Garden Adventures (Ages 4-14)

Observe, experiment, and grow!  Help Stacie water and take care of our garden.  This program is supported by the Friends of the Mansfield Public Library. https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/garden-adventures-ages-4-14-5/

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Foster Parent Recruitment Information Session

Mansfield Public Library hosts the MA Department of Children and Families for a foster parent recruitment session for those interested in becoming foster parents. This information session occurs monthly on the first Monday of every month at 6:30pm. https://mansfiel......More

Mansfield Public Library hosts the MA Department of Children and Families for a foster parent recruitment session for those interested in becoming foster parents. This information session occurs monthly on the first Monday of every month at 6:30pm. https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/foster-parent-recruitment-information-session-12/

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Storytime for Little Ones (Ages 0-3)

Join us for a lively story time. We'll share stories, songs, rhymes, and movement! Great for ages 0-3 and their grown-ups. No registration required. https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-for-little-ones-ages-0-3-6/

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VIRTUALLY SPEAKING: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk

Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds. Birds are dinosaurs with a history going back millions of years. Our fascinatio......More

Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds. Birds are dinosaurs with a history going back millions of years. Our fascination with them runs deep in history, and our close association is reflected in creation stories, myths, legends, songs, and children's stories. This book and presentation explore: Both the natural history of birds and that deep cultural connection. From their evolution and anatomy to their behavior and diversity. Hawks, finches, swans, or birds of paradise, moving the focus away from a predictable species-by-species account and allowing for truly global coverage.  The bold nature of European Robins and why they are associated with Christmas; the mythical Phoenix, which rises from the ashes; and learn about eagles, from their hunting prowess to their myriads of stories and symbolism. Packed with information, beautiful photography, and illustrations, The Bird Book is a must-have for nature enthusiasts.  Register HERE to learn more about your very own backyard friends! About the Author: Dr. Jay Jinsing Falk is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and the University of Colorado. He is an evolutionary biologist and behavioral ecologist fascinated by the diversity that can be found within species, especially in sexual traits. During his PhD, he began studying White-necked Jacobin hummingbirds as a STRI Short-Term Fellow, and later as a Smithsonian Predoctoral Fellow. His findings, that some females of this species look like males while others do not, has become the cornerstone of his research program. He is inspired by the dizzying array of feather coloration that can be found in hummingbirds. After completing his PhD at Cornell University, he moved to the University of Washington to study hummingbird movement and metabolism. Now at the University of Colorado, he is investigating the genetics and development of feather coloration. Jay currently lives in Gamboa, Panamå, where he studies the hummingbirds that visit the feeders at his house on the edge of the forest. About the Author: Pria Anand is a neurologist at the Boston Medical Center and an Assistant Professor at the Boston University School of Medicine. She is a graduate of Yale University and Stanford Medical School, and she trained in neurology, neuro-infectious diseases, and neuroimmunology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Massachusetts General Hospital. The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Mansfield Public Library. https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtually-speaking-the-stories-science-and-history-of-birds-with-smithsonian-biologist-jay-falk/

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đ¤ AI Workshop: Build Your Own Smart Recipe Assistant From Zero to AI Hero in 2 Hours (ages 13+)

Ready to create your first AI-powered app? Join us for a hands-on adventure where you'll build a personalized recipe assistant that actually thinks, learns, and helps! What You'll Create: Transform from curious beginner to AI app builder as we craft a intelligent re......More

Ready to create your first AI-powered app? Join us for a hands-on adventure where you'll build a personalized recipe assistant that actually thinks, learns, and helps! What You'll Create: Transform from curious beginner to AI app builder as we craft a intelligent recipe assistant together. Start with a simple chatbot that suggests dinner ideas, then watch the magic happen as we add your family recipes, connect it to a database, and wrap it all in a sleek app interface. By the end, you'll have your own AI sous chef! Perfect For: Families who want to explore AI together Business owners curious about AI applications Anyone who's ever wondered "How hard can it really be?" Complete beginners (seriously, we start from scratch!) What We'll Learn: Drag-and-drop AI building (no coding required!) The art of "talking" to AI (prompt engineering) Connecting your AI to real databases Creating actual apps people can use Bring Your Ideas: While we build a recipe assistant together, feel free to adapt the techniques for your own visionâwhether that's a business tool, hobby tracker, or family organizer. The AI building blocks are the same! What to Bring: A fully charged laptop with WiFi capability A sense of adventure A friend to pair with if you don't have a laptop Free and open to ages 13+. Registration required. Limited seating availableâreserve your spot for this unique blend of technology, creativity, and practical skills! https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ai-workshop-build-your-own-smart-recipe-assistant-from-zero-to-ai-hero-in-2-hours-ages-13/

