Calendar

2019 Holiday Grease Roundup

November 25, 2019 - January 6, 2020, 12:00 AM @ Environmental Collection Center (ECC)

Don't pour your holiday grease down the drain! Grease clogs your pipes and can even cause sewer backups. Protect your home, city and environment by recycling it during this regional collection event. Collected cooking oil and grease will be used to create biodiesel or turn it into biogas for energy production. Follow the signs on Wisteria Street and drop off your used oil at the collection station outside the gate near the dumpster.

Christmas Tree Drop Off

December 26, 2019, 8:00 AM - January 16, 2020, 5:00 PM @ Home Depot

Drop off Christmas trees for recycling Dec. 26 through Jan. 16, and help us make mulch to give away in the spring. There will be a self-service trailer next to the garden center where trees may be unloaded. *Flocked and artificial trees cannot be mulched and will not be accepted.

Museum Closed

December 24, 2019 - December 25, 2019 @ Mansfield Historical Museum and Heritage Center

Basic Computer Class

December 16, 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

December 16, 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+)

December 17, 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

December 17, 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.

Microsoft Excel for Beginners

December 17, 2019, 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

December 18, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Mansfield Public Library

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.

Get Crafty

December 19, 2019, 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. Registration required. Space is limited.

Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)

December 17, 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)

December 18, 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

December 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.

Bilingual Story Time (3-6Y)

December 19, 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.

Baby Story Time (0-18mo)

December 20, 2019, 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

December 20, 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)

December 21, 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.

XBox One Gaming

December 21, 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.

Step into Nature (18Y+) - Wonderful Winter

December 18, 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 with varied themes.
Pre-registration is required.

Little Naturalist (3-5Y) - Wonderful Winter

December 18, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Children ages 3-5 will learn about nature through exploration. We will read, sing, create a craft, meet live animals, and have a hands-on exploration all about nature. Students will enjoy Nature Play during each class to use their imaginations while playing in a bamboo teepee or using tree cookie building blocks.
Pre-registration is required.

Terrarium Workshops (5Y+) - Winter Ecosystem

December 19, 2019, 1:00 PM - 1:45 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.

Intro to Archery (6-10Y)

December 19, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Mansfield Activities Center

Take aim at a new hobby! 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 is required.

Intro to Archery (11-14Y)

December 19, 2019, 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM @ Mansfield Activities Center

Take aim at a new hobby! 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 is required.

Intro to Archery (15Y+)

December 19, 2019, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Mansfield Activities Center

Take aim at a new hobby! 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 is required.

Tiny Trails (3-5Y)

December 20, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Join us for a short hike to a unique spot in the park where we will do some natural discovery before we head back to the trail head.

Pre-registration is required.

Animal Science (5Y+)

December 20, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Have you ever wondered how an animal’s adaptions help them survive, find their food, or make their home? Students will help create puzzles for our Wildlife Ambassadors to solve, test their sense of smell, and more!
Pre-registration is required.

Girl Scout Classes (5Y+) - Space Science Explorer

December 20, 2019, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Space scientists are people who study outer space—what’s in the sky. In this badge, you can be a space scientist as you look at the sky and talk about what you see! We will complete all requirements to earn Daisy Scout badges (badge not included). Students do not have to be in scouts to attend.

Pre-registration required.

Bark Ranger (15Y+)

December 23, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Bring your furry four-legged friend to our new Bark Ranger course! We will talk about Leave No Trace and outdoor safety for pets as well as create a memory keepsake. Then we will go for a hike around Oliver Nature Park to learn about the history and unique features it has to offer. 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. All dogs must be on a fixed leash. 1 dog per registered person. 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 is required.

Winter Holiday Craft (All Ages)

December 23, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

We will be making 3 ornaments that can be treasured for years to come.

Pre-registration is required.

Intro to Archery (6-10Y)

December 28, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Mansfield Activities Center

Take aim at a new hobby! 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 is required.

Intro to Archery (11-14Y)

December 28, 2019, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM @ Mansfield Activities Center

Take aim at a new hobby! 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 is required.

Intro to Archery (15Y+)

December 28, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Mansfield Activities Center

Take aim at a new hobby! 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 is required.

Junior Geologist - Fossil Finders (5-8Y)

December 30, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Visitors to Oliver Nature Park are often focused on the plants and animals that live there. But what lies beneath our feet when we visit? Join a naturalist for a geology-related lesson and a walk to explore the inorganic side of nature. What are fossils, and how are they made? What fossils can we find at the park?

Pre-registration is required.

Junior Geologist - Paleontology (9-14Y)

December 30, 2019, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park

Visitors to Oliver Nature Park are often focused on the plants and animals that live there. But what lies beneath our feet when we visit? Join a naturalist for a geology-related lesson and a walk to explore the inorganic side of nature. How are fossils formed, and what can they tell us about the history of the Earth?

Pre-registration is required.

Kids Zone After Dark

December 21, 2019, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Mansfield Activities Center

CHRISTMAS: Gift making, cookie decorating, wear your Christmas PJs. Parents, enjoy a night out on a date or catching up with friends! Drop your kids off at the MAC where we'll have a movie, food, open gym, crafts, concessions, and more! A meal is included. Receive $2 off for siblings and $1 off with a current MAC Card. All children will be required to be signed in and out. Register early -- $15 on the day-of.

Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

December 16, 2019, 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM @ City Hall Council Chamber

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

Support Now Network Meeting

December 16, 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.

Coffee with Cops

December 20, 2019, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM @ Starbucks