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Virtual Author Talk - Pignon Scorbion and the Barbershop Detectives by Rick BleiweissTuesday, September 20th, 6:30-8:00PMZoom Meeting RoomMansfield Public Library is excited to virtually host author Rick Bleiweiss for a discussion of his book, Pignon Scorbion & the Barbershop Detectives. “Bleiweiss’s novel is a worthy addition in the tradition of Conan Doyle and Christie. Holmes and Poirot, please make room for Pignon Scorbion.”-Reed Farrel Coleman, New York Times bestselling author of What You Break. For fans of Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot, author Rick Bleiweiss’s quirky new detective and ensemble cast of characters set against the backdrop of small-town England in the 1910s will feel both comfortingly familiar and thrillingly new. The year is 1910, and in the small and seemingly sleepy English municipality of Haxford, there’s a new chief police inspector. At first, the dapper and unflappable Pignon Scorbion strikes something of an odd figure among the locals, who don’t see a need for such an exacting investigator. But it isn’t long before Haxford finds itself very much in need of a detective. Luckily, Scorbion and the local barber are old acquaintances, and the barbershop employs a cast of memorable characters who—together with an aspiring young ace reporter for the local Morning News—are nothing less than enthralled by the enigmatic new chief police inspector. Investigating a trio of crimes whose origins span three continents and half a century, Pignon Scorbion and his “tonsorial sleuths” interview a parade of interested parties, but with every apparent clue, new surprises come to light. And just as it seems nothing can derail Scorbion’s cool head and almost unerring nose for deduction, in walks Thelma Smith—dazzling, whip-smart, and newly single. Has Pignon Scorbion finally met his match? For fans of Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot, author Rick Bleiweiss’s quirky new detective and ensemble cast of characters set against the backdrop of small-town England in the 1910s, will feel both comfortingly familiar and thrillingly new. –Amazon Rick Bleiweiss started his career in music as a rock performer, producer of over 50 records (including a Grammy nomination), songwriter and record company senior executive, working with Clive Davis, Melissa Etheridge, the Backstreet Boys, Kiss, U2, Whitney Houston, The BeeGees and other industry legends. Since 2006 as a publishing company executive, he has acquired works by bestselling and award-winning authors including James Clavell, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Rex Pickett, Leon Uris, and Catherine Coulter among many others. In his latest creative endeavor, Rick has crafted the Pignon Scorbion historical mystery series—blending his love of the past with the twisty deliciousness of a whodunit. 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. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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IN PERSON Craft Night for Teens and Adults Thursday, September 22nd, 6:30-7:30PMMeeting Room What better way to welcome Fall than with a festive fall book pumpkin project! Librarian Whitney Brown will show attendees how to upcycle an old paperback book by turning it into a “festive fall pumpkin”! This event is free and open to ages 13 and up! Registration Required. Please register at www.mansfieldlibraryma.com or call us at 508-261-7380 ext. 3. For more information on this program, please contact Whitney Brown, Reference/Teen Librarian, at (508) 261-7380 or email wkbrown@sailsinc.org.
