| 01 Intro to Fishing (3-16Y)
Intro to Fishing (3-16Y)2023-10-01T16:15:00Have you wanted to learn to fish? We supply the equipment and bait!
Shelly D. Lanners Administrative Offices1164 Matlock Rd.MansfieldTX76063 |
02 Bilingual Story Time (3-6Y)
Bilingual Story Time (3-6Y)2023-10-02T10:30:00Children 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 Monday at 10:30 a.m. No registration is required.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Home School Archery Alliance Level 1 (5-18Y) - Oct
Home School Archery Alliance Level 1 (5-18Y) - Oct2023-10-02T13:00:00Become a skilled archer with this series of classes designed for beginners to develop good techniques. Archery teaches respect for nature & builds confidence through practice. Learn new concepts of shooting that build upon each other each week.
Shelly D. Lanners Administrative Offices1164 Matlock Rd.MansfieldTX76063 Home School Archery Alliance Level 2 (5-18Y) - Oct
Home School Archery Alliance Level 2 (5-18Y) - Oct2023-10-02T14:15:00Continue to sharpen your archery skills in this next level as repetition & form are focused on, while enjoying more advanced shooting games & activities.
Shelly D. Lanners Administrative Offices1164 Matlock Rd.MansfieldTX76063 Magnificent Monday Midday Mile
Magnificent Monday Midday Mile2023-10-02T12:00:00Meet at Rose Park every Monday in October and walk a mile with friends, neighbors, and new faces!
Katherine Rose Memorial Park303 N. Walnut Creek Dr.MansfieldTX76063 |
03 Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)
Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)2023-10-03T10:30:00Toddlers 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. Program is free and no registration is required.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 A, B, C's of Medicare (18+)
A, B, C's of Medicare (18+)2023-10-03T18:00:00Do you have questions about Medicare and didn’t know what to ask or who to ask? Here’s your opportunity to ask those questions in a casual setting. Join a representative that will talk about will discuss your rights, options, and entitlements so you can make informed decisions about Medicare. Program is FREE and no registration is required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Nutrition Class: Immune Boosters and Busters (18+)
Nutrition Class: Immune Boosters and Busters (18+)2023-10-03T18:00:00Get ready to learn about how you can strengthen your immune system at home, work, and your kitchen!
Are you looking for ways to strengthen your immune system, at home, in your kitchen? This class explores foods and habits that can boost our immune system and also those that deplete it. Join presenters from Food Saved Me Institute to learn and identify the latest behind immunity and what you do to protect yourself.
Program is free and registration is required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 |
04 Listener's Story Time (3-6Y)
Listener's Story Time (3-6Y)2023-10-04T10:30:00Children 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.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Family Place Playtime (0-5Y)
Family Place Playtime (0-5Y)2023-10-04T11:00:00Come 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 11-12 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday. Parents are required to remain with children at all times. No registration is required.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Teen Advisory Group (TAG) (13+)
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) (13+)2023-10-04T16:00:00Grow your leadership skills by joining the Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Teens can earn volunteer hours while helping to plan library programming, community projects, library engagement and more. Registration required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 |
05 Chess Club (All Ages)
Chess Club (All Ages)2023-10-05T18:00:00Learn how to play chess or just brush up on your skills. All ages and levels welcome. This program is free with no registration required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 D&D At The Library: Encounters (18+)
D&D At The Library: Encounters (18+)2023-10-05T18:00:00Start a new adventure at the Mansfield Public Library! The Mansfield Public Library is hosting a short session of Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. Join us for monthly one-shot encounters! Adventure through an encounter with other players in the hit tabletop roleplaying game. This event is focused around an adult audience. New players are encouraged to attend, as pre-generated characters and a short tutorial will be given before the encounter begins. All supplies will be provided. Program is free, and registration is required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Yoga for Adults (18+)
Yoga for Adults (18+)2023-10-05T18:00:00Have you ever wanted to try yoga but felt you didn't know where to start? Well look no further, we have an all-levels yoga class just for you! We will learn first how to breathe and then we will develop strength and flexibility by moving through gentle poses. This class will focus on alignment, balance, and mindfulness. No prior yoga experience is needed. Program is FREE and no registration is required. Please make sure to bring your own yoga mat.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Senior Trips - State Fair of Texas (55Y+)
Senior Trips - State Fair of Texas (55Y+)2023-10-05T09:30:00We are going to the State Fair of Texas! Program fee includes transportation. Lunch is on your own. State Fair admission tickets are purchased on the grounds.
Mansfield Activities Center106 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 |
06 Baby Story Time (0-18mo)
Baby Story Time (0-18mo)2023-10-06T10:30:00Babies 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. This program is free with no registration required
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Microsoft Excel for Beginners (18+)
Microsoft Excel for Beginners (18+)2023-10-06T10:30:00Need help or have questions about Microsoft Excel? Come join us for one-on-one sessions to learn how to use Excel.
After this two hour one-on-one lesson you will have a solid foundation for creating new Excel spreadsheets, as well as navigating and revising existing spreadsheets, for business or personal use. This includes calculating, formatting, editing, linking, printing and more. Program is free but registration is required.
If you need to cancel this registration, please call and let the library know 24 hours in advance at 817-728-3690.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Family Place Playtime (0-5Y)
Family Place Playtime (0-5Y)2023-10-06T11:00:00Come 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 11-12 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday. Parents are required to remain with children at all times. No registration is required.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Home School Fishing Club (5-16Y) - Oct
Home School Fishing Club (5-16Y) - Oct2023-10-06T13:00:00Have you wanted to learn to fish? We supply the equipment and bait! This class is geared towards home-schooled anglers.
All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks. Pre-registration required.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 |
07 Chunk Your Junk and Shred Day
Chunk Your Junk and Shred Day2023-10-07T08:00:00
Environmental Collection Center (ECC)616 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Founder's Day Festival
Founder's Day Festival 2023-10-07T10:00:00Reserve the date! Stay tuned for more details.
Man House Museum Information Center604 W. Broad St.MansfieldTX76063 Spice Club (18+)
Spice Club (18+)2023-10-07T10:30:00Spice up your life! Learn about that month's spice, participate in an activity, and recipe swap! Program is free and registration is required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)
Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)2023-10-07T10:30:00Toddlers 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. Program is free and no registration is required.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 D&D At The Library: Encounters (13-17Y)
D&D At The Library: Encounters (13-17Y)2023-10-07T13:00:00Start a new adventure at the Mansfield Public Library! The Mansfield Public Library is hosting a short session of Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. Join us for monthly one-shot encounters! Adventure through an encounter with other players in the hit tabletop roleplaying game. This event is focused around a teen audience. New players are encouraged to attend, as pre-generated characters and a short tutorial will be given before the encounter begins. All supplies will be provided.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Barks & Rec Hiking Class (14Y+)
Barks & Rec Hiking Class (14Y+)2023-10-07T09:00:00The pups are back, and ready for a new challenge! Our popular Barks & Rec program, which pairs participants with shelter dogs, is returning for fall and heading to the trails. Sign up to take a hike through Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park and bring a dog from Mansfield's Animal Care and Control shelter along to check out the woods and fields alongside you!
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Intro to Preschool Fishing (2-5Y)
Intro to Preschool Fishing (2-5Y)2023-10-07T10:00:00Join us to learn some fishing basics! Participants will feed fish and attempt to catch fish with tools for young fishers.
Shelly D. Lanners Administrative Offices1164 Matlock Rd.MansfieldTX76063 Spooky Chemistry (5-14Y)
Spooky Chemistry (5-14Y)2023-10-07T14:00:00Autumn is the creepy, crawly season for mad scientists! Investigate the sticky, glowing chemistry of autumn through hands-on experiments.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Hike with a Naturalist (All Ages) - Spider Sniffing
Hike with a Naturalist (All Ages) - Spider Sniffing2023-10-07T19:00:00While hunting for our eight legged web building friends we’ll be looking at the different ways they build webs (and in some cases don’t) in order to catch their food. This night hike is a perfect way to make crawlers less creepy.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Watercolor Workshop (13Y+) - Books
Watercolor Workshop (13Y+) - Books2023-10-07T09:30:00Do you have a desire to embrace your inner artist? If so, then you will enjoy this hands-on watercolor workshop.
Mansfield Activities Center106 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 CERT Basic Training
CERT Basic Training2023-10-07T08:00:00
Fire Station No. 33100 E. Broad St.MansfieldTX76063 |
| 08 Kayaking 101 (7Y+)
Kayaking 101 (7Y+)2023-10-08T10:00:00Take a break from the hiking trails & get on the water! Explore our local lakes with dual-seated kayaks. Enjoy a scenic paddle looking for wildlife & plants with a naturalist. Instruction given on safety, proper techniques & an eco-friendly approach to paddle sports.
