Black History Celebration
…History, Even Your Own! All ages Visit the John Sherman Room for a glimpse of African American local history, find out about our history and genealogy resources, or find yourself…
Book Club Information
…of hope during one of history’s darkest hours. Connie Willis draws upon her understanding of the universalities of human nature to explore the ageless issues of evil, suffering, and the…
History & Timeline
…community. Library History: While Mansfield was served by a public library as early as 1855, the current library traces its history back to 1887 when three women of social standing,…
Local History
Local History Find historical resources for the Mansfield / Richland County area. At The Library Visit our Sherman Room! The John Sherman Room houses the Library’s collection of genealogical resources…
Research Databases
…DIY/ Home & Automotive Educational Resources for Children Health History Law & Government Literature Nature/Ohio Newspapers Science/STEM Self-Education Social Issues Teacher Resources Test Prep Travel, Culture & Language ABCmouse (In-Library…
Genealogy & Local History
Genealogy & Local History We have countless genealogical and local history research tools available both digitally and physically. The John Sherman Room (Main Library) houses the Library’s collection of genealogical…
The Sherman Room: Local History and Genealogy
The Sherman Room: Local History and Genealogy The John Sherman Room houses the Library’s collection of genealogical resources as well as Mansfield, Richland County, and Ohio historical materials. Sherman Room…
Main Library
…Learning Lab Media Services (AV) Memory Lab Sherman Room (Local History and Genealogy) From the Director Discover our Main Library nestled in the heart of downtown Mansfield. Our central location…
Renaissance Ad Landing Page
…months. Explore Our Databases Genealogy and Local History In addition to genealogy and history databases, our Main Library houses the Sherman Room. We can assist you in locating marriage and…
Adventure Pass
…is available on The Mansfield Playhouse webpage here. The Ohio State Reformatory Stroll the halls and visit the cells of some of history’s toughest criminals. Tour the intact set of…
