Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson! Newbery Medal winning author Kate DiCamillo will be sharing the stories behind the creation of her early chapter book series, the original Mercy Watson, and the follow up series, Tales from Deckawoo Drive. We will also be celebrating the publication of the final book in the Mercy Watson series!

Tuesday, July 94:00—5:30 PMMeeting RoomMansfield Public Library255 Hope St., Mansfield, MA, 02048

Carve Out Your Story Oral History Project (Ages 18+)

This is a fun and friendly workshop to help you uncover interesting stories from your life. Award-winning facilitators/storytellers, Karen Chace and Andrea Lovett will guide you through the process of finding those story jewels that deserve to be remembered.…Learn More

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Thursday, July 1110:30 AM—12:00 PMMansfield Public LibraryMansfield Public Library255 Hope St., Mansfield, MA, 02048

Baby Playgroup (Ages 0-20 months)

Parents and caregivers of our youngest friends, ages 0-20 months, are invited to drop by the library anytime between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM every Thursday morning for a baby playgroup. We provide age-appropriate toys for babies and young toddlers so that parents and caregivers have the opportunity to engage with their little ones and socialize with other adults.…Learn More

Thursday, July 116:30—7:30 PMMeeting RoomMansfield Public Library255 Hope St., Mansfield, MA, 02048

Teen & Adult Crafting Night: Tote Bag Painting (ages 13+)

This returning craft is one of our favorites! Librarian Whitney Brown will show attendees how to make a painted tote bag using shaving cream, paint and stencils!

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Tuesday, July 1610:30—11:00 AMMansfield Public LibraryMansfield Public Library255 Hope St., Mansfield, MA, 02048

Storytime for Little Ones (Ages 0-3)

Join us for a lively story time. We'll share stories, songs, rhymes, and movement! Great for ages 0-3 and their grown-ups. No registration required.

Tuesday, July 162:00—3:00 PMOnline

Virtually Speaking Author Talk - Max Brallier

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix. In this virtual event, Max will share how he came up with the different monsters and villains as well as the unique ways that Jack and his friends figure out to defeat them.

Tuesday, July 166:30—7:30 PMMeeting RoomMansfield Public Library255 Hope St., Mansfield, MA, 02048

100 Years of Boston Comedy with Nick Zaino (ages 18+)

Veteran arts journalist Nick Zaino explores Boston's long history of comedy, from vaudeville to YouTube, highlighting some of the personalities that have defined laughter in America for 100 years.

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Wednesday, July 1710:00 AM—6:00 PMMansfield Public LibraryMansfield Public Library255 Hope St., Mansfield, MA, 02048

Spice Club - BBQ Rub #1 (ages 13 and up)

In honor of National Grilling Month, we thought we’d spice things up a bit this month and feature a dry BBQ rub that you can use to grill vegetables or meats!

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Thursday, July 1810:30 AM—12:00 PMMansfield Public LibraryMansfield Public Library255 Hope St., Mansfield, MA, 02048

Baby Playgroup (Ages 0-20 months)

Parents and caregivers of our youngest friends, ages 0-20 months, are invited to drop by the library anytime between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM every Thursday morning for a baby playgroup. We provide age-appropriate toys for babies and young toddlers so that parents and caregivers have the opportunity to engage with their little ones and socialize with other adults.…Learn More

Thursday, July 184:00—5:30 PMMeeting RoomMansfield Public Library255 Hope St., Mansfield, MA, 02048

Teen Painting: Mixed Media Painting with Sandy Churchill (Grades 7-12)

As part of our Read, Renew, Repeat Summer Library Program, Mansfield Public Library welcomes returning presenter, artist and friend, Sandra Churchill, for her fun mixed media paint project: Pom-pom flower painting!! This program is for teens in grades 7 through 12.…Learn More

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Monday, July 226:00—7:15 PMMeeting RoomMansfield Public Library255 Hope St., Mansfield, MA, 02048

Open Art Studio (Ages 13+)

Interested in participating in our Tiny Tube Art Show challenge?

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Tuesday, July 2310:30—11:00 AMMansfield Public LibraryMansfield Public Library255 Hope St., Mansfield, MA, 02048

Storytime for Little Ones (Ages 0-3)

Join us for a lively story time. We'll share stories, songs, rhymes, and movement! Great for ages 0-3 and their grown-ups. No registration required.

Tuesday, July 232:00—3:00 PMOnline

Virtually Speaking Author Talk - Elizabeth Acevedo

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse, The Poet X serving as the backdrop to this amazing chat!

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Thursday, July 2510:30 AM—12:00 PMMansfield Public LibraryMansfield Public Library255 Hope St., Mansfield, MA, 02048

Baby Playgroup (Ages 0-20 months)

Parents and caregivers of our youngest friends, ages 0-20 months, are invited to drop by the library anytime between 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM every Thursday morning for a baby playgroup. We provide age-appropriate toys for babies and young toddlers so that parents and caregivers have the opportunity to engage with their little ones and socialize with other adults.…Learn More

Thursday, July 256:30—7:30 PMMeeting RoomMansfield Public Library255 Hope St., Mansfield, MA, 02048

Teen Crafting: DIY Diamond Painting (Grades 7-12)

Create your own diamond-studded keychain to take home!

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Monday, July 295:00—7:00 PMMeeting RoomMansfield Public Library255 Hope St., Mansfield, MA, 02048

Art Lab (Grades K-12)

Art Lab, JR + Teen Art Lab = More Creativity! This is a program that focuses on process and creativity. Participate in some of the experiment stations or follow your own creative sparks! This is a drop in program which means you don’t have to arrive at the start time or stay for the whole session.…Learn More

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Tuesday, July 302:00—3:00 PMOnline

Virtually Speaking Author Talk - Dan Santat

Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His winning book, A First Time for Everything, is a graphic memoir based on his own awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life.

Tuesday, July 306:30—7:30 PMMeeting RoomMansfield Public Library255 Hope St., Mansfield, MA, 02048

Souls & Memories: Horror & Sci Fi Discussion Group (Ages 18+)

Do you love to read horror books and/or watch horror movies? How about science fiction books and/or and movies? If you answered yes to these questions, then have we got the book/movie discussion group for you! All horror and sci fi aficionados ages 18 and up are welcome to join in the discussion! We will focus on one title for 2 months, read the book, watch the film (on our own) and then discuss the book and how the movie measures up.

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