This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Space to Write 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Space to Write 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Teen Hang-out: Liverpool Rummy - Shuffle, Deal, Conquer! 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Teen Hang-out: Liverpool Rummy - Shuffle, Deal, Conquer! 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Franklin Street Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Class/Workshop Special Event You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! Event Details: Liverpool Rummy - also called Progressive Rummy - is a multi-player, multi-round card game. The objective is to be holding the lowest valued cards at the end of each deal. 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 "Families" 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. Apr 12 2025 Sat A Saturday Conversation with Bill Jartz 1:00pm - 2:30pm Families, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages This event is in the "Families" 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. Apr 12 2025 Sat A Saturday Conversation with Bill Jartz 1:00pm - 2:30pm Families, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room AB Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: History/Genealogy, Lecture/Speaker, Special Event Event Details: Join Bill Jartz, the "Voice of Lambeau"—where he became the game day public address announcer in the 2005 preseason—and WBAY-Channel 2 News Anchor for a casual afternoon conversation in Manitowoc Public Library's Balkansky Community Room on S 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. Apr 22 2025 Tue Space to Write 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Space to Write 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 8 2025 Thu Teen Hang-out: ArtLab - #MPLRocks 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. May 8 2025 Thu Teen Hang-out: ArtLab - #MPLRocks 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room AB Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience! Event Details: Let's paint rocks! Each person will get two rocks to paint - one to keep and one to hide somewhere around Manitowoc. How many rocks will you find and tag before the summer is over? 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 12 2025 Mon Open Sew and Badging with Betty 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 12 2025 Mon Open Sew and Badging with Betty 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens, Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Teens, 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue Space to Write 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue Space to Write 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 27 2025 Tue Space to Write 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 27 2025 Tue Space to Write 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon 3Doodler Badging Session 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon 3Doodler Badging Session 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu Teen Hang-out: Summer Sips 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu Teen Hang-out: Summer Sips 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food & Drink, Reading Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Food & Drink Indulge your senses! Step-by step tutorials and enticing tidbits about all things food and drink. Event Details: Join Chef Andrew Dunbar in creating a refreshing summer drink with syrups and sparkling water. Work together to make the ultimate taste sensation. Put some shimmer in your drink to take it to the next level! 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu An Evening with Michael Perry 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults, All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu An Evening with Michael Perry 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Location: Off Site Age Group: Teens, Adults, All Ages 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 "Elementary-Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 27 2025 Fri Chemical Chaos 1:00pm - 2:00pm Elementary-Age, Teens This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 27 2025 Fri 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.
This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 2 2025 Wed Paint the Library Red, White & Blue! 2:00pm - 3:00pm Families, Elementary-Age, Teens This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 2 2025 Wed 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 Special Event You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri Teen Hang-out: Take the Mic! 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri Teen Hang-out: Take the Mic! 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Teens Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event Special Event You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! Event Details: Got talent? Come share it with your friends and complete strangers in the first open mic afternoon! Take the stage for five minutes to sing, dance, juggle, joke, amaze, and astound! Sound system will be available if needed. 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 "Teens" group. Jul 18 2025 Fri Teen Hang-out: What the Duck? 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 18 2025 Fri Teen Hang-out: What the Duck? 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Program Arts & Crafts Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience! Event Details: What the duck is going on here? Create some crafty rubber duck cosplay, then vote on the most amazing duck. One duck per person while supplies last. 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 "Teens" group. Jul 25 2025 Fri Teen Hang-out: On the Table: Ransom Notes! 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 25 2025 Fri Teen Hang-out: On the Table: Ransom Notes! 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Franklin Street Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event Special Event You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! Event Details: Get you game on for our new program series of table top games. First up - Ransom Notes! Refrigerator Magnet Poetry gets an upgrade in a game of hilarious wordplay. React to a prompt with only the random words in front of you. 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 "Families" group. This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 30 2025 Wed Pop Art Collage 2:00pm - 3:00pm Families, Elementary-Age, Teens This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 30 2025 Wed Pop Art Collage 2:00pm - 3:00pm Families, Elementary-Age, Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Reading Program Special Event You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! Event Details: Join us for a colorful adventure! Collage is a vibrant art form that is for any age or skill level. Our creative workshop invites everyone to explore their artistic potential through colorful, expressive mixed-media art. 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. Aug 1 2025 Fri Teen Hang-out: Wild Side Selfies 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2025 Fri Teen Hang-out: Wild Side Selfies 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Teens Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event Special Event You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! Event Details: Have a wild selfie session with a choice of backdrops, a lighting rig, and the reptilian co-star of your choice. Bring your best look and your phone or other picture taking device. 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 "Families" group. This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 6 2025 Wed Shipwreck Detectives with the Wisconsin Maritime Museum 2:00pm - 3:00pm Families, Elementary-Age, Teens, All Ages This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Aug 6 2025 Wed Shipwreck Detectives with the Wisconsin Maritime Museum 2:00pm - 3:00pm Families, Elementary-Age, Teens, All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Families, Elementary-Age, Teens, All Ages Program Type: Class/Workshop, History/Genealogy, Reading Program Event Details: Ahoy, aspiring Shipwreck Detectives! 🏴☠️ Set sail on a thrilling adventure into Wisconsin's maritime history. Uncover the secrets of Lake Michigan's shipwrecks through engaging hands-on activities. 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. Aug 8 2025 Fri Teen Hang-out: Sundae Funday 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 8 2025 Fri Teen Hang-out: Sundae Funday 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food & Drink, Reading Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: 30 Food & Drink Indulge your senses! Step-by step tutorials and enticing tidbits about all things food and drink. Event Details: Summer is ending. Eat your feelings in a big bowl of ice cream. Chocolate and vanilla ice cream, add-ins, syrups, and sprinkles provided. Isn't the real treasure the ice cream we ate along the way? 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 "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 "All Ages" group. Aug 13 2025 Wed Go Wild at the Library! 2:00pm - 3:00pm Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, All Ages 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 "All Ages" group. Aug 13 2025 Wed Go Wild at the Library! 2:00pm - 3:00pm Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Families, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age, Teens, All Ages Program Type: Reading Program, Special Event Event Details: Get ready for a roaring good time at the library! Join Zookeeper Vicki Rathsack as she brings some special critters from Manitowoc's Lincoln Park Zoo. You'll learn all about these fantastic creatures and have the chance to interact up close. 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.
