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June 2018

Book Talk with Nick White

Nick White speaks about his brand new collection of stories, Sweet & Low! More details to come.
June 15, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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July 2018

Ohio DayLily Society Show

The Ohio Daylily Society Show will be held in the Exhibit Hall at Kingwood Center on July 15th. Plants will be available to purchase. Admission/Parking is $5 per person Kingwood Center Hours 2018 Apri...
July 15, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Kingwood Center Gardens • 50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906

August 2018

Stephen King Spotlight Series Book Club : IT

Pick up a copy at the Library or enjoy a 20% discount when you purchase from Main Street Books. Then come join a discussion of the book, IT!
August 14, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Mansfield-Richland County Public Library • 43 West Third Street
Mansfield, OH 44902

“It’s a Strange Thing Mr. King”: Examining Stephen King’s Influence in the Netflix Hit Stranger Things

In many ways watching the Netflix hit Strangers Things is like watching a “Best of Stephen King” montage that just happens to have a stellar storyline and an even more amazing cast. Stephe...
August 15, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
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Idea Works • 40 W 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44902

September 2018

Book Talk & Signing with Maura Grady

Main Street Books is thrilled to host Maura Grady for September’s First Friday. Grady is the author of the recently published, The Shawshank Experience: Tracking the History of the World’s Favorit...
September 7, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Buckeye Iron Will Club’s Annual Tractor & Engine Show

  Gates open at 8am both days (September 8-9) This year’s event will be featuring: Allis Chalmers Tractors and Implements, Garden Tractors & Engines What can you find while at this even...
September 8, 2018 @ 8:00 am
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Richland County Fairgrounds • 750 North Home Road
Mansfield, OH 44906

Symphony Chug with Mark Sebastian Jordan

Join Mark Sebastian Jordan and other music afficionados for a monthly meetup, “Symphony Chug,” where we’ll discuss all things symphonic music, orchestras, and more. The second Wednes...
September 12, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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The Happy Grape Bar & Bistro • 300 E. Main St.
Lexington, OH 44904

October 2018

Symphony Chug with Mark Sebastian Jordan

Join Mark Sebastian Jordan and other music afficionados for a monthly meetup, “Symphony Chug,” where we’ll discuss all things symphonic music, orchestras, and more. The first Tuesday of each mon...
October 2, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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The Vault Wine Bar • 29 W. Main St.
Shelby, OH 44875

Local Author Event! – Main Library

Stop in to show your support or meet your favorite local author!  Have a chat with them, have your book signed, or purchase a new copy!  The afternoon is certain to be filled with wonderment!
October 13, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Mansfield-Richland County Public Library • 43 West Third Street
Mansfield, OH 44902

Music @ Main: Taylor Schlupp

Join us for an afternoon of acoustic rock and blues with this talented Bucyrus native.
October 14, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Mansfield-Richland County Public Library • 43 West Third Street
Mansfield, OH 44902

November 2018

TEDxMansfield

Open to the public. Admission is Free In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx eve...
November 3, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Renaissance Theatre • 138 Park Ave. West
Mansfield, OH 44902

“The Shawshank Experience” Book Talk

Dr. Maura Grady will read from her book The Shawshank Experience: Tracking the History of the World’s Favorite Movie on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 4:00 p.m. in Ronk Lecture Hall, Schar College of Educat...
November 6, 2018 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Ashland University • 340 Samaritan Ave
Ashland, OH 44805

December 2018

Cleveland TV & Radio Book Talk

We’re thrilled to have a return performance by Mike and Janice Olszewski, authors of Cleveland TV Tales, Volumes 1 & 2 and Cleveland Radio Tales. The couple will visit the bookstore on Friday, D...
December 7, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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February 2019

Family Friendly Bird Day
February 16, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District) • 2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907

March 2019

Book Talk with Dr. Walter Kania

Main Street Books is pleased to welcome back local author and psychologist, Dr. Walter Kania. He will be discussing his latest book, Spiritual Psychology: A Path to our Transcendent Self. Join us on F...
March 22, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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April 2019

Book Talk with Mindy McGinnis

We are pleased as punch to have Mindy McGinnis returning to the bookstore for a book talk this April. She will be discussing her latest young adult novel, Heroine. Join us on April’s First Friday, t...
April 5, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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The Art of Jeff Bell

The opening reception for Jeff Bell’s solo art show in the Book Loft Gallery. More info
April 19, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Book Talk with Deborah Fleming

Join us for a book talk with Ohio author Deborah Fleming. She will be discussing her latest book, Resurrection of the Wild: Meditations on Ohio’s Natural Landscape. More info
April 26, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Indie Bookstore Day!

Indie Bookstore Day returns for its fifth year! Join us for contests, IBD book and merch exclusives, and more!
April 27, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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May 2019

3rd Annual RichHistory Weekend

An exciting event is coming back again this year in Richland County this May: The 3rd Annual RichHistory Weekend! This event allows locals and visitors to travel around to the many different histor...
May 4, 2019
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RichHistory Alliance • Richland County OH

RichHistory Weekend Activities

A weekend of sharing our rich history and raising awareness of Richland County’s wide range of historical resources and destinations. Visit www.richhistoryalliance.org for specific location and ...
May 4, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Malabar Farm State Park • 4050 Bromfield Rd.
Lucas, OH 44843

June 2019

Book Talk with Scott Longert

Main Street Books is excited to welcome back author and historian Scott Longert. Longert, an expert on all things Cleveland Indians, has written a new book titled, Bad Boys, Bad Times: The Cleveland I...
June 7, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Joshua Arneson Solo Art Show Opening Reception

Main Street Books is thrilled to announce a solo art show by Joshua Arneson in the Book Loft Gallery. Arneson’s paintings are distinctly Midwestern and evocative of our area. Join us for an opening ...
June 14, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Book Talk with Edward Akinyemi

Main Street Books is so happy to be hosting local author Edward Patrick Akinyemi. Edward has recently published a book called Community Heroes: What a Year as an AmeriCorps VISTA Member Taught Me Abou...
June 21, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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September 2019

Shawshank Book Talk with Mark Dawidziak

Main Street Books is thrilled to announce a book talk with the author of The Shawshank Redemption Revealed: How One Story Keeps Hope Alive, Mark Dawidziak. Join us for a talk and signing on Friday, Se...
September 6, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Buckeye Iron Will Club’s Annual Tractor & Engine Show

Gates open at 8am both days (September 8-9) This year’s event will be featuring: White Family of Tractors, Jacobsen Lawn Tractors and Engines This year’s special guests: Richland County St...
September 7, 2019 @ 8:00 am
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Richland County Fairgrounds • 750 North Home Road
Mansfield, OH 44906

The Art of Brandon Doup

Main Street Books is happy to announce its next featured artist to appear in the Book Loft Gallery. Join us for an opening reception of Brandon Doup’s art show on Friday, September 13 from 5-7pm. B...
September 13, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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November 2019

GIVE ART Holiday Fine Arts Fair

The Main Street Books GIVE ART Holiday Fine Art Fair is back, November 22-December 28! This year we have over 15 different artists in a wide variety of styles and mediums. All items are under $100. Jo...
November 22, 2019
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December 2019

Poetry Reading with Nick Gardner

Mansfield’s own Nick Gardner will read from his recently published book of poetry, So Marvelously Far, and sign copies. The book is a collection of 49 poems in the sonnet form, all revolving in some...
December 14, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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March 2020

CANCELED – Storytime for Kids!

This month’s event has been canceled! Ms Au shares stories with the kids, Miss Cindy helps them make a craft to take home, and we ALL eat cookies!
March 21, 2020 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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