The Mansfield Public Library is conducting a Community Survey as we develop our Strategic Plan for FY24-28. Please take a few minutes to let us know your thoughts. Your responses will help shape the library's services for the next 5 years.

Click HERE for the survey

From the Director's Desk

Happy Holidays from the staff of the Mansfield Public Library!

While you are busy checking your lists for the holidays, don't forget to check out all the wonderful events happening at the library this month. We have some fun holiday inspired programs to get you in the spirit.  We are hosting our 3rd Annual Gingerbread House Challenge for All Ages from Dec. 7 - Dec. 21st. Stop in to learn about Christmas Past in Mansfield with the Mansfield Historical Society on Dec. 10th, then join us for an evening of holiday music with the Renaissance V Brass Quintet on Dec. 20th! Then, on Dec. 21st, all are welcome to our monthly matinee! This month, we are showing the 1947 holiday classic, Miracle on 34th Street!

The Youth Room is celebrating a seasonal favorite with gingerbread inspired programs and fun! During school vacation week, be sure to come to The Pumpernickel Puppet Show on Friday, Dec. 30th!

Be sure to take a few minutes to fill out our Community Survey above. Help us move the Mansfield Public Library into the next 5 years.  

Catherine Coyne, Director

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CHRISTMAS EVE DAY - Saturday, Dec., 24th
DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS - Monday, Dec., 26^th
NEW YEARS EVE DAY - Saturday, Dec., 31^st
DAY AFTER NEW YEARS - Monday, Jan., 2nd

Featured Events Don't miss these special & recurring events at the library! 

Adults See all the great adult events in our online calendar.

Virtually Speaking!

The Mansfield Public Library is committed to bringing engaging and
thought-provoking virtual author events to the Mansfield community.

All are welcome to enjoy a wide range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders.

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Tuesday, December 6^th at 7:00 PM EDT

Horse
Author Talk with Geraldine Brooks
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Join us for an exciting virtual chat with the highly-acclaimed and award winning novelist, Geraldine Brooks in conversation about her most recent New York Times Bestselling novel Horse. Brooks braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history.

Saturday, December 10^th at 2:00 PM EDT
The Winners
Author talk with Fredrick Backman
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Join us for an online chat with bestselling author Fredrik Backman as we discuss his outstanding body of work, including his breathtaking new novel, The Winners, the third installment of the Beartown series.

Wednesday, December 14^th at 12:00 PM EDT
Covered With Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America
Author Talk with Nicole Eustace
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You’re invited to explore early-American history during an online afternoon conversation with Pulitzer Prize winning historian Nicole Eustace as she discusses her 2022 award winning book Covered With Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America.

Special Programs

3rd Annual Gingerbread House Challenge for All Ages!
Wednesday, December 7 – Wednesday, December 21

All are welcome to participate in our Gingerbread House Challenge where participants can create their very own gingerbread house using Graham crackers and candy!

This is a fun challenge for kids, teens and adults!

Gingerbread House kits will be available on Wednesday, December 7th from 10:00AM to 6:00PM to the first 30 registrants. Once all kits are spoken for, those interested can still enter the contest using their own supplies.

Submit pictures of your Gingerbread House creations by Wednesday, Dec 21st, to be entered into a raffle to win a prize! There will be a prize for each age group: Children, Teens, Adults. 

See our website for more information.

Click Here to view the Mansfield Public Library Happenings for December 2022