Manitowoc Public Library Youth Services December 2024 Programs

Manitowoc, WI, November 14, 2024—Manitowoc Public Library’s December 2024 Children’s Programs are scheduled with the following events and dates:
 
Best Gift Ever Book Drive @ Manitowoc Public Library                 Through Friday, December 6
Help build a lifetime of reading enjoyment by giving the gift of reading! Manitowoc Public Library is running our "Best Gift Ever" campaign to collect new children's books for local families in need. From November 4 through December 6, you can donate new, unwrapped books by placing them in the donation box near the First Floor Service Desk. All book donations will be distributed locally to kids in need. All books are welcome - picture books, board books, chapter books, young adult books, anything you feel a child or teenager would enjoy reading! You can also make a monetary donation that will go towards purchasing new children's books to be donated. For checks please make it to the "Friends of the Manitowoc Public Library," with "Best Gift Ever" in the notes line. Make sure monetary donations are submitted by November 25, so we can have the books ready for delivery in December. Owning something as simple as a book can have a tremendous impact on a child’s self-esteem and help boost their spirits. We ask that you work with us to provide new children’s books to these needy kids. The benefits will last a lifetime.
 
Enchanted Evergleams at MPL                                             Through Sunday, January 5, 2025
'Tis the Season for the “Gleam Team”—Manitowoc Aluminum Kitsch-Mas Inc., or MAKI, for short—to present "Evergleams on Eighth" in Downtown Manitowoc! Over 100 glittering aluminum Evergleam trees in over forty different styles, sizes, and colors will be featured in participating downtown businesses, with an impressive number showcased in the Enchanted Evergleam Forest at Manitowoc Public Library! Give into the sparkle of the rare trees on display! Returning this year—an incredible custom-made 14-foot Evergleam marvel donated to Manitowoc Aluminum Kitsch-Mas Inc. by a very generous pair of sisters from Kansas! 
 
Baby Storytime                                                                                      Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM
Baby Storytime is 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, parachute activities, and bubbles, followed by 20 minutes of playtime! Baby Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 0-2 and siblings are always welcome. All Library storytimes are inclusive and welcoming. You are encouraged to attend the storytime that best meets your family's developmental needs. Registration is not required. Please note that we will be taking a “Storytime Break” from December 22 through January 7. As such, there will be no Storytimes during that span.
 
Preschool Storytime                                                            Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 AM
Join us in singing, talking, reading, creating, and playing at this inclusive Storytime for families with preschoolers. Storytime focuses on concepts such as life skills, counting, colors, emotions, patterns, and the alphabet. It's a great opportunity to meet new friends, socialize, and strengthen early literacy skills. Storytime is recommended for developmental ages 2-5 and siblings are always welcome. All library storytimes are inclusive and welcoming. You are encouraged to attend the storytime that best meets your family's developmental needs. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Registration is not required. Please note that we will be taking a “Storytime Break” from December 22 through January 7. As such, there will be no Storytimes during that span.
 
Drop-In Chess Club @ MPL                                                  Wednesday, December 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, December 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.
 
Game On! All Ages Board Games                                            Friday, December 6, 10 AM-2 PM
Join us on Friday, December 6, at Manitowoc Public Library from 10 AM until 2 PM in the Balkansky Community Room for laughter and friendly competition at our ALL AGES board game drop-in program! A variety of board games will be available, ranging from classics like Monopoly and Chutes & Ladders to newer favorites like Catan and Ticket to Ride. Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or just looking for a way to spend quality time with family and friends, there’s something here for everyone!
 
Family Activity Nights (FANs)                                                                         Tuesday Evenings
Join us Tuesday evenings at Manitowoc Public Library for something different and fun for the whole family! Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Please check our Facebook page and event calendar for updates!
 

• Penguin Paintings with Glaze & Paint!—December 10, 6:30-7:15 PM What’s better than making a painting of a penguin? Making painting with a pair of penguins! Join Glaze & Paint’s Miss Katie to create a darling duo of polar pals. Open to ages 3 - 11. Registration is required! Head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/penguin-paintings beginning at 5 PM on Tuesday, November 26, to secure your spots! ***Parents—please only register participating children.