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Mansfield Monument Mystery
2025-09-22 18:00:00 2025-09-22 19:00:00 America/New_York Mansfield Monument Mystery What does the Lincoln Monument really mean? Main Library -

Monday, September 22
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-22 18:00:00 2025-09-22 19:00:00 America/New_York Mansfield Monument Mystery What does the Lincoln Monument really mean? Main Library -

What does the Lincoln Monument really mean?

Does the Lincoln Monument in Central Park commemorate a hoax? We will examine the theories and evidence and let you decide - is it a tall tale or the real deal?

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Programs |

TAGS: | Main Library | Adults |

Main Library
Phone: 419.521.3100
Hours
Mon, Aug 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Aug 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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The Main Library has served the area since 1908. This location is home to the Leaning Lab, Sherman Room, Library of Things, administration offices, and First Call 211 (located across the street).

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