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For the whole month of February, we will have our special, favorite display in the library with a wide variety of books, wrapped up like your favorite Valentine’s Day present! You won’t know the ‘identity’ of your blind date till you get it home, however there may be some hints as to who your date is…Will it be fiction or non-fiction? Funny, informative, a mystery, true-crime, a memoir, or even a Graphic Novel? The possibilities are endless. You may choose any wrapped book in our “Blind Date with a Book” display. Also included with the books is a fun questionnaire asking you to Rate Your Date. Was your date disastrous or incredible? We want to know! Please fill it out and return it either with the book or to the reference desk.
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Love Letters For The Library! Just in time for Valentine's Day, we are asking our amazing community to show just how much they love their library! Libraries play a vital role in ensuring that everyone have equitable access to information. Libraries are important spaces in the community. Click HERE to upload your "valentine" for the Mansfield Public Library!
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Thursday February 9th 7:00 PM EDT
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Thursday February 16th 1:00 PM EDT
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Tuesday February 28th 4:00 PM EDT
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Back in a Spell Author Talk with Lana Harper Join us for a magical evening with New York Times bestselling author Lana Harper as she discusses the enchanting third installment of her immensely popular The Witches of Thistle Grove series, Back in a Spell.
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Tastes Like War Author Talk with Grace M. Cho You’re invited to an insightful chat with award-winning author Grace M. Cho as she discusses her memoir, Tastes Like War.
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The House of Eve Author Talk with Sadeqa Johnson
We look forward to seeing you for an invigorating conversation with highly acclaimed author Sadeqa Johnson as she talks about her brand new novel, The House of Eve!
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Yoga at the Library With Revonda Mehovic Tues., Feb 7th, 6:00PM Tues., Feb 21st, 6:00PM
Please join us for an hour long community yoga practice at the Mansfield Public Library! This will be a level 1-2 Hatha yoga class that will offer plenty of modifications. The focus of this class will be on connecting the mind with the body through a series of gentle movements. Prior knowledge of hatha yoga poses will be helpful, but is not required. Please bring a yoga mat and water to class. If you have them, 2 yoga blocks and a towel to provide extra padding for your knees would be helpful.
Revonda Mehovic started practicing yoga in the late 1990s. More recently, she was inspired to teach yoga in order to share the benefits she gained from having a more regular practice. She received her formal training from Yoga Renew and has attended multiple yoga workshops in NC, VA, and NY. Her teaching philosophy is grounded in making yoga more accessible to all bodies. This event is free and open to ages 18 and up. Registration required.
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Dan Kennedy Live at the Mansfield Public Library A Solo Valentine’s Day Inspired Piano Concert Sat., Feb 11th, 1:00PM
Mansfield Public Library is so happy to welcome back Composer, Pianist and Recording Artist Dan Kennedy for a heartfelt and dazzling solo piano performance, which will include a good dose of love songs for Valentine's Day! Dan’s music has been described as, “Classical originals tinged with improvisation.” An afternoon of live music is the perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day with the one you love!
Dan will be signing and selling his cd’s after the concert.
Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Mansfield Public Library. Solo Piano artist Dan Kennedy has performed in 21 states across the U.S.A. as well as Canada. He has worked with such luminaries as Will Ackerman, Joe Bongiorno, Charles Neville, Wings drummer Steve Holley, Glen Velez, and T-Bone Wolk. Dan has been heard on over 250 radio stations internationally, and his recorded music has garnered over 500,00 spins on the internet. "Music reminds us to make room for joy. Let’s go there." This event is free and open to all. Registration recommended for courtesy email reminder.
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Mystery Book Club (Hybrid) Thurs., Feb 2nd, 6:30PM
In Person & Zoom Meeting Room All are welcome to join the Mansfield Public Library Mystery Book Club for an in-person OR virtual discussion of The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton.
This program 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.
