Manitowoc Public Library November 2024 Adult Events
Manitowoc, WI, October 15, 2024—Manitowoc Public Library’s November 2024 Adult Events are scheduled on the following dates and times.
Fall Into Reading Challenge Through Saturday, November 16
Continue your reading streak at Manitowoc Public Library with the Fall Into Reading Challenge on Beanstack! Whether you're a daily reader or need a bit of extra motivation, join this special challenge available only on the Beanstack app. How it works:
- No paper trackers—this challenge is exclusively on the Beanstack app
- Log reading time by minutes or hours
- Read 5 hours over 5 weeks (October 13-November 16) and write one book review on Beanstack to complete the challenge
- Continue to log your reading beyond the 5 hours to see how much you can read this fall
- There are no prizes except for satisfaction in achieving the reading goal and the joy of reading
Best Gift Ever Book Drive @ Manitowoc Public Library
Monday, November 4, through Friday, December 6
Help build a lifetime of reading enjoyment by giving the gift of reading! Manitowoc Public Library is running our "Best Gift Ever" campaign to collect new children's books for local families in need. From November 4 through December 6, you can donate new, unwrapped books by placing them in the donation box near the First Floor Service Desk. All book donations will be distributed locally to kids in need. All books are welcome - picture books, board books, chapter books, young adult books, anything you feel a child or teenager would enjoy reading! You can also make a monetary donation that will go towards purchasing new children's books to be donated. For checks please make it to the "Friends of the Manitowoc Public Library," with "Best Gift Ever" in the notes line. Make sure monetary donations are submitted by November 25, so we can have the books ready for delivery in December. Owning something as simple as a book can have a tremendous impact on a child’s self-esteem and help boost their spirits. We ask that you work with us to provide new children’s books to these needy kids. The benefits will last a lifetime.
Mini Masterpieces Art Show Reception Monday, November 4, 6-7 PM
Join us in MPL’s Balkansky Community Room from 6-7 PM on Monday, November 4, for our Mini Masterpieces Art Show Opening Reception to beat the crowds and get a firsthand look at the artwork-in-miniature created by our patrons. Enjoy live music, snacks, and create some memories with pictures taken at our Photo-Op Areas.
Mini Masterpieces Art Show @ Manitowoc Public Library
Tuesday, November 5, through Sunday, November 17
Come in and see the amazing works of art that were created by our patrons. The Mini Masterpieces Art Show is taking place between Tuesday, November 5 and Sunday, November 17 on MPL’s Main Floor. Don't miss your opportunity to see these tiny treasures!
DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling Tuesdays in November, 9 AM-4 PM
The Department of Workforce Development staff is providing onsite services in MPL’s Franklin Street Room for both Employment Assistance and Career Counseling. Here are some of the specifics:
- 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! No appointment needed.
- Career Counseling: Dealing with a Job Loss or considering a Career Change? Career and Employment Counseling may help! Our licensed career counselor can assist with providing support and encouragement, assisting with the exploration of career and self-assessments, assisting with reviewing labor market information, removing and overcoming obstacles, and creating an individualized employment plan to help you turn your career vision into a reality. Our Career Counselor can also provide you with the tools, feedback and resources you need to be successful in your job search. For in-person career counseling on Tuesdays, contact Ellen Hope at 920-930-6553 or ellen.hope@dwd.wisconsin.gov to make an appointment.
To see all the hours and date specifics, head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/events/month/2024/11?keywords=DWD.
Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society Tuesdays in November, 3-5 PM
Members of the Manitowoc County Genealogical Society can be found in MPL’s Manitowoc Collection every Tuesday from 3-5 PM to help people with their genealogy research.
National Novel Writing Month | Come Write In! November 5, 12, 19, & 26, 5-7 PM
Every November, writers from around the world congregate at "Come Write In!" spaces for National Novel Writing Month (NANoWriMo). Here's the challenge: create the First Draft of a novel in just 30 days! Manitowoc Public Library will have the Franklin Street room open for writers every Tuesday in November from 5-7 PM to congregate, network, and work towards potentially creating the next Great American Novel. Connect with writers in the community, get helpful hints about character and plotting, and let your creativity run wild. The world needs your story, and only you can tell it. Now is the time! Come make your creative dreams come true!
Glowforge Badging Session Wednesday, November 6, 5-6:30 PM
Join us in the Idea Box makerspace for a demonstration of our Glowforge on November 6. 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 leisure. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens on Monday, October 28, at 9 AM. Head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/glowforge-badging-session-17495 to secure your spot! If registration is full, don't worry. We'll have more training sessions throughout the year.
Drop-In Chess Club @ MPL Wednesday, November 6, 6-7:30 PM
Want to improve your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Make a smart move and join us for Drop-In Chess Club at Manitowoc Public Library’s Second Floor Balkansky Community Room from 6-7:30 PM on Wednesday, November 6! The game of chess offers many brainy benefits—and it's just fun! Those of all abilities and ages (6-years plus, please) are welcome, but staff will not offer formal instruction. Chessboards are provided and library materials are available for further learning. No registration is required, but please remember that children under the age of 8 (even prodigies!) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Connections | The Intersection of Science & Literature of the Great Lakes
Monday, November 11, 6-7:30 PM
Join Sally Cole-Misch, author of The Best Part of Us, the 2024/2025 "Great Lakes, Great Read" adult selection, and Titus Seilheimer, fisheries specialist with Wisconsin Sea Grant, as they explore the ways that science and literature intersect in communicating the challenges facing the Great Lakes watershed. For more information on these two fantastic presenters, head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/connections-intersection-science-literature-great-lakes-19846.
