This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 2 2025 Wed Drop-In Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 2 2025 Wed Drop-In Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: All Ages Event Details: 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! 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jul 3 2025 Thu Baby Storytime 9:30am - 10:15am Families, Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jul 3 2025 Thu Baby Storytime 9:30am - 10:15am Families, Babies & Toddlers Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Storytime You’re never too young for a great story! Event Details: 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. 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. Jul 3 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Families, Preschoolers This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. Jul 3 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Families, Preschoolers Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Preschoolers Program Type: Storytime Storytime You’re never too young for a great story! Event Details: 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. 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.
Jul 4 - 5 2025 Library Closed for Independence Day All Day 7/4 - 7/5 Closing Jul 4 - 5 2025 Closing Library Closed for Independence Day All Day 7/4 - 7/5 Branches: Manitowoc Public Library Description: Manitowoc Public Library will be closed Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 for Independence Day.
Jul 6 2025 Sun Library Closed All Day Closing Jul 6 2025 Sun Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Manitowoc Public Library Description: Manitowoc Public Library will be closed on Sundays Memorial Day through Labor Day.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue DWD Employment Assistance 9:00am - 4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue DWD Employment Assistance 9:00am - 4:00pm Adults 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. Jul 8 2025 Tue Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society 3:00pm - 5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society 3:00pm - 5:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Manitowoc Local History Collection Age Group: Adults Program Type: History/Genealogy Event Details: The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society will be in the Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5PM to help people with their genealogy research.
This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Family Activity Night: Wings of Wonder - All About Pigeons 6:30pm - 7:15pm Families, Elementary-Age This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue 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.
This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed Baby Storytime 9:30am - 10:15am Families, Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed Baby Storytime 9:30am - 10:15am Families, Babies & Toddlers Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Storytime You’re never too young for a great story! Event Details: 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. 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. Jul 9 2025 Wed Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Families, Preschoolers This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Families, Preschoolers Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Preschoolers Program Type: Storytime Storytime You’re never too young for a great story! Event Details: 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. 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 "All Ages" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed A Sing-along & Play-along Concert with Jim Gill 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed A Sing-along & Play-along Concert with Jim Gill 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Program Location: Off Site Age Group: 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.
This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Baby Storytime 9:30am - 10:15am Families, Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Baby Storytime 9:30am - 10:15am Families, Babies & Toddlers Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Storytime You’re never too young for a great story! Event Details: 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. 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. Jul 10 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Families, Preschoolers This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Families, Preschoolers Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Preschoolers Program Type: Storytime Storytime You’re never too young for a great story! Event Details: 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. 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. Jul 11 2025 Fri Storytime on the Road - Flutter & Buzz at Woodland Dunes 10:00am - 11:00am Families, Preschoolers Offsite Event This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri Storytime on the Road - Flutter & Buzz at Woodland Dunes 10:00am - 11:00am Families, Preschoolers Program Location: Off Site Age Group: Families, Preschoolers Program Type: Reading Program, Storytime Event Details: Wriggle your way to Woodland Dunes Nature Center and join library staff as we explore the wonderful world of insects through stories, rhymes, and songs.
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: 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.
Jul 13 2025 Sun Library Closed All Day Closing Jul 13 2025 Sun Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Manitowoc Public Library Description: Manitowoc Public Library will be closed on Sundays Memorial Day through Labor Day.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Friends of Manitowoc Public Library Meeting 9:15am - 10:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Friends of Manitowoc Public Library Meeting 9:15am - 10:00am Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Meeting Event Details: Friends of Manitowoc Public Library monthly meeting.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue DWD Employment Assistance 9:00am - 4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue DWD Employment Assistance 9:00am - 4:00pm Adults 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. Jul 15 2025 Tue Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society 3:00pm - 5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society 3:00pm - 5:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Manitowoc Local History Collection Age Group: Adults Program Type: History/Genealogy Event Details: The Manitowoc County Genealogical Society will be in the Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5PM to help people with their genealogy research.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Glowforge Badging Session 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Glowforge Badging Session 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class/Workshop, Technology Registration 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Touch the Trucks 10:00am - 12:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Touch the Trucks 10:00am - 12:00pm All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: No Space Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event Special Event You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! Event Details: Big trucks. Little kids. It's a winning combination! 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Baby Storytime 9:30am - 10:15am Families, Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Baby Storytime 9:30am - 10:15am Families, Babies & Toddlers Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Storytime You’re never too young for a great story! Event Details: 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. 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. Jul 17 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Families, Preschoolers This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Families, Preschoolers Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Preschoolers Program Type: Storytime Storytime You’re never too young for a great story! Event Details: 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. 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 "All Ages" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu MPL Insider: Beyond the Books with Tim & Emily 12:00pm - 1:00pm All Ages Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu MPL Insider: Beyond the Books with Tim & Emily 12:00pm - 1:00pm All Ages Program Location: Virtual Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Virtual Virtual Experience quality programming from the comfort of home via the internet! Event Details: Join Tim & Emily for a behind-the-scenes look at Manitowoc Public Library services and events. Each episode will feature Guest Appearances from MPL Staff.
