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Tuesday
Aug 15th
4:00 PM EDT
The Prophets: Author Talk
with Robert Jones, Jr.
All are welcome and encouraged to join us for an engaging hour online with New York Times bestselling author Robert Jones, Jr., as he discusses his debut and award-winning novel, The Prophets. |
Wednesday
Sep 20th
2:00 PM EDT
Author Talk
with Adam Alter Join us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author Adam Alter about his new book Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most. |
Wednesday
Sep 27th
8:00 PM EDT
Author Talk with Amor Towles
Please tune in as we chat online with New York Times bestselling author Amor Towles about his incredible body of work. |
Lifelong Learning 101:
Planning for Medicare - Countdown to 65 |
NIA Moving to Heal
Workshop Series (18+) |
Tues., September 19th 6:30PM Mansfield Public Library introduces a new life skills workshop series called Lifelong Learning 101!
A different topic would be presented each month by a professional from that particular field. While some topics may be geared towards certain age groups, these workshops will be open to all who have an interest in the topic or simply want to expand their pursuit of lifelong learning.
Planning for Medicare-Countdown to 65 is a comprehensive seminar that helps people approaching Medicare eligibility understand their health insurance options outside of their employer-sponsored coverage, whether they are planning to retire or not. Many employees need help understanding the coverage options available to them when they approach Medicare eligibility. This is especially true for those that plan to retire and are leaving their employer-sponsored coverage. For these employees, retirement may be the first time they don’t have a Human Resources representative helping to explain their health plan. The Planning for Medicare—Countdown to 65 seminar helps your employees make an informed decision about their individual health coverage options.
Presented by Bill Rowbottom, Senior Plan Consultant, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Massachusetts This program is free and open to all. Registration recommended for courtesy email reminder. |
Mon., September 25th 10:00AM Please join us, along with the Mansfield Council on Aging, for a community NIA Moving to Heal practice with NIA Technique teacher Jean Mallon! This workshop meets every Monday EXCEPT the second Monday of the month!
"The Moving to Heal practice helps participants learn to slow down and personalize movement to fit their body's way while focusing on the sensation of feeling better move by move, breath by breath, and to improve feelings of wellness regardless of physical condition."-NIA Movement to Heal
Registration is required. Please register at the Mansfield Council on Aging.
Jean Mallon is a certified NIA Moving to Heal teacher, who is excited to introduce and guide participants through their movement journey.
This event is free and open to ages 18+. |
Mystery Book Club
(HYBRID) Thurs., September 7th 6:30PM
All are welcome to join the Mansfield Public Library Mystery Book Club for an in-person OR virtual discussion of A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas. 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! Genealogy Club
Thurs., September 14th 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 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. At the first meeting, Reference Librarian Whitney Brown will also go over genealogy resources that the library has to offer, both print and digital! 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. |
Spice Club: Cardamom
Wed., September 20th
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, September 20th, 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. |
Fiction Book Club
(HYBRID)Thurs., September 21st 6:30PM All are welcome to join the Mansfield Public Library Fiction Book Club for an in-person OR virtual discussion of Loot by Tania James. 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. |
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Preschool Parachute Playgroup! Ages 3-5 Wednesday, September 6, 10:30 - 11:15 AM Families gather together for free play, circle time, music, stories, a simple art project, tunnel and parachute play. This group is focused on socialization and other developmental skills. Come join us for these MONTHLY fun get-togethers with others! Registration is required
Please register each month by emailing ccarver@selfhelpinc.org |
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Preschool Music & Movement! Ages 3-5 Monday, September 11, 1:30 - 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, and act out stories! Registration is required Please register with Michelle at: selfhelpcpc.org/calendar |
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After-School Crafternoon! Drop-in Program Grades K-6 Friday, September 15, 2:30 - 4:30 PM Drop by the youth room for some relaxing after-school crafting. |
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Read to a Dog! Drop-in Program Grades K-6 Saturday, September 16, 10:30 AM -12:00 PM Children in grades K-6 are invited to practice their reading and storytelling skills with a patient, supportive (and adorable!) listener: a certified therapy dog! Children can choose a book from the library or bring one from home and will have 5-10 minutes to read to either Cindy the Corgi or Hadley the Newfoundland. There is no registration required, but children will be asked to check in upon arrival and wait their turn to read. Questions? Contact Stacie Hooper: shooper@sailsinc.org |
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Art with Mrs. Mehta: Scrunched Paper Mosaic Grades K-5
Wednesday, September 27, 5:00 - 6:30 PM |
Learn how to use scrunched paper to create texture in your paintings! Registration is required. REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 12 |
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Paint with the Masters for Littles! Ages 6-11 Saturday, September 30, 1:00 - 2:00 PM Art Noveau Inspired by Gustav Klimt! Create a "tree of life" inspired by the fun and fancy art nouveau style of Gustav Klimt. Enjoy painting curly tree branches and placing tiny gifts among the swirls! This program is supported by the Mansfield Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Registration is required REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 1 |
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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 |
Baby Playgroup Ages 0-18 months Join in and play with fun, age-appropriate toys for babies and young toddlers! Wednesday, September 13 & 27 10:30 - 11:30 AM |
Family Game NightJoin us for family game night! Try out one of our board games or bring one of your own! Monday, September 18 6:00 - 7:00 PM |
Lego ClubAges 5 and up Drop in and build with our LEGO bricks! Creations will be put on display in the Youth Room each week. |
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Book ChatAges 8-12 September 11, 6:30 - 7:15 PM Love to read? Love to talk about what you are reading? Join the library's Book Chat for 8-12 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! Please note: Book Chat meets the second Monday of every month.
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Old Sturbridge Village Autumn is almost here! What a great time to take a drive -- like out to Sturbridge, MA! And before you go, be sure to borrow our museum pass for the Old Sturbridge Village, which is a living history museum that recreates life in rural New England during the 1790s through the 1830s. Explore the over 200 acres of land and 40 historical buildings, chat with costumed historians as they work the tasks of the past, and be inspired by the stories of early 19th-century rural New England life. This pass admits up to 4 people at half price. Passes are available for Wednesday through Sunday. For the most up-to-date rates, policies, and hours of operation, please check www.osv.org before visiting. You must pick up your library pass and present it when you visit Old Sturbridge Village. Please call the library at 508-261-7380 for instructions on when to come pick up your pass, after you have put it on hold. Bring the pass with you to OSV to purchase your tickets in person. This pass must be returned to the library by 10am the next day. Click here for a list of all of our museum passes. Click here to review the rules regarding our passes.
If you have any questions, just 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.
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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Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools.