Baby Playgroup (Ages 0-20 months)

Parents and caregivers of our youngest friends, ages 0-20 months, are invited to drop by the library anytime between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM every Thursday morning for a baby playgroup. We  provide age-appropriate toys for babies and young toddlers so that parents and c......More

Parents and caregivers of our youngest friends, ages 0-20 months, are invited to drop by the library anytime between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM every Thursday morning for a baby playgroup. We  provide age-appropriate toys for babies and young toddlers so that parents and caregivers have the opportunity to engage with their little ones and socialize with other adults. This is an informal drop-in gathering; no registration or commitment required.  https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-playgroup-ages-0-20-months-12/

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Drop-In LEGO Free Build (Ages 5+)

Come build with LEGO bricks! This is an informal fee build event. Drop in to the Youth Room any time between 4:00-6:30 PM. Creations will be put on display in the Youth Room each week! https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-lego-free-bu......More

Come build with LEGO bricks! This is an informal fee build event. Drop in to the Youth Room any time between 4:00-6:30 PM. Creations will be put on display in the Youth Room each week! https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-lego-free-build-ages-5-20/

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Hybrid Fiction Book Club - Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting, by Clare Pooley

The Library Book Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm (unless otherwise noted). New members are always welcome and encouraged to attend! “Every day Iona, a larger-than-life magazine advice columnist, travels the ten stops from Hampton Court to Wate......More

The Library Book Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm (unless otherwise noted). New members are always welcome and encouraged to attend! “Every day Iona, a larger-than-life magazine advice columnist, travels the ten stops from Hampton Court to Waterloo Station by train, accompanied by her dog, Lulu. Every day she sees the same people, whom she knows only by nickname: Impossibly-Pretty-Bookworm and Terribly-Lonely-Teenager. Of course, they never speak. Seasoned commuters never do. Then one morning, the man she calls Smart-But-Sexist-Manspreader chokes on a grape right in front of her. He’d have died were it not for the timely intervention of Sanjay, a nurse, who gives him the Heimlich maneuver. This single event starts a chain reaction, and an eclectic group of people with almost nothing in common except their commute discover that a chance encounter can blossom into much more. It turns out that talking to strangers can teach you about the world around you–and even more about yourself.“–Publisher https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hybrid-fiction-book-club-iona-iversons-rules-for-commuting-by-clare-pooley/

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Bouncing Babies with Ms. Emmy (Ages 0-18 Months)

Join Ms. Emmy for a six-session group with your bouncing baby! We will have sensory play, blow bubbles, shake bells, and have a fun-filled circle time with songs and a story. This is a great opportunity to connect with other local families as well. This group is for ......More

Join Ms. Emmy for a six-session group with your bouncing baby! We will have sensory play, blow bubbles, shake bells, and have a fun-filled circle time with songs and a story. This is a great opportunity to connect with other local families as well. This group is for babies ages 0-18 months. Registration is required and space is limited. Classes will run from 10:15-10:45 am on 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, and 12/19. Please register via https://selfhelpcpc.org/#events Questions? Contact Emmy at: [email protected] https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/bouncing-babies-with-ms-emmy-ages-0-18-months-4/

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Preschool Play and Learn with Ms. Emmy (Ages 3-5)

Attention all preschoolers! Come and join Ms. Emmy for our preschool playgroup. Each week there will be free play, a fun-filled circle time, a story, and a craft. This is an excellent opportunity to help your child develop language and social skills as well as get the......More

Attention all preschoolers! Come and join Ms. Emmy for our preschool playgroup. Each week there will be free play, a fun-filled circle time, a story, and a craft. This is an excellent opportunity to help your child develop language and social skills as well as get them moving to the music! We will also practice school readiness skills such as scissor practice and learning how to write their name. This group is intended for ages 3-5, although siblings are welcome. Classes will run from 11:15-12:15 on 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, and 12/19. Registration is required and space is limited. Please register all children who will be attending. Please register via https://selfhelpcpc.org/#events Questions? Contact Emmy at: [email protected] https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/preschool-play-and-learn-with-ms-emmy-ages-3-5-10/

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Gingerbread House Building & Decorating (All Ages)

Join us for a Graham Cracker Gingerbread House Building and Decorating event.  Participants will create a gingerbread house using graham crackers, candy, and frosting!  This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Mansfield Public Library.  Registration i......More

Join us for a Graham Cracker Gingerbread House Building and Decorating event.  Participants will create a gingerbread house using graham crackers, candy, and frosting!  This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Mansfield Public Library.  Registration is required for each individual (age 10 and older) who will be making their own gingerbread house. Because supplies are limited, we ask that families with children under age 10 work together on one gingerbread house. https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/gingerbread-house-building-decorating-all-ages-2/

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English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Circle (Ages 18+)

Participate in a 45 minute conversation circle for adult English Language Learners who would like to practice their English speaking skills and meet new members of our community. All levels of English learners are welcome. Please note: This is not a class; it is an a......More

Participate in a 45 minute conversation circle for adult English Language Learners who would like to practice their English speaking skills and meet new members of our community. All levels of English learners are welcome. Please note: This is not a class; it is an an informal group for participants to gain confidence in conversational English. No registration required.  https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/english-language-learner-ell-conversation-circle-ages-18-100/

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Storytime for Little Ones (Ages 0-3)

Join us for a lively story time. We'll share stories, songs, rhymes, and movement! Great for ages 0-3 and their grown-ups. No registration required. https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-for-little-ones-ages-0-3-26/

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LIBRARY CLOSING at noon today

We will be closing at noon today, but will be open from 10:00am until noon. https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-closing-at-noon-today-2/

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Art Lab (Grades K-8)

Art Lab is a program that focuses on process and creativity. Participate in some of the experiment stations or follow your own creative sparks! This is a drop in program which means you don’t have to arrive at the start time or stay for the whole session. Not all mat......More

Art Lab is a program that focuses on process and creativity. Participate in some of the experiment stations or follow your own creative sparks! This is a drop in program which means you don’t have to arrive at the start time or stay for the whole session. Not all materials are washable; please dress accordingly! This program is supported by the Friends of the Mansfield Public Library.  https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/art-lab-grades-k-12-18/

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Storytime for Little Ones (Ages 0-3)

Join us for a lively story time. We'll share stories, songs, rhymes, and movement! Great for ages 0-3 and their grown-ups. No registration required. https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-for-little-ones-ages-0-3-27/

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HYBRID: Spill the Tea Book Chat (18 +)

Join our original book chat, but with a twist!!  Let's talk books (in person and virtually) and drink tea!  What are you currently reading, what do you want to read and what do you need more gossip about to read?? Our book chats are a great way to connect with fell......More

Join our original book chat, but with a twist!!  Let's talk books (in person and virtually) and drink tea!  What are you currently reading, what do you want to read and what do you need more gossip about to read?? Our book chats are a great way to connect with fellow book lovers and community members! Snacks provided by the Friends of the Mansfield Public Library. This event is free and open to all. Registration Required for invitation to Zoom Meeting Room. Registrants will receive the invitation to the Zoom Meeting Room on the day of the event. https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hybrid-spill-the-tea-book-chat-18-8/

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LIBRARY CLOSING at 3:00pm today

We will be closing at 3:00pm today, but will be open from 10:00am until 3:00pm. https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-closing-at-3-00pm/

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Storytime for Little Ones (Ages 0-3)

Join us for a lively story time. We'll share stories, songs, rhymes, and movement! Great for ages 0-3 and their grown-ups. No registration required. https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-for-little-ones-ages-0-3-28/

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