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Do you love music? Give Freegal Music a try! Freegal Music is a free music service that the Mansfield Public Library subscribes to, for use by its library card holders. It offers access to about 15 million songs and over 40,000 music videos, without the need to download any special software! The music you access comes with a license for personal use only. Music can either be downloaded or streamed. Downloading lets you keep and save the file on a permanent basis. Streaming lets you access the file on a temporary basis while you are connected to the Internet. Downloading: Freegal allows you to download up to 3 songs a week, with the count resetting at 12:00am Mondays (Central time). Please note that if you download a video, it will count as 2 of your weekly music selections, because a video is considered premium content. Streaming: Mansfield library card holders get 3 hours of streaming daily. The timer resets at 12:00am (Central time) daily. Mobile apps are available for Apple and Android devices, and for Kindle Fires. Mansfield library card holders: click here to login with your library card number, or click here for more information on how you can discover all the great things that Freegal has to offer! If you need help with this, or any, online database, please call the Reference Desk at 508-261-7380 x3. |
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George Kinder virtually presents Reflections on Spectacle Pond Tuesday, April 5th 6:30-7:30PMAll are welcome to join Mansfield Public Library and Poet George Kinder for an evening of poetry! Inspired by Zen poets, landscape painting from China and Japan, and Thoreau’s Walden, author and thought leader George Kinder has spent the last 30 years finding creative inspiration from the solitude of living on the edge of a New England pond. Attuned to nature’s teachings, Kinder recorded its seasonal changes through poetry and photography that culminated in his latest book, Reflections on Spectacle Pond. He’s offering the book free to everyone through an email subscription that weekly presents a curated selection of his poems and photography reflecting the upcoming week. In this event, he offers an intimate window into his creative process with a poetry reading, photography slideshow, and discussion about meditation, nature, and inspiration. To learn more about George Kinder and to sign up for a free subscription to receive the weekly edition of Reflections on Spectacle Pond, visit www.georgekinder.com. 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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Brushed By An Angel's Wing: The Story of Frederic ChopinTuesday, March 22nd 6:30-7:30PMMansfield Public Library is excited to welcome musician Dan Lupo for his virtual presentation on the story of Frederic Chopin. A quiet and reserved man who lived for his art, Frederic Chopin appeared only in a little over two dozen public concerts. His music is filled with moments of intense depth and anguish. However, despite being in physical and mental agony for most of his life, his playing was graceful, poignant, and delicate. Delve into the life of contrast of Frederic Chopin, a 19th century musical prodigy who preferred darkness, when the world so longed for his light. Despite being in physical and mental agony for most of his life, his playing was graceful, poignant, and delicate. Dan Lupo, creator of FiveMinuteMozart.com, a music education platform with over 2 million views and 20k+ subscribers, will present an incredible music education program chronicling the life and achievement of one of music history’s greatest composers. Dan’s program will consist of a spoken lecture as well as live piano performances. This event is free and open to all.
Teens and parents of teens are welcome to attend.
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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College Admissions Program
for High School JuniorsWednesday, April 27th 7:00-8:00PMRon Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out for College, LLC., are offering a Zoom presentation to help high school juniors and their parents understand how to use the summer productively to create a compelling college application.
They will cover the college application process including current admissions trends, writing the personal statement essay and supplemental essays, teacher recommendations and how students can position themselves to increase their chances for admission. They will discuss application strategies including the advantages and disadvantages of early decision, early action and regular decision. We’ll also review what factors students should consider in deciding whether or not to submit their standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) for test-optional colleges and universities. They will also examine the holistic admissions review process, what admissions officers consider important when they review applicants, and how students can position themselves to develop a compelling narrative to increase their chances for admission. Lastly, they will discuss the importance of community service, how it can provide an opportunity for personal growth and an opportunity to showcase a student’s character. Admissions officers place great emphasis on a student’s character and how the student has been able to give back and help others. This program is a detailed and strategic overview of what students should focus on to make their college applications compelling.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. (www.standoutforcollege.com) This event is free and open to all.
Registration required for invitation to Zoom Meeting Room.
Registrants will receive the Zoom link on the day OF the event.
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Mystery Book ClubThursday, April 7th, 6:30-7:30PM Zoom Meeting Room All are welcome to join the Mansfield Public Library Mystery Book Club for a virtual book discussion of Murder in Old Bombay by Nev March.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.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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NEW!!!! It’s All Relative!
