Manitowoc Public Library December 2024 Adult Events
Manitowoc, WI, November 14, 2024—Manitowoc Public Library’s December 2024 Adult Events are scheduled on the following dates and times.
Best Gift Ever Book Drive @ Manitowoc Public Library 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.
Enchanted Evergleams at MPL 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 donated to Manitowoc Aluminum Kitsch-Mas Inc. by a very generous pair of sisters from Kansas!
DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling Tuesdays in December, 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/2024/12?keywords=DWD.
Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society Tuesdays in December, 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, December 4, 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 4! 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 5, 6-7:30 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 6PM on Thursday, December 5, 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 near the Library’s Main Service Desk and proceed from there. Prepare to SPARKLE and be amazed!
Game On! All Ages Board Games Friday, December 6, 10 AM-2 PM
Join us on Friday, December 6, at Manitowoc Public Library from 10 AM until 2 PM in the Balkansky Community Room for laughter and friendly competition at our ALL AGES board game drop-in program! A variety of board games will be available, ranging from classics like Monopoly and Chutes & Ladders to newer favorites like Catan and Ticket to Ride. Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or just looking for a way to spend quality time with family and friends, there’s something here for everyone!
Paging Dr. Evergleam—Code Silver! Saturday, December 7, 10 AM-2 PM
Dr. Evergleam, the Aluminum Arborist (Jordan Kabat), will be opening his Glittering ER to all those with repair needs for their Evergleam trees. At more than sixty-years old, many aluminum trees have seen better days and could use a little TLC. Kabat has spent thousands of hours restoring aluminum trees and their accessories, and MPL is excited to connect his expertise with the general public. With the assistance of the extremely capable, Nurse Sparkle (Barb Bundy-Jost), the Doctor will see patients in the Second Floor Balkansky Evergleam-ER on Saturday, December 7, from 10AM - 1PM. Appointments must be made in advance via online registration. Head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/paging-dr-evergleam-2024 to sign up for a spot. Registrants will be contacted personally before December 7 in order for Dr. Evergleam to assess particular issues and arrange an adequate one-on-one time slot. Should there be several individuals with similar aluminum tree ailments, these registrations will be addressed as a group appointment.
Space to Write Tuesdays, December 10, 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! On Tuesday, November 10, 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.
The Greatest Toy Stories of All Time! Thursday, December 12, 6-7 PM
Did you know that most evergreen toys were created as mistakes? And some vintage favorites have lasted for multiple generations? Take a trip down memory lane with this insightful, colorful presentation about the unique histories of Slinky, Monopoly, Play-Doh, G.I. Joe and dozens of other lifetime favorite toys. See them. Try them! Remember them fondly. For the young and the young-at-heart, presented by vintage toy collector, author, and expert, Sharon Verbeten.
Cricut Badging Session Friday, December 13, 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 29, at 9 AM. Head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/cricut-badging-session-19611 to secure your spot! If registration is full, don't worry. We'll have more training sessions throughout the year.
Virtual Sparkle! The History of Aluminum Trees Thursday, December 19, 6-7:30 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 6PM on Thursday, December 5, 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 will be shared at every turn! As an added bonus, Barb and Jordan will be joined during their Virtual Tour by a panel of people present during the original manufacturing of these glistening wonders. We guarantee that this fantastic panel will definitely add some Spice to the Sparkle! 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!
Manitowoc Public Library Closed for Christmas and New Year’s Holidays
Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25, Tuesday, December 31, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025
MPL will be closed December 24 & 25 for the Christmas Holiday. Regular hours will resume Wednesday, December 26, at 9 AM. MPL will also close on December 31, 2024 & January 1, 2025 for the New Year’s Holiday. Regular hours will resume in 2025 on Tuesday, January 2, at 9 AM.
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