Manitowoc, WI, March 18, 2025—Manitowoc Public Library’s Teen Services April 2025 programming is scheduled with the following events and dates:
 
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.
 
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.
 
Teen Hang-Out: Liverpool Rummy—Shuffle, Deal, Conquer!       Thursday, April 10, 6-7:30 PM
Liverpool Rummy—also called Progressive Rummy—is a multi-player, multi-round card game. The objective is to be holding the lowest valued cards at the end of each deal. At the end of each deal, the score for each player is written down and the player with the lowest total score at the end of the seven deals wins the game! So, go grab some friends and get competitive! Supplies and snacks provided!
 
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+