The mission of Mansfield Library is to provide convenient access to information that can enhance the lives of Mansfield residents of all ages. The Library emphasizes current, popular materials, provides programs of general interest to the Mansfield community and encourages young children's interests in reading and learning.
The goals of Mansfield Library are:
1. To provide a broad range of materials in a variety of formats
2. To make Library materials available throughout the community
3. To offer programs and services that promote lifelong learning
4. To provide qualified staff to both assist patrons and promote the active use of the full range of library resources
Do we live in a democracy? How does the election system work? What is next for our country? How is our government structured? How can we work together? We will be talking about all of this and more at this drop-in, weekly adult discussion led by…
Read More »Get crafty this Holiday season with Creativebug! The Mansfield Public Library has a great new online resource for crafters and makers--Creativebug! Mansfield Public Library card-holders now have free access to streaming video tutorials on all…
Read More »Don't Forget! Give Thanks for Judy! We’re giving thanks for Judy this month at the Mansfield Library! Our amazing Children’s Librarian, Judy Stoughton, is retiring after many years of dedicated service. Please stop in during the week…
Read More »-Does being "white" mean anything on a day-to-day basis? -Are you curious about the social and cultural effects of "whiteness" on our relationships with other people? -Would you like to discuss this subject with other people in a facilitated…
Read More »Fall Storytime Schedule We'll have plenty of preschool fun this fall at the Library. Here's what's happening: Family Storytime is ongoing Saturday mornings at 10:30 AM. We'll still go outside when we can, but will move inside to the program room…
Read More »Do you love visiting the horses at UConn? Helen Scanlon loves them so much she wrote a book about them! Do you like to draw horses? Helen is an equine artist and author whose love of horses infuses both her artwork and her books. At this drawing…
Read More »Join Food Explorers to make homemade ravioli! You’ll learn how to mix, knead and roll your own pasta dough, and create a delicious cheesy filling to fill your ravioli. This recipe is nut free but will contain eggs and gluten. Participants will…
Read More »Mansfield Adult Summer Reading Challenge 2022 Are you Up for the Challenge? June 19 – August 13 To participate: Read a book that fulfills a challenge from our list and submit your completed challenge using our form online or at the library.…
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