Spring Book Sale (Day 1)
2024-06-08 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250
We’re excited for the return of our book sale!
For more information please visit our Book Sales page.

Spring Book Sale (Day 2)
2024-06-09 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250

Summer Reading Kick-Off
2024-06-22 11:00 (America/New_York) | Lawn
Join us at our Summer Reading Kickoff Party for adults, teens & kids! Bring your own picnic and have lunch on the library lawn while enjoying games, activities, face painting, live music by the Hosmer Mountain Boys, and more! Register for Summer Reading and get a free book courtesy of the Friends of the Mansfield Library.
All ages welcome. No registration required. In the event of rain or extreme temperatures, this event will be held in the Buchanan Auditorium.

Summer Reading Finale Ice Cream Social - NEW DATE!
2024-08-24 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Mansfield Public Library, 54 Warrenville Road, Mansfield City, CT, 06250, United States
Celebrate the end of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge with a family-friendly Ice Cream Social on the Library Lawn!

Families and the library community are invited to stop by the Library Lawn between 11AM – 1PM on Saturday, August 17th for a sweet treat to celebrate summer and the end of this year’s Youth Summer Reading Challenge! We hope you join us for lawn games, music, and family fun.
Free ice cream will be provided by Red Barn Creamery! *Popsicles will be available for those with dairy restrictions.
In the event of high heat or rain, this program may be moved to the Buchanan Auditorium.

October Book Donation Drop-Off Day
2024-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250
Limit of two (2) boxes (bank box sized) of books can be donated per household. Please remember, do not donate any textbooks, magazines, VHS or cassette tapes, or any items in bad/damaged condition (i.e. moldy, dusty, broken, incomplete). They will be thrown out.
All book donations go towards the Friend’s Book Sale which will occur in the upcoming Winter Sale. Proceeds from the sale go towards the library’s programs, children’s events, purchase of new books and other services.
For more information, please visit our Book Donation page.

December Book Donation Drop-Off Day
2024-12-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | CT

February Book Donation Drop-Off Day
2025-02-01 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250
Limit of two (2) boxes (bank box sized) of books can be donated per household. Please remember, do not donate any textbooks, magazines, VHS or cassette tapes, or any items in bad/damaged condition (i.e. moldy, dusty, broken, incomplete). They will be thrown out.
All book donations go towards the Friend’s Book Sale which will occur in the upcoming spring. Proceeds from the sale go towards the library’s programs, children’s events, purchase of new books and other services.
For more information, please visit our Book Donation page.

April Book Donation Drop-Off Day
2025-04-05 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250
Limit of two (2) boxes (bank box sized) of books can be donated per household. Please remember, do not donate any textbooks, magazines, VHS or cassette tapes, or any items in bad/damaged condition (i.e. moldy, dusty, broken, incomplete). They will be thrown out.
All book donations go towards the Friend’s Book Sale which will occur at the end of this spring. Proceeds from the sale go towards the library’s programs, children’s events, purchase of new books and other services.
For more information, please visit our Book Donation page.

September Book Donation Drop-Off Day
2025-09-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250
Last Book Donation Day before our annual fall book sale!
Limit of two (2) boxes (bank box sized) of books can be donated per household. Please remember, do not donate any textbooks, magazines, VHS or cassette tapes, or any items in bad/damaged condition (i.e. moldy, dusty, broken, incomplete). They will be thrown out.
All book donations go towards the Friend’s Book Sale which will occur this fall. Proceeds from the sale go towards the library’s programs, children’s events, purchase of new books and other services.
For more information, please visit our Book Donation page.

November Book Donation Drop-Off Day
2025-11-01 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250

Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
2025-12-20 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250
Join the friends for the return of our Gingerbread Decorating contest!
This event is open to all, and the decorated houses will be displayed in the library for patrons to vote for. Prizes will be awarded.
To sign-up for this event, please click HERE to register by December 15th to help us ensure there are enough materials available.
*This event is available between 9am and 12pm so you do not need to be present for the full 3 hours.

January Book Donation Drop-Off Day
2026-01-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250
Limit of two (2) boxes (bank box sized) of books can be donated per household. Please remember, do not donate any textbooks, magazines, VHS or cassette tapes, or any items in bad/damaged condition (i.e. moldy, dusty, broken, incomplete). They will be thrown out.
All book donations go towards the Friend’s Book Sale which will occur next month. Proceeds from the sale go towards the library’s programs, children’s events, purchase of new books and other services.
For more information, please visit our Book Donation page.

