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April News Spring has arrived and things are hopping at the library! Check out all of the fun upcoming events including our 5th Annual One Book One Community and our school vacation happenings for kids and teens! If you participate in a book club be sure to check out our new Book Club Kits. We hope these will make it easy for your members to get the books for your discussion. We have about 20 sets to start and plan to add more if it proves popular. Let us know what you think! Would you like an easy way to show your support for the library? This month when you purchase a reusable bag at Shaw's in Mansfield the Friends of the library will receive $1 per bag. The Friends use funds to purchase museum passes and library materials as well as funding many of our events for all ages. We'd love to have your support! There is so much happening please be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom! We wish you all a very Happy spring!
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We want to make life a little easier for your book club. We have prepared Book Club Kits: bags that contain 8 to 10 copies of the same book, possibly enough for all the members of your book club. Each kit also contains a laminated card of discussion questions to get you started. Book Club Kits are available on the bottom shelf of the New Fiction section. One person checks out the kit and distributes the books to other members of the book club. Kits can be checked out for 4 weeks with one renewal. To request a kit, please call the Reference Desk (508)261-7380 x3. (Book Club Kits cannot be requested online.) Book Club Kits should be returned to the circulation desk at the Mansfield Public Library. They may not be returned to other libraries or placed in the book drop. Search the catalog by searching for “Book Club Kit” and limit your search to the Mansfield Public Library; you will see which kits are currently available. Lists of Book Club Kit titles also are included in each kit. We hope to add more kits if you like this program so be sure to let us know!
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Mike the Bubbleman Sat., April 13 at 3 p.m. Experience the magic and science of bubbles!
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Pop Up Art School Thur., April 18 at 6:30 - 8 p.m. Ages 8 to 108!
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Art Beats with Helina Sat., April 13 at 11 a.m.
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Book Bingo Fri., April 19 at 4 p.m.
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Drop-In Crafts Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. A different craft each day! Ages 3 and up with a caregiver.
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Weekly Story Times Ages 2 & Under: Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. & Fridays 11 a.m. Multi-Age: Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. Ages 3 and up: Fridays at 10:15 a.m. *No Story Times During School Vacation Week (April 16-19) Carol Carver Play Group Wed., April 3 at 10:30 a.m. See also One Book One Community Programs
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LEGO Building with Bricks and Minifigs Tue., April 9, 4-6 p.m. Ages 5+
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STEAM with Carol CarverWed., April 10 at 10:30 a.m.Ages 3-5 Register Here
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Art Beats with HelinaThur., April 11 at 3:45 p.m.Ages 7-10 Register Here
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Kids STEM Night Story and Activity Measuring Ages 3 and Up Thur., April 25 at 6:15 p.m.
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Unlocking Secret CodesSat., April 27 at 11 a.m.Ages 8-12 Register Here
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Teen Advisory Board Tue., April 30 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
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Teen Time and Free Play Board Games Monday - Friday, 2 - 5 p.m. In the Teen Space
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Fortnite Frenzy Tournament Battle Royale Sat., April 13 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Teen Night at the Movies Tue., April 16 at 6 p.m. Rated PG-13 Run Time 1 hr. 54 min.
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Mansfield Public Library is pleased to announce our fifth annual One Book One Community Mansfield 2019! This year’s selection will be Freedom by Any Means: Con Games, Voodoo Schemes, True Love and Lawsuits on the Underground Railroad by Betty DeRamus. We invite you all to take part in reading the book, joining our discussions, and participating in other events. In collaboration with our Community Read partner, Bridgewater State University, we have events including a guided walking tour of historic New Bedford's Underground Railroad, guided tours of the National Black Doll Museum, a themed story time and much more! Come in to the library to pick up a copy of the book or place it on hold. For more information on this program or any other adult or teen program at the library, please contact Whitney Brown, Reference/Teen Librarian, at (508) 261-7380 or email wkbrown@sailsinc.org.
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National Black Doll Museum Tour Thur., April 18
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Follow the Drinking Gourd Storytelling Fri., April 19 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 9-12
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One Book One Community Read Mon., April 22 at 6:30 p.m.
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Coloring Club
April 1 at 5 p.m.
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Knitting Corner with Kim April 8 and 22 at 6:30 p.m.
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Writer's Group with Vlad Zachary April 1, 8, 22 and 29 at 6:30 p.m.
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Scenic Iceland Travel Talk & Slides Thur., April 25 at 6:30 p.m.
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Generational Advisory Board Tue., April 16 at 11:00 a.m. Open to all retirees and Sr. Citizens
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Thursday Night at the Movies
Thur., April 11 at 6 p.m. Rated PG Run Time 1 hr. 36 min.
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One On One Computer Tutoring Do you need help brushing up on your computer skills? The Mansfield Public Library now offers one-on-one computer tutoring sessions on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY For more information or to book an appointment, please contact the Reference Desk 508-261-7380 or email wkbrown@sailsinc.org
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Station Eleven by Emily St. John MandelThe sudden death of a Hollywood actor during a production of King Lear marks the beginning of the world's dissolution, in a story told at various past and future times from the perspectives of the actor and four of his associates. Thur., April 18 at 7:00 p.m. New members always welcome!
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