Manitowoc Public Library April 2025 Adult Events
Manitowoc, WI, March 18, 2025—Manitowoc Public Library’s April 2025 Adult Events are scheduled on the following dates and times.
DWD Employment Assistance Tuesdays throughout April, 9 AM-4 PM
The Department of Workforce Development staff is providing onsite employment assistance in MPL’s Franklin Street Room. This includes resume writing, assistance with online applications, assistance registering in Job Center of Wisconsin, and more! No appointment needed.
Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society Tuesdays in April, 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.
Drop-In Chess Club @ MPL Wednesday, April 2, 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, April 2! 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.
Murder Mystery at the Library | Manitowoc Public Library Foundation Fundraiser
Saturday, April 5, 5:30-9 PM; Tickets On-Sale NOW!
You are formally invited to an evening of mystery at the Manitowoc Public Library Foundation's Fundraiser! Step into the glamour and intrigue of the Roaring '20s at this interactive, theatrical experience. Dress to impress in your best 1920s-themed attire and get ready for an unforgettable night of suspense, excitement, and entertainment! Tickets are $100 per person. Purchase tickets with cash or check (made payable to Manitowoc Public Library Foundation) in-person at Manitowoc Public Library's Main Service Desk. Attendees must be at least 21-years old to attend.
TICKETS INCLUDE:
- A Theatrical Performance
- Heavy Hors d’oeuvres
- Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic beverages
- Live Music
- Costume Contest
- Raffle Drawing
- Valet Parking
Secure your tickets now for a night you won’t soon forget!
Space to Write Tuesdays, April 8 & 22, 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.
Glowforge Badging Session Wednesday, April 9, 6-7:30 PM
Join us in the Idea Box makerspace for a demonstration of our Glowforge on April 9. 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, March 31, at 9 AM. Head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/copy-glowforge-badging-session-20916 to secure your spot!
Movie Nights at the Library: Oppenheimer Thursday, April 10, 4-7 PM
Ultimately, the one question behind almost every decision is very basic—just because someone is capable of accomplishing something, should they? Especially if the capable person is a flawed super-genius creating a super weapon that will forever alter humanity’s destiny. That’s precisely the query at the core of “Oppenheimer,” the epic dramatic biopic starring Cillian Murphy as the titular theoretical physicist. Manitowoc Public Library’s Matt invites one and all to join him for an evening in the Balkansky Community Room for a screening of Oppenheimer (2023, R, 3hrs). FREE admission!
A Saturday Conversation with Bill Jartz Saturday, April 12, 1-2:30 PM
Join Bill Jartz, the "Voice of Lambeau"—where he became the game day public address announcer in the 2005 preseason—and WBAY-Channel 2 News Anchor for a casual afternoon conversation in Manitowoc Public Library's Balkansky Community Room on Saturday, April 12, from 1-2:30 PM focusing on his career in the public eye. During this sit-down session, Bill will discuss his life as a sports journalist and his years with the Packer organization, as well as his time at the anchor desk. Following this presentation, we'll open things up to the audience for what will surely be a lively Q&A session. This is one NFL Draft Season event you won't want to miss!
Comic Book Day 2025 Bookmark Art Contest Monday, April 14, through Thursday, May 1
Manitowoc Public Library is looking for artists to create one of a kind bookmark designs for a Comic Book Day 2025 Bookmark Art Contest! Starting Monday, April 14, stop by the Manitowoc Library and pick up a blank bookmark to decorate. Use markers, paint, colored pencils, glitter, anything you want to turn your bookmark into a one of a kind masterpiece. Return your bookmark to MPL by 5 PM Thursday, May 1, to enter the contest. Your design will be featured in a display at the Library on Saturday, May 3, during Comic Book Day. Everyone who comes to the Library that day can vote for their favorites!
The contest is open to All Ages with a prize going to the top vote recipient in these age groups:
- Ages 7 and under
- Ages 8 to 12
- Ages 13 to 17
- Ages 18+
MPL Insider: Beyond the Books with Tim & Emily Thursday, April 17, 12 PM
For their April installment of “MPL Insider,” Tim & Emily will be welcoming back a busy-bee staff member that may have appeared on “Insider” potentially more times than anyone else employed by MPL—Public Services Librarian, Tony Plekan—to discuss all the phenomenal things taking place at the Library during Comic Book Day 2025! It’s the kind of chat that all-but-requires the viewer to warm up a can of Hormel Chicken in Chili Sauce Tamales and some fruit cocktail in heavy syrup along with a canteen of Hawaiian Punch to settle-in for some fun, nonlinear chit-chat! They’ll also be visited by Manty native, Pat Dewane, to discuss his MPL author event taking place that evening! Come with questions at-the-ready! You're bound to have some!
The Accidental Hero | An Author Event with Pat Dewane Thursday, April 17, 6-7:30 PM
Like a buried treasure, Lieutenant Colonel Matt Konop’s unread WWII manuscript sat undisturbed in a Two Rivers basement for 23 years. In 2007, his grandson, Pat Dewane, turned it into a one-man show that has caused a sensation across the United States. On the last week of WWII, Konop freed the same Czech towns and villages his grandparents had left for rural Kewaunee County in the 1860s. This remarkable coincidence caused the Czechs to parade him around town as their “liberator,” an American officer who spoke their dialect, looked like them, and had a local surname. Konop would never be the same, as the truth of his Bohemian identity was revealed in the middle of America’s great moment on the world stage. Dewane will read from his book, The Accidental Hero, in Manitowoc Public Library’s Balkansky Community Room at 6 PM on Thursday, April 17. Pat will recount his grandfather’s odyssey, as well as sharing some of the revelations that have found him personally in the United States and the Czech Republic.
Judy Blume Book Club Thursday, April 17, 6-7 PM
For over five decades, Judy Blume's books have enchanted young readers and hailed as pioneering works in the Young Adult (YA) novel genre. Her realistic fiction delves into the beautifully chaotic world we live in and resonates with readers of all ages, backgrounds, and life stages. Whether you're already a fan or new to the magic of Judy Blume, join us at Manitowoc Public Library as we delve into some of the standout books by this groundbreaking author. PLEASE NOTE: While Ms. Blume is a YA author, this is an Adult Program, offered to those 18-years of age and older. The Judy Blume Book Club will meet in the Board Room on MPL's Second Floor from 6-7 PM. While the JBBC will also be meeting in June, the second gathering will take place on Thursday, April 17, and will focus on Tiger Eyes.
Football Frenzy Tuesday, April 22, 6-7:15 PM
Kickoff NFL Draft Week with an evening of football-themed, family-friendly fun. We're taking the tailgate indoors with games, trivia, photo-ops, tailgate treats, and door prizes—all ages are invited! Wear your favorite jersey to get into the spirit! Touchdown! Adults must accompany children under the age of 8 at all times.
Cricut Badging Session Friday, April 25, 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, April 11, at 9 AM. Head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/cricut-badging-session-21446 to secure your spot!
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