Bowman Springs Park 7003 W Poly Webb RdArlingtonTX76016 |
09 Bilingual Story Time (3-6Y)
Bilingual Story Time (3-6Y)2023-10-09T10:30:00Children 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 Monday at 10:30 a.m. No registration is required.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Intro to Fishing (3-16Y)
Intro to Fishing (3-16Y)2023-10-09T17:00:00Have you wanted to learn to fish? We supply the equipment and bait!
Shelly D. Lanners Administrative Offices1164 Matlock Rd.MansfieldTX76063 Magnificent Monday Midday Mile
Magnificent Monday Midday Mile2023-10-09T12:00:00Meet at Rose Park every Monday in October and walk a mile with friends, neighbors, and new faces!
Katherine Rose Memorial Park303 N. Walnut Creek Dr.MansfieldTX76063 |
10 Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)
Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)2023-10-10T10:30:00Toddlers 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. Program is free and no registration is required.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 DIY Halloween Mesh Wreath (18+)
DIY Halloween Mesh Wreath (18+)2023-10-10T18:00:00Create your own DIY mesh wreath! Are you ready to sneak into the Halloween spirit? Have fun and learn to make your own mesh wreath to add to your spooky holiday decor! All supplies will be provided. Program is free and registration is required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Friends of the Library Meeting
Friends of the Library Meeting2023-10-10T18:00:00Monthly friends of the library meeting.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 |
11 Listener's Story Time (3-6Y)
Listener's Story Time (3-6Y)2023-10-11T10:30:00Children 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.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Family Place Playtime (0-5Y)
Family Place Playtime (0-5Y)2023-10-11T11:00:00Come 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 11-12 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday. Parents are required to remain with children at all times. No registration is required.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Loop Group (13+)
Loop Group (13+)2023-10-11T15:00:00A group for all levels of interest in crocheting and knitting. Join us to learn new stitches and techniques, meet new people, and spend time doing what you love!
All materials are provided. Program is FREE and registration is not required.
Library Program Room A104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Teen Advisory Group (TAG) (13+)
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) (13+)2023-10-11T16:00:00Grow your leadership skills by joining the Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Teens can earn volunteer hours while helping to plan library programming, community projects, library engagement and more. Registration required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 |
12 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off2023-10-12T15:00:00The Environmental Collection Center (ECC) is the City's permanent drop-off facility for unwanted household hazardous materials (anything with a warning label), electronics and recyclables. This facility is operated by the City's Environmental Services Department, and is open the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and the Thursday and Friday before the second Saturday, from 3 - 7 p.m.
Environmental Collection Center (ECC)616 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Breast Cancer Prevention: How to Reduce your Risks! (18+)
Breast Cancer Prevention: How to Reduce your Risks! (18+)2023-10-12T12:00:00Learn the best ways to prevent and treat breast cancer from a surgeon in the field! Join Methodist Mansfield Medical Center and breast surgeon Arianne Gallaty, MD to learn the best defense against breast cancer, the signs of the disease, and the latest treatment options. Lunch will be provided and door prizes will be given after the presentation. Program is free and registration is required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Homeschool Art Club (5-17Y)
Homeschool Art Club (5-17Y)2023-10-12T12:30:00Come learn about an artist, their techniques, and participate in a hands-on art project the second Thursday of each month! Open to all school age children 5-17 years old. Program is FREE and registration is required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Chess Club (All Ages)
Chess Club (All Ages)2023-10-12T18:00:00Learn how to play chess or just brush up on your skills. All ages and levels welcome. This program is free with no registration required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 STEAM Explorers (8-12Y)
STEAM Explorers (8-12Y)2023-10-12T18:00:00Kiddos age 8 to 12 will explore hands-on projects in science, technology, art, and math every second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Program is FREE and registration is required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Home School Spooky Chemistry (5-14Y)
Home School Spooky Chemistry (5-14Y)2023-10-12T13:00:00Autumn is the creepy, crawly season for mad scientists! Investigate the sticky, glowing chemistry of autumn through hands-on experiments.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 |
13 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off2023-10-12T15:00:00The Environmental Collection Center (ECC) is the City's permanent drop-off facility for unwanted household hazardous materials (anything with a warning label), electronics and recyclables. This facility is operated by the City's Environmental Services Department, and is open the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and the Thursday and Friday before the second Saturday, from 3 - 7 p.m.
