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Sweet Bites Poetry Discussion
Poet Kathleen Wakefield has found that experiencing the reading of poetry in community opens it up in new ways for everyone, whether you’ve always loved poetry or had less than positive experiences with it! No prior experience with poetry is necessary. Sweet Bites will be held monthly this winter at 10 AM – 11:15 AM, at Mendon Public Library, and participants are welcome to come to any or all of the sessions: Thur, Dec 18; Thur, Jan 15; Fri, Feb 20; and/or Thur, Mar 19. Registration is required.
Knit Nook – 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Adults, join us at the conference table near the fireplace at the Mendon Public Library on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 10 - 11:30 AM, to work on your knitting projects. No need to register. Looking forward to knitting with you!
Menders, Makers, & More
Tweens and Teens join Miss Emily for crafting/creating time on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 2:30 – 3:30 PM at the library! Please register in advance. Menders, Makers, & More is currently scheduled for these days: Dec 18, Jan 15, Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 19, Mar 5, and Mar 19.
Friday Movie Matinees
All are welcome to join us at the Mendon Public Library on Friday afternoons from 1 - 3 PM, for a casual movie matinee. There will be free popcorn courtesy of The Friends of Mendon Public Library. December 5, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (PG, 114 mins, 2024, Lions Gate Films), December 12,...
Make the Ordinary Extraordinary: Drawing for Kids
Kids Ages 8-14, join us at the library on Monday, December 22nd, from 10 – 11 AM for a fun, free art workshop. Work with artist and instructor, Michelle Garlock, to learn about drawing. Register to save your spot. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
Grab and Go Crafts: While Supplies Last
The Mendon Public Library will continue to offer Take & Make Craft Kits while supplies last. Our crafts are made possible through the generous support of The Friends of Mendon Public Library. Have fun and get creative!
Tuesday Story Time
Join Miss Kelly each Tuesday morning at 10 AM for Story Time. Preschoolers and their caregivers will read a few stories, sing a few songs, and make new friends. Registration not necessary.
VolunTeens! Weekly on Tuesdays
6th – 12th Graders: Join Emily at the library on Tuesdays, from 2:30 to 4 PM, for a variety of activities to give back to the library and community! We will have a different project each week, posted in advance in the Teen Corner. Feel free to come with your own ideas as well. We can’t wait to collaborate with you! If you can, register in advance so we know how many snacks to provide!
CLOSED for Christmas: Wednesday-Friday, December 24-26
The Mendon Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday December 24, 25, and 26. The library will re-open on Saturday, December 27th at 9:00 AM. Hope to see you then!
Flute Story Time with Jaclyn
Join flutist Jaclyn Warren at the Mendon Public Library on Monday, December 29th at 10 AM for a flute story time! Jaclyn will present a few seasonally themed picture books to accompany flute pieces. This program is open to all ages – young and the young at heart! Please register to save your seat. Sponsored by The Friends of the Mendon Public Library.
Family & Friends Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Monday, December 29th, from 2 – 4 PM, test your puzzle-solving skills against other puzzle builders in a jigsaw puzzle competition. You may form your own team of up to 4 people -OR- sign up as an individual and you can choose to compete solo or be assigned to a team at the event. Each team will randomly be given a different 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. Once the host gives the signal to start, teams will race to complete their puzzles. Sponsored by The Friends of MPL. *** IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Please sign up your Team Leader and indicate how many “guests”, or Team Members, will be attending/competing with the Team Leader ***
Artist Display by Carrianne Hendrickson
Mendon Public Library is pleased to share the recent illustrations by ceramic and illustration artist Carrianne Hendrickson through January 31st. The works on display are primarily original pencil drawings with some giclee prints of her drawings.
End of Year Magic Celebration with Rich the Magic Man
Kids and Family won’t want to miss the Mendon Public Library’s End of the Year Magic Celebration featuring Rich the Magic Man on Tuesday, December 30th, from 1 – 2 PM. Be prepared to be amazed by this talented magician who loves sharing magic, laughs and his love for reading. Sign up to reserve your spot. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
CLOSING EARLY at 1PM on Wednesday, December 31st
The Mendon Public Library will be closing early at 1 PM on Wednesday, December 31st, and will be closed all day on Thursday January 1st for the New Year Holiday. The library will re-open on Friday, January 2nd at 9 AM. Hope to see you then! W E L C O M E 2 0 2 6 !
Recycle Right Story Time
Kids and Families - Start the New Year off right: Join Meagan Evans-Saurini, the Environmental Educator for Monroe County’s Department of Environmental Services, on Friday, January 2nd, 10 - 10:30 AM at the Mendon Public Library, to learn more about the County’s recycling programs, how to recycle...
Super Smash Bros Tournament
Ages 10 – 18: WHO: You! ; WHAT: Super Smash Bros Tournament + Free snacks and prizes! WHERE: Mendon Public Library ; WHEN: Saturday, January 3rd, 12 – 2 PM; Registration is required. There are 20 spots available.
Succulents (ONLINE Program)
On Thursday, January 8th, from 6:30-7:30 PM, learn about succulents; they are fun, easy to grow and care for, and can be enjoyed indoors and out. Find out how to use succulents throughout your home. A link to the virtual event will be emailed to registrants. (For technical assistance that...
Sustainable Libraries Initiative
As stated in our October 7, 2025 press release: “Public libraries play a central role as both leader and educator in the community. The Mendon Public Library wants to use this power to lead by example and spark community conversations about resiliency and sustainability. As such, the library has started the process to become certified through the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI).” Stay tuned for further updates on our SLI certification progress.
Amerks Reading Power Play, through January 31
The Amerks Reading Power Play is returning for its 20th season! Including the Hat Trick Reading Challenge which runs through Saturday, January 31, 2026. Participants could win family tickets to the Sunday, February 15, 2026, home game! Every 3 books earns an entry into the drawing (in hockey, a...
LEGO Club – Monthly Challenge
Join Miss Lisa and other LEGO builders on the 3rd Monday of the month, from 4:30 – 5:30 PM, through May (Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16, Apr 20, and May 18.) The LEGO Club will offer a new challenge each month. Participants will receive a box of LEGOs and a prompt. Using their imagination, they can build what is suggested or build their own creation. Children ages 7-12. Registration is required.
Saturday Story Time Twice A Month
Miss Lori loves to share stories, songs, and activities with preschool kids and their families! Join us the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, at 10 AM, at the Mendon Public Library, for a half hour of fun. No registration required; just stop in! Upcoming Story Times: Dec 27, Jan 10, Jan 24, Feb...
Motional Intelligence for Seniors
Many of us think our ability to move will steadily worsen as we age. But with self-awareness and some smart choices, movement can be easier than we think! Register to join any or all of three movement awareness classes based on the Feldenkrais Method (tinyurl.com/felden-what) These 3 classes (Oct. 14, Dec. 2, and Feb. 3) from 1 PM – 2 PM, are designed to help you do what you want to do in life with more ease and comfort. Your instructor, Lisa Hochgraf, is a Guild-Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner who loves to work with older adults. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library. Please note: these events will be at ***PINEHURST SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY, 1000 Pine Trail, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472***
Friends of MPL Red Tote Bags for Sale
The Friends of the Mendon Public Library are offering their beautiful, red tote bags for sale at the library. These bags are $15/each. They are perfect for toting library books and/or gift giving. Bags are available for purchase at the library with cash, or checks made payable to the “Friends of the Mendon Public Library”, or can be paid online, and picked up at the library by showing your purchase confirmation at the circulation desk.
V.I.P. Passes and NY Empire Pass for 