Manitowoc Public Library October 2024 Adult Events
Manitowoc, WI, September 18, 2024—Manitowoc Public Library’s October 2024 Adult Events are scheduled on the following dates and times.
American Farmer: A Photo-Portrait Exhibition Through Sunday, October 20
Manitowoc Public Library is thrilled to welcome the “American Farmer” traveling exhibition to our community, which will be available for viewing on MPL’s Main Floor during all regular hours of operation. A Program of ExhibitsUSA, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance and The National Endowment for the Arts, “American Farmer” celebrates the living spirit of our heartland through the faces and voices of the people who keep it alive. Featuring forty-five full-color and black-and-white portraits and interviews with farmers across the United States by photographer, Paul Mobley—from cattle ranchers to strawberry growers—American Farmer tells the honest and inspiring stories of the true stewards of our land. We hope that you will join us at Manitowoc Public Library to celebrate this rural portraiture, an iconography with deep roots, not just in our immediate community, but our nation as a whole. For further details regarding this exhibition, head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/american-farmer.
DWD Employment Assistance & Career Counseling Tuesdays in October, 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/2024/10?keywords=dwd.
Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society Tuesdays in October, 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, October 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, October 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.
Glowforge Badging Session Thursday, October 3, 5-6:30 PM
Join us in the Idea Box makerspace for a demonstration of our Glowforge on October 3. 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, September 23, at 9 AM. Head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/glowforge-badging-session-17493 to secure your spot! If registration is full, don't worry. We'll have more training sessions throughout the year.
Learn About Libby: The Online Reading App Monday, October 7, 10 AM-12 PM
The Libby app gives you access to thousands of free eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines that you can read online. Haven’t tried Libby yet? Join us on Monday, October 7, from 10 AM-12 PM for a demonstration of Libby and receive hands-on assistance. Our staff will show you how to download Libby, search for titles, and borrow books. You’ll also get some helpful tips for navigating the app. This class is free for all ages and no registration is required.
- Bring your reading device (tablet, smart phone, Kindle, etc.) and your library card
- Have your passwords for your devices ready
- For Apple Devices, you’ll need your Apple ID and password
- For Kindles you’ll need your Amazon login and password.
Join us in MPL’s Second Floor Board Room Room and start enjoying eBooks!
Space to Write Tuesdays, October 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.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Peonies, But Were Afraid to Ask Wednesday, October 9, 6-7:30 PM
No peony questions are off-limits! Join Jordan Kabat, Operations Manager of Solaris Farms, for a detailed discussion regarding the ins and outs of peony farming. Peonies are so much more than the heirloom varieties grown by your grandmother, and not only will you learn about all of the different types available to the home gardener today, you will get a crash course on expert culture and care. As a special bonus, you'll also get a behind the scenes look at a bare-root peony farm and how it functions; how peonies are propagated and harvested en masse, and what a typical year looks like on the farm from one season to the next.
Fall Into Reading Challenge Sunday, October 13-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
Wisconsin Science Festival Bioblitz Monday, October 14-Sunday, October 20
What's blooming, flying, hopping, or maybe just growing around you? This fall join the 2024 WiSciFest Library Bioblitz. Everyone throughout Wisconsin is welcome to join! Stop by the Manitowoc Public Library to get information on how to download the inaturalist app and enter local flora and fauna.
National Novel Writing Month Prep Party Tuesday, October 15, 6-7 PM
Ever wanted to write a novel? Now is the time! Learn about National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), get some helpful aids for creating characters and plots, and connect with fellow writers. The journey of your novel (or screenplay or memoir) begins on Tuesday, October 15, at 6 PM in MPL’s Franklin Street Room!
MPL Insider: Beyond the Books with Tim & Emily Thursday, October 17, 12 PM
Tim & Emily return to the infoweb airwaves with an especially scarifying episode of “MPL Insider: Beyond the Books” on Thursday, October 17, at 12 PM! It’s a spooktacular opportunity to grab a bag of Brach’s Circus Peanuts, a beaker of Mello Yello, and get ready for some fun, nonlinear chit-chat! They will continue their behind-the-scenes look at Manitowoc Public Library staff, services, patrons, and events. Will there be trivia? Without a doubt! Will there be foolishness? Absolutely! MPL Scream Queens, Youth Services Manager, Sharon Verbeten, and Public Services Associate, Lisa Devins-HorohoeTeen Associate, Kristin Keck, will be joining us in-studio to chat about the family-friendly, ghoulishly delightful events on the horizon. And Very Special Guest, paranormal aficionado Chad Lewis, will also be on-hand to discuss his upcoming “Wisconsin’s Most Haunted Locations” program! Come with questions at-the-ready! You're bound to have some!
Silly and [Sorta] Spooky Storytime Thursday, October 17, 6-7 PM
'Twas two weeks before Halloween . . . and we're starting to think about things that go bump in the night! Join Miss Sharon and special guest Mr. Pete for silly and slightly spooky stories and songs, perfect for all ages.
Cricut Badging Session Friday, October 18, 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, October 4, at 9 AM. Head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/cricut-badging-session-18804 to secure your spot! If registration is full, don't worry. We'll have more training sessions throughout the year.
Mad Science @ Manitowoc Public Library Saturday, October 19, 10-11 AM
Up, Up and AWAY!!! Mad Science from Milwaukee will enthrall audiences of all ages with experiments demonstrating the principles of air and pressure. During the course of this program—taking place in the Balkansky Community Room on Saturday, October 19, from 10-11 AM—a dry-cleaning bag that becomes a hot air balloon, creating air vortexes with our vortex generator, and an exothermic reaction will leave the audience “blown” away! Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Trunk or Treat @ Manitowoc Public Library! Tuesday, October 22, 5:30-7 PM
Families will love our safe, fun, and FREE Trick-or-Treating event at Manitowoc Public Library, which showcases local businesses and organizations. Come in costume and share in the festivities the week before Halloween, from 5:30-7 PM on Tuesday, October 22. This open-air event will be held in the Briess Parking Lot, directly across Quay Street from the Library. Please Note: In case of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.
Spooktacular Costume Contest @ Manitowoc Public Library! Tuesday, October 22, 5:30-7 PM
While you’re having fun Trunk or Treating, stop into MPL’s Teen Scene in your costume and take a photo for our Spooktacular Costume Contest, taking place from 5:30-7 PM on Tuesday, October 22. These photos of costumed merrymakers will be shared on MPL's Facebook page, with a fabulous prize being awarded to the pic that receives the most reactions! Ghosts and goblins of all ages are welcome! Family-friendly costumes are most-definitely appreciated. Winners will be announced Monday, October 28.
Wisconsin’s Most Haunted Locations with Chad Lewis Thursday, October 24, 6-7 PM
This presentation takes the audience on a ghostly journey to some of the most haunted places in the state on Thursday, October 24, from 6-7 PM in Manitowoc Public Library’s Balkansky Community Room. It covers the entire state, from wandering ghosts in the North Woods, to a haunted B&B in Milwaukee. From phantom creatures prowling the woods to graveyard apparitions located in your own backyard, no place in WI is without its own hauntings. For over two decades, Chad Lewis has traveled the backroads of the world in search of the strange and unusual. Chad has been featured on the Discovery Channel's A Haunting, William Shatner's Weird or What and The UnXplained, and ABC's Scariest Places on Earth, along with being a frequent contributor on Ripley's Believe it or Not Radio. With a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Chad has authored over twenty books in the strange and unusual. The more bizarre the legend, the more likely it is that you will find Chad there.
Death in a Nutshell: What You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Too Afraid to Ask
Saturday, October 26, 10 AM-2 PM
Death happens. Why not be prepared? Attend our one-stop shop on Saturday, October 26, on the topic everyone fears, but needs to know more about. Speakers include:
- 10-11 AM—Elaine Petry, funeral director, Harrigan-Parkside Funeral Home, speaking on looking ahead, planning your legacy without stress or fear
- 11:30 AM-12:30 PM—Michelle Bonde, grief facilitator and art specialist, will present a hands-on workshop to create a memory piece and use art to work through grief
- 1-2 PM—Sharon Verbeten, funeral industry writer, offers an obituary workshop, teaching how to creatively remember loved ones through words.
Whatcha Watching? Thursday, October 31, 6-7 PM
Let's be honest—we all like to get scared. At least a little bit! Nothing gets the adrenaline pumpin' like an unstoppable maniac, a hideous creature from beyond time and space, or a supernatural occurrence that makes us question reality itself. MPL’s movie maven, Matt Mottl, proudly presents Episode 3 of “Whatcha Watching—The Harrowing Halloween Edition!” Matt will be joined by fellow MPL movie lovers, Lisa Pike and Tim Gadzinski to discuss, well, what they’re watchin’ that has their pulse rates racing. This Third Episode—which is jump-scare popcorn-flinging optional—will be presented on Thursday, October 31—Halloween itself!—at 6 PM, livestreaming on both MPL’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/manitowoclibrary) and YouTube channel. Join the “Whatcha Watching” Crew for a discussion of the scariest movies that the horror genre has to offer. See you at the Concession Stand!
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