MANSFIELD — In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library presents “Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence.” This is a poster exhibition organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery. The exhibit will be displayed at the Main Library at 43 W. Third St., […]
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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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Winter reading program returns to Mansfield/Richland County Public Library
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library invites the community to participate in the annual winter reading program, Jan. 2 to Jan. 27. The library encourages residents to discover “the only thing better than snuggling up with a blanket and a good book this winter is winning a prize for doing it!” The winter reading […]
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New murals show “Books Move Your Imagination” at Mansfield Library
MANSFIELD – New public artworks in downtown Mansfield are just the story’s beginning. Located across from the Main Library and the Chamber of Commerce, three murals by local artists illustrate how “Books Move Your Imagination.” “Once Upon a Library” by artist Allison Pence, transforms the large bus garage doors into two big bookcases full of […]
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Evergreen Bookshop offers used book sale this weekend
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) Evergreen Bookshop will be open for the monthly Friends’ Used Book Sale this weekend. The hours are on Friday, Dec. 8 from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Preview Sale will be held for Friends of the Library […]
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Meet the Candidates nights set in Mansfield, Lexington
MANSFIELD — There will be a couple of Meet the Candidates nights coming up in Mansfield and Lexington, respectively. Four candidates are on the upcoming ballot for the City of Mansfield Municipal Court Judge. All four candidates will speak at a Meet the Candidates event on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. at Mansfield/Richland County […]
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Friends used book sale set for Sept. 8-9 at MRCPL
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) Evergreen Bookshop will be open for the monthly Friends’ Used Book Sale on Friday, Sept. 8 (noon to 5 p.m.) and Saturday, September 9 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). A Preview Sale will be held for Friends of the Library members only on Thursday, Sept. 7 (noon […]
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Mansfield/Richland County Public Library offers used book sale Aug. 4-5
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) Evergreen Bookshop will be open for the monthly Friends’ Used Book Sale on Friday, Aug. 4 (noon to 5 p.m.) and Saturday, Aug. 5 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A Preview Sale will be held for Friends of the Library members only on Thursday, Aug. 3 (noon […]