Mansfield Central Library

Library led events & groups

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An Hour to Kill

Second Tuesday of the month

2-3pm

Love Crime fiction? Come along and chat to other readers about the books you love.

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Baby Rattle, Rhyme and Roll

Every Wednesday

10am-10.30am

Under 1's
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Children’s Craft

Second Saturday of the month

11 AM – 1 PM

Drop by with the children to enjoy simple craft activities.

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Crime Café

First Tuesday of every month

2-3pm

Come and discuss crime fiction at our normal monthly group and discover new books to read. 

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Lego Club

Every 4th Saturday of the month

11am - 1pm

Make new friends and enjoy building your own designs – what will you create?
We provide the Lego, just bring your imagination!

For ages 4+, adult supervision required. 
Not suitable for under 4 due to small parts.

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Page Turners

Fourth Tuesday of the month

2pm - 3pm

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Places of Welcome

Every Wednesday

10.30am to 12pm

Drop in for a complimentary cuppa and a chat with friendly faces. Meet new people, find things out, share your skills or just have a drink and relax. Everyone welcome!

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Rattle, Rhyme and Roll

Every Tuesday and Thursday

10am to 10.30am

Our Rattle, Rhyme and Roll sessions are relaxed, friendly rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers. 

They are a chance for you to have fun, share rhymes and songs with your child, and meet other parents.

Sessions last about 30 minutes and are free.

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Reading Group

Third Wednesday of the month

2pm - 3pm

Reading Group 5. Currently full.
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Family History Group

Friday 7 November - Friday 12 December

2pm - 3.30pm

Family History Sessions

Still looking for that long lost relative? Why not come along to one of our FREE drop-in sessions and explore Ancestry.com with our friendly family history volunteer! It’s time to begin your family history journey at Mansfield Library! 

This is free of charge and no booking required. It starts on Friday 7 Nov 2pm-3.30pm, and runs each Friday for 6 weeks, ending on Friday 12 December.

Our Family History Self-Help Group offer friendly guidance in helping you to trace your own family tree. Enjoy free access to all the library’s Local Studies resources, including Ancestry Library Edition and The British Newspaper Archive via the library’s computers. 

Free. No booking required.

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Let's Talk Tech

Every Wednesday and Friday

1pm - 4pm

Need help using our library PCs? Having problems with your own devices? Owen, our friendly tech volunteer, is here to help! Drop in on Wednesday or Friday afternoon, 1pm-4pm, and ask Owen your burning technological questions!

This is free of charge and no booking required.

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