Spring Holiday Hours

Manitowoc Public Library will be open the following hours for the upcoming spring holidays: Friday, April 18: Open 9AM-1PM; Saturday, April 19: Open 9AM-3PM; and Sunday, April 20: CLOSED. 

Drive-thru book drop & online resources are available 24/7.

Upcoming Events

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Bookmark Art Contest

04/14/2025 @ 9:00am - 05/01/2025 @ 5:00pm
Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Manitowoc Public Library is looking for artists to create one of a kind bookmark designs for a Bookmark Art Contest!

Read to Certified Therapy Dogs

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Families, Elementary-Age
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age
Event Details:

Studies show that children who read to animals, like our therapy dogs, gain confidence and improve their overall reading skills. Due to limited availability, registration 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.

Unattended Children

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

Drop-In Activity: Cosmic Clue Chase

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

Celebrate the Lyrids Meteor Shower with our Solar System Scavenger Hunt! From April 21-27, enjoy a self-directed adventure solving riddles about the planets, moon, and stars.

Football Frenzy

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Special Event

You never know what you’ll discover at MPL!

Kickoff NFL Draft week with an evening of football-themed, family friendly fun. We're taking the tailgate indoors with games, trivia, photo ops, tailgate treats and door prizes--all ages invited! Wear your favorite jersey to get into the spirit!

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.

Tech Toy Tinker Time

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary-Age
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Elementary-Age
Program Type: Special Event, Technology
Event Details:

Technology

Expand your knowledge of the latest technological innovations.

Swing by the Balkansky Community Room to dive into the library's coolest tech toys—explore, play, and tinker your way to 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.

Comic Book Day 2025

9:00am - 1:00pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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.

Virtual Workshop with Cartoonist, Justin Thompson

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
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.

Family Activity Night - Spring into Wellness Family Yoga

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Family Activity Night
Event Details:

Join local Children’s Yoga Instructor Lauren Philippsen for a spring-themed Family Yoga practice, where kids and adults alike can stretch, play, and grow stronger together.

Read to Certified Therapy Dogs

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Families, Elementary-Age
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age
Event Details:

Studies show that children who read to animals, like our therapy dogs, gain confidence and improve their overall reading skills. Due to limited availability, registration 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.

Unattended Children

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

Family Activity Night - What's the Buzz?

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Families, Elementary-Age
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Family Activity Night
Event Details:

Join local beekeeper Steve Massey of 100 Acre Hunny as he shares the sweet details about honeybees. He will provide insights into the different types of bees, the workings of a hive, and the process of honey production.

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.

Family Activity Night - Fishing for Flavor

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Families, Elementary-Age
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Family Activity Night, Food & Drink
Event Details:

Can you tell cheddar from parmesan? Pizza from pretzel? Use your senses of sight, smell, and taste to identify different flavors of Goldfish crackers. This program is intended for children ages 5-11. No registration 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.

Unattended Children

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

Summer Reading Sign Up at Cedar Crest

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, All Ages
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.

Taste of Tae Kwon Do

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults
Registration
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Class/Workshop

You’re never too old or too young to experience something new.

Grab the kids and join us at the Manitowoc Public Library for a fun Saturday afternoon at our Taste of Tae Kwon Do event! This beginner-friendly class is led by Mark Weber, the founder of Lakeshore Tae Kwon Do, who has 45 years of experience.

Summer Reading Program 2025

All Day 6/16 - 8/9
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: No Space
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Reading Program
Event Details:

Join the Summer Reading Program and earn weekly prizes just by reading!  Pre-register on the Beanstack App starting June 2 or pick up a paper reading tracker at any Service Desk.

Pigeon-Palooza!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Family Activity Night, Reading Program
Event Details:

Author Mo Willems' fictional fowl Pigeon is coming to town! Join us on the library lawn (or the Balkansky Room if the weather is bad) for storytime fun and the chance snap a selfie with our fine-feathered friend. All ages 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.

Pigeon-Palooza Storytime!

10:30am - 11:30am
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
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.

Pigeon-Palooza Storytime!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
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.

Storytime on the Road: Farm Wisconsin

10:00am - 11:00am
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age
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. 

Chemical Chaos

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elementary-Age, Teens
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.

Cooking and Reading Adventures with 4-H

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary-Age
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.

Paint the Library Red, White & Blue!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Families, Elementary-Age, Teens
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.

Family Activity Night: Wings of Wonder - All About Pigeons

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Families, Elementary-Age
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC
Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age
Program Type: Family Activity Night, Lecture/Speaker, Reading Program
Event Details:

Join local pigeon enthusiast Mark Maurer to learn about caring for homing pigeons and their important role in wartime history. Watch as he releases pigeons on the library lawn, and guess which one will return home first (weather permitting)!

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.

A Sing-along & Play-along Concert with Jim Gill

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Offsite Event
Program Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Music, Performer, Reading Program, Special Event
Event Details:

Get ready to sing, clap, and dance along with award-winning musician and author Jim Gill. His distinctive music play creates the spirit of a family room on a grander scale and is an invitation to children, parents and grandparents to sing, da

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.

Cooking and Reading Adventures with 4-H

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary-Age
Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library
Room: Balkansky Community Room BC
Age Group: Elementary-Age
Program Type: 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.