Manitowoc Public Library Youth Services November 2024 Programs
Manitowoc, WI, October 15, 2024—Manitowoc Public Library’s November 2024 Children’s Programs are scheduled with the following events and dates:
Fall Into Reading Challenge Through Saturday, November 16
Continue your reading streak at Manitowoc Public Library with the Fall Into Reading Challenge on Beanstack! Whether you're a daily reader or need a bit of extra motivation, join this special challenge available only on the Beanstack app. How it works:
- No paper trackers—this challenge is exclusively on the Beanstack app
- Log reading time by minutes or hours
- Read 5 hours over 5 weeks (October 13-November 16) and write one book review on Beanstack to complete the challenge
- Continue to log your reading beyond the 5 hours to see how much you can read this fall
- There are no prizes except for satisfaction in achieving the reading goal and the joy of reading
Best Gift Ever Book Drive @ Manitowoc Public Library
Monday, November 4, 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.
Mini Masterpieces Art Show Reception Monday, November 4, 6-7 PM
Join us in MPL’s Balkansky Community Room from 6-7 PM on Monday, November 4, for our Mini Masterpieces Art Show Opening Reception to beat the crowds and get a firsthand look at the artwork-in-miniature created by our patrons. Enjoy live music, snacks, and create some memories with pictures taken at our Photo-Op Areas.
Mini Masterpieces Art Show @ Manitowoc Public Library
Tuesday, November 5, through Sunday, November 17
Come in and see the amazing works of art that were created by our patrons. The Mini Masterpieces Art Show is taking place between Tuesday, November 5 and Sunday, November 17 on MPL’s Main Floor. Don't miss your opportunity to see these tiny treasures!
SENSE-sational Baby Storytime: A Sensory-Friendly Program
Tuesday, November 5, 10:30-11:15 AM
Turn down the lights, turn down the volume, and turn up for fun! If your little one finds Baby Storytime overstimulating, this sensory-friendly program of stories, songs, and bounces on Tuesday, November 5, from 10:30-11:15 AM, may be the perfect match! During this program, grown-ups will engage their littles in pre-literacy activities in a relaxed environment. Geared towards developmental ages of birth to two-years old. Registration required. Head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/sense-ational-baby-storytime-nov to secure your spot.
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
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.
Drop-In Chess Club @ MPL Wednesday, November, 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, November 6! 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.
Read to Certified Therapy Dogs Tuesday, November 12, 6:30-7:30 PM
Studies show that children who read to animals, like our therapy dogs, gain confidence and improve their overall reading. Due to limited availability, registration is required. Each family may register for one 15-minute one-on-one session with a therapy dog. Adults must accompany children under the age of 8 at all times. Registration opens at 5 PM on Tuesday, October 29. Please call 920-686-3030 or stop by the Youth Services Department to sign up.
Messy Marvins Friday, November 15, 10-11 AM
Messy Marvins—it's a baby art studio morning, baby!! We provide the supplies; you supply the creativity! Drop into the Balkansky Community Room any time from 10-11 AM on Friday, November 15, with your littles (babies to preschool age) for an inspirational artistic experience. Stay neat or get messy with our self-directed art stations and create a masterpiece to take home.
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!
- Paper Roller Coasters!—November 19, 6:30-7:15 PM Have you ever ridden a roller coaster? Have you ever wanted to design your own? Using only paper and tape, participants will create their own coaster. Be prepared—there is a lot of cutting involved in this project! This program is open to children ages 5-11. No registration is required.
Enchanted Evergleams at MPL
Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 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 that has been donated to Manitowoc Aluminum Kitsch-Mas Inc. by a very generous pair of sisters from Kansas!
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