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July 2019 Summer Reading is up and running so be sure to check it out! Children should stop by Children's Desk to register. Teens and Adults can sign up at the Reference Desk. Earn chances to win some out of this world prizes! Click on image to left for more information. Be sure to check out our book bundles at the front of the library. Grab a bundle of travel themed books for your vacation or staycation! Travel by book to other countries, travel by train, car or airplane, choose a travel companion like Hercule Poirot! You are sure to find the book bundle that is just right for you! Read on for information on all of our great July events! The library will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4th!
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Museum of Science Reptiles Program July 8 at 6:30 p.m. Ages 5 and Up. Funded by the Mansfield Bank Charitable Foundation.
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Jay Mankita Chain Reaction Contraptions July 15 at 6 p.m. Sponsored in part by a grant from the Mansfield Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass. Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Dramatic Play Days Community Helpers July 2-3 Restaurant Week July 23-25
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STEM Activities July 9-11 (Planets) July 30-Aug. 1
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Crafts Outer Space fun July 17-18
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Story Times Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 and Under Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 and Up
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Carol Carver Play Group Ages 0-5 July 3 at 10:30 a.m.
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Book Tasting Ages 9-12 Game, activity and snack. July 1 at 6:30 p.m.
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Calligraphy Writing for Teens July 16 & 23, 3-4:30 p.m. Because the second class builds on skills learned from the first class, it is required that registrants should sign up for all both classes.
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Glowing Constellation Painting July 17, 6-8 p.m. Paint a galactic masterpiece that has real light-up stars! . All materials will be provided including a battery operated strand of lights*. *Batteries not included
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ADULTS & TEENS (Ages 13 and up)
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Origami Workshop REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - Because each workshop builds on skills learned from the previous workshop, it is recommended, but not required, that registrants should sign up for all 5 workshops July 13 & 27, August 3 and 10, 2 - 3 p.m. To enhance the experience of learning the art of origami and about Japanese culture, Japanese tea and snacks will be served. For safety reasons, no accommodations can be made for food allergies.
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LIVE WEBCAST Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing Join STARnet for a Live Webcast Event to Celebrate NASA’s 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11’s Historic Moon Landing! Join us for a guided recreation of Apollo 11’s journey to see how this mission was executed by crew members and mission control in Houston. July 15, 4-5 p.m.
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Summer Time Is Robot Time The Mansfield Public Library and the Mansfield Council on Aging will be hosting a free event called “Summer Time is Robot Time." The one hour presentation from Chartcloud Robotics will feature live demonstrations of a Humanoid Robot and a Tele-presence robot.
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Cookie Decorating Ages 13 and up Two bakers will be teaching special decorating techniques. Each teen and adult will leave with six large and special cookies! For safety reason, no accomodations can be made for food allergies. July 20 at 12:30 p.m.
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Thursday Night Movie July 11 at 6:00 p.m. Rated PG-13 Run Time: 2 hours, 21 minutes
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RETRO Movie Night July 25 at 6:00 p.m. Rated PG Run Time: 1 hour, 41 minutes
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Monday Fundays Coloring July 1 & 15 at 6:30 p.m.
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Generational Advisory BoardCalling all Retirees and Senior Citizens!- Members of G.A.B. will recommend and help the library to plan programming.
- In addition, G.A.B. offers retirees and senior citizens a place to share knowledge and experience with each other.
Light refreshments will be served July 16 at 11 a.m.
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One-On-One Computer TutoringNeed help brushing up on your computer skills? The Mansfield Public Library is now offering one-on one computer tutoring sessions the 1st and 3rd Wednesday every month at 1:00 PM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY For more information or to book an appt. call the Reference Desk (508) 261-7380 or email wkbrown@sailsinc.org.
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I'll Be Gone in the Dark : one woman's obsessive search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamaraAn account of the unsolved Golden State Killer case, written by the late author of the TrueCrimeDiary.com website and featuring an afterword by her husband, comedian Patton Oswalt, traces the rapes and murders of dozens of victims and the author's determined efforts to help identify the killer and bring him to justice. Mystery Book Club Thursday July 11 at 6:30 p.m.
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Ready for the beach or pool? Stop by the Friends of the Library sale shelves for some great summer reading.
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Friends Pass of the Month The New England Aquarium In honor of their 50th Anniversary the New England Aquarium is offering discounted passes through the library for July and August! These special passes offer 50% off admission for up to 4 people. Passes are not usually available in the summer, so be sure to take advantage of this special access. Vist their website for more information.
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