Cats on Mats with Kate Casey Wednesday, November 13, 6-7 PM
Join Yoga Alliance licensed teacher Kate Casey and residents of Lakeshore Humane Society for an evening of fun and relaxation. Participants will be guided through a gentle yoga class designed to relieve tension in the body and mind while furry friends wander from mat to mat. Cat lovers of all sizes, abilities, and levels of experience are welcome! Please bring your own mat. Must be 18 years or older to register. Registration is required and Kate’s classes have a reputation of filling-up quickly. Head to https://www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/cats-mats-kate-casey-14432 at 8 PM on Tuesday, October 29, to secure you’re spot before they’re claimed by others! Kate Casey is a RYT-500 yoga teacher, trained in the ashtanga and vinyasa flow systems. She has been teaching since 2013 with a strong understanding of human anatomy and alignment. Kate’s mission is to provide a safe and relaxing environment for all students, while integrating the physical practice of yoga with the philosophical traditions of deeper self-inquiry.
Movie Nights at the Library/Avatar: The Way of Water Thursday, November 14, 4-7:30 PM
If you head to Manitowoc Public Library on Thursday, November 14, you won’t just be heading to a storehouse of knowledge—you’ll be entering an interstellar vessel capable of transporting you to the Alpha Centauri star system. Specifically to Pandora, the lush, habitable moon that is home to both the Na’vi—an indigenous, blue humanoid species—and unobtainium—the precious superconductive mineral that has led to the colonization and mining of Pandora. If you’re in the mood for some epic science-fiction entertainment, then you should join MPL’s Matt Mottl from 4-7:30 PM on Thursday, November 14, in MPL’s Balkansky Community Room for a screening of “Avatar: The Way of Water” (2022, PG-13, 3 hours, 12 minutes), during “Movie Nights at the Library.” Admission is FREE!!! See you in the Balkansky!
Cricut Badging Session Friday, November 15, 2-3:30 PM
Join 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 at your leisure. Space is limited and registration is required. You must be 18-years old or older to participate in this program. Registration opens on Friday, November 1, at 9 AM. Head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/cricut-badging-session-19610 to secure your spot! If registration is full, don't worry. We'll have more training sessions throughout the year.
Open Sew and Badging with Betty Monday, November 18, 2-3 PM
Resident sewing enthusiast, Betty, will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Registration is not required, but space is limited. Just can't make it at the scheduled times? Contact Betty in the Youth Department to set up a Badging Session 920-686-3030.
"Waltraud: A True Story of Growing Up in Nazi Germany" | An Author Event with Tammy Borden Monday, November 18, 6-7:30 PM
Author, Tammy Borden, never imagined that a personal project to preserve her mother’s memories of growing up in Germany during World War II would turn into a historical novel that’s been embraced by countless readers on five continents or that she’d speak to thousands about her mother’s incredible life story. Nor could she have imagined it would bring healing to the family of a fallen American soldier an ocean away—80 years after his tragic death. Come hear about Tammy's mother’s compelling story revealed in the novel named after her and the unexpected author journey she's been on as a result. We hope that you'll join us for Waltraud: A True Story of Growing Up in Nazi Germany, on Monday, November 18, from 6-7:30 PN in Manitowoc Public Library's Balkansky Community Room.MPL Insider: Beyond the Books with Tim & Emily Thursday, November 21, 12 PM
For their last installment of 2024, Tim & Emily have cobbled together a Blockbuster Episode of “MPL Insider: Beyond the Books” on Thursday, November 21, at 12 PM! It’s the kind of holiday season lineup that all-but-requires the viewer to heat up a Swanson “Hungry Man” Roast Turkey TV Dinner, grab a Snapple Peach Iced Tea or two, and settle in for some fun, nonlinear chit-chat! Not only will MPL’s Tony Plekan and Lisa Gottshall be on-hand to discuss the “Best Gift Ever Book Drive,” not only will the Gleam Team of Barb Bundy-Jost and Jordan Kabat be in-studio to chat about all things Evergleam, but Tim & Emily are also throwing a Lisa-Palooza—with not one, not two, but ALL FOUR MPL LISAS convened to talk about the many, many tasks they undertake on a daily basis at the Library! Come with questions at-the-ready! You're bound to have some!
Enchanted Evergleams at MPL
Wednesday, November 27, 2024, through Sunday, January 5, 2025
'Tis the Season for the “Gleam Team”—Manitowoc Aluminum Kitsch-Mas Inc., or MAKI, for short—to present "Evergleams on Eighth" in Downtown Manitowoc! Over 100 glittering aluminum Evergleam trees in over forty different styles, sizes, and colors will be featured in participating downtown businesses, with an impressive number showcased in the Enchanted Evergleam Forest at Manitowoc Public Library! Give into the sparkle of the rare trees on display! Returning this year—an incredible custom-made 14-foot Evergleam marvel that has been donated to Manitowoc Aluminum Kitsch-Mas Inc. by a very generous pair of sisters from Kansas!
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