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Level Up Your Yoga with Revonda Mehovic (18+)

Join us this summer at the library for yoga with RYT200 instructor Revonda. This practice will be appropriate for levels 1 and 2 and will focus on matching movements to breath. Plenty of modifications for poses will be offered. Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle a......More

Join us this summer at the library for yoga with RYT200 instructor Revonda. This practice will be appropriate for levels 1 and 2 and will focus on matching movements to breath. Plenty of modifications for poses will be offered. Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle and blocks (if you have them). Free and open to ages 18+. Registration required. https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/level-up-your-yoga-with-revonda-mehovic-18-3/

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Basics of Reiki With Andrea Kukulka (ages 13+)

Learn the basics of the practice of Reiki and watch a demonstration. Free and open to ages 13+. Registration recommended for a courtesy email reminder. About the presenter:  Andrea Kukulka is the founder of Illumination Center in Mansfield, MA. Andrea four differen......More

Learn the basics of the practice of Reiki and watch a demonstration. Free and open to ages 13+. Registration recommended for a courtesy email reminder. About the presenter:  Andrea Kukulka is the founder of Illumination Center in Mansfield, MA. Andrea four different Reiki Master certificates, along with other energy modalities certifications. https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/basics-of-reiki-with-andrea-kuko-ages-13/

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Adult Painting: Mixed Media Painting with Sandy Churchill (ages 18+)

As part of our LEVEL UP at Your Library! Summer Library Program, Mansfield Public Library welcomes returning presenter, artist and friend, Sandra Churchill, for her fun mixed media paint project! Free and open to ages 18+. Space is limited! Registration required. T......More

As part of our LEVEL UP at Your Library! Summer Library Program, Mansfield Public Library welcomes returning presenter, artist and friend, Sandra Churchill, for her fun mixed media paint project! Free and open to ages 18+. Space is limited! Registration required. This program is generously sponsored by the Mansfield Local Cultural Council. https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adult-painting-mixed-media-painting-with-sandy-churchill-ages-18-2/

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Storytime for Little Ones (Ages 0-3)

Join us for a lively story time. We'll share stories, songs, rhymes, and movement! Great for ages 0-3 and their grown-ups. No registration required. https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-for-little-ones-ages-0-3-7/

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đ¤ AI Workshop: Build Your Own Smart Recipe Assistant From Zero to AI Hero in 2 Hours (ages 13+)

Ready to create your first AI-powered app? Join us for a hands-on adventure where you'll build a personalized recipe assistant that actually thinks, learns, and helps! What You'll Create: Transform from curious beginner to AI app builder as we craft a intelligent re......More

Ready to create your first AI-powered app? Join us for a hands-on adventure where you'll build a personalized recipe assistant that actually thinks, learns, and helps! What You'll Create: Transform from curious beginner to AI app builder as we craft a intelligent recipe assistant together. Start with a simple chatbot that suggests dinner ideas, then watch the magic happen as we add your family recipes, connect it to a database, and wrap it all in a sleek app interface. By the end, you'll have your own AI sous chef! Perfect For: Families who want to explore AI together Business owners curious about AI applications Anyone who's ever wondered "How hard can it really be?" Complete beginners (seriously, we start from scratch!) What We'll Learn: Drag-and-drop AI building (no coding required!) The art of "talking" to AI (prompt engineering) Connecting your AI to real databases Creating actual apps people can use Bring Your Ideas: While we build a recipe assistant together, feel free to adapt the techniques for your own visionâwhether that's a business tool, hobby tracker, or family organizer. The AI building blocks are the same! What to Bring: A fully charged laptop with WiFi capability A sense of adventure A friend to pair with if you don't have a laptop Free and open to ages 13+. Registration required. Limited seating availableâreserve your spot for this unique blend of technology, creativity, and practical skills! https://mansfieldlibraryma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ai-workshop-build-your-own-smart-recipe-assistant-from-zero-to-ai-hero-in-2-hours-ages-13-2/

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