Environmental Collection Center (ECC)616 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Baby Story Time (0-18mo)
Baby Story Time (0-18mo)2023-10-13T10:30:00Babies 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. This program is free with no registration required
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Microsoft Excel for Beginners (18+)
Microsoft Excel for Beginners (18+)2023-10-13T10:30:00Need help or have questions about Microsoft Excel? Come join us for one-on-one sessions to learn how to use Excel.
After this two hour one-on-one lesson you will have a solid foundation for creating new Excel spreadsheets, as well as navigating and revising existing spreadsheets, for business or personal use. This includes calculating, formatting, editing, linking, printing and more. Program is free but registration is required.
If you need to cancel this registration, please call and let the library know 24 hours in advance at 817-728-3690.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Family Place Playtime (0-5Y)
Family Place Playtime (0-5Y)2023-10-13T11:00:00Come 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 11-12 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday. Parents are required to remain with children at all times. No registration is required.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Home School Arts & Crafts - Macrame Plant Hanger (5Y+)
Home School Arts & Crafts - Macrame Plant Hanger (5Y+)2023-10-13T10:00:00Try your hand at macrame! Learn a simple macrame technique and create your own hanging planter. Participants will take home their hanger as well as a potted plant.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Intro to Archery (5Y+)
Intro to Archery (5Y+)2023-10-13T17:00:00Take aim at a new hobby! Not sure if archery is for you? Briefly learn the basics regarding archery through this introductory level class. Participants will learn about the equipment and range safety followed by proper shooting technique.
Shelly D. Lanners Administrative Offices1164 Matlock Rd.MansfieldTX76063 |
14 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off2023-10-12T15:00:00The Environmental Collection Center (ECC) is the City's permanent drop-off facility for unwanted household hazardous materials (anything with a warning label), electronics and recyclables. This facility is operated by the City's Environmental Services Department, and is open the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and the Thursday and Friday before the second Saturday, from 3 - 7 p.m.
Environmental Collection Center (ECC)616 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)
Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)2023-10-14T10:30:00Toddlers 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. Program is free and no registration is required.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Game On (13Y+)
Game On (13Y+)2023-10-14T13:00:00It’s game on at the Mansfield Public Library. Explore the new virtual reality frontier at the Mansfield Public Library. Drop in for VR experiences in gaming, global exploration, artistic creation, and more! Walk-ins and reservations available. Beginners and pros are welcome to join classic Nintendo Switch games. This program is free, however, a library card may be required to check out a controller.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Intro to Python Programming (18+)
Intro to Python Programming (18+)2023-10-14T13:00:00This introductory course will be in Python and require no programming knowledge, just a desire to learn. The course goal will be to construct a program that can convert images of handwritten text into words to help you store your notes digitally. This is designed to be a multi-session beginner friendly course. Program is free, but registration is required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Just Sew with It: Open Sew (18+)
Just Sew with It: Open Sew (18+)2023-10-14T13:00:00Have unfinished sewing projects that you just don't know what to do with? Use our machines and work with other crafters to bring your project to life during this drop in class! Program is free and no registration is required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Kayaking 101 (7Y+)
Kayaking 101 (7Y+)2023-10-14T08:00:00Take a break from the hiking trails & get on the water! Explore our local lakes with dual-seated kayaks. Enjoy a scenic paddle looking for wildlife & plants with a naturalist. Instruction given on safety, proper techniques & an eco-friendly approach to paddle sports.
Bowman Springs Park 7003 W Poly Webb RdArlingtonTX76016 Intro to Archery (12Y+)
Intro to Archery (12Y+)2023-10-14T16:00:00Take aim at a new hobby! Not sure if archery is for you? Briefly learn the basics regarding archery through this introductory level class. Participants will learn about the equipment and range safety followed by proper shooting technique.
