Mansfield Central Library

Library led events & groups

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Rattle, Rhyme and Roll

Every Tuesday and Thursday

10am to 10.30am

Our Rattle, Rhyme and Roll sessions are relaxed, friendly rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers. 

They are a chance for you to have fun, share rhymes and songs with your child, and meet other parents.

Sessions last about 30 minutes and are free.

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Children’s Craft

Second Saturday of the month

11 AM – 1 PM

Drop by with the children to enjoy simple craft activities.

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Baby Rattle, Rhyme and Roll

Every Wednesday

10am-10.30am

Under 1's
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Places of Welcome

Every Wednesday

10.30am to 12pm

Drop in for a complimentary cuppa and a chat with friendly faces. Meet new people, find things out, share your skills or just have a drink and relax. Everyone welcome!

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Crime Café

First Tuesday of every month

2-3pm

Come and discuss crime fiction at our normal monthly group and discover new books to read. 

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An Hour to Kill

Second Tuesday of the month

2-3pm

Love Crime fiction? Come along and chat to other readers about the books you love.

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Lego Club

Every 4th Saturday of the month

11am - 1pm

Make new friends and enjoy building your own designs – what will you create?
We provide the Lego, just bring your imagination!

For ages 4+, adult supervision required. 
Not suitable for under 4 due to small parts.

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Little Creatives

First Friday of the month

10am or 11.15am

Book online at inspireculture.org.uk/LittleCreatives

Help your little one to unleash their creative imagination and develop new skills with the help of our professional artists. The Little Creatives workshop programme is continually evolving, and you can expect a different experience with each artist in the team. Come and share in the active, playful, and sometimes messy fun! 

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Reading Group

Third Wednesday of the month

2pm - 3pm

Reading Group 5. Currently full.
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The Book Club (for Young Adult readers)

First Saturday of the month

1pm - 2pm

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Page Turners

Fourth Tuesday of the month

2pm - 3pm

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