The Chamber of Manitowoc County issued the following announcement on Nov. 24
Best Gift Ever Book Drive through Sunday, December 5
Give the gift of reading—it's the best gift ever! Bring your donations of new, unwrapped books to Manitowoc Public Library. Books will be distributed locally to children and families in need. The Donation Box is situated near the Service Desk at the front of the Library. Thank you for helping us to spread holiday cheer and assisting us to spread the joys of reading throughout our community!
Holiday Bake-Off Wednesday, December 1, 2021, through Friday, January 7, 2022
There’s a plethora of holidays celebrated this time of year—Hannukah, St. Nicholas Day, Dewey Decimal System Day, National Ugly Sweater Day, Winter Solstice, Festivus, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve/Day to name but a few. Here’s how MPL’s Holiday Bake-Off works:
- Create a Holiday Dessert Masterpiece
- Email a picture of final product (no faces of bakers, please) between December 1 and January 7 with age group, name & phone number to thorstketter@manitowoc.org
- Pictures will be shared on MPL’s Facebook page on January 10. The entry with the most reactions in each age group will win a prize. Winners will be announced January 17.
Enchanted Evergleams at MPL
Through Sunday, January 9, 2022, during all regular Library operating hours
'Tis the Season for the “Gleam Team” 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! Through January 9. 2022, innumerable visitors will be drawn to the sparkle of the rare trees on display in the Enchanted Evergleams at MPL! Make plans to join us for a Holiday Extravaganza that you won’t soon forget! Please Note: While the Enchanted Evergleams at MPL will be illuminated, the Library Building will be closed on Thursday, November 25, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Sparkle!: The History of Aluminum Trees with Barb Bundy-Jost
Thursday, December 2, 6:00 PM
Aluminum Specialty’s dazzling Evergleam Aluminum Trees are still adding sparkle to the Holidays! Join your guide--aluminum tree enthusiast and aficionado of all things wonderfully wacky and tacky, Barb Bundy-Jost—as she takes you on an in-person stroll through the Enchanted Evergleam Forest at MPL. As she does, you'll learn the story behind this Manitowoc company’s Atomic Age innovation and design. Insights, rarities, and interesting trivia on the glitzy wonder will be shared at every turn! Your tour through the holiday razzle-dazzle will convene at the Library’s Main Service Desk and proceed from there. Please be aware that this is a walking tour, so please arrive prepared to stand for the duration of the event. Prepare to SPARKLE and be amazed!
Winter Festival Sunday, December 5, Noon-4 PM
Celebrate the season with fun for the whole family! Enjoy a day of holiday crafts, free book, free cookies, live music, and LIVE REINDEER on the Library Lawn from 1:00-3:00! All ages welcome.
Holiday Melodies at Manitowoc Public Library Sunday, December 5, Noon-4 PM
Tis the Season to dust off those “Fa-La-La-La-Las” and enjoy some Holiday Cheer with Holiday Melodies at the Manitowoc Public Library! We’ll be filling the Library with beautiful music from open to close on Sunday, December 5, from Noon to 4 PM! And while the weather outside may be frightful, the music inside the MPL will be delightful!
Please join us to transform an ordinary Sunday into a Winter Wonderland:
12:00 PM Lincoln Singers
12:45 PM 10 Strings (Pete Honzik, Guitar, & Jim Van Lanen, Violin)
1:30 PM Direct from the Forst Inn—Mistletoe Musings
2:15 PM Mary Hamachek (Autoharp & Vocals)
3:00 PM Alice Kosloski (Tickling the Holiday Ivories)
Happy Holidays to one and all from the Manitowoc Public Library!
Christmas Tree Craft Thursday, December 9, 6 PM
Scrap fabrics, sparkly ribbon, a wooden block, rafia, fiber fill, buttons, odds and ends are just a few of the things needed to make this charming fabric Christmas tree. Come and join us for this easy and fun workshop where you will create your own fabric tree to decorate your home or give as a gift. Creative skills of all levels are welcome. All materials will be provided. Registration is now open. Head to the “Events” page at www.manitowoclibrary.org to secure your spot!