Shelly D. Lanners Administrative Offices1164 Matlock Rd.MansfieldTX76063 Fall Family Fun Night (All Ages)
Fall Family Fun Night (All Ages)2023-10-14T18:00:00Oliver Nature Park is the place to be for an evening of fall fun! Paint pumpkins, learn about nocturnal animals and go on a short night hike. Guests will also learn about nocturnal animals, how to help injured wildlife, and meet a nocturnal Wildlife Ambassador with licensed Texas Metro Wildlife Rehabilitators volunteers.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Kids Zone After Dark (6-12Y)
Kids Zone After Dark (6-12Y)2023-10-14T17:00:00Parents, enjoy a Saturday night out while the kids have a ball! Kids Zone After Dark includes a movie, dinner, open gym, games and more with trained supervision you can trust.
Mansfield Activities Center106 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 CERT Basic Training
CERT Basic Training2023-10-14T08:00:00
Fire Station No. 33100 E. Broad St.MansfieldTX76063 |
| 15 Carnivorous Plants (5Y+)
Carnivorous Plants (5Y+)2023-10-15T13:00:00Learn the basics surrounding carnivorous plants. We will interact with different carnivorous plants and discuss their importance in our environment!
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Girl Scouts - Fishing Fun (5Y+)
Girl Scouts - Fishing Fun (5Y+)2023-10-15T16:30:00Ready to reel in the big fish? We supply the equipment and bait! Oliver Nature Park Patch included in fee. Adults may sign up to fish with a valid Texas Parks and Wildlife fishing license for everyone 17 years of age. Pre-registration required.
Shelly D. Lanners Administrative Offices1164 Matlock Rd.MansfieldTX76063 |
16 Bilingual Story Time (3-6Y)
Bilingual Story Time (3-6Y)2023-10-16T10:30:00Children 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 Monday at 10:30 a.m. No registration is required.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Magnificent Monday Midday Mile
Magnificent Monday Midday Mile2023-10-16T12:00:00Meet at Rose Park every Monday in October and walk a mile with friends, neighbors, and new faces!
Katherine Rose Memorial Park303 N. Walnut Creek Dr.MansfieldTX76063 |
17 Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)
Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)2023-10-17T10:30:00Toddlers 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. Program is free and no registration is required.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Brick Builders (5-12Y)
Brick Builders (5-12Y)2023-10-17T17:00:00Kiddos age 5-12 can construct their creativity during Brick Builders at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month. Let their imagination go wild with a new building theme every week. Check the calendar for specific dates. Program is FREE and no registration is required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Cowboy Craftin' (18+)
Cowboy Craftin' (18+)2023-10-17T18:00:00Anxiously awaiting this year's Mansfield Reads event with author Craig Johnson? Join us this evening to compile a craft that would make Walt Longmire proud to display it in his sheriff's office! All materials are provided. Program is free and registration is required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 |
18 Listener's Story Time (3-6Y)
Listener's Story Time (3-6Y)2023-10-18T10:30:00Children 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.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Family Place Playtime (0-5Y)
Family Place Playtime (0-5Y)2023-10-18T11:00:00Come 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 11-12 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday. Parents are required to remain with children at all times. No registration is required.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Teen Advisory Group (TAG) (13+)
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) (13+)2023-10-18T16:00:00Grow your leadership skills by joining the Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Teens can earn volunteer hours while helping to plan library programming, community projects, library engagement and more. Registration required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 |
19 Mansfield Reads! 2023 Evening with the Author
Mansfield Reads! 2023 Evening with the Author2023-10-19T19:00:00Our annual One City, One Book celebration of reading, writing, and the literary arts culminates in an evening with Craig Johnson, award-winning author of the 2023 Mansfield Reads! selection, Daughter of the Morning Star. Mr. Johnson will discuss his book, as well as the writer’s craft, followed by Q&A and an autograph session. We invite readers, book clubs, and Reads! sponsors to an entertaining evening at the Mansfield Public Library. The event is free, but registration is required as seating is limited.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Home School Arts & Crafts - Rock Painting (5Y+)
Home School Arts & Crafts - Rock Painting (5Y+)2023-10-19T13:00:00Get crafty with nature! Painting rock faces is a fun way to use your imagination. Each kit includes 9 rocks, acrylic paint, paintbrushes and a large tree cookie.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Gardening for Butterflies
Gardening for Butterflies2023-10-19T16:00:00Bring color into your yard by creating a butterfly garden.
