THEY say you should never judge a book by its cover.

But Mansfield Library's recent renovations make a pretty good impression.

The library opened their doors last week to welcome a herd of community bookworms and inquisitive minds after five months of renovations.

Friends of Mansfield Library volunteers stood at the entrance and eagerly handed out orange paper goodie bags with books, chocolate, and stationary.

Library staff dressed as fairytale characters bustled around the room, signing up new members and offering tours.

The library's new interior design features freshly painted walls with fluffy clouds and green trees and ornamental book lamps suspended from the ceiling.

Multiple shelves of multicolored books fill the room and magical toad stools offer a cozy place to sit and read.

Mayor Cr James Tehan said it was fantastic to see the newly refurbished library.

"The design reflects the beautiful landscapes and colours of Mansfield's environment and includes an exciting children's space as well as areas for socialising, studying, and remote working," he said.

Mayor Tehan extended his gratitude to the library staff and contractors for their commitment during the renovation period.

Coordinator of Library Services, Justine Shelton, described the library as "Mansfield's community lounge room".

"We wanted to create something really special for the community with this renovation, and we are grateful to be able to offer this new space with additional opening hours," she explained.

"People attend the library for a number of reasons: for programs, community group meetings, seeking tech help and assistance in dealing with government agencies, alongside borrowing from our curated collection."

Justine emphasised the importance of public libraries for a growing regional community.

"We know that the cost of living is rising, and life is financially difficult for many people," she said.

"In this regard, public libraries are so important, offering a free space and a free service."