Upcoming Events

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join us for stories, songs and artsy fun at the Rahr West Art Museum. Bring chairs or blankets to enjoy a family story time on the lawn followed by an art activity inside lead by museum staff.

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.

Join library staff as they explore the historic buildings on 8th Street in downtown Manitowoc. Tours starts at Manitowoc Public Library outside by the Flag. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to walking tour.

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

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

Join MPL and the Manitowoc Police Department for National Night Out! This annual community-building campaign promotes police-community partnerships to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. 

Activities Include:

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.

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.

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.

Join Yoga Alliance licensed teacher Kate Casey and residents of Lakeshore Humane Society for an evening of fun and relaxation.

Want to improve your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Make a smart move and join us for Drop-In Chess Club! The game of chess offers many brainy benefits and -- it's just fun!

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.

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.

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?

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.

Friends of Manitowoc Public Library monthly meeting.

Join library staff as they explore the historic buildings on 8th Street in downtown Manitowoc. Tours starts at Manitowoc Public Library outside by the Flag. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to walking tour.

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

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

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.