Manitowoc Public Library
Bookmark Art Contest
Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesFor the upcoming event on May 4, “Comic Book Day: Strikes Back”, Manitowoc Public Library is looking for artists to create one of a kind bookmark designs for a Book […]
Cricut Badging Session (18+)
Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesJoin us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of the Cricut Maker, a machine that cuts and scores a variety of materials for hobby crafting. Library Staff will show you how to use our Cricut Maker and the Design Space software. Upon completion of the training, you'll be "Badged" and eligible to use it […]
3D Printer Badging Session
Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesManitowoc Public Library Idea Box Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 5:00pm - 6:30pm Join us in the Idea Box for a demonstration of our 3D Printer. MPL Staff Member Tony will show you […]
Movie Nights at the Library: My Fair Lady
Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesManitowoc Public Library Balkansky Community Room A Thursday, May 9, 2024, 4:00pm - 7:00pm Manitowoc Public Library’s Matt Mottl invites one and all to join him for an evening in the Balkansky Community Room for a screening of My Fair Lady (1964, G, 2hrs 50min). FREE admission. All ages
Read to Certified Therapy Dogs
Manitowoc Public Library Balkansky Community Room ABC Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 6:30pm - 7:30pm Studies show that children who read to animals, like our therapy dogs, gain confidence and improve […]
Teen Hang-out: Drop & Drag Squeegee Paintings
Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesManitowoc Public Library Balkansky Community Room A Thursday, May 16, 2024, 6:00pm - 7:30pm Registration for this event will be open from May 1, 2024 @ 5:00pm to May 16, 2024 @ 6:00pm. Allowed Ages: 11 to 18 Tired of painting with brushes? Ready to try a new technique? Squeegee painting is all about the process. No artistic talent is […]
A Hmong Cultural Symposium: An Exploration of Hmong-American Identity
Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesWe invite everyone to Manitowoc Public Library on Thursday, May 30, from 5-7:45 PM for “A Hmong Cultural Symposium: An Exploration of Hmong-American Identity." This year’s topic will focus on the Hmong refugee story. In particular, we are going to share the stories of four Hmong-Americans who have generously given their time to share their […]
Glowforge Badging Session
Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesJoin 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. Library Staff will show you how to use our Glowforge and upon completion of the training you'll be "Badged" so you can use the Glowforge at your […]
Movie Nights at the Library/”Temple Grandin”
Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesBefore you head to Capitol Civic Center for An Evening with Temple Grandin the evening of Friday, June 21, why not stop by the Balkansky Room on Thursday, June 6, at 6 PM, to acquaint yourself.
Family Activity Night – Teddy Bear Picnic
Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesManitowoc Public Library Library Lawn Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Families, Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary-Age Help us kick off summer reading with Bruce the Bear! Bring a picnic lunch, your favorite teddy […]
4-H Barnyard Ballyhoo
Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesManitowoc Public Library Library Lawn Monday, June 17, 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Congregate with cows. Sit with sheep. Gather with goats. Meet local 4-H members and their project animals on the library […]
SSSSSee the SSSSnakes!
Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesManitowoc Public Library Balkansky Community Room ABC Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 2:00pm - 4:00pm You never know what you’ll discover at MPL! Want to see a snake up close? Learn their habits and habitats? Maybe, just maybe, reach out and touch one? Come learn about these fascinating reptiles with the Traveling Snake Show during a special […]
Marble Run Mania
Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesManitowoc Public Library Balkansky Community Room ABC Monday, June 24, 2024, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Kids and teens can build the marble run roller coaster of their imaginations and test out the […]
TOUCH THE TRUCKS!
Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesManitowoc Public Library Parking Lot Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 10:00am - 12:00pm Beep, beep....YEAH! Join us in the parking lot across from the library for TOUCH THE TRUCKS, our library's annual event where kids and kids at heart can get up close to some of your favorite trucks! We’ll have big trucks, little trucks, and everything […]
Movie Nights at the Library: Annihilation
Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesManitowoc Public Library Balkansky Community Room A Thursday, July 11, 2024, 5:00pm - 7:00pm Manitowoc Public Library’s Matt Mottl invites one and all to join him for an evening in the Balkansky Community Room for a screening of Annihilation (2018, R, 1hr 55min). FREE admission. Adults
Messy Marvins: Plein Air Edition!
Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesWe're taking our artistic talents OUTSIDE! Enjoy the weather, make some art! 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 on our library lawn. Stay neat or get messy with our self-directed art stations. In case of […]
Three Sisters Gardening
Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesManitowoc Public Library Balkansky Community Room ABC Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 2:30pm - 3:30pm Please join us for this ALL AGES program. Indigenous peoples have used a wide range of agricultural techniques. Perhaps the best known is the interplanting of corn, beans, and squash together -- a trio often referred to as the "three sisters." Join Nathaniel Gerhardt, Cultural […]
Sew What – Bags and Puppets
Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesManitowoc Public Library Balkansky Community Room BC Monday, August 5, 2024, 4:00pm - 5:00pm Elementary-Age, Teens Arts & Crafts Tap into your artistic side with a hands-on creative experience! Sew what if you can't sew! Kids and teens can make a no-sew bag. If time allows, we'll make sock puppets too! All supplies provided.
Movie Nights at the Library: Stand By Me
Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesManitowoc Public Library Balkansky Community Room A Thursday, September 12, 2024, 5:00pm - 7:00pm Manitowoc Public Library’s Matt Mottl invites one and all to join him for an evening in the Balkansky Community Room for a screening of Stand By Me (1986, R, 1hr 29min). FREE admission. All ages
Read to Certified Therapy Dogs Primary tabs
Manitowoc Public Library Balkansky Community Room ABC Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 6:30pm - 7:30pm Studies show that children who read to animals, like our therapy dogs, gain confidence and improve their overall reading. Due to limited availability, registration is required. Each family may register for one 15-minute one-on-one session with a therapy dog. Please call 920-686-3030 […]
Read to Certified Therapy Dogs
Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesManitowoc Public Library Balkansky Community Room ABC Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6:30pm - 7:30pm Studies show that children who read to animals, like our therapy dogs, gain confidence and improve their overall reading. Due to limited availability, registration is required. Each family may register for one 15-minute one-on-one session with a therapy dog. Please call 920-686-3030 […]
Movie Nights at the Library: Avatar: The Way of Water
Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay St, Manitowoc, WI, United StatesManitowoc Public Library Balkansky Community Room A Thursday, November 14, 2024, 4:00pm - 7:30pm Manitowoc Public Library’s Matt Mottl invites one and all to join him for an evening in the Balkansky Community Room for a screening of Avatar: The Way of Water (2022, PG-13, 3hrs 12min). FREE admission. All ages
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