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Manitowoc Public Library Teen Services December 2025 Events

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Manitowoc, WI, November 14, 2025—Manitowoc Public Library’s Teen Services December 2025 programming is scheduled with the following events and dates:
 

Teen Shelf Care Subscription Boxes

Sign-Up from Monday, December 1 through Monday, December 15
Teens! Ready to explore the shelves of Manitowoc Public Library? Everyone between the ages of 11 and 18 are invited to sign up for our new Shelf Care subscription boxes from November 1 through November 15! These boxes will take you on an adventure through MPL’s Young Adult stacks, introduce you to authors—both popular and unfamiliar—and maybe even dive into the arcane knowledge hidden in the nonfiction section. Sign up here starting Monday, December 1: www.manitowoclibrary.org/teen-book-boxes. January’s Theme—Survival Blues. Sometimes just getting through is all you can do. Stories of Dystopias and Survival remind us that getting through it is a triumph, too. Each themed box will contain three books, a snack, a toy or art project, and stationery to surprise and entertain. Boxes will be available on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. All that needs to be returned is the box and the books to Manitowoc Public Library and you get to keep the goodies! Each month will be a new journey to meet your next favorite author. *** Please note that the window to sign up ends on the 15th of each month. Boxes will become available on the first of the following month and must be picked up by the 8th.
 
Best Gift Ever Book Drive @ Manitowoc Public Library                 Through Friday, December 5
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 3 through December 5, you can donate new, unwrapped books by placing them in the donation box near the First Floor Service Desk. All book donations will be given to three local nonprofits for distribution over the holiday season:
  • Incourage
  • Lakeshore Foster Family and Friends
  • Salvation Army of Manitowoc County
All types of 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 24, 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.
 
Enchanted Evergleams at MPL                                             Through Sunday, January 4, 2026
'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!
 
Drop-In Chess Club @ MPL                                                  Wednesday, December 3, 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, December 3! 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.
 
Sparkle! The History of Aluminum Trees                               Thursday, December 4, 6-7:45 PM
Aluminum Specialty’s dazzling Evergleam Aluminum Trees are still adding sparkle to the Holidays! Join your guides--aluminum tree enthusiast and aficionado of all things wonderfully wacky and tacky, Barb Bundy-Jost, and fellow Manitowoc Aluminum Kitsch-Mas Inc. devotee and Collector Extraordinaire, Jordan Kabat—at 6 PM on Thursday, December 4, as they take you on an in-person stroll through the Enchanted Evergleam Forest at MPL. You'll learn the story behind this Manitowoc company’s Atomic Age innovation and design. Insights, rarities, and interesting trivia on the glitzy wonder will be shared at every turn! Your tour through the holiday razzle-dazzle will convene at the Library’s Main Service Desk and proceed from there Please be aware that while there will be some seating, standing room will be more available. So, if you would prefer to be seated, show up early to secure a chair. Above all, prepare to SPARKLE and be amazed!
 
Holiday Movie Fest @ Manitowoc Public Library                                                   Various Dates & Times
Get cozy at Manitowoc Public Library during the Holidays! Join us for our Holiday Movie Fest, featuring family favorites and festive classics on the Balkansky Community Room’s big screen.
 
Schedule:
  • December   4, 6-8 PM: “Babes in Toyland (1960s Version), Rated G
  • December 13, 11 AM-1 PM: “Scrooge,” Rated G
  • December 14, 1-3 PM: “Prancer,” Rated G
  • December 18, 6-8 PM: “Miracle on 34th Street” (1990s Version), Rated PG
  • December 22, 11 AM-1 PM: “Unaccompanied Minors,” Rated PG
  • December 29, 11 AM-1 PM: “Krampus.” Rated PG-13
 
Space to Write                                                          Tuesdays, December 9 & 23, 5:30-7:30 PM
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! Every second and fourth Tuesday evening from 5:30-7:30 PM, the Franklin Street Room will be open to writers of all descriptions, from professional to novice. Come find your people in a community of fellow adventurers. Sit in the Chair of Inspiration! Take a risk in the Forest of Dares! Browse for new directions in the Prompt Marketplace! Seek wisdom from occasional wandering speakers and guest presenters! Above all, get comfortable with your creativity. This is your Space to Write.
 
Stocking Stuffer Book Sale at Manitowoc Public Library                         Various Dates & Times
It’s never too early to get started on last-minute holiday gift shopping! Join us for the Stocking Stuffer Book Sale at Manitowoc Public Library, being held Wednesday, December 10, through Sunday, December 14, in the First Floor Teen Space, where we’ll be offering New-To-You materials at absolutely amazing prices. Shop a curated selection of themed book bundles, DVDs, and CDs. Browse items priced from $1 to $5 to find your perfect holiday gifts!
 
The Daily Hours of Operation for the Stocking Stuffer Book Sake are as follows:
  • Wednesday, December 10: 10 AM-7:30 PM
  • Thursday, December 11: 9 AM-7:30 PM
  • Friday, December 12: 9 AM-5:30 PM
  • Saturday, December 13: 9 AM-2:30 PM
  • Sunday, December 14: 12 PM-3:30 PM
 
Teen Hang-Out: On the Table—Kilnin’ It at Glaze & Paint        Thursday, December 11, 6-7 PM
Join us at Glaze & Paint to hear about the workings of the kiln from owner Katie, then stay to paint your own ceramic piece. All supplies will be provided. Finished ceramics will be fired and available for pick up the next week. Registration is required and this Hang-Out is open to everyone ages 11-18! Head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/kilnin-it starting at 12 PM on Friday, November 28—Black Friday!—to secure your spot!
 
Virtual Sparkle! The History of Aluminum Trees                            Thursday, December 18, 5-7 PM
Aluminum Specialty’s dazzling Evergleam Aluminum Trees are still adding sparkle to the Holidays! Join your guides--aluminum tree enthusiast and champion of all things wonderfully wacky and tacky, Barb Bundy-Jost, and fellow Manitowoc Aluminum Kitsch-Mas Inc. devotee and Collector Extraordinaire, Jordan Kabat—at 5PM on Thursday, December 18, as they take you on a virtual stroll through the Enchanted Evergleam Forest at MPL. You'll learn the story behind this Manitowoc company’s Atomic Age innovation and design. Insights, rarities, and interesting trivia on the glitzy wonder at every turn! As an added bonus, Evergleam aficionados from around the country will join Barb and Jordan virtually to share their sparkling treasures! A dazzling treat, to be sure! This Virtual Tour through the holiday razzle-dazzle will be livestreamed on Manitowoc Public Library’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/manitowoclibrary. Prepare to SPARKLE and be amazed!
 
Flute-Cake!: A Melodious Celebration of the Holiday Season Performed by Flute Cocktail
Saturday, December 20, 10:30-11:30 AM
You can expect to find some wonderful live music from Manitowoc's premiere flute choir—performing near the Enchanted Evergleam Forest on the Library’s First Floor—to add even a bit more twinkle to the shimmer of the Evergleams this fine Saturday morn!
 
Manitowoc Public Library Closed for Christmas and New Year’s Holidays
Wednesday, December 24, Thursday, December 25, Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and Thursday, January 1, 2026
MPL will be closed December 24 & 25 for the Christmas Holiday. Regular hours will resume Friday, December 26, at 9 AM. MPL will also close on December 31, 2025 & January 1, 2026 for the New Year’s Holiday. Regular hours will resume in 2026 on Friday, January 2, at 9 AM.

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