Manitowoc Public Library will be hosting a Nurdle Patrol and beach cleanup day on Saturday, October 15, starting at 9 AM at Red Arrow Park Beach. Registration is required. Sign up at https://adopt.greatlakes.org/s/cleanup/a2o8X000004MWA3QAO/aab20993. Please join us as we work together to clean up our beaches and give back to our community! NURDLE ALERT: During our last clean-up at Lincoln High School Beach, our Patrol found over 100 of these plastic pellets, so Nurdles have definitely found their way to our shores! Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Here's an interesting question: precisely how does one go about getting their name on a ballot? And where can someone find out what positions are open to run for in any given election. To answer these questions, the League of Women Voters of Manitowoc County and Manitowoc Public Library are presenting "Running: Getting on the Ballot," a virtual panel discussion taking place at 6 PM on Thursday, October 20. Participants include Jessica Backus (Manitowoc County Clerk), Jamie Jackson (City Clerk/Two Rivers), and Mackenzie Reed-Kadow (City Clerk/Manitowoc), as well as Darian Kaderabek (Manitowoc Alderperson, District 5). Topics will include requirements, positions available, and procedures to follow As a recently-elected candidate, Darian will share her experiences, why she wanted to run, and what drove her to continue. Join us for this informative, community-minded conversation, livestreaming on both MPL’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/manitowoclibrary) and YouTube channel.

It's that spooky time of year and we promise a creepy good time for the whole family! Once you’ve finished Trunk or Treating across the street in the Briess Parking Lot on Tuesday, October 25, why not head back to Manitowoc Public Library for the Creepy Crawl, happening between 5:30-7 PM. Sneak through the Library to find FREE Halloween surprises. No registration required!

On Tuesday, October 25, from 5:30-7 PM, grab your Halloween costume and join MPL for a safe trick-or-treating event in the Briess Parking Lot across the street from Manitowoc Public Library! Get treats and check out some great organizations in our community! This is one spooktacular event you will not want to miss! Trunk or Treat is a FREE event hosted by Manitowoc Public Library. In case of inclement weather, this event will be canceled.