By 1812Blockhouse
Kick off the new year with engaging activities, creative workshops, and community events hosted by the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library! With programming for all ages and interests, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the Main Library and its branches this January.
🖌️ Creative Time with Finish It Friday
- Dates and Locations:
- 📚 Fri., Jan. 3, 17, & 31 at Butler
- 📚 Fri., Jan. 10 at Lexington
- 📚 Fri., Jan. 24 at Lucas
- Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Bring your unfinished projects to the library and work alongside others. Whether it’s a craft, writing, or other hobbies, get inspired and stay motivated to complete your tasks. 🎨
♥️ Euchre Nights for All Skill Levels
- Dates and Locations:
- 🌇 Thu., Jan. 9 at Lucas
- 🌇 Thu., Jan. 16 at Butler
- 🌇 Mon., Jan. 27 at Bellville
- Time: 5:30 PM
Enjoy this timeless card game with fellow enthusiasts. Whether you’re a pro or a beginner, you’ll have fun strategizing and making new friends. 🏆
🪑 Yarn Creations Meetup
- Date: Mon., Jan. 20
- Location: Bellville Branch
- Time: 3:00 PM
Knitting or crocheting enthusiasts, unite! 🧵 Share your projects, swap tips, and enjoy good company in this welcoming environment. Bring your own supplies. 🥁
🍻 Trivia Night at The Phoenix
- Date: Tue., Jan. 21
- Location: The Phoenix Brewing Co.
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Age Restriction: Adults 21+
Gather your team (up to five people) and test your knowledge at this lively trivia event. Compete across a range of categories in a fun atmosphere. 🧩
🎮 Game Night at the Library
- Date: Thu., Jan. 23
- Location: Main Library
- Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Join others for an evening of games! This month’s featured game is Munchkin, with other card and board games available for play. Perfect for bringing friends or meeting new ones. 🎮
❄️ Winter Pal Craft Bags
- Registration Opens: Mon., Dec. 16
- Pick-Up Begins: Thu., Jan. 2
Get crafty this winter with the library’s special Winter Pal Craft Bag! 🧸 Supplies are limited, so call your local library branch or register on the Library website, www.mrcpl.org, to reserve yours. 📅
🧪 Revitalizing Sugar Scrub Workshop
- Dates and Locations:
- 🏢 Thu., Jan. 9 at Madison, 6:00 PM
- 🏢 Mon., Jan. 13 at Main, 6:00 PM
- 🏢 Tue., Jan. 14 at Lexington, 6:00 PM
- 🏢 Mon., Jan. 20 at Bellville, 6:00 PM
- 🏢 Tue., Jan. 21 at Lucas, 6:00 PM
- 🏢 Mon., Jan. 27 at Richland Mall, 2:00 PM
- 🏢 Thu., Jan. 30 at Butler, 6:00 PM
Combat dry winter skin with a DIY sugar scrub! 🧃 All supplies are included to create your own 4-ounce jar of skin-smoothing scrub. Registration can be done on the Library website, www.mrcpl.org. Each session walks you through the process step by step. 💄
✨ Event Highlights Recap
- Finish It Friday provides creative motivation. 🖌️
- Euchre Nights bring the community together through games. ♥️
- Yarn Creations offers a cozy crafting atmosphere. 🧵
- Trivia Night at The Phoenix spices up your week. 🍻
- Game Night fosters fun and new connections. 🎮
- Winter Pal Craft Bags and Sugar Scrub Workshops encourage hands-on creativity. 🧪
Whether you’re looking to socialize, learn, or simply enjoy a relaxing activity, the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library offers a full calendar of engaging events this January. Explore more at your local branch! ✨