Chris W. Burkett Service Center620 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 |
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As The Page Turns Book Club (18+)2023-10-21T10:30:00This book club meets monthly at 10:30am to discuss a variety of fiction to non-fiction genres. Program is FREE and no registration is required.
Library Program Room A104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)
Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)2023-10-21T10:30:00Toddlers 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. Program is free and no registration is required.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 International Observe the Moon Might (All Ages)
International Observe the Moon Might (All Ages)2023-10-21T18:30:00We’re celebrating International Observe the Moon Night (IOMN), an worldwide public event that encourages observation and appreciation of the Moon. The Fort Worth Astronomical Society will bring amazing telescopes to view the moon and other celestial beauties. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy lawn games until nightfall. Program is free and registration is not required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Barks & Rec Hiking Class (14Y+)
Barks & Rec Hiking Class (14Y+)2023-10-21T09:00:00The pups are back, and ready for a new challenge! Our popular Barks & Rec program, which pairs participants with shelter dogs, is returning for fall and heading to the trails. Sign up to take a hike through Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park and bring a dog from Mansfield's Animal Care and Control shelter along to check out the woods and fields alongside you!
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Hike with a Naturalist (All Ages) -Spooky Night Hike
Hike with a Naturalist (All Ages) -Spooky Night Hike2023-10-21T19:00:00Some wildlife in Mansfield is only active at night. Join a naturalist for a 'spooky' hike as we try to identify the sights and sounds of natural night life. No need for a flashlight as you learn about the bats, spiders, and more spooky animals that call our forest home. Brig the whole family for a night-time of fun.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Nature Walk
Nature Walk2023-10-21T11:00:00Walk the linear trail with our trained naturalists and learn more about the native plants and wildlife.
James McKnight Park East700 U.S. Highway 287 NorthMansfieldTX76063 CERT Basic Training
CERT Basic Training2023-10-21T08:00:00
Fire Station No. 33100 E. Broad St.MansfieldTX76063 |
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23 2023 Fall Sweep - Litter Cleanup
2023 Fall Sweep - Litter Cleanup2023-10-23T08:00:00Join our cleanup. Select your own day, time, and location.
Event LocationMansfieldTX76063 Bilingual Story Time (3-6Y)
Bilingual Story Time (3-6Y)2023-10-23T10:30:00Children 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 Monday at 10:30 a.m. No registration is required.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Magnificent Monday Midday Mile
Magnificent Monday Midday Mile2023-10-23T12:00:00Meet at Rose Park every Monday in October and walk a mile with friends, neighbors, and new faces!
Katherine Rose Memorial Park303 N. Walnut Creek Dr.MansfieldTX76063 |
24 2023 Fall Sweep - Litter Cleanup
2023 Fall Sweep - Litter Cleanup2023-10-23T08:00:00Join our cleanup. Select your own day, time, and location.
Event LocationMansfieldTX76063 Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)
Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)2023-10-24T10:30:00Toddlers 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. Program is free and no registration is required.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Adulting 101 - Formal Writing (13-17Y)
Adulting 101 - Formal Writing (13-17Y)2023-10-24T18:00:00Learn the basics of being a responsible grown up in this three-part series covering various aspects of adult responsibilities. Program is FREE and registration is required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Quilling 101 (18+)
Quilling 101 (18+)2023-10-24T18:00:00Discover the art of paper quilling and learn to make various shapes that combine to create beautiful designs. All materials will be provided.
Program is FREE and registration is required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Preschool Picassos (1-5Y) - Pumpkins & Bats
Preschool Picassos (1-5Y) - Pumpkins & Bats2023-10-24T10:00:00Make a memory with your toddler as you create a themed painting together.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 |
25 2023 Fall Sweep - Litter Cleanup
2023 Fall Sweep - Litter Cleanup2023-10-23T08:00:00Join our cleanup. Select your own day, time, and location.
Event LocationMansfieldTX76063 Listener's Story Time (3-6Y)
Listener's Story Time (3-6Y)2023-10-25T10:30:00Children 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.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Murder and Mayhem Book Club (18+)
Murder and Mayhem Book Club (18+)2023-10-25T10:30:00Enjoy 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. Program is FREE and no registration required.
Library Program Room A104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Family Place Playtime (0-5Y)
Family Place Playtime (0-5Y)2023-10-25T11:00:00Come 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 11-12 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday. Parents are required to remain with children at all times. No registration is required.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Loop Group (13+)
Loop Group (13+)2023-10-25T15:00:00A group for all levels of interest in crocheting and knitting. Join us to learn new stitches and techniques, meet new people, and spend time doing what you love!
