Calendar

Historical Preservation Advisory Board Meeting

February 27, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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 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 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.

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.

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.