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Events at this venue
Mansfield Central Library
Library led events & groups
Stay and Play
Every Thursday
10.30am - 11.30am
Enjoy a friendly, child‑led play session in the library. Explore toys and books in a calm space. It’s a lovely opportunity for little ones to learn through play—and for grown‑ups to meet others in the community.
Suitable for under 5's, free of charge, and no booking required. This will be running weekly following our Thursday Rattle, Rhyme and Roll session.
A selection of toys are put out for children and toddlers to enjoy and it’s a chance to make new friends in a safe and fun environment.
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.
Baby Rattle, Rhyme and Roll
Every Wednesday
10am-10.30am
Under 1s
Children’s Craft
Second Saturday of the month
11am – 1pm
Drop by with the children to enjoy simple craft activities.
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.
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.
Page Turners
Fourth Tuesday of the month
2pm - 3pm
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!
Rattle, Rhyme and Roll
Every Tuesday and Thursday
10am to 10.30am
Under 5s
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.
Reading Group
Third Wednesday of the month
2pm - 3pm
Reading Group 5. Currently full.
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.
One-off event: Children's summer activity
Tuesday 4 August
1pm - 2pm
A Jungle Themed Music and Movement Workshop
Join Tina for a fun and interactive movement and percussion session for young children and families, kindly funded by Belly Dance World. Inspired by Julie Lacome's brilliant book Walking Through The Jungle, we'll walk, swing, creep, drum and wiggle our way through the jungle, creating fantastic sounds and rhythms together, exploring sensory props, and meeting some friendly animal puppets along the way.
Suitable for children under 12, and it is also SEN friendly.
Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Children's summer activity
Thursday 20 August
1pm -1.30pm (age 5 - 9 years) and 1:30pm-2pm (9+ years)
Street Dance Workshop
Join Lucy Jones for a street dance workshop. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already love to dance, this workshop is a fantastic way to get active, build confidence and feel the beat!
Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Activity linked to Summer Reading Challenge
Every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer holidays
11am - 1pm
Summer Reading Challenge Crafts
Get creative and let your imagination groove! Inspired by this year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme, Read to the Beat, our children's craft activities will celebrate music, rhythm, stories and self-expression. There’s something for every young maker to enjoy.
Every Tuesday and Thursday in the summer holidays, 28/07/26 - 27/08/2026
Suitable for children under 12, free of charge and no booking required.