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HYBRID Mystery Book ClubThursday, September 8th, 6:30-7:30PM 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 Crooked House by Agatha ChristieThis 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.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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It’s All Relative: Mansfield Public Library Genealogy Club |
Thursday, September 15th, 6:30-7:30PM Certuse Room ArchivesWhether 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 new genealogy club is for you! 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. The Mansfield Public Library Genealogy Club meets the second Thursday of the month. This program is free and open to all. Registration Required.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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HYBRID Library Book ClubThursday, September 15th, 6:30-7:30PM In Person & Zoom Meeting RoomAll are welcome to join the Mansfield Public Library Mystery Book Club for an in-person OR virtual discussion of Clark and Division by Naomi HiraharaThis 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.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Spice Club - SumacWednesday, September 21st, 10:00AM-6:00PMLet's get serious with Sumac!! 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 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: Once registered, come to the library on Wednesday, September 21st (10 am - 6 pm) 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. Don't forget to share images of your culinary creations on the library's Facebook and/or Instagram pages. Use the hashtags: #mansfieldpubliclibrary #mplspiceclub #cookingwithsumac #librariesofinstagram #cookingfun CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Old Colony History Museum Calling all history buffs! Have you ever visited the Old Colony History Museum in Taunton? If not, you can borrow our library pass and visit the OCHM for free! Specifically, our pass lets you visit the OCHM for free on a Tues, Thurs, or Sat, between 10am-4pm, and it admits up to 10 people free of charge. To borrow this pass, simply follow these steps: - Place the pass on hold from our website
- Pick up the pass from us, either the day before your visit, or the day of your visit (remember that we open at 10am)
- Bring the pass to the OCHM
- Return the pass to us by 10am the next day (If we aren’t open, just put the pass back in the yellow case, and return the yellow case in the “Media Return” box -- for DVDs, CDs, etc – outside the library building)
Here are some fun & interesting facts about the OCHM: - It’s best explored at your own pace, but they offer a “guided highlights” tour at noon
- It’s home to an extensive collection of regional objects and archives and a research library specializing in local history and genealogy
- Their object collection contains more than 13,000 unique items
- Their Archives & Library specialize in Southeastern Massachusetts prior to 1850
Take a look at all of the museum passes we have here, and be sure to read our Museum Pass Rules here. If you have any questions, just give us a call at 508-261-7380.
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MHS Yearbooks from1928 to 2021 and Mansfield Street Listings from 1870 to Present have been digitized and are now available to view HERE.
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Story Time for Little Learners! Ages 0 - 3 Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Join Miss Kacee for a lively story time for "little learners!" We'll share stories, songs, rhymes and movement. No registration is required. Family Evening Story Time Ages 0 - 5 Monday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. Families are invited to dress in their pajamas and bring a stuffed friend to share fun with stories and songs before bedtime! No registration is requited. ________________________________________ Preschool Parachute Playgroup with Carol Carver Wednesday - September 7 @ 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Registration is required Families of children will engage in free play with a variety of manipulatives/educational toys. The group will have circle time, music, stories, a simple art project, tunnel and parachute play. This group is focused on socialization and other developmental skills. REGISTER by emailing ccarver@selfhelpinc.org
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Baby Playgroup Ages 0 - 18 months Friday, September 23, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Parents and caregivers of children ages 0 to 18 months are invited to a baby playgroup. We will provide age-appropriate sensory toys for babies and young toddlers to play with, while parents and caregivers have an opportunity to engage with their little ones and socialize with other adults.
No registration is necessary.
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Puppets and Puzzles Ages 0 - 5 Tues., September 6, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Drop in for some fun with puzzles, puppets and our puppet theater. Playing with "Things" Ages 0 - 5 Wed., September 21, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Drop by to play with a selection of awesome items from our Library of Things.
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Drop-In LEGO Club Ages 5+ Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Come build with LEGOS and your creations will be on display in the Youth Room each week! Please note: This program is for ages 5 and up!
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Nature, Science and Art Ages 3 - 5 Friday, September 2, 10 - 11 a.m. Join Mass Audubon for a nature-based art program where children will create one project inspired by the nature of Mansfield! Recommended for ages 3 - 5 with a caregiver. Space is limited and registration is required.
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Guided Family Nature Walk All Ages are welcome! Friday, September 30, 10 - 11 a.m. Get outside and take a walk together at Maple Park/Corporal Robert Francis Hardy Conservation Area. Join a Mass Audubon instructor for a guided family nature hike where participants will learns about the nature of Mansfield.
Location: 99 Maple St. Space is limited and registration is necessary. Only 1 registration per family is needed.
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Playground Bonanza Ages 3 - 5 Thur., September 8, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Families of preschoolers are invited to our playground bonanza. We will start together playing at Memorial Park and then move over to the grove for some songs, movement, story and a craft. Location: Memorial Park Playground, 148-150 Church St. Rain location: Mansfield Public Library Registration is required. Register by emailing Carol Carver, ccarver@selfhelpinc.org
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A Sneak Peek at the Four Seasons Ages 7 - 10 Saturday, September 17, 1 - 2:30 p.m. In this art class, Mrs. Mehta will teach participants to made an art project using soft pastel, oil pastel and shading. Registration is required.
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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. 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 Smile When 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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