Manitowoc, WI, January 21, 2025—Manitowoc Public Library’s Teen Services February 2025 programming is scheduled with the following events and dates:
 
2025 Winter Reading Program | Warm Up with a Good Book!
Through 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 by 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.
 
Drop-In Chess Club @ MPL                                                    Wednesday, February 5, 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, February 5! 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, February 11 & 25, 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: Face the Flavor: Candy Store Edition!          Thursday, February 13, 6-7:30 PM
Face the Flavor is back and this time it's—SWEET! Chase that sugar high and try to identify sweet treats, old and new, plus some sour and spicy surprises. Take the Bewildering Bean Challenge and answer the age o-d question: How smart is your mouth? Registration is required for this tastetacular event. Save your sweet spot by signing-up starting at 12 PM on Thursday, January 30, at www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/face-flavor-candy.
 
MPL Insider: Beyond the Books with Tim & Emily                       Thursday, February 20, 12 PM
For their February installment of “MPL Insider”, Tim & Emily will be welcoming a pair of Library staffers on Thursday, February 20, at 12 PM who cover a wide range of programming! It’s the kind of post-Valentine’s lineup that all-but-requires the viewer to throw together some Hormel chili with Kraft Mac and Cheese, froth-up a tall, cool glass of Nesquik, and settle in for some fun, nonlinear chit-chat! Youth Services Associate, Lynn Christiansen, will be bringing us up–to-speed regarding Family Activity Nights, while Public Services Associate, Olivia Hanf, will be providing details about Cricut and Idea Box makerspace activities. And don’t be terribly surprised if a shenanigan or two get thrown into the mix for good measure. Come with questions at-the-ready! You're bound to have some!
 
Teen Hang-Out: Shelf Conscious Book Group                           Thursday, February 20, 6-7 PM
Don't like book clubs? Me neither! Don't want someone telling you what to read? Same! There's no reading list for the Shelf Conscious Book Group, meeting in Manitowoc Public Library’s Franklin Street Room on Thursday, February 20, from 6-7 PM. Come talk about the books you loved, hated, or haven't read yet, but want to. Or the ways the adapted series based on the book you liked failed you. There will be new books to look over and a Genre of the Month to consider. Snacks and conversation starters provided; ideas you have to bring yourself.
 
Learn About Libby: The Online Reading App                   Wednesday, February 26, 10-11:30 AM
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 Wednesday, February 20, from 10-11:30 AM 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.