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IT'S ALL RELATIVE Genealogy Club (IN PERSON)
Thurs., Feb., 9th, 6:30PM Whether you are at the start of the journey into your family history and not sure where to begin, or you are a seasoned pro, this club is for you! The Mansfield Public Library Genealogy Club meets in-person on the second Thursday of the month. This event is free and open to all. Registration Required.
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Wednesday Movie Matinee (IN PERSON) Wed., Feb., 15th, 2:00PM
The Mansfield Public Library is partnering with the Mansfield Council on Aging to offer current release movies for all! For the month of February, we will be showing, It Happened One Night.
Light refreshments will be provided by the Mansfield Council on Aging This event is free and open to all ages appropriate to the rating. This film is Not Rated
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Spice Club: COCOA Wed., Feb., 15th
Cocoa! Isn't it romantic? 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! Every month, a new spice and recipes will be featured each month. We will provide a Spice Pack which will include: - Information and history of each featured spice.
Two new recipes from A to Z World Food database (A Mansfield Public Library card is required to access this database). Pre-measured featured spice for the two recipes that month
Once registered, come to the library on Wednesday, February 15th, to pick up the kit.
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.
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Library Book Club (VIRTUAL)
Thurs., Feb., 16th, 6:30PM
All are welcome to join the Mansfield Public Library Book Club for a virtual discussion of Fellowship Point by Alice Elliot Dark. “The masterful story of a lifelong friendship between two very different women with shared histories and buried secrets, tested in the twilight of their lives, set across the arc of the 20th century." This program 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.
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Pajama Drive! February 1 - March 15 The Mansfield Library Youth Services Dept. will once again join Cradles to Crayons, the Boston Bruins, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and Wonderfund in their annual Pajama Drive! Drop off brand new pajamas, sizes 0-3 Months - Adult medium, to the donation box neat the entrance to the Youth Room. Thank you for your support!
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Friday, February 3, 11:00 AM Please join us for this fun, interactive show for young children! Mamasteph has been bringing her own brand of imaginative and musical entertainment to children in the South Shore area for the past 20 years. Her show features music, puppets, and lots of singing! For more information, please visit her website: www.mamasteph.com. Ages 0-5
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Special Vacation Week Event! OneUp Games Open Gameplay w/VR After-Hours Event for Ages 10 & up Friday, February 24, 5:00-8:00 PM Join us after the library closes for Open Gameplay with Virtual Reality! Includes: Playstation, XBOX, Nintendo Switch, and Oculus Quest. Ages 10+ (Registrants under age 12 must have a parent or guardian with them) Registration is required.
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Preschool Parachute PlaygroupWednesday, February 1, 10:30-11:15 AM Join in for circle time, music, stories, a simple art project, tunnel, and parachute play! This group is focused on socialization and other developmental skills. Ages 3-5 Registration is required. To register email: ccarver@selfhelpinc.org
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Saturday, February 4, 1:00-2:30 PM We will use soft pastel colors to create "Three Hearts on a String." Perfect for Valentines Day! Ages 7-10 Registration is required.
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Sensory Playtime Thursday, February 9, 10:30 - 11:30 AM Young children will use their senses to freely explore a variety of sensory bins and materials. Squish, scoop, shake, and more! Ages 2-5 Registration is required.