All materials are provided. Program is FREE and no registration required.
Library Program Room A104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Special Effects Makeup (13-17Y)
Special Effects Makeup (13-17Y)2023-10-25T16:00:00Up the fright for your Halloween look with special effects makeup! Join us as we learn to apply different wound-mimicking makeup looks using liquid latex and other prosthetics.
All materials are provided.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Teen Advisory Group (TAG) (13+)
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) (13+)2023-10-25T16:00:00Grow your leadership skills by joining the Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Teens can earn volunteer hours while helping to plan library programming, community projects, library engagement and more. Registration required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Senior Trips - Autumn at the Arboretum (55Y+)
Senior Trips - Autumn at the Arboretum (55Y+)2023-10-25T09:30:00Autumn at the Arboretum offers a whimsical display of over 100,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash. This year's theme 'A Fall Fairy Tale' features thee return of Cinderella's Carriage, along with themed pumpkin houses that make up the acclaimed Pumkpin Village.
Mansfield Activities Center106 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 |
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2023 Fall Sweep - Litter Cleanup2023-10-23T08:00:00Join our cleanup. Select your own day, time, and location.
Event LocationMansfieldTX76063 Chess Club (All Ages)
Chess Club (All Ages)2023-10-26T18:00:00Learn how to play chess or just brush up on your skills. All ages and levels welcome. This program is free with no registration required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Get Crafty (18+)
Get Crafty (18+)2023-10-26T18:00:00Enjoy 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. All supplies are provided. Program is free and registration is required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Home School Wild About Wildlife (5Y+) - Amphibians
Home School Wild About Wildlife (5Y+) - Amphibians2023-10-26T13:00:00Learn about native Texas species through playing games and hands-on exploration stations! Enjoy a nature hike, meeting live animals, and making a craft.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 SUPER Kids Boo Bash
SUPER Kids Boo Bash2023-10-26T18:00:00Halloween is here for everyone! Our SUPER Kids program provides activities and events for children with special needs and their families.
Mansfield Activities Center106 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 |
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2023 Fall Sweep - Litter Cleanup2023-10-23T08:00:00Join our cleanup. Select your own day, time, and location.
Event LocationMansfieldTX76063 Baby Story Time (0-18mo)
Baby Story Time (0-18mo)2023-10-27T10:30:00Babies 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. This program is free with no registration required
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Microsoft Excel for Beginners (18+)
Microsoft Excel for Beginners (18+)2023-10-27T10:30:00Need help or have questions about Microsoft Excel? Come join us for one-on-one sessions to learn how to use Excel.
After this two hour one-on-one lesson you will have a solid foundation for creating new Excel spreadsheets, as well as navigating and revising existing spreadsheets, for business or personal use. This includes calculating, formatting, editing, linking, printing and more. Program is free but registration is required.
If you need to cancel this registration, please call and let the library know 24 hours in advance at 817-728-3690.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Tales of Terror (All Ages)
Tales of Terror (All Ages)2023-10-27T18:15:00Heading to Boo Bash this year at the MAC?
Stow away at the library for a while and listen to our volunteer storytellers read stories that will leave you feeling creepy and crawly!
Not heading to Boo Bash? No problem! Join us anyway, we'll have candy and seating for everyone. We will be reading stories to fit all age groups, so all ages are encouraged to come.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Boo Bash
Boo Bash2023-10-27T18:00:00Here is a great alternative to going door-to-door. Bring the family to the MAC for a night of trunk-or-treating and Halloween candy!
Mansfield Activities Center106 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 |
28 2023 Fall Sweep - Litter Cleanup
2023 Fall Sweep - Litter Cleanup2023-10-23T08:00:00Join our cleanup. Select your own day, time, and location.
Event LocationMansfieldTX76063 Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)
Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)2023-10-28T10:30:00Toddlers 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. Program is free and no registration is required.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Family Pumpkin Painting (All Ages)
Family Pumpkin Painting (All Ages)2023-10-28T13:00:00Test your spooky artistry at this fun family pumpkin painting party. Small pumpkins and paint will be provided for all attendees. Compare you pumpkins with the others and then take them home to flaunt to your neighbors! Program is FREE and patrons are welcomed until supplies run out.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Barks & Rec Hiking Class (14Y+)
Barks & Rec Hiking Class (14Y+)2023-10-28T09:00:00The pups are back, and ready for a new challenge! Our popular Barks & Rec program, which pairs participants with shelter dogs, is returning for fall and heading to the trails. Sign up to take a hike through Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park and bring a dog from Mansfield's Animal Care and Control shelter along to check out the woods and fields alongside you!
