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Board of Library Trustees
The Mansfield Public Library would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Nancy Breef-Pilz who is ending her tenure on the Board of Library Trustees after serving 36 years. Ms. Breef-Pilz has been an integral part of the Board since 1987. In that time she has served as a dedicated advocate for the Mansfield Public Library in fulfilling its mission of encouraging thoughtful and engaging discourse, nurturing creativity and imagination, supporting lifelong learning, and providing safe, comfortable, and welcoming spaces for all. Nancy served various positions during her tenure including Treasurer and Chairperson. She guided the library through many changes over the years including the redesign of the Quiet Area and the Children’s Room, the introduction of the Teen Space, the new RFID circulation and security system, and many 5-year Strategic Plans. Her depth of institutional knowledge will be greatly missed by the Board. At the Board meeting in December, Ms. Breef-Pilz was presented with certificates of recognition for her years of service from the Massachusetts State Senate and House of Representative. The Mansfield Public Library is grateful to Ms. Breef-Pilz for the countless hours she gave on behalf of the Library. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors. |
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Wednesday
January 10th
8:00 pm EDT
Author Talk with Rebecca Serle
Join us as we kick off the New Year talking to Rebecca Serle about her journey writing epic love stories to span generations. Learning the love story formula with Serle, we’ll chat with the author about her New York Times bestselling novels, One Italian Summer, In Five Years, The Dinner List, and many more.
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Tuesday
January 23rd
2:00 pm EDT
Author Talk with Rajiv Nagaich
Start your New Year off right and learn how to avoid the hidden traps in retirement planning advice! Over his 20-plus years of experience in United States elder law, Rajiv has developed a step-by-step guide to retirement planning by connecting the various dots of the retirement planning process. |
Tuesday January 30th 2:00 pm EDT
Author Talk with
Dr. Robert Lustig Launch your New Year healthy with Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric neuroendocrinologist who has long been on the cutting edge of medicine and science. He challenges our current healthcare paradigm which has gone off the rails under the influence of Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Government. |
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50+ Job Seeker Networking Group meets virtually every other Wednesday!
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month
from 9:30-11:30am, via Zoom.
If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career”, this networking group program is perfect for you!
Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! Click HERE to register for these meetings |
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The History and Mystery of Nancy Drew
(IN PERSON) Sat. January 13th 1:00pm Calling all Nancy Drew fans and super sleuths! All are welcome to come learn about the history of the beloved sleuth Nancy Drew. Presenter Alicia Mello has been collecting Nancy Drew items for 20 years and loves to talk about the history of this beloved figure in literature!
All are welcome to bring Nancy drew books from your collections to share with the group and learn about what year your books are from as well as a value.
This event and refreshments are generously sponsored by the Friends of the
Mansfield Public Library. This program is free and open to all. Registration recommended for courtesy email reminder. |
Keep the Memories
Not the Stuff
With Janine Cavanaugh (IN PERSON) Tues. January 16th 6:30 - 7:30pm It’s easy to get attached to our possessions. We tend to form sentimental bonds to the things we purchase for ourselves, the gifts we receive, and the items we inherit from others. This workshop presents ideas on how to address and let go of sentimental things. Come learn how to keep the memories but get rid of the stuff. This program is free and open to all. Registration recommended for courtesy email reminder. |
Paranormal Hotspots With Ronny LeBlanc (IN PERSON) Thurs. January 25th 6:00pm Ronny LeBlanc, best-selling author and star of Travel Channel’s hit series Expedition Bigfoot, examines why some locations have more paranormal activity than others. Ronny is the author of two books, Monsterland: Encounters with UFOs, Bigfoot and Orange Orbs and the follow up book, Monsterland: Shamans, Sasquatch, Synchronicity and High Strangeness. A regular speaker and researcher, Ronny gives lectures at Bigfoot, UFO and Paranormal conferences and conventions around the country.
This event is free and open to all. Registration recommended for courtesy email reminder. |
Mystery Book Club
(HYBRID) Thurs., January 4th 6:30pm
All are welcome to join the
Mansfield Public Library Mystery Book Club
for an in-person OR virtual discussion of
The Verifiers by Jane Pek. 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. |
It’s All Relative!