The Cocktail Experience with Fhima’s Minneapolis Tuesday, December 14, 5 PM
Looking to add a little zazz to your Holiday Get-Togethers? Maybe impress your guests with some Mixologist Wizardry? If that’s the situation, Manitowoc Public Library has the perfect program for you: The Cocktail Experience with Fhima’s Minneapolis, livestreaming on both our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/manitowoclibrary) and YouTube channel. We’re teaming up with one of the most spectacular dining/craft cocktail establishments in Minneapolis to help make the holidays a bit more intoxicating! Bartender Extraordinaire, Madison Leverentz, will guide you through the preparation of four beverages—including the “Monk in the Garden” and Fhima’s take on an Aviation Martini. Should you care to play along at home, make sure to check MPL’s Facebook page for a complete list of ingredients closer to the 14th. As an added bonus, we’ll be joined by Fhima’s Director of Operations, Eli Fhima, for a bit of history and a whirlwind tour of this magnificent Art Deco jewel. This is one “Experience” you definitely won’t want to miss!
Virtual Sparkle!: The History of Aluminum Trees with Barb Bundy-Jost
Thursday, December 16, 6 PM
An online, virtual presentation of the in-person “Sparle” that Barb presented on Decemberfor those that were unable to attend for whatever reason, be it geographic or holiday obligations. The focus will once again be Aluminum Specialty’s dazzling Evergleam Aluminum Trees that are still adding sparkle to the Holidays! As an added bonus, Barb will be joined during her Virtual Tour by local mover and shaker, Darlene Wellner, who during her youth spent three summers in the employ of Aluminum Foundry producing the Evergleams! Talk about adding some Spice to the Sparkle! This Virtual Tour through the holiday razzle-dazzle will be livestreamed on Manitowoc Public Library’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/manitowoclibrary). Prepare to SPARKLE and be amazed!
Manitowoc Public Library Holiday Observance Closures
MPL will be closed December 23, 24, 25, & 26 in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Regular hours will resume Monday, December 27. The Library will also be closed on December 30, 31, and January 1 in observance of the New Year’s Holiday. Regular hours will resume on Sunday, January 2, 2022.
Enchanted Evergleams at MPL
Saturday, November 20, through Sunday, January 9, 2022, during all regular Library operating hours
'Tis the Season for the “Gleam Team” 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! From November 20 through January 9. 2022, innumerable visitors will be drawn to the sparkle of the rare trees on display in the Enchanted Evergleams at MPL! Make plans to join us for a Holiday Extravaganza that you won’t soon forget! Please Note: While the Enchanted Evergleams at MPL will be illuminated, the Library Building will be closed on Thursday, November 25, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Book Signing with Author, Ellison Clark Wednesday, November 24, 4:00 PM
Join Author Ellison Clark in the Balkansky Community Room for a discussion of her book With You. Ellison will be reading selections from her book, as well as signing copies.
Giving Tuesday Tuesday, November 30, All Day
During 2021, Manitowoc Public Library rose to every challenge that came our way. However, not every Library event could be adjusted to suit these tempestuous times. One such case is the beloved Friends of Manitowoc Public Library Used Book Sales. All told, four of these sales were cancelled as a direct result of the pandemic. These book sales are held to fundraise for one primary purpose: to support MPL’s Summer Reading Program. Without those revenues, it’s more difficult to support this cornerstone program that brings families together to celebrate literacy and prevent the Summer Slide (the phenomenon that occurs when an absence of reading materials makes it more difficult for our children to get back into the flow of learning once school starts up again in fall).
In order to help alleviate this shortfall, the Friends are participating in Giving Tuesday on November 30, once again turning to our community’s generosity and support. The SRP makes a big impact, not just in the immediate future, but for years to come in the lives of children—especially those whose families have limited means. The gift of literacy is the greatest gift! For further details and to make a donation, please go to www.manitowoclibrary.org/givingtuesday. Thank you!
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