In a statement on its website and through social media, the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library announced the closure of all library locations from Monday at 8PM through Monday, April 6.
In its statement, the Library shared, “The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library has been working closely with Richland Public Health and the Ohio Department of Health and taking the precautionary steps recommended to help combat the spread of COVID-19 More…
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Do you read the latest post in the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library’s Sherman Room blog? It’s so good!
Since the Sherman Room is focus on preserving our history and genealogy, that’s what the blog focuses on too. Their latest is a story about a Mansfield lawyer and mayor, Patrick Purdy Hull, who went to California during the gold rush and ended up marrying a woman who – in her short but colorful life – was the mistress of King Ludwig I of Bavaria. More…
First Call 2-1-1, the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library, and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide have furnished a list of places that can provide free tax help to low and moderate income taxpayers, especially those 60 and older. This service is offered in conjunction with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
If you are unsure whether you qualify for assistance, call 2-1-1 (or 419-522-4636). More…
This Saturday, January 25, is the Chinese New Year. The day is China’s largest holiday and it is celebrated by more than 20 percent of the population worldwide. In Chinese culture, each year is characterized by one of 12 animals; and 2020 is the Year of the Rat, which symbolizes wealth and the beginning of a new day.
Youth interested in learning more about Chinese culture have a wonderful opportunity locally; the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library has organized a Chinese Culture Series for grades 6-12. More…
The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library will help kids in grades 6 through 12 to celebrate the end of the year, and the decade, in an unexpected way: With an afternoon of “Nerf”ing. The event will take place at the Main Library (downtown Mansfield) on December 30, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM; registration is required as the number of open spots is limited. More…
Audiophile: noun; a hi-fi enthusiast.
Get ready audiophiles, the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) system now has vinyl records available for checkout. You can visit their website and search the catalog for available titles. More…
The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) system has been utilizing the second floor lobby of the Main Library in downtown Mansfield to provide music concerts for several years. These concerts are free and open to the public, and are just another way that the MRCPL brings value to our community.
In December and January the following artists will be performing on Sundays at 2:00 PM: More…
In recent months we reported on the Little Buckeye Children’s Museum’s traveling museums, which afford children a new way to interact with the downtown Mansfield children’s museum exhibits. You can read those stories here and here.
Here’s the schedule for the traveling Children’s Veterinary Exhibit over the next few months: More…
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The main branch of the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library will be holding two information sessions on the topic of diabetes, both during the month of November.
According to the CDC, 84 million Americans have pre-diabetes, and only 12% know they have it. The Ohio Department of Health estimates that nearly 1 million people in the state have been diagnosed with diabetes, which is approximately 11% of the state’s population. More…
The Mansfield-Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) system has so much to offer to area residents (did you know you can rent a blood pressure cuff from the library??), but the first word that most people associated with “library” is still “books”.
We’ve assembled some great book hacks that you can use to make sure you’re getting the most from the local library. More…
In an announcement on its website, the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library recently shared news of a change in the way that patrons access the building’s parking garage.
Consistent with the original 1989 plan which was changed before construction, the Board of Trustees voted to move the entrance “around the corner,” as it were, placing it on Third Street. Preparation work has begun on the project. During construction, the parking garage will remain open. More…
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It has been said that books are like bricks in building an education; the more you read, the taller the structure becomes.
In Mansfield, avid readers can enjoy both at the same time through the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library’s Brickyard Books program. More…
Free movies shown this month at the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library’s Main Branch in downtown Mansfield feature several films which will provide escapes from late winter temperatures and doldrums.
Other movies include at least two for young audiences, both being presented on Saturday afternoons. Movies at Main take place in the Community Room. More…
The Main Library on West Third Street in downtown Mansfield has re-opened after a week’s closure to update its main entrance and Circulation Area.
New seating areas, new paint and carpets, and a new color scheme are featured.
The work done is consistent with the Mansfield-Richland County Public Library’s 2018-2019 Strategic Plan. In that document, the strategic goal to Foster Customer Relationships included an emphasis on “creating welcoming spaces.” More…
