Manitowoc Public Library September 2024 Adult Events
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 September, 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?keywords=dwd.
Genealogy Help with the Genealogical Society Tuesdays in September, 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, September 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, September 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.
At the Market with Andrew Saturday, September 7, 10 AM-12 PM
If you had the good fortune to wander purposefully about the Farmers' Market with Andrew in June, you may have a better idea of how to best utilize our Market. But, this is a whole new season with different offerings. Join Chef Dunbar as he leads am autumnal walkthrough of the Manitowoc Farmers' Market during "At the Market with Andrew" for all the fun items that are accessible in our community on Saturday, September 7, starting at 10 AM. Afterwards, we will spend some time together in the Balkansky Community Room creating a small lunch out of items that we find at the Market. "What are we going to make," you may ask. Well, that will be determined by what wonderful, autumnal things we find that day! Please Note: Everyone will meet outside the Library near the Main Entrance for the Farmers' Market walkabout. This tour of the Market is open to all that wish to gain a greater knowledge of how to purposefully shop it. However, registration is required for a limited amount of participants to attend the lunch-making session that follows in the Balkansky Community Room. Please head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/market-andrew-16260 to secure your spot for this fun, healthful event! Should the Farmers Market be shut down due to inclement weather on September 7, this program will be cancelled, as well.
Space to Write Tuesdays, September 10 & 24, 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.
Movie Nights at the Library/“Stand By Me” Thursday, September 12, 5-7 PM
Four boys—played by a young all-star cast of River Phoenix, Will Wheaton, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O’Connell—set out on a hike to search for the dead body of a missing boy. Based on the novella, “The Body,” by Steven King, featuring Kiefer Sutherland as a menacing hoodlum, and including an unforgettable pie eating competition for some necessary comic relief, this coming-of-age story has all the earmarks of a modern classic. MPL’s Matt Mottl invites one-and-all to join him from 5-7 PM on Thursday, September 12, for a screening of “Stand By Me” (1986, R, 1 hour, 29 minutes), during “Movie Nights at the Library.” Admission is FREE!!! See you in the Balkansky!
Open Sew & Badging with Betty Monday, September 16, 5-7 PM
Resident sewing enthusiast, Betty, will be in the Idea Box makerspace bimonthly to answer questions or badge individuals on the sewing machines. Registration is not required, but space is limited. Just can't make it at the scheduled times? Contact Betty in the Youth Department to set up a badging session 920-686-3030.
Going Beyond Google: How to Research the Right Way Tuesday, September 17, 10-11 AM
Don't trust Wikipedia! Homeschoolers and all families are welcome to attend this engaging introduction to the library's free resources and online tools in the Balkansky Community Room. Learn how to access books, magazines, databases, and more to assist with homework, projects, and research.
Glowforge Badging Session Tuesday, September 17, 6-7:30 PM
Join us in the Idea Box makerspace for a demonstration of our Glowforge on September 17. 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 9, at 9 AM. Head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/glowforge-badging-session-17491 to secure your spot! If registration is full, don't worry. We'll have more training sessions throughout the year.
Cats on Mats with Kate Casey Wednesday, September 18, 6-7 PM
Join Yoga Alliance licensed teacher Kate Casey and residents of Lakeshore Humane Society for an evening of fun and relaxation. Participants will be guided through a gentle yoga class designed to relieve tension in the body and mind while furry friends wander from mat to mat. Cat lovers of all sizes, abilities, and levels of experience are welcome, but registration is required! Please bring your own mat. Must be 18 years or older to register. Make your way to www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/cats-mats-kate-casey-14431 beginning at 5 PM on Tuesday, September 3, to secure your spot!
MPL Insider: Beyond the Books with Tim & Emily Thursday, September 19, 12 PM
Tim & Emily return to the infoweb airwaves at a slightly later start time with “MPL Insider: Beyond the Books” on Thursday, September 19, at 12 PM! It’s a fantastic opportunity to grab a fried bologna and Velveeta sandwich, a six-pack of Jolt Cola, 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 Teen Associate, Kristin Keck, will be joining us in-studio to chat about the full slate of amazing events and programming that she has coming up. The ever-stylish Jordan Kabat will also be on-hand to discuss his no-holds-barred upcoming peony program! And come with questions at-the-ready! You're bound to have some!
