Calendar

Cake Decorating for Beginners (18+)

October 17, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Library Community Room

Are you a baker at heart? Do you want to learn how to decorate and perfect your piping skills? Join us for Cake Decorating for Beginners. Our expert will teach you new decorating skills on your very own cake. All supplies will be provided. This class is free, but registration is required.

Basic Computer Class

October 21, 2019, 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

October 21, 2019, 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+)

October 22, 2019, 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

October 22, 2019, 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.

Card Making for Adults

October 22, 2019, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Library Community Room

Join our card making expert to learn how to design and create some spooky cards. All supplies are provided. Registration is required.

Get Crafty

October 24, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Library Community Room

Enjoy making crafts? Join us monthly for a different themed craft. This program is limited to adults. Registration is required.

Basic Computer Class

October 28, 2019, 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

October 28, 2019, 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+)

October 29, 2019, 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

October 29, 2019, 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

October 30, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Library Meeting Room

Join Mansfield Public Library in our Murder and Mayhem Book Discussion at 10:30 a.m. This program is limited to adults (18+). No registration is required.

Jewelry Making for Adults

October 31, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Library Community Room

Learn the basics of beading and create some beautiful designs in the jewelry making class. Don’t wear jewelry? No problem! Make something to give as a gift! All materials are provided, space is limited. Registration is required.

Bilingual Story Time (3-6Y)

October 17, 2019, 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.

Family Place Workshop

October 18, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM @ Library Community Room

The Family Place Workshop is a 4 week workshop for families with children between the ages 1-3 years old. They will be held once a week starting Friday, October 4, at 9:30 a.m. for 4 weeks. Each week families can play in the Library Learning Center and have a chance to interact with a professional on a different topic concerning early childhood development. Registration and attendance to all 4 weeks is required.

Family Place Playtime

October 18, 2019, 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)

October 19, 2019, 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)

October 22, 2019, 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)

October 23, 2019, 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

October 23, 2019, 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)

October 24, 2019, 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.

Family Place Workshop

October 25, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM @ Library Community Room

The Family Place Workshop is a 4 week workshop for families with children between the ages 1-3 years old. They will be held once a week starting Friday, October 4, at 9:30 a.m. for 4 weeks. Each week families can play in the Library Learning Center and have a chance to interact with a professional on a different topic concerning early childhood development. Registration and attendance to all 4 weeks is required.

Family Place Playtime

October 25, 2019, 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)

October 26, 2019, 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)

October 29, 2019, 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)

October 30, 2019, 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

October 30, 2019, 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)

October 31, 2019, 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.

XBox One Gaming

October 19, 2019, 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

October 26, 2019, 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.

Senior State Fair Excursion

October 17, 2019, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Mansfield Activities Center

We are going to the State Fair of Texas! Program fee includes transportation only. Lunch is on your own. State Fair admission tickets are purchased on the grounds. Seniors 60 and over are free and 59 and younger are $17.

Archery Alliance (6-12Y)

October 19, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ McClendon Park West

Become a skilled archer with this series of classes with a USA Archery certified instructor. This class is designed for beginning archers to develop good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. We will also play archery games during class. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided.
We suggest participants take Intro to Archery before attending class.

Pre-registration required. Class dates: 10/19, 11/16, & 12/14.

Archery Alliance (13-15Y)

October 19, 2019, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM @ McClendon Park West

Become a skilled archer with this series of classes with a USA Archery certified instructor. This class is designed for beginning archers to develop good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. We will also play archery games during class. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided.
We suggest participants take Intro to Archery before attending class.

Pre-registration required. Class dates: 10/19, 11/16, & 12/14.

Archery Alliance (16Y+)

October 19, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ McClendon Park West

Become a skilled archer with this series of classes with a USA Archery certified instructor. This class is designed for beginning archers to develop good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. We will also play archery games during class. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided.
We suggest participants take Intro to Archery before attending class.

Pre-registration required. Class dates: 10/19, 11/16, & 12/14.

Kids Zone After Dark (6-12Y)

October 19, 2019, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Mansfield Activities Center

Parents, take a night off while your kids enjoy a special themed evening of play! Drop your kids off at the MAC for a movie, dinner, open gym, crafts, concessions, and more. $2 off for siblings and $1 off with a current MAC Card.

Step into Nature (18Y+)

October 23, 2019, 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 Busy Bats. Bats are the only mammal that can fly. Come learn about bats and how they are beneficial to our ecosystem.
Pre-registration required.

Boo Bash

October 25, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Mansfield Activities Center

Here is a great alternative to going door-to-door. Bring the family and meet your friends at the MAC for a night of games, crafts, snacks, and of course Halloween candy! Parents must attend with children.

This carnival-style event will be geared toward children 2-6 years old, but all ages are welcome. We will be sure to give your little goblins a frightening good time!

Everyone 2Y+ MUST be registered, including adults. No MAC Card required. Online registration available. Fee is $10/person if you register on the day of the event. Register early!

Spooky Chemistry (5-8Y)

October 26, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Autumn is the creepy, crawly season for mad scientists! Join us at Oliver Nature Park to investigate the sticky, glowing chemistry of autumn through hands-on experiments.
Pre-registration is required.

Spooky Chemistry (9-14Y)

October 26, 2019, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Autumn is the creepy, crawly season for mad scientists! Join us at Oliver Nature Park to investigate the sticky, glowing chemistry of autumn through hands-on experiments.
Pre-registration is required.

Preschool Picassos (1-5Y)

October 28, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Make a memory with your toddler at our Preschool Picasso class. This fall, our little artists will create a fall tree themed painting with their parent or guardian. One adult must be registered for each child. Only adults need to register for this program. Pre-registration required.

Note: if the weather is bad or it is a very cold day this class will be moved indoors. Participants that are signed up will receive a phone call and e-mail to let them know of any changes.

Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

October 21, 2019, 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM @ City Hall Council Chamber

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

Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting

October 30, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ City Hall Council Chamber

The Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting is open to the public.

Support Now Network Meeting

October 21, 2019, 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.

Trunk or Treat

October 24, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Police Department Community Resource Officers will be at this annual event hosted by Allstate Insurance Co.

Prescription Drug Take Back

October 26, 2019, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Public Safety Building

Regular City Council Meeting

October 28, 2019, All Day @ City Hall Council Chamber

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

Mulch Madness

October 19, 2019, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM