MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) will launch a new online library catalog, Aspen Discovery, on Monday, Oct. 27. MRCPL’s online catalog is the tool customers use to explore the collection and find materials they want and need. “After careful consideration, we made the decision to provide a new catalog that would offer […]
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Mansfield Library explores community & belonging through new art exhibit
MANSFIELD — What does it mean to belong? A new art exhibition at the Mansfield Richland County Public Library explores that question over the next couple of months. “Where You Belong,” is the slogan created by the Mansfield Public Art Commission and the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library. The exhibit opened on Sept. 22 and will […]
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Magician Jeff Wawrzaszek on 07/22/2025
Magician Jeff Wawrzaszek Date: 07/22/2025 Time: 05:00 pm-06:00 pm Location: South Park, 100 Brinkerhoff Ave., Mansfield, Ohio Organizer: Mansfield Richland County Public Library Cost: Free Contact and more info: jney@mrcpl.org https://www.mrcpl.org/visit/slp2025/ About the event: Jon the Mansfield Richland County Public Library Bookmobile at South Park for some magic and comedy fun! Jeff will perform at […]
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Summer reading program begins June 2 at Mansfield/Richland County Public Library
MANSFIELD – The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) invites the community to make this the brightest summer yet with the Summer Library Program, Color Our World, running from June 2 to July 26. Participants can take part at any of the Library’s nine locations, at a Bookmobile stop, or online at mrcpl.org/slp2025. Designed to spark […]
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MOESC student artwork on display at Mansfield Richland County Public Library
MANSFIELD – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC) has announced the inclusion of student artwork at an art exhibition sponsored by the Mansfield Public Art Commission (MPAC) and the Mansfield Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) main branch. This year’s top award winners at last month’s Artapolooza, Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center’s annual student art show, were invited […]
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Teen advisory board hosts children’s craft night at Mansfield/Richland County Public Library
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Richland County Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board held its yearly community service project earlier this month. Board members organized a ‘Teen Buddy for a Night’ program, where children in kindergarten through fifth grade were able to come in for a night of fun. The activities included games, crafts, and more. Kids […]
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Kaleidoscope Community Conversations Book Club on 04/17/2025
Kaleidoscope Community Conversations Book Club Date: 04/17/2025 Time: 06:00 pm-07:00 pm Location: Relax, Its Just Coffee, 105 N. Main St., Mansfield Organizer: Mansfield Richland County Public Library Cost: Free Contact and more info: jney@mrcpl.org Kaleidoscope About the event: Join the NEW Community Conversations Book Club! As we gear up for a new season of Kaleidoscope: […]
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Mansfield Richland County Public Libraray to honor adult learners at graduation
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) is hosting a graduation ceremony for the adult students earning their high school diploma from the Career Online High School (COHS) program. Over the past 18 months, four adults have completed coursework and career certification classes as part of the free COHS program at MRCPL. Chris […]
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Frederick Douglass exhibit on display through Feb. 27 at Mansfield library
MANSFIELD — In recognition of Black History Month, Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL announces the Frederick Douglass: Advocate for Equality exhibit on display at the Main Library Feb. 3 through 27. The exhibit is in the 2nd-floor lobby and is available to experience during open hours. In this traveling exhibition, viewers can learn about Douglass’s […]
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Winter reading program returns to Mansfield/Richland County Public Library
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) invites the community to participate in the annual Winter Reading Program. Jan. 6 to Feb 1. The Library encourages you to create some hygge in your space this January. “Hygge” is a Danish word used when acknowledging a feeling or moment as cozy, charming, or special. Borrow […]