Mansfield Public Library Genealogy Club
Thurs., January 11th 6:30pm
The Mansfield Public Library Genealogy Club is for those who have an interest in genealogy. We will discuss our own journeys in the fascinating and sometimes overwhelming areas of genealogy and share tips and tricks that have become useful along the way.
This event is free and open to all.
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Spice Club: Coriander
Wed., January 17th
Do you love to cook and want to try new flavors and recipes? Or maybe you’re tired of cooking the same old thing and want to try something new? Then we have got just the club for you!!! Time to get spicy and join the Mansfield Public Library’s Spice Club! Be sure to register individually if you have more than one person to sign up. The spice club is open to ages 13 and up. |
Library Book Club
(HYBRID) Thurs., January 18th 6:30pm
All are welcome to join the
Mansfield Public Library Fiction Book Club for an in-person OR virtual discussion of The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. 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. |
Friday Movie Matinee A Haunting in Venice Fri., January 26th 12:00pm
"In post-World War II Venice, Poirot, now retired and living in his own exile, reluctantly attends a seance. But when one of the guests is murdered, it is up to the former detective to once again uncover the killer."--IMDB
Light refreshments will be provided by the Mansfield Council on Aging This event is free and open to all ages appropriate to the rating.
Rated PG-13 for some strong violence, disturbing images and thematic elements. No registration required.
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ELL Conversation Circle Fridays January 12th & 26th 10:30 - 11:15am
Join Stacie for 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 |
eBooks and Kindles with Kristen Wed., January 24th 6:30 - 7:30pm
Do you have questions about downloading eBooks to your Kindle, iPad, or other device?
Or, do you have questions about Libby or OverDrive?
Then make an appointment for some in-person help!
Please call ahead to make an appointment. To book an appointment, please call the Reference Department at (508) 261-7380. Walk-ins welcome, if space allows. |
Preschool Parachute Playgroup! Ages 3-5 Wednesday, January 3 10:30 - 11:15 AM Registration is required |
Preschool Fair Hosted by Mansfield Mothers' Club Wednesday, January 17 5:30 - 7:30 PM Join us for a chance to meet with many preschool and childcare programs from Mansfield and the surrounding area! Ask questions and learn about different programs’ offerings. |
Read to a Dog! Grades K-6 Saturday, January 20 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Children can practice their reading and storytelling skills with a patient, supportive (and adorable!) listener: a certified therapy dog! |
BaNannies Concert! All Ages Saturday, January 27 10:30 AM The BaNannies return with a free concert featuring songs, games, instruments, laughs, dancing, and more! Come join in the fun! |
Read Aloud & Art-tivity! Grades K-6 Monday, January 29 6:30 - 7:30 PM Listen to a story and then gather together for a fun book related art activity – or art-ivity! |
Half-Day Crafternoon! Grades K - 6 Wednesday, January 31 12:00 - 3:00 PM Drop by the youth room for some relaxing after-school crafting! |
Storytime for Little Ones Ages 0-3 Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:00 AMStorytime will not meet on January 30. Library opens at 1:00 PM. |
Pre-K Story & Playtime Ages 3-5 Wednesdays January 10, 17, 31 10:30 - 11:30 AM |
Evening Baby Storytime Ages 0-5 Monday, January 22 6:15 - 7:15 PM |
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Baby Playgroup Ages 0-20 months Thursdays 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Bring your little ones to play with our special collection of baby and toddler toys! |
Playtime: Library of Things! Ages 1-5 Friday, January 5 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Drop by to play with our collection of toys, puzzles, and more that you can check out with your library card! |
Playtime: Construction! Friday, January 19 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Stop by for a special construction-themed pretend playtime! |
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Family Game Night All Ages Monday, January 8 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
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Book Chat Ages 8-12 Monday, January 8 6:30 - 7:15 PM We will be sharing books we read on our own during the month, and we'll also save time for book related activities and games! |
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