Manitowoc Public Library Teen Services May 2025 Events
Manitowoc, WI, April 17, 2025—Manitowoc Public Library’s Teen Services May 2025 programming is scheduled with the following events and dates:
Comic Book Day 2025 Bookmark Art Contest 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! 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+
Comic Book Day 2025 Saturday, May 3, 9 AM-1 PM
You're invited to Comic Book Day! A celebration of everything from the world of Comic Books and Comic Strips. This year’s festivities include special recognition of the 75th Anniversary of Charles Schulz’s beloved Comic Strip Peanuts! Come dressed as your favorite Comic Book or Peanuts character, participate in fun activities, and receive a free comic book!
Activities:
- Free Comic Book Giveaway (while supplies last)
- Scavenger Hunt
- Costume Contest
- Raffle Prizes
- Peanuts Coloring Sheets and Superhero Mask making in Youth Department
- Classic Comic Book Display
- Peanuts and Newspaper Comic Strip Display
- Bookmark Art Contest Display (vote for your favorite!)
- Virtual workshop from 12-1 PM with Justin Thompson, cartoonist and senior artist at the Charles M. Schulz Studio, and author and illustrator of the web comic, MythTickle
Virtual Workshop with Cartoonist, Justin Thompson Saturday, May 3, 12-1 PM
Justin Thompson has long-since established himself as a commercial artist. Not only is he a cartoonist and senior artist at the Charles M. Schulz Studio, Justin has also made a name for himself as an independent author and illustrator of the web comic, MythTickle. Join Justin for this virtual workshop in Manitowoc Public Library’s Second Floor Board Room from 12-1 PM on Saturday, May 3. Justin will discuss his professional life in both the mainstream and independent cartoon worlds, after which he will conduct a brief cartooning tutorial in drawing emotions onto faces. Please Note: This is an exclusively in-library event. In other words, this program will not be livestreamed on any of our social media. So, if you're interested in attending, our best advice is to show up early as seating is extremely limited (approximately 30 seats). It's going to be a fantastic workshop! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Drop-In Chess Club @ MPL Wednesday, May 7, 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, May 7! 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.
Teen Hang-Out: ArtLab—#MPLRocks! Thursday, May 8, 6-7:30 PM
Let's paint rocks! Each person will get two rocks to paint—one to keep and one to hide somewhere around Manitowoc. How many rocks will you find and tag before the summer is over? Rocks, paints, and snacks provided—while supplies last!
Open Sew and Badging with Betty Monday, May 12, 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.
Space to Write Tuesdays, May 13 & 27, 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, May 15, 12 PM
For their May installment of “MPL Insider,” Tim & Emily will be welcoming back Youth Services Manager, Sharon Verbeten, Teen Associate, Kristin Keck, and Public Services Librarian, Tony Plekan, to chat about the most highly-anticipated, wide-tanging event on MPL’s calendar—the Summer Reading Program! It’s the kind of chatfest that practically requires the viewer to whip up a batch of Kraft Mac & Cheese with some sliced Wampler Turkey frank rounds and a side of Hostess Pink Snowballs, alongside a pitcher of Surfin’ Berry Punch Kool-Aid to settle-in for some fun, nonlinear chit-chat! Additionally, as an absolutely amazing Bonus Attraction, Tim & Emily will be welcoming Michael Perry—New York Times bestselling author and Wisconsin Public Radio contributor—into the online studio to talk about his upcoming June appearance at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay: Manitowoc Campus Theatre! Seriously—how cool is that?! Come with questions at-the-ready! You're bound to have some!