Mansfield Public Library Genealogy Club |
Thursday, April 14th, 6:30-7:30PM Zoom Meeting Room 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 the second Thursday of the month. While the first meeting will be virtual, all meetings afterwards will be in-person. 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.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
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Spice Club - TurmericWednesday, April 20th, 10:00AM-6:00PMFor the month of April, we turn back the clock to the very first spice we used…TURMERIC!! 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 summer club for you!!! Time to get spicy and join the Mansfield Public Library’s new Spice Club! Throughout the summer months of June, July and August, 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, April 20th
(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 #cookingwithturmeric #librariesofinstagram #cookingfun CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Library Book Club
Thursday, April 21st, 6:30PM
Zoom Meeting Room All are welcome to join the Mansfield Public Library Book Club for a virtual book discussion of The Guncle by Steven Rowley.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.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
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Virtual Book ChatMonday, April 25th, 6:30PMZoom Meeting RoomMiss talking about what you're currently reading, what you want to read, or just miss talking with others? Come to our virtual book chat!
We're physically distant, so let's be social together! 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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Teen Advisory Board MeetingTuesday, April 26th, 3:30-4:14PM Teen AreaCalling All Teens!!!
The Mansfield Public Library is currently looking for teens in Grades 6 through 12 to be a part of the Teen Advisory Board! What does this mean? By joining the Teen Advisory Board, teens will have the opportunity to earn volunteer/community service hours, advise the library on what materials to purchase for the Young Adult area, come up with ideas for programs to have at the library, learn about our MAKERCAUSE and much, much more!!! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Story Times Please see changes to our story time schedule below! Sound & Noise Story Time (Ages 0-5) Wednesday, April 13 @ 11:00am Poetry Pre-K Story Time (Ages 3-5) Friday, April 1 @ 11:00am with Florence Wallis Friday, April 8 @ 11:00am with Alison C. Rollins & Falaks Vassa Friday, April 15 @ 11:00am No story time the week of April 18th and April 25th. Preschool Parachute Playgroup with Carol Carver! Wednesday - April 6 @ 10:30am Registration is required Moms, Dads, and grandparent caretakers of young children… Activities are geared for 3-5 year olds - Join Carol Carver – Early Childhood Support Specialist from Self Help, Inc. Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Program! REGISTER by emailing ccarver@selfhelpinc.org, or call 508-559-1666 ext 1811. |
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Drop In LEGO Building (Ages 6-12) *Time Change* Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30pm Stop by between 5:30-6:30pm on Tuesdays for the LEGO building! Each week, we will put out bins of LEGOs for children to use their creativity and build a themed creation. You can put your creation on our bookcase to display! This is a drop-in program. Children will need to be supervised by a caregiver while their child builds! Registration is not required. Drop In Puppets & Craft Thursday, April 14 10:00am-1:00pm Children are welcome to stop by the Youth Room and play with our collection of puppets! We will have the puppet theater out for children to perform for their caretakers and friends. After they're finished performing, stop by the craft table for a self-guided paper bag puppet craft. Registration is not required. This is a drop-in program. Children will need to be supervised by a caregiver while their child plays! Imagination Bags (while supplies last) Thursday, April 7 Stop by the Youth Room and pick up an Imagination Bag! Bags are recommended for ages 3 and up. Bags contain various materials for children to use to make a creation using their imagination. You may need glue, tape or coloring supplies to complete your creation. STEM Bean Experiment To Go (while supplies last) Thursday, April 28 Did you know that both Earth Day and Arbor Day are celebrated in April? How do plants grow exactly? Pick up a STEM Bean Experiment in the Youth Room and find out at home! While supplies last! Recommended for ages 3 and up. |
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Mr. Vinny's Shadow Puppet Show Wednesday, April 20 @ 6:00pm Recommended for ages 3+ It's school vacation week! Join Mr. Vinny with Miracle Fish Puppets for an exciting Shadow Puppet Show! The show is recommended for ages 3 and up. |
Catherine Recommends:
Greenwich Park
by Katherine Faulkner
Catherine says, "a thriller that will keep you guessing til the very end!"
Helen innocently befriends Rachel at a prenatal class despite the woman’s unbecoming behavior and has no idea her new friend has ulterior motives and is on a vindictive mission to ruin the lives of her extended family.
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The Golden Coupleby Greer HendricksCatherine says, "another thriller with lots of twists."
A maverick therapist who lost her license due to controversial methods, Avery agrees to help golden couple Marissa and Mathew Bishop overcome Marisa’s cheating, setting all three of them on a collision course because the biggest—and most dangerous—secrets have not yet been revealed.
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The Unsinkable Greta James
by Jennifer E. Smith
Catherine says, "I loved this look at an estranged father/daughter relationship, as they set out on an Alaskan cruise after the death of their wife/mother."
After the death of her beloved mother, failed indie singer-songwriter Greta James joins her father on a week-long Alaskan cruise, which becomes a journey of discovery for them both as they work to heal old wounds, giving her confidence she needs to move forward.
