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Wednesday March 6th 4:00 pm EDT Author Talk with Nina Totenberg
You are invited to an intimate conversation with Nina Totenberg as she talks about her nearly fifty-year friendship with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her book Dinners With Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships.
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Thursday March 14th 4:00 pm EDT Author Talk with Christopher Paolini
Join us as we chat with master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini about his return to the World of Eragon with Murtagh, a stunning continuation of the epic fantasy.
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Wednesday March 21st 7:00 pm EDT
Author Talk with Madeline Miller You’re invited to a fascinating exploratory conversation with Madeline Miller, bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and Circe, as she chats with us about her body of work and her process in retelling Greek classics into modern epics in fiction.
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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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In-Person Author Talk with Eddie Doherty (IN PERSON) Sat. March 2nd 12:00pm Mansfield Public Library welcomes author "East End" Eddie Doherty for a discussion of his book, Laughs, Lies & American Justice. "This book is a compilation of mostly unrelated short stories, brief observations and anecdotes detailing multiple events that I was party to, witnessed, read in police reports or heard about mostly during my nearly thirty-seven years of service in the Massachusetts court system at the Attleboro District Court, then as Clerk-Magistrate of the Wrentham District Court."- East End Eddie Doherty This program is free and open to all. Registration recommended for courtesy email reminder.
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Planning for Medicare (IN PERSON) Tues. March 5th 6:30pm Planning for Medicare 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. The Planning for Medicare 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.
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Judicial Outreach with Judge Michaela C. Stewart (IN PERSON) Tues. March 19th 6:30pm March is Judicial Outreach Month in Massachusetts, the Trial Court’s annual community outreach initiative, when judges engage with communities across the Commonwealth about the work of the judicial branch and the importance of an impartial and independent judiciary. To coincide with the library's Lifelong Learning 101 initiative, where a different topic is presented each month by a professional from that particular field, Mansfield Public Library is pleased to welcome Judge Michaela C Stewart, who will offer an overview of the Massachusetts court system. There will be a Q&A at the end of the presentation. Lifelong Learning 101: While some topics may be geared towards certain age groups, these presentations are open to all who have an interest in the topic or simply want to expand their pursuit of lifelong learning. This program is free and open to all. Registration recommended for courtesy email reminder.
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Mystery Book Club (HYBRID) Thurs., March 7th 6:30pm All are welcome to join the Mansfield Public Library Mystery Book Club for an in-person OR virtual discussion of Invisible: The Forgotten Story of the Black Woman Lawyer Who Took Down America's Most Powerful Mobster by Stephen L. Carter. 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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It’s All Relative! Mansfield Public Library Genealogy Club (IN PERSON) Thurs., March 14th 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. Registration Required.
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Spice Club: Ground Cloves Wed., March 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! 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 (HYBRID) Thurs., March 21st 6:30pm All are welcome to join the Mansfield Public Library Fiction Book Club for an in-person OR virtual discussion of The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell. 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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Friday Movie Matinee Wonka (rated PG) Fri., March 23rd 12:00pm Friday Movie Matinees are the place to be!!! The Mansfield Public Library is partnering with the Mansfield Council on Aging to offer current release movies for all!
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.
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ELL Conversation Circle Fridays March 8th & 22nd 10:30 - 11:15am (IN PERSON) 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
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eBooks and Kindles with Kristen Wednesdays March 13th & 27th 6:30 - 7:30pm (IN PERSON) 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.
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Pajama Drive! March 1-15 The Mansfield Public Library will be joining the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Boston Bruins to collect new pajamas for our local Cradles to Crayons. Donations will be accepted at the library from March 1st through March 15th. If you’d like to donate directly through the Boston Bruin’s Amazon wish list, please click here. The most requested sizes are: Girls: 12-18 months, 18-24 months, 2T, 3T, 5/6 (child S), 7/8 (child M), 14/16 (child XL/adult S), 18/20 (child XXL/adult M). Boys: 12-18 months, 18-24 months, 5/6 (child S), 7/8 (child M), 10/12 (child L), 14/16 (child XL/adult S), 18/20 (child XXL/adult M) In recognition of this year's PJ drive, join us for two special pajama events: PJ Lego Club: March 7, 4:00 - 6:30 PM PJ Pre-K Story and Playtime: March 13, 10:30 AM
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Read Aloud & Art-tivity! Grades K - 5 Monday, March 4 6:30 - 7:30 Listen to a story and then gather together for a fun book related art activity – or art-tivity!
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Preschool Parachute Playgroup! Ages 3-5 Wednesday, March 6 10:30 - 11:15 AM Registration is required
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Read to a Dog! Grades K-6 Saturday, March 16 10:30 - 11:30 AM Children can practice their reading and storytelling skills with a patient, supportive (and adorable!) listener: a certified therapy dog!
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Art With Mrs. Mehta Grades 1-8 Wednesday, March 20 5:00 - 6:30 PM In this art workshop, children will experiment with mixed media! Registration is required REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 6
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Friday, March 22 12:00 - 3:00 PM Drop by the youth room for some relaxing after-school crafting!
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Storytime for Little Ones Ages 0-3
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Pre-K Story & Playtime Ages 3-5 Wednesdays March 13 and 27 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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Evening Baby Playtime Ages 0-20 months Monday, March 18 6:15 - 7:30 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!
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Playtime: Library of Things! Ages 1-5 Friday, March 8 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!
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Pretend Playtime: Dinosaurs! Friday, March 29 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday, March 30 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Stop by for a special dinosaur-themed playtime!
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Family Game Night All Ages Monday, March 11 6:00 - 7:00 PM
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Book Chat Ages 8-12 Monday, March 11 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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