Calendar

Vegetable Gardening

February 22, 2020, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Chris W. Burkett Service Center

While the thought of growing your own food may seem overwhelming, it's actually simpler than you think. There is no comparison between eating a homegrown tomato and one purchased from a store. Growing food at home can be a rewarding experience and well-designed vegetable gardens can be both efficient and productive. Learn about the best vegetable varieties to grow in North Texas, site preparation, planting times, common pests and harvesting in this engaging class taught by Master Gardener Harold Annis. For registration visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vegetable-gardening-tickets-93125662363?aff=affiliate1

Historical Preservation Advisory Board Meeting

February 27, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Basic Computer Class

February 17, 2020, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Library Community Room

New to computers and the internet? Let us help! This class is for beginners and will help you learn the basics. Come in with your questions and we will work with you to help you learn. Laptops will be available for use. Please bring a flash drive if you would like to save any work. Classes are free, but registration is required.

Drop-in Ebook and Overdrive Help

February 17, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Library Community Room

Do you have questions about your Nook, Kindle or any other e-reader? Having trouble downloading content? Join us for an informal help session every Monday at 4 p.m. for free help with E-books and E-readers. A Mansfield Public Library card is required to use Overdrive. Please bring your Kindle, Nook, iPad, smartphone or other device. This class is free and no registration is required.

Spanish for Beginners (18+)

February 18, 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.

English Conversation Circle

February 18, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Library Meeting Room

This program is for non-native English speakers who want to enhance their spoken English skills and increase their confidence in using conversational English. Join us every Tuesday at 6 p.m. This class is free and no registration is required.

As the Page Turns Book Club

February 18, 2020, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Library Community Room

The library’s book club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm to discuss a variety of fiction to non-fiction genres. Titles for each month can be found at Mansfield Public Library or on our website.

Microsoft Excel for Beginners

February 18, 2020, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Mansfield Public Library

Need help or have questions about Microsoft Excel? Get one-on-one sessions to learn how to use Excel or brush up on your existing skills. This class is free and registration is required.

Microsoft Word for Beginners

February 19, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Library Community Room

Join us for Microsoft Word 2016 for beginners. Basic computer skills are necessary for this class. Please bring a flash drive if you would like to save your work. This class is free, but registration is required.

Financial Literacy: Budgeting

February 20, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Library Community Room

Are you wondering if buying that newest gadget is the right choice in your life now? Get the best information about short-term financial goals by attending Mansfield Public Library's Financial Literacy Class on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. This class is free, but registration is required.

Basic Computer Class

February 24, 2020, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Library Community Room

New to computers and the internet? Let us help! This class is for beginners and will help you learn the basics. Come in with your questions and we will work with you to help you learn. Laptops will be available for use. Please bring a flash drive if you would like to save any work. Classes are free, but registration is required.

Drop-in Ebook and Overdrive Help

February 24, 2020, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Library Community Room

Do you have questions about your Nook, Kindle or any other e-reader? Having trouble downloading content? Join us for an informal help session every Monday at 4 p.m. for free help with E-books and E-readers. A Mansfield Public Library card is required to use Overdrive. Please bring your Kindle, Nook, iPad, smartphone or other device. This class is free and no registration is required.

Spanish for Beginners (18+)

February 25, 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.

English Conversation Circle

February 25, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Library Meeting Room

This program is for non-native English speakers who want to enhance their spoken English skills and increase their confidence in using conversational English. Join us every Tuesday at 6 p.m. This class is free and no registration is required.

Murder and Mayhem Book Discussion

February 26, 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+)

February 27, 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)

February 18, 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)

February 19, 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

February 19, 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)

February 20, 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)

February 21, 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

February 21, 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.

Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)

February 22, 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.

Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)

February 25, 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)

February 26, 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

February 26, 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)

February 27, 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)

February 28, 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

February 28, 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.

Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)

February 29, 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.

XBox One Gaming

February 22, 2020, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Library Community Room

Join other teens in interactive XBox One Gaming at the Mansfield Public Library on the last two Saturday’s of the month from 1-3 p.m. This is a come and go event. This program is free with no registration required.

XBox One Gaming

February 29, 2020, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Library Community Room

Join other teens in interactive XBox One Gaming at the Mansfield Public Library on the last two Saturday’s of the month from 1-3 p.m. This is a come and go event. This program is free with no registration required.

Intro to Archery (6-10Y)

February 16, 2020, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ McClendon Park West

Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park West! 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.

Intro to Archery (11-17Y)

February 16, 2020, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM @ McClendon Park West

Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park West! 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.

Intro to Archery (18Y+)

February 16, 2020, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ McClendon Park West

Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park West! 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.

Nature Music (3-5Y)

February 19, 2020, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Music and nature come together in this new class. 3-5 year olds learn about beat, rhythm, and melody, listening to sounds produced using natural materials, instruments and voice.

Pre-registration is required.

