This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. May 7 2025 Wed Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Families, Preschoolers This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. May 7 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. May 7 2025 Wed Drop-In Chess Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 7 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. May 8 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. May 8 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. May 8 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Families, Preschoolers This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. May 8 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 "Adults" group. May 12 2025 Mon Friends of Manitowoc Public Library Meeting 9:15am - 10:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 12 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. May 12 2025 Mon Open Sew and Badging with Betty 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 12 2025 Mon Open Sew and Badging with Betty 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Idea Box Age Group: 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 "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling 9:00am - 4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling 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. May 13 2025 Tue Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society 3:00pm - 5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 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 "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 "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue Glowforge Badging Session 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue Glowforge Badging Session 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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 "Families" group. This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group. May 13 2025 Tue Read to Certified Therapy Dogs 6:30pm - 7:30pm Families, Elementary-Age This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Elementary-Age" group. May 13 2025 Tue 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.
This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. May 14 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. May 14 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. May 14 2025 Wed Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Families, Preschoolers This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. May 14 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 "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. May 15 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. May 15 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. May 15 2025 Thu Preschool Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Families, Preschoolers This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Preschoolers" group. May 15 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. May 15 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. May 15 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu Adult Book Discussion: Northwoods by Amy Pease 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu Adult Book Discussion: Northwoods by Amy Pease 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion Book Discussion Meet fellow book lovers for engaging conversation. Event Details: In this gripping and emotional first novel, a murder linked to America's opioid crisis exposes the hidden problems of a seemingly perfect Midwestern resort town. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. May 16 2025 Fri Messy Marvins 10:00am - 11:00am Families, Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. May 16 2025 Fri Messy Marvins 10:00am - 11:00am Families, Babies & Toddlers Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room BC Age Group: Families, Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: It's baby art studio morning! We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity! Drop in any time during this hour with your littles (babies to preschool age) for an artistic experience.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Manitowoc Public Library Board Meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Manitowoc Public Library Board Meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Meeting Event Details: For meeting information, agendas, and minutes, please visit the City of Manitowoc website: https://www.manitowoc.org/89/Agendas-Minutes 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. May 20 2025 Tue DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling 9:00am - 4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling 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. May 20 2025 Tue Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society 3:00pm - 5:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 21 2025 Wed Learn About Libby: The Online Reading App 10:00am - 11:30am Adults, All Ages This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 21 2025 Wed Learn About Libby: The Online Reading App 10:00am - 11:30am Adults, All Ages Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Technology Event Details: The Libby app gives you access to thousands of free eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines that you can read online. Haven’t tried Libby yet? Join us for a demonstration of Libby and receive hands on assistance with the app. 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. May 21 2025 Wed Cats on Mats with Kate Casey 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adults Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 Wed Cats on Mats with Kate Casey 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adults Program Location: Manitowoc Public Library Room: Balkansky Community Room ABC Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class/Workshop Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Join Yoga Alliance licensed teacher Kate Casey and residents of Lakeshore Humane Society for an evening of fun and relaxation.
May 26 2025 Mon Library Closed for Memorial Day All Day Closing May 26 2025 Mon Closing Library Closed for Memorial Day All Day Branches: Manitowoc Public Library Description: Manitowoc Public Library will be closed all day, Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 27.