Calendar

Spanish for Beginners (18+)

January 28, 2020, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Library Community Room

This program is for non-native Spanish speakers who want to learn basic Spanish skills. Join us weekly on Tuesday's from 5-6 p.m. To find out exact class schedule, contact the library or check out the library calendar. Classes are free and no registration is required. This program is limited to adults.

Succulent Watercolor Painting (18+)

January 28, 2020, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Library Community Room

Learn how to paint gorgeous succulents with watercolor. In this hands on beginner class, we will cover several methods for adding watercolor effects to your painting as you practice different techniques. Registration is required. All supplies are provided.

Murder and Mayhem Book Discussion

January 29, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Library Meeting Room

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. Titles for each month can be found at Mansfield Public Library.

Get Crafty (18+)

January 30, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Library Community Room

Get Crafty @ MPL. Enjoy making crafts? Come join us on each month and make a monthly themed craft. Each month will feature a different craft. Programs are limited to 18 & up. Classes are FREE and registration is required.

Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)

January 28, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Library Community Room

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. Story Time for Tots is every Tuesday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Please check the library calendar for specific dates. No registration is required.

Listener's Story Time (3-6Y)

January 29, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Library Community Room

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.

Family Place Playtime

January 29, 2020, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Library Community Room

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 11-2 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday. Parents are required to remain with children at all times. No registration is required.

Bilingual Story Time (3-6Y)

January 30, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Library Community Room

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 Thursday at 10:30 a.m. No registration is required.

Baby Story Time (0-18mo)

January 31, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Library Community Room

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. Baby Story Time is every Friday in September and November at 10:30 a.m. No registration is required.

Family Place Playtime

January 31, 2020, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Library Community Room

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 11-2 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday. Parents are required to remain with children at all times. No registration is required.

Step into Nature (18Y+)

January 29, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Adults with special needs are invited to explore the wonder of nature through hands on experiences and activities. The theme this class will be Moon & Stars.
Pre-registration required.

Little Naturalists (3-5Y)

January 29, 2020, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Come learn about nature through exploration. We will read, sing, create a craft, and have a hands-on exploration all about nature. The theme this class will be Moon & Stars. Have you seen the man in the moon? We will learn about the moon, stars, and even planets.
Pre-registration required.

Home School Adventures (5-8Y) - Archery

January 30, 2020, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ McClendon Park West

Home Schoolers, get out of the house and come on an adventure as we develop outdoor skills and have fun outside. Parents drop off students at the baseball field. This class will be all about archery. Student will find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be. This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided.

Pre-registration required.

Home School Adventures (9-14Y) - Archery

January 30, 2020, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM @ McClendon Park West

Home Schoolers, get out of the house and come on an adventure as we develop outdoor skills and have fun outside. Parents drop off students at the baseball field. This class will be all about archery. Student will find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be. This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided.

Pre-registration required.

Terrarium Workshops (5Y+) - Jungle Ecosystem

January 30, 2020, 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Come create your own mini ecosystem using succulents. The theme for this workshop will vary each class. Participants will use their imagination to create their own ecosystem to take home. All supplies are provided.
Pre-registration required.