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Pumpkins & Bats (1-5Y)
Pumpkins & Bats (1-5Y)2023-10-28T10:30:00Preschool students will learn all about bats and pumpkins. We will read a story, explore hands-on activity stations, and decorate mini pumpkins.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Hike with a Naturalist (All Ages) - Creepy Crawly
Hike with a Naturalist (All Ages) - Creepy Crawly2023-10-28T13:00:00Join a naturalist for a hike all about spiders, worms, snails, and bats. Take an up-close look at specimens, go spider sniffing, and listen for bats with a bat meter.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 Trail-o-ween
Trail-o-ween2023-10-28T18:00:00Peek-a-boo, treats for you! We'll have crafts, photo ops and a fun (not-so-spooky) night walk along the small loop at McKnight Park East. Bring your little monsters and perfect pumpkins for a fun, family-friendly walk.
James McKnight Park East700 U.S. Highway 287 NorthMansfieldTX76063 |
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2023 Fall Sweep - Litter Cleanup2023-10-23T08:00:00Join our cleanup. Select your own day, time, and location.
Event LocationMansfieldTX76063 Girl Scout - Paddling Badge (7Y+)
Girl Scout - Paddling Badge (7Y+)2023-10-29T14:00:00Paddling takes a mix of knowledge and skills, and a dash of daring. It also delivers one of the most unforgettable experiences you'll ever have on water. Join us for a two hour kayaking trip while earning your badge on doul-seated kayaks.
Kayak Launch at Britton Park 829 E. Seeton Rd.MansfieldTX76063 Kayaking 101 (7Y+)
Kayaking 101 (7Y+)2023-10-29T14:00:00Take a break from the hiking trails & get on the water! Explore our local lakes with dual-seated kayaks. Enjoy a scenic paddle looking for wildlife & plants with a naturalist. Instruction given on safety, proper techniques & an eco-friendly approach to paddle sports.
Bowman Springs Park 7003 W Poly Webb RdArlingtonTX76016 |
30 2023 Fall Sweep - Litter Cleanup
2023 Fall Sweep - Litter Cleanup2023-10-23T08:00:00Join our cleanup. Select your own day, time, and location.
Event LocationMansfieldTX76063 Bilingual Story Time (3-6Y)
Bilingual Story Time (3-6Y)2023-10-30T10:30:00Children 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 Monday at 10:30 a.m. No registration is required.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Magnificent Monday Midday Mile
Magnificent Monday Midday Mile2023-10-30T12:00:00Meet at Rose Park every Monday in October and walk a mile with friends, neighbors, and new faces!
Katherine Rose Memorial Park303 N. Walnut Creek Dr.MansfieldTX76063 |
31 2023 Fall Sweep - Litter Cleanup
2023 Fall Sweep - Litter Cleanup2023-10-23T08:00:00Join our cleanup. Select your own day, time, and location.
Event LocationMansfieldTX76063 Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)
Story Time for Tots (18mo-3Y)2023-10-31T10:30:00Toddlers 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. Program is free and no registration is required.
Library Program Room B104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 DIY Halloween Hot Cocoa Bombs (16Y+)
DIY Halloween Hot Cocoa Bombs (16Y+)2023-10-31T18:00:00Join us in making some Spooktacular treats!
Look no further, now you can make your very own hot cocoa bombs. Learn the basics of creating this tasty holiday snack at the library. This program is limited to ages 16+.
All supplies will be provided.
Program is FREE and registration is required.
Mansfield Public Library104 S. Wisteria St.MansfieldTX76063 Pumpkins & Bats (1-5Y)
Pumpkins & Bats (1-5Y)2023-10-31T10:00:00Preschool students will learn all about bats and pumpkins. We will read a story, explore hands-on activity stations, and decorate mini pumpkins.
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park1650 Matlock RoadMansfieldTX76063 |
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