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Whitney Recommends:
Beneath the stairs : a Novel
by Jennifer Fawcett
Whitney says, "I LOVED this book! It had all the elements I look for in a mystery with paranormal undertones: Well-developed, but flawed main characters with complicated histories and a spooky house with its own complicated history!"
Twenty years after a pair of emboldened friends trespassed into the site of a shocking, gruesome murder, one of them returns to commit suicide there leaving the other to uncover the root of the darkness responsible.
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Diablo Mesa
by Douglas J. Preston
Whitney says, "An exciting and fast paced addition to the Nora Kelly & Corrie Swanson series!"
Responding to the promise of a hefty donation from an eccentric billionaire with space travel ambitions, the Santa Fe Archaeological Institute excavates the site of the 1947 Roswell incident and immediately uncovers two unknown murder victims
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Kristen Recommends:
Apples Never Fall : a Novel
by Liane Moriarty
A family of tennis stars debate whether or not to report their mother as missing because it would implicate their father in the new novel by the New York Times best-selling author of Big Little Lies.
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Nicole Recommends:
My Fine Fellow
by Jennieke Cohen
Nicole says, "I loved this book - if My Fair Lady and your favorite cooking competition met in Regency-Era England, you'd have this fun (slightly alternate) historical fiction."
In 1830s England, where the Culinarians, who create gorgeous food and confections, are the crème de la crème of high society, three individuals combine forces to pull off a delectable caper that will bring them fame, fortune—and a little romance.
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The Paris Apartment : a Novel
by Lucy Foley
Nicole says, I liked this even better than her last (The Guest List). Solid twists and a locked room setting are my favorite mysteries!"
Arriving in Paris to stay with her brother Ben, Jess learns that he has gone missing, and to find him, starts digging into his life, realizing even though she has come to the City of Lights to escape her past, it’s his future hanging in the balance.
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Carly Recommends:
The Henna Artist
by Alka Joshi
A talented henna artist for wealthy confidantes finds her efforts to control her own destiny in 1950s Jaipur threatened by the abusive husband she fled as a teenage girl. A first novel.
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Kitty Recommends:
An Irish Country Doctor
by 1941- Taylor, Patrick
A recent medical school graduate, Barry Laverty is delighted by the opportunity to join a small rural practice in the beautiful hills of Ballybucklebo, Northern Ireland, until he meets his superior, Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly, a cantankerous older physician who has his own way of doing things.
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Michelle Recommends:
November 9
by Colleen Hoover
When Fallon and aspiring novelist Ben meet and fall in love the day before Fallon's cross-country move, they vow to meet on the same date every year, until Fallon suspects Ben is fabricating their relationship to create the perfect plot twist
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The Startup Squad
by Brian Weisfeld
All the great leaders had to start somewhere. And Theresa ("Resa" for short) is starting with the lemonade stand competition her teacher assigned to the class-but making it a success is going to be a lot harder than Resa thinks. The prize: line-skipping tickets to Adventure Central. The competition: Val, Resa's middle school nemesis. And the biggest obstacle to success: Resa's own teammates. Harriet is the class clown, Amelia is the new girl who thinks she knows best, and Didi is Resa's steadfast friend-who doesn't know the first thing about making or selling lemonade. The four of them quickly realize that the recipe for success is tough to perfect-but listening to each other is the first step. And making new friends might be the most important one.
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PAWS: Gabby Gets it Together
by Nathan Fairbairn
Best friends Gabby, Priya and Mindy create a dog walking business, and quickly learn that running a business is no walk in the park.
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Lovebird Lou
by Tammi Sauer
Witnessing the amazing abilities that different birds display and feeling unfulfilled with the laidback lovebird lifestyle, Lou decides to spread his wings and see what else he can accomplish.
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When the Sakura Bloom
by Narisa Togo
This visually stunning picture book sheds light on the cultural significance of cherry blossom season in Japan, showing the importance of slowing down to appreciate the moment and the beauty in nature.
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There's a Lion in the Forest!
by Mônica Carnesi
Illustrating the importance of not rushing to conclusions, this clever picture book follows the animals in a tropical forest who, after hearing a deep, growly growl, believe there is a lion in their midst.
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My Little Pony/Transformers: Friendship in Disguise!
by James Asmus
When Queen Chrysalis casts a spell looking for more changelings, she accidentally interferes with a malfunctioning Spacebridge! What's this mean for our favorite fillies? There are suddenly a bunch of Autobots and Decepticons in Equestria! And as the dust settles, Rarity and Arcee find themselves teaming up against a hostile Decepticon force.
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Friends of the Library Book Sale Donations UPDATE: The Friends of the Library
are in need of mysteries in hard and soft cover! Thank you for the Children's books!! 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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