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Hands-On History

Discover your local history at the Man House Museum during our Hands-On History event! Experience a tour of the Man House Museum to learn about the Man family, and then participate in a hands-on history activity that is fun for all ages. This program is free, but supplies are limited. If you have any questions, please call 817-728-3324.

Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)

Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old with a caregiver can enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays, and rhymes introducing toddlers and parents to developmentally appropriate literature and related activities. This introduces group listening skills and provides interaction with others. Come enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays, and rhymes during Story Time! Program is free and no registration is required.

Repair Cafe (18+)

What do you do with your broken stuff? Toss it? No way! Volunteer repair experts will be available to help make all possible repairs free of charge and to demonstrate the processes used in repair. Bring along your broken items from home. Volunteer repairers will welcome clothes and other textiles, toys, lamps, electric clocks, appliances, jewelry, small pieces of furniture, picture frames, and other odd and unusual items needing repair. Please bring any other replacement parts that may be required. Note that clothing is accepted for repair, not alteration. All are welcome. Repair Café visitors will be registered upon arrival and will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Family Movie Matinee- Puss in Boots: The Last wish

Join us for a movie matinee at Mansfield Public Library. No registration required and program is free. Popcorn will be provided.

Switch Gaming (9-17Y)

Its game on at the Mansfield Public Library from 1-3 pm. Beginners and pros are welcome to join classic Nintendo Switch games. This program is free, however, a library card may be required to check out a controller. No registration is required.

Bilingual Story Time (3-6Y)

Children 3-6 years old, both English and Spanish speakers, with a caregiver can enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays and rhymes in both English and Spanish. This story time fosters emergent literacy, reinforces group listening skills and allows children to become familiar with a second language. Bilingual Story Time is every Monday at 10:30 a.m. No registration is required.

Microsoft Excel for Beginners (18+)

Join a one-on-one expert session to learn the basics today with an expert! Sessions offered to learn Microsoft Excel for beginners! Learn the basics: new workbooks, formatting cells, formulas, and more. Program is free but registration is required. If you need to cancel this registration, please call and let the library know 24 hours in advance at 817-728-3692.

Sewing for Beginners (18+)

Sewing just got easier! Join Mansfield Public Library to learn the basics of sewing. Learn beginners sewing skills, how to use a sewing machine and create different sewing projects. This program was funded in part by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Program is FREE and registration is required.

Art-Based Healing for Teachers (18+)

TCU Art-Based Healing for teachers. Join the 10-week study exploring art-based storytelling as a method of holding time and space to meet our own needs. Registration required. Please register at: https://www.teachinghealing.com/pd-events *Teachers employed in "Title 1" public schools are eligible.

Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)

Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old with a caregiver can enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays, and rhymes introducing toddlers and parents to developmentally appropriate literature and related activities. This introduces group listening skills and provides interaction with others. Come enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays, and rhymes during Story Time! Program is free and no registration is required.

Mind and Body Self-Care (18+)

Foster creativity and relaxation to handle the environmental, societal, and physical challenges that can take a toll on the mind and body. Each month features a new activity; supplies provided. Registration required.

Listener's Story Time (3-6Y)

Children 3-6 years old with a caregiver can enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs and a craft. Listener’s Story Time fosters emergent literacy, reinforces group listening skills, creativity and allows children to interact with others. Listener’s Story Time is every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. No registration required.

Murder and Mayhem Book Club (18+)

Enjoy reading different mysteries or thrillers? The Murder and Mayhem book club will cover a different mystery title each month and will meet on the last Wednesday of the month at 10:30am. Program is FREE and no registration required.

Family Place Playtime (0-5Y)

Come in for open playtime in our Family Place Library area. Bring your young children to play with others while building skills through play. Playtime is open from 11-12 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday. Parents are required to remain with children at all times. No registration is required.

Chess Club

Learn how to play chess or just brush up on your skills. All ages and levels welcome. This program is free with no registration required.

D&D At The Library: Encounters (18+)

The Mansfield Public Library is hosting a short session of Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. Join us March 30th for a one-shot encounter! Start a new adventure at the Mansfield Public Library! Join us for a short session of Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. Adventure through an encounter with other players in the hit tabletop roleplaying game. New players are encouraged to attend, as pre-generated characters and a short tutorial will be given before the encounter begins. All supplies will be provided.

Baby Story Time (0-18mo)

Babies 0-18 months with a caregiver can enjoy 20-30 minutes of books, songs, finger-plays, sign language and rhymes, building early literacy and listening skills. This program is free with no registration required.

Family Place Playtime (0-5Y)

Come in for open playtime in our Family Place Library area. Bring your young children to play with others while building skills through play. Playtime is open from 11-12 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday. Parents are required to remain with children at all times. No registration is required.

Girl Scouts - Fishing Fun (5Y+)

Ready to reel in the big fish? We supply the equipment and bait! Oliver Nature Park Patch included in fee. Adults may sign up to fish with a valid Texas Parks and Wildlife fishing license for everyone 17 years of age. Pre-registration required.

Nite Bite (3-16Y)

Night time is feeding time for the lunkers! Join us for an evening of fishing, targeting mostly catfish. Learn different rigging techniques for this style of angling.

Weatherford Trade Days (55Y+)

Browse this outdoor venue to find unique gifts, plants, farm and ranch items, antiques, pet supplies, jewelry, second-hand bargains, iron works, crafts, pottery, collectibles, artwork, tools along with great festival food.

Regular City Council Meeting

Spring 2023 Mulch Madness

Free mulch pick up for Mansfield Residents is scheduled for March 25 and April 8, 2023. Bring containers, a truck or a trailer to load your own mulch. Scheduled dates are weather permitting.