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History

The history of the Mansfield Library starts in 1795 with the establishment of the Social Library Society of North Mansfield. When the Town of Mansfield accepted the Mansfield Center Library as an entity in 1911, it was done on the condition that borrowing be free to the public. Our library has changed a lot over the years, but we’ve always maintained the goal of providing Mansfield residents with access to books and information.

Mission

Bringing Mansfield to the world, and the world to Mansfield.

Today, the mission of Mansfield Library is to provide guidance and access to materials and information which enhance and enrich the lives of people of all ages.

The goals of Mansfield Library are:

1. to provide a broad range of materials in a variety of formats
2. to promote and stimulate active use of its resources
3. to facilitate the use of its resources and services with trained library personnel
4. to offer programs and services to encourage lifelong learning

REVISED AND APPROVED BY
MANSFIELD LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
December 9, 2014

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The Mansfield Public Library has two branches: the Mansfield Library Express in Downtown Storrs and the Maple Road Branch located inside the Mansfield Senior Center. 

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Library cards are free to sign up for! To sign up for a Mansfield Public Library card you need to be a resident of Mansfield/Storrs. If you are a resident of another town, you are welcome to check out our materials, but you must get a library card from your hometown. UConn students who live on campus are also eligible to sign up for a card, which can be renewed every semester they live on campus.

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Art at the Library

The Mansfield Public Library hosts monthly exhibits on a large wall in our Children’s area. We accept applications from artists and groups who want to share their work with Mansfield.

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