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Please be aware of our holiday hours: - Wednesday, January 1st - CLOSED for New Year's
- Monday, January 20th - CLOSED for Martin Luther King JR Day
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How the challenge works: Stop by the library to pick a postcard that lists all of the monthly challenges and a bookmark that allows you to keep track of what you read! |
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The Magic of Found Family:
In Conversation with
TJ Klune Wednesday January 15th 7:00pm Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea. |
The Age of Magical Overthinking:
Notes on Modern Irrationality with Bestselling Author
Amanda Montell Thursday January 23rd 2:00pm Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. |
An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent:
A Conversation with
Seth Fishma Tuesday January 28th 1:00pm You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company. |
Larchmont Remembered: New England's Most Horrific Sea Disaster
Tuesday January 14th
6:30 - 7:30pm
Providence Journal Columnist Daniel Harrington brings to life the horror and heroism of the worst maritime disaster in New England history. Daniel presents eyewitness accounts and never-before-seen photographs of the 1907 sinking of the steamer off of the coast of Rhode Island. This event is free and open to all. Registration recommended for courtesy email reminder. |
Shattered Stars: The Power of Courage, Compassion, and Kindness An Author Talk with Irene Stern Frielich Wednesday January 29th
6:30pm In this multimedia presentation, Irene retraces the Stern-Herzfeld family’s footsteps as they escape their comfortable home in Germany on Kristallnacht in 1938 and cross the border to the Netherlands. The family lives there in relative safety until the Nazis invade and turn their world upside down. Using photos, interviews, audio and video recordings, Irene brings to life the period from 1938 through liberation in 1945. She introduces the people and places portrayed in her memoir, including a baker, a coffee roaster, farmers, clergy, and officials, many of whom demonstrated courage, compassion, and kindness to help her family survive. And she describes unexpected encounters with descendants of people who knew her family so many decades ago. This program is free and open to all. Registration recommended for courtesy email reminder. Registration closes one hour before program. |
Mystery Book Club & Author Talk!
(VIRTUAL) Thurs. January 2nd
6:30pm
All are welcome to join the Mansfield Public Library Mystery Book Club for a virtual discussion of The Night of the Storm: A Novel with the author Nishita Parekh! 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. |
ELL Conversation Circle Thurs - January 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 6:30 - 7:15pm and Fri January 10 & 24 10:30 - 11:15am (with Stacie) (IN PERSON) This is 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. |
Library Learning with Kristen (IN PERSON)
Wednesdays January 8th & 22nd 6:30 - 7:30pm
Bring your library questions!
Learn how to borrow eBooks though Libby or Hoopla, or how to use one of the many databases that we offer, or how to do an advanced search in our online catalog, or how to request an item that isn't in our own SAILS network. 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. |
It’s All Relative!
Mansfield Public Library Genealogy Club (IN PERSON)
Thurs. January 9th
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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. |
Spice Club: Soup and Bread (for ages 13+)
Wed. January 15th A different spice is featured each month.This month, we're celebrating National Soup Month!
Each kit contains information about the spice, 2 recipes, and enough of the spice to make both recipes. The Spice Club is open to ages 13 and up. One registration per family. Limited to 20 families.
Once registered, come to the library on Wednesday, January 15th, to pick up the kit. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mansfield Public Library Don't forget to share images of your culinary creations on the library's Facebook and/or Instagram pages.
Use the hashtags: #mansfieldpubliclibrary #mplspiceclub #librariesofinstagram #cookingfun |
Fiction Book Club
(HYBRID) Thurs. January 16th
6:30pm All are welcome to join the Mansfield Public Library Fiction Book Club for a virtual OR in-person discussion of Tom Lake: A Novel by Ann Patchett. 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. |
Connective Coloring Club (ages 18+) Wednesday January 15th 6:30 - 7:30pm
Our adult coloring club is back!! Adults ages 18+ are welcome to attend our Connective Coloring Club where they can meet others and engage in conversation, connection and contemplation. All supplies provided by the library, including the occasional cup of chamomile tea! |
Horror & Sci Fi Discussion Group (ages 18+) Tuesday January 28th 6:30 - 7:30pm Do you love to read horror books and/or watch horror movies? How about science fiction books and/or and movies? If you answered yes to these questions, then have we got the book/movie discussion group for you! All horror and sci fi aficionados ages 18 and up are welcome to join in the discussion! Every other month we will focus on one title, read the book, watch the film (on our own) and then discuss the book and how the film measures up. Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House is our JANUARY title. Copies of the book are available at the library. You can access the film by requesting the dvd through the library or by streaming it (with your library card) on Kanopy. It is recommended that you have read the book and watched the film at the time of the discussion. |
Read Aloud and Art-ivity! Grades K-6 Monday, January 6 6:30 - 7:30 PM Listen to a story and then gather together for a fun book related art activity – or art-ivity! |
Afternoon Storytime! All Ages Monday, January 13 4:15 - 4:45 PM Join Stacie for a special afternoon storytime! |
Preschool Playgroup Ages 3-5 Wednesday, January 8 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Registration is required |
Playtime: Play-Doh! Ages 3 + Friday, January 17 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Drop by for Play-Doh playtime! We will have rollers, cookie cutters, and more! |
Read to a Dog! Grades K-6Saturday, January 1810:30 - 11:30 PM Children can practice their reading and storytelling skills with a patient, supportive (and adorable!) listener: a certified therapy dog! |
Half-Day Crafternoon! Grades K-6 Wednesday, January 29 12:00 - 3:00 PM Drop by the youth room for some relaxing after-school crafting! |
Storytime for Little Ones |
Pre-K Story & Playtime Ages 3-5 Wednesdays, January 15 and 29 10:30 - 11:30 AM |
Baby Playgroup Ages 0-20 months Thursdays 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Bring your little ones to play with our collection of baby and toddler toys! |
Playtime: Library of Things! Ages 1-5 Friday, January 3 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Drop by to play with items from our Library of Things – a collection of toys, games, puzzles, instruments, and more that are available to check out with your library card! |
Pretend Playtime: Fri, January 24, 10 AM - 5 PM Sat, January 25, 10 AM - 4 PM Mon, January 27, 10 AM - 3 PM Stop by for a special restaurant-themed playtime! |
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