/Speaker, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Have you ever wandered around a farmers market and thought "That looks amazing . . . . but what is it and how would I use it?" Most of us have, to be honest.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop, Food & Drink, Lecture/Speaker, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wandered around a farmers market and thought "That looks amazing . . . . but what is it and how would I use it?" Most of us have, to be honest.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DWD Employment Assistance

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DWD Employment Assistance

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Sign Up at Cedar Crest

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, All Ages
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Sign up for Manitowoc Public Library's Summer Reading Program at Cedar Crest! 

Be one of the first to sign up for the summer reading program and get a coupon for a free scoop of ice cream!

Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Sign up for Manitowoc Public Library's Summer Reading Program at Cedar Crest! 

Be one of the first to sign up for the summer reading program and get a coupon for a free scoop of ice cream!

Disclaimer(s)

Unattended Children

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Movie Nights at the Library: Captain America: Brave New World

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Balkansky Community Room A at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

For the new season of "Movie Nights at the Library," MPL's Movie Guy, Matt, will be focusing on screening, newer releases with somewhat edgier storylines.

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

For the new season of "Movie Nights at the Library," MPL's Movie Guy, Matt, will be focusing on screening, newer releases with somewhat edgier storylines.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DWD Employment Assistance

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group.

Pigeon-Palooza Storytime!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library Lawn at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age

Join us for a rollicking storytime with none other than everyone's favorite sassy bird--Pigeon, from the popular Mo Willems' books. Should we let the Pigeon drive the bus? Will he stay up late? 

 

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a rollicking storytime with none other than everyone's favorite sassy bird--Pigeon, from the popular Mo Willems' books. Should we let the Pigeon drive the bus? Will he stay up late? 

 

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.

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group.

Pigeon-Palooza Storytime!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Lawn at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age

Join us for a rollicking storytime with none other than everyone's favorite sassy bird--Pigeon, from the popular Mo Willems' books. Should we let the Pigeon drive the bus? Will he stay up late? 

 

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a rollicking storytime with none other than everyone's favorite sassy bird--Pigeon, from the popular Mo Willems' books. Should we let the Pigeon drive the bus? Will he stay up late? 

 

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

An Evening with Michael Perry

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Lecture/Speaker, Performer, Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Manitowoc Public Library is delighted to invite you to join Michael Perry—New York Times bestselling author and Wisconsin Public Radio contributor—at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus Theatre (705 Viebahn Street, Man

Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture/Speaker, Performer, Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Manitowoc Public Library is delighted to invite you to join Michael Perry—New York Times bestselling author and Wisconsin Public Radio contributor—at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus Theatre (705 Viebahn Street, Man

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group.

Storytime on the Road: Farm Wisconsin

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age

Celebrate the first day of summer and June Dairy Month at, where else?--the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center! Join Miss Sharon for a barnyard of stories and songs. 

Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate the first day of summer and June Dairy Month at, where else?--the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center! Join Miss Sharon for a barnyard of stories and songs. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DWD Employment Assistance

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chemical Chaos

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Lawn at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary-Age, Teens

Join UW-Green Bay Chemistry Professor, Dr. Amy Kabrhel, for an outdoor extravaganza of chemistry. Experience the real-life fireworks of thermite. Witness the fizzy geysers of Diet Coke and Mentos, as well as many more dynamic demonstrations.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Elementary-Age, Teens
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Join UW-Green Bay Chemistry Professor, Dr. Amy Kabrhel, for an outdoor extravaganza of chemistry. Experience the real-life fireworks of thermite. Witness the fizzy geysers of Diet Coke and Mentos, as well as many more dynamic demonstrations.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DWD Employment Assistance

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Franklin Street Room at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group.

Cooking and Reading Adventures with 4-H

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Balkansky Community Room ABC at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Food & Drink, Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Elementary-Age

Cooking and Reading Adventures is a fun and educational program tailored for children in grades K-3.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Elementary-Age
Program Type: Food & Drink, Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Cooking and Reading Adventures is a fun and educational program tailored for children in grades K-3.

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.

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Paint the Library Red, White & Blue!

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
No Space at Manitowoc Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program, Special Event
Age Group:
Families, Elementary-Age, Teens
Special Event:

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Help us celebrate America and decorate the outside of the library windows for the Fourth of July parade. Paint and supplies are provided. Registration is not required, but space is limited.

Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age, Teens
Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Help us celebrate America and decorate the outside of the library windows for the Fourth of July parade. Paint and supplies are provided. Registration is not required, but space is limited.

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.