Winter Book Sale (Day 1)
2026-02-28 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250
The Winter Book Sale is back, with a chance to stock up on some cozy read both old and new, as well as some other items to hep get you through this final stretch of winter weather. See you there!
For more information please visit our Book Sales page.

Winter Book Sale (Day 2)
2026-03-01 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250
There’s still lots of great stuff that we’re putting out for you to find at the conclusion of our annual Winter Book Sale!
Come and stock on up on books, puzzles, and more!
For more information please visit our Book Sales page.

March Book Donation Drop-Off Day
2026-03-21 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250

May Book Donation Drop-Off Day
2026-05-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250
Limit of two (2) boxes (bank box sized) of books can be donated per household. Please remember, do not donate any textbooks, magazines, VHS or cassette tapes, or any items in bad/damaged condition (i.e. moldy, dusty, broken, incomplete, signs of animal dwellings). They will be thrown out.
All book donations go towards the Friend’s Book Sale which will occur in the next month. Proceeds from the sale go towards the library’s programs, children’s events, purchase of new books and other services.
For more information, please visit our Book Donation page.

June Book Donation Drop-Off Day
2026-06-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250
Limit of two (2) boxes (bank box sized) of books can be donated per household. Please remember, do not donate any textbooks, magazines, VHS or cassette tapes, or any items in bad/damaged condition (i.e. moldy, dusty, broken, incomplete, signs of animal dwellings). They will be thrown out.
All book donations go towards the Friend’s Book Sale. Proceeds from the sale go towards the library’s programs, children’s events, purchase of new books and other services.
For more information, please visit our Book Donation page.

Members Only Pre-Sale Event
2026-06-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250
Introducing a new perk for Members of the Friends of the Mansfield Library!
Members can enjoy the opportunity to leisurely shop the book sale before the weekend crowds and competition!
Interested in becoming a member? Visit our membership page to learn how!

1-Day Summer Reading Book Sale
2026-06-13 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250
Summer Reading starts here!
Join us for a special one-day sale where where we’ll feature
children’s books, adult NON-fiction, as well as CDs, DVDs games & puzzles for sale.
For more information about our book sale, please click here.

July Book Donation Drop-Off Day
2026-07-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250
Limit of two (2) boxes (bank box sized) of books can be donated per household. Please remember, do not donate any textbooks, magazines, VHS or cassette tapes, or any items in bad/damaged condition (i.e. moldy, dusty, broken, incomplete, signs of animal dwellings). They will be thrown out.
All book donations go towards the Friend’s Book Sale which will occur in the upcoming fall. Proceeds from the sale go towards the library’s programs, children’s events, purchase of new books and other services.
For more information, please visit our Book Donation page.

August Book Donation Drop-Off Day
2026-08-01 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250
Limit of two (2) boxes (bank box sized) of books can be donated per household. Please remember, do not donate any textbooks, magazines, VHS or cassette tapes, or any items in bad/damaged condition (i.e. moldy, dusty, broken, incomplete). They will be thrown out.
All book donations go towards the Friend’s Book Sale which will occur this fall. Proceeds from the sale go towards the library’s programs, children’s events, purchase of new books and other services.
For more information, please visit our Book Donation page.

2nd August Book Donation Drop-Off Day
2026-08-29 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250

Annual Members Meeting Event!
2026-09-13 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Hops 44, 625 Middle Turnpike, Storrs, CT
We are excited to announce that we are holding this year’s Annual Meeting at Hops 44 on Route 44 in Mansfield on Sunday, September 13th. Doors open at 4pm, with a brief meeting at 5pm, followed by food.
There will be free appetizers and a cash bar. Joins us for some music, and trivia as we celebrate and discuss supporting our wonderful public library. This event is free and open to everyone.
Want to become a member of the Friends of the Mansfield Public Library? Join today! All dues go towards raising money for the library.

Fall Book Sale (Day 1)
2026-10-03 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250
We’re excited for the return of our fall book sale! Come and stock on up on books, puzzles, and more for the upcoming winter months!
For more information please visit our Book Sales page.

Fall Book Sale (Day 2)
2026-10-04 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Buchanan Auditorium, 54 Warrenville Rd, Mansfield Center, CT, 06250
There’s still lots of great stuff to find at the conclusion of our annual Fall Book Sale!
Come and stock on up on books, puzzles, and more for the upcoming winter months!
For more information please visit our Book Sales page.
