Manitowoc Public Library January 2025 Adult Events
Manitowoc, WI, December 16, 2024—Manitowoc Public Library’s January 2025 Adult Events are scheduled on the following dates and times.
Manitowoc Public Library Closed for New Year’s Holiday
Tuesday, December 31, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025
MPL will be closed 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.
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 January, 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 https://www.manitowoclibrary.org/events/month/2025/01?keywords=DWD.
Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society Tuesdays in January, 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.
Free Blood Pressure Screenings at Manitowoc Public Library
Wednesday, January 8, 12-3 PM
Time to keep that New Year’s Resolution moving in the right direction! The University of Wisconsin-Extension’s FoodWIse program is hosting a HeartCorps member— HeartCorps being the American Heart Association’s version of AmeriCorps—named Sue Koeppe. Sue is trained to take blood pressure and offer hands-only CPR classes, and she will be situated in the Library’s Inner Lobby providing FREE blood pressure screenings on Wednesday, January 8, from Noon until 3 PM to all interested individuals. No registration is required for this event. Just walk up and get your blood pressure taken by Sue. We really can’t say it enough: Manitowoc Public Library—so much more than books!
2025 Winter Reading Program | Warm Up with a Good Book!
Sunday, January 12-Saturday, February 22
The Winter Reading Program at Manitowoc Public Library is open to all ages! Read or be read to a total of 10 hours from January 12 through February 22. Everyone that finishes receives a prize, as well as a raffle ticket to enter to win one of a variety of fantastic baskets!! Track your reading on the Beanstack app or by visiting manitowoclibrary.beanstack.org, or by picking up a paper tracker at any MPL Service Desk! Online registration opens on Thursday, January 2.
Open Sew and Badging with Betty Monday, January 13, 2-3 PM
Resident sewing enthusiast Betty will be in the Idea Box bimonthly to answer questions and badge individuals on the sewing machines. Bring your own project to work on, or learn to make a simple project while getting badged! Anyone aged 13 and older is welcome. Registration is not required, but space is limited. Can't make the scheduled time? Contact Betty in the Youth Department at 920-686-3030 to set up a badging session.
Cricut Badging Session Monday, January 13, 5:30-7 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 Monday, December 30, at 9 AM. Head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/cricut-badging-session-20232 to secure your spot! If registration is full, don't worry. We'll have more training sessions throughout the year.
Space to Write Tuesdays, January 14 & 28, 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.
MPL Insider: Beyond the Books with Tim & Emily Thursday, January 16, 12 PM
For their first installment of 2025, Tim & Emily have assembled a Blockbuster Episode of “MPL Insider: Beyond the Books” for Thursday, January 16, at 12 PM! It’s the kind of New Year’s lineup that all-but-requires the viewer to un-can a bowl of Dinty Moore Chicken & Dumplings, swirl-up a glass of Tang, and settle in for some fun, nonlinear chit-chat! Because this month, Tim & Emily are finally 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! And as an added SUPER BONUS, they’ll be welcoming an outstanding SPECIAL GUEST this Thursday. We don’t want to give too much away, but let’s just say that it’s going to be one of the Coolest people to Coast into the “Insider” studio in a good long time. Come with questions at-the-ready! You're bound to have some!
Adult Book Discussion: The Berlin Letters, by Katherine Reay Thursday, January 16, 6-7 PM
Join Manitowoc Public Library staff for this month's Book Discussion of The Berlin Letters—an unforgettable tale of the Cold War and a CIA code breaker who risks everything to free her father from an East German prison. If this type of cloak-and-dagger intrigue appeals to you, meet fellow book lovers for an engaging conversation in MPL’s Second Floor Board Room from 6-7 PM on Thursday, January 16. Pick up your copy of “The Berlin Letters” near the First Floor’s Service Desk.
Climate Reality with Jeff Steuer Monday, January 20, 6-7:30 PM
There are those that believe in climate shift wholeheartedly, while others steadfastly maintain that climate change is a hoax. Seems like finding common ground on the topic is an arduous task, right? As a first step in bridging the gap, what about an open, data-driven conversation driven by reliable sources? That sound like a good start, doesn't it? That's where Jeff Steuer’s “Climate Reality” presentation comes into play. "Climate Reality" covers:
- The Science of Climate Change—its causes and impacts, including the latest developments in climate science, how the crisis is impacting the world today, and the urgency of shifting from fossil fuels to renewables
- Global View—how is climate change transforming daily life around the world
- Solutions—What's available right now
Following Jeff's presentation, the program will turn to becoming a conversation, open to include attendees' questions and concerns. Because, here's the crux of the issue: Is there hope? What can we do? And what would it take, climate-wise, to bring everyone together under the same tent? For more information on Jeff’s background, head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/climate-reality-jeff-steuer-19865.
Super Smash Bros Smackdown! Friday, January 24, 10 AM-12 PM
Watch your favorite Nintendo characters duke it out on the Big Screen from 10 AM ‘til Noon on Friday, January 24! Our Super Smash Bros Smackdown is perfect for gamers of ALL AGES, from kids to adults. Everyone is invited to join the fun, whether you are a seasoned player, new to the game, or are just in the market to watch the action. Challenge your friends, family, and fellow gamers. Then, smash your way to victory and become the ultimate champion! No registration required!
Glowforge Badging Session Tuesday, January 28, 6-7:30 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 Friday, January 20, at 9 AM. Head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/glowforge-badging-session-18823 to secure your spot! If registration is full, don't worry. We'll have more training sessions throughout the year.
Face the Flavor: After Dark @ PetSkull Brewing Co. Thursday, January 30, 6-8 PM
When it comes to being a tasting expert, there really is just one question that you need to ask yourself: just how smart is your mouth?! Give your taste buds a workout in “Face the Flavor: After Dark,” an Adult-Only (ages 21-and-over) culinary competition taking place at PetSkull Brewing Company! Do you know a radish from a turnip? Or balsamic from apple vinegar? Face-off on Thursday, January 30, from 6-8 PM in a tournament of blind taste testing that can only have one winner! And should you emerge victorious in this single-elimination competition, you will be richly rewarded with a $25 gift certificate courtesy of PetSkull! Since various foods will be present, please be sure to answer the required question about allergies. Registration is required to become a contestant during “Face the Flavor: After Dark,” but there is no registration fee. Head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/face-flavor-after-dark to secure your spot now! Check-in for all registered competitors will begin at 5:30 PM the evening of January 30.
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