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Preschool Music and Movement!Monday, February 13, 1:00 - 2:15 PM Do you want to dance until you drop? Then join Ms. Michelle for this high-energy session where we will sing, dance, act out stories, and do a craft! Ages 3-5 Registration is required. Register with Michelle at: selfhelpcpc.org/calendar
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Pajama Storytime and CraftTuesday, February 21, 10:30 - 11:15 AM It's Pajama Day at the library! Wear your coziest pajamas and join Ms. Kacee for a special pajama storytime and craft in honor of our month-long Pajama Drive! Donations of new pajamas are appreciated but not required. Ages 0-5
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Storytime for Little Learners Ages 0-3 Join us for fun stories, songs, rhymes, and movement! Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:00 AM
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Baby Playgroup Ages 0-18 months Join in and play with fun, age-appropriate toys for babies & young toddlers! Wednesdays February 8 & 22 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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Family Evening Storytime Ages 0-5 Families are invited to dress in pajamas & bring a stuffed friend to share in the fun! Monday, February 27 6:30 - 7:00 PM
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Lego Club Thursdays, 4:30-6:30 PM Drop in and build with our LEGO bricks! Creations will be put on display in the Youth Room each week. Ages 5 & up
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Family Game Night Monday, February 6 6:00-7:00 PM Join us for family game night! Try out one of our board games or bring one of your own! All ages
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Drop-in Crafts: Heart Art! Saturday, February 11 All Day! Drop in any time between during library hours to make some heart-themed crafts! All ages
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Book ChatTuesday, February 14, 6:30 - 7:15 PM Love to read? Love to talk about what you are reading?Join the library's Book Chat for 10-12 year olds. 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! Book Chat will meet the second Tuesday of every month. Ages 10-12
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Art Lab, Jr.Friday, February 24, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Join Stacie in the meeting room for Art Lab Jr.! This is a program for ages 10-12 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 starting time or stay for the whole session to join in the fun. Ages 10-12
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The Hot Chocolate Wars for Teens
Thursday, February 23rd 6:30-7:30PM Meeting Room Using creativity, and ingredients provided by the library, teens can compete with each other to make the most delicious and most unique hot chocolate! Who will be victorious?!?!? Prizes will be awarded for: Most Delicious and Most Unusual Ingredients Pairing! No hot chocolate experience necessary! All supplies and snacks included! This program is free and OPEN TO THOSE IN GRADES 6 THROUGH 12!!! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
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Study & Organizing Solutions (S.O.S.) With Stacie Is your backpack about to burst? Are you not getting credit for work that you have done because you can’t find it the morning it’s due? Can’t figure out how to study for a certain class? No idea what to do with all those binders? Just need time to sit down and organize? All of the above!?! Stop by the library to troubleshoot with Youth Services Librarian, Stacie! Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00-5:00PM Fridays 2:00-5:00PM As a former teacher and tutor, Stacie can help you zero in on some tips, strategies, and solutions that fit your situation and personality! For more information, contact Stacie at shooper@sailsinc.org
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Cake pans! Are you tired of baking boring rectangular cakes? If so, you should check out (pun intended!) the different cake pans that we have available in our Library of Things (LOT)! We currently have:
~ a castle bundt pan ~ a giant cupcake pan ~ a set of 2 heart-shaped baking pans ~ a house cake pan ~ a snowman-shaped cake pan ~ a number one-shaped cake pan ~ a cake pop maker And if you’re signing up for our Spice Club this month, the spice will be Baking Cocoa, and one of the recipes will be for a cake, so borrow a cake pan for some extra Spice Club fun in February! To see what other items we have in our LOT, and to review the rules for borrowing items, please click here. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call: 508-261-7380.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale The Friends of the Library happily accept donations of books in excellent condition, to add to their year-round Book Sale inside the Library. The Friends are currently in need of CHILDREN'S BOOKS!
To make a donation, please call to make an appointment 508-261-7380. Please do not leave donations outside the library or in the book drop. The Friends offer a variety of books for all ages. Most items cost $1! The Friends do not accept: - Books that have been stored in an attic or basement
- Books that have mildew or mold
- Books with missing, yellowed or written in pages
- Books without the dust jacket
- Textbooks
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Support the Friends With Amazon SmileWhen you place orders choose Amazon Smile and choose Friends of the Mansfield Library Inc. AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support The Friends every time you shop, at no cost to you. To use AmazonSmile, simply go to smile.amazon.com on your web browser or activate AmazonSmile in the Amazon Shopping app on your iOS or Android phone within the Settings or Programs & Features menu. On your web browser, you can add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping with AmazonSmile
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