MANITOWOC – The Manitowoc Public Library will give kids a chance to read to certified therapy dogs this week.
Families can register for one 15-minute one-on-one session with a therapy dog at the library between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Advance registration is required as availability is limited.
Registration can be done by calling 920-686-3030 or visiting the Youth Services Department at the library, 707 Quay St. Kids younger than 8 must be always accompanied by an adult in the library.
Studies show reading to animals can help kids boost their confidence and improve overall reading.
Here’s a look at other things coming up at the library this week. Find more at manitowoclibrary.org or call 920-686-3000.
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Fall Into Reading Challenge launches Oct. 13
The library will hold a Fall Into Reading Challenge Oct. 13 to Nov. 16.
The challenge is being held exclusively on the Beanstack app. Read five hours over the five weeks and write one book review on Beanstack to complete the challenge.
People can log reading time by minutes or hours.
No prizes are awarded other than satisfaction of achieving the reading goal.
To join the challenge, visit https://manitowoclibrary.beanstack.org/reader365 starting at 9 a.m. Oct. 13.
Story for all ages available this week
Baby Storytime, for ages 0-2, will be at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 10, 16 and 17.
Preschool Storytime, for ages 2-5, will be at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 10, 16 and 17.
Oct. 17 will bring a special story time from 6 to 7 p.m. for all ages: “Silly and [Sorta] Spooky Storytime.” In this story time, Miss Sharon and special guest Mr. Pete will share silly and slightly spooky stories and songs.
More events
These other events are also happening this week at the library:
- Teen Hang-Out: Spooky String Art — 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Balkansky Community Room. Registration is required at www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/spooky-string-art.
- Wisconsin Science Festival Week — Oct. 14-20. Help MPL celebrate by participating in a variety of activities, such as WisSciFest Bioblitz, “Science in a Bag” and “Mad Science.” For complete details, head to www.manitowoclibrary.org/event/wis-sci-fest-2024.
- National Novel Writing Month Prep Party — 6-7 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Franklin Street Room. Get some helpful aids for creating characters and plots, and connect with fellow writers.
- “MPL Insider: Beyond the Books with Tim & Emily” — Noon Oct. 17, streaming live on the library’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. MPL’s “Scream Queens” — Youth Services Manager Sharon Verbeten and Public Services Associate Lisa Devins-Horohoe — will chat about the family-friendly, ghoulishly delightful events on the horizon. And special guest paranormal aficionado Chad Lewis will also be on hand to discuss his upcoming “Wisconsin’s Most Haunted Locations” program.
- Teen Hang-Out: Shelf-Conscious Book Group — 6-7 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Franklin Street Room. Talk about the books you loved, hated or haven’t read yet, but want to. Snacks and conversation starters provided; ideas you have to bring yourself.
American Farmer and employment assistance continue
Ongoing at the library:
- American Farmer: A Photo-Portrait Exhibition — Runs through Oct. 20 on the library’s first floor. It features 45 full-color and black-and-white portraits and interviews with farmers across the United States by photographer Paul Mobley.
- DWD employment assistance and career counseling — Tuesdays from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the Franklin Street Room. No appointment necessary for drop-in employment assistance but appointments are needed for career counseling and can be made by contacting Ellen Hope at 920-930-6553 or ellen.hope@dwd.wisconsin.gov.
Contact Brandon Reid at 920-686-2984 or breid@gannett.com, or follow him on X at @breidHTRNews.
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