Urban Farming with Grow It Forward! Thursday, September 19, 5-6:30 PM
Join Manitowoc Public Library for an inspiring event featuring two Urban Farmers who will share their journey of collaboration under Grow It Forward. Learn firsthand about their experiences, challenges, and innovative techniques in urban farming. Discover how their partnership exemplifies the power of community and sustainability. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or simply curious about urban agriculture, this event promises valuable insights and inspiration.
Book Discussion: “Lies of Omission,” by Kathleen Ernst Thursday, September 19, 6-7 PM
When Pomeranian immigrant, Hanneke Bauer, reaches Wisconsin in 1855, she believes her dearest dreams are coming true. Once she reunites with her husband, Fridolin, at his farm near Watertown, she will help create a true home. Instead, she receives the shocking news that he is dead. Hanneke quickly learns that life in Wisconsin is not as bucolic as it seems. Alone and destitute, she is determined to discover the details of Fridolin’s death. Her efforts prompt animosity from his friends, anger the deputy sheriff, and entangle her in the rising tide of anti-immigrant sentiment. Finding herself in danger, Hanneke races to learn the truth about her husband’s secrets and lies . . . before a killer can silence her forever. If the intriguing twists and turns of this saga appeal to you, meet fellow book lovers for an engaging conversation about this novel in Manitowoc Public Library’s Second Floor Board Room from 6-7 PM on Thursday, September 19. Pick up your copy of “Lies of Omission” near the First Floor’s Service Desk.
Running a Family Farm: A Panel Discussion Monday, September 23, 6-7:30 PM
We appreciate the food that graces our tables, but how often do we reflect on the profession that generates this bounty? This profession not only plants, grows, tends, and harvests these crops, but also battles the elements and contends with ever-fluctuating economic factors. It’s time we heard from the local farmers that take on this endeavor. To that end, Manitowoc Public Library is proud to present “Running a Family Farm: A Panel Discussion.” Adam & Dianna Diehl (Adam's Heirlooms) and Ryan & Jackie Sullivan (Sullivan Family Farm) will be on-hand to discuss the endeavor they’re undertaking—the highs and the lows—as well as answering questions from those in attendance.
Mini Masterpieces Workshop Tuesday, September 24, 6-7 PM
Show off your artistic abilities by creating an original work of art. All ages (5 and up) are welcome to join us for a short discussion of art styles and color theory, followed by time to begin working on your masterpiece. If you cannot attend in person, kits may be picked up at any MPL service desk starting on Wednesday, September 25 (while supplies last; quantities are limited). Completed artwork returned to the library by Monday, October 28, will be eligible to be part of the Mini Masterpieces Art Show on Monday, November 4.
“American Farmer” Movie Night/”Greener Pastures” Thursday, September 26, 6-7 PM
Running a family farm is hard enough. Adding climate change, a worldwide pandemic, and the increasing economic uncertainty brought on by megafarms, being an independent farmer in America is a profession of survival. Following four Midwest family farms over several years, “Greener Pastures” is a story of perseverance and endurance within the farming industry in the heartland. It provides an intimate window into the lives of these multigenerational Midwestern farming families. Manitowoc Public Library is thrilled to be screening this multi-award-winning, unrated 2023 documentary film from first-time director Sam Mirpoorian in the Balkansky Community Room at 6 PM on Thursday, September 26. Amazingly, one of the four farmers featured in “Greener Pastures”—Jeff Ditzenberger—will attend the screening for a special Q&A period following the film.
Library Closing at 12 PM for Staff Development Friday, September 27, 12-6 PM
The Library will be closing at 12 PM on Friday, September 27, for Staff Development. Normal MPL hours will resume Saturday, September 28, at 9 AM.
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