OLIVESBURG — The Mansfield Richland County Public Library has announced its plans to build a new Crestview library. The new Crestview Branch will be constructed on land purchased from Faith Church along State Route 96, the MRCPL announced in a Monday afternoon press release. This stan-dalone facility will replace the current location within Crestview Middle […]
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MRCPL expands creative and tech spaces at main library
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) will begin construction on a renovated Learning Lab and a new Creation Lab at the Main Library. HBM Architects will start construction on Monday, Jan. 5, on the second floor in the current Learning Lab space. “We are excited to begin construction on a creative and collaborative […]
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Mansfield Parks, library launch outdoor StoryWalk at South Park
MANSFIELD –The Mansfield City Parks Department has announced an exciting new partnership with the Mansfield Richland County Public Library to create an engaging outdoor StoryWalk in the picturesque lower area of South Park. Public Works Director Louis Andres expressed his enthusiasm for the project. “The closed roadway provides a beautiful and accessible setting for families […]
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Interactive StoryWalk unveiled in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The StoryWalk, displaying a children’s book, starts in front of the Buckeye Imagination Museum and ends at the Richland Carrousel.
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MRCPL partners with PCs for People to offer technology & internet solutions
MANSFIELD — A new partnership between the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) and PCs for People will make technology more affordable for those in need. The partnership will also provide low-cost, high-speed internet solutions. As part of the launch of their new partnership, MRCPL will be hosting a pop-up shop on Saturday, June 1. From […]
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Kaleidoscope conversation continued Wednesday at Mansfield library
Seven Richland County organizations gathered with community members Wednesday to discuss poverty and housing issues facing the local area.
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Newsroom After Hours debuts goth/ punk rock show May 17
MANSFIELD — The first Newsroom After Hours show of the 2024 season will draw from local and regional talent for a goth and punk rock show Friday.
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Darrell Banks donates book with San-Dar recipes to Bellville & main library branches
BELLVILLE — Richland County residents now have the opportunity to recreate dishes from the San-Dar Smorgasbord in their own kitchens.
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Mansfield library hosts 34th annual Black History Celebration
MANSFIELD — Latricia Chatman took the long, thin handle of a black comb and pulled it up slowly towards her, separating a section of the wig’s hair. She took it in one hand, coaching a younger girl standing beside her to do the same. “First, you’re going to divide it into three sections,” she said. […]
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Library’s Black History celebration returns Feb. 3
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library invites the community to the annual Black History Celebration. This free, family-friendly event will offer activities, giveaways, music, and a free meal. This event will be held at the Main Library at 43 W. Third St., Mansfield, Ohio, on Saturday, Feb. 3, from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]