Little Steppers (5-17Y)

February 19, 2020, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Students with special needs will learn about nature by exploring rotating topics through hands-on activities and experiences. The theme this class will be Beautiful Birds. We will learn all about their adaptations and meet live animals!
Pre-registration required.

Bark Ranger (15Y+)

February 22, 2020, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Bring your tail wagging best friend to our new Bark Ranger certification classes! We will create a memory keepsake, talk about outdoor safety for pets, Leave no Trace, and how you and your pet can become park stewards. Upon completion of your Bark Ranger training, you and your pet will receive a certificate, honorary Bark Ranger dog tag, collapsible food bowl, and puppy treats. Then we will hit the trails to show off our new skills. All dogs must be on a fixed leash. 1 dog per registered adult. Children may attend with registered adult. Current rabies certificate must be brought to each class.
Don’t have a dog? You can participate with a shelter dog! When you sign up you will be asked if you would like to participate with a shelter dog or bring your own dog.
Pre-registration required.

Terrarium Workshops (5Y+) - Valentine’s Ecosystem

February 22, 2020, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM @ 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.

Night Hike

February 22, 2020, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Come enjoy Oliver Nature Park and learn about the wonders of nature on a guided hike with a Naturalist! Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. All participants over 2 years of age must pre-register. Each child/family must have at least one adult attending and registered for the program. We encourage nature walks for the whole family!
Pre-registration required.

Home School Adventures (5-14Y) - Junior Angler

February 24, 2020, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Home Schoolers, get out of the house and come on an adventure as we develop outdoor skills and have fun outside. Parents drop off and pick up students for all classes at the picnic tables at the front of the park. In this class we will become Junior Anglers. This class provides activities that introduce kids to the life-long sport of fishing. Classes follow a hands-on format to teach basic fishing knowledge and skills, to promote ethical behavior regarding fishing and aquatic habitats, and to encourage junior anglers to get outdoors and go fishing!
Pre-registration required.

Step into Nature (18Y+)

February 26, 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 Weather.
Pre-registration required.

Little Naturalists (3-5Y)

February 26, 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 Wild Weather. Rain, sun, rainbows, and clouds are all part of the wild weather in Texas. We will use out weather station to learn all about temperature, wind, and rainfall.
Pre-registration required.

Home School Adventures (5-14Y) - Junior Angler

February 27, 2020, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Home Schoolers, get out of the house and come on an adventure as we develop outdoor skills and have fun outside. Parents drop off and pick up students for all classes at the picnic tables at the front of the park. In this class we will become Junior Anglers. This class provides activities that introduce kids to the life-long sport of fishing. Classes follow a hands-on format to teach basic fishing knowledge and skills, to promote ethical behavior regarding fishing and aquatic habitats, and to encourage junior anglers to get outdoors and go fishing!
Pre-registration required.

Evening by the Campfire (All Ages)

February 29, 2020, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Katherine Rose Memorial Park

Revel in a leap day evening by a roaring fire where you can roast some marshmallows and relax. We'll be making s'mores by the campfire, stargazing, and listen to the stories behind the common constellations. Bring a camp or folding chair.
Pre-registration required.

Kids Day Off (6-11Y)

February 17, 2020, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM @ Mansfield Activities Center

Whether it's a holiday or teacher work day, we've got you covered! We jam-packed each day with physical activity, creativity, and play through a variety of fun activities and field trips. Fee includes all activities, field trips, and transportation.

Pickleball Clinic- Beginner (18Y+)

February 18, 2020, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Mansfield Activities Center

An IPTPA Certified Instructor will introduce the rules of the sport and cover basic drills and techniques to beginner players.

Pickleball Referee Training (18+)

February 21, 2020, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Mansfield Activities Center

Classroom and on court learning from a certified official. Open to all skill levels. Registration is required. FREE

Canton First Mondays Trade Days (55Y+)

February 28, 2020, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Mansfield Activities Center

Shop til you drop at this fantastic flea market with covered shopping areas, so this trip will make rain or shine. Fee is for transportation, admission is free.

Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

February 18, 2020, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ City Hall Council Chamber

The Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are open to the public.

Support Now Network Meeting

February 17, 2020, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Mansfield Activities Center

Caring for and supporting a loved one with a mental health challenge can be overwhelming at times and caretakers often become victims of the process themselves due to lack of support and resources. With this in mind, the Mansfield Police Department created a caretaker support group called the Support Now Network where caretakers have the opportunity to gain and give support, share struggles, and discover beneficial strategies and resources to help themselves and their loved one. The Support Now Network is a safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming environment which is facilitated by a certified Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Officer with years of experience in this area who also teaches Crisis Intervention and mental health related courses to officers from all over the Metroplex.

Regular City Council Meeting

February 24, 2020, All Day @ City Hall

Closed session begins at 5:00 p.m. Open session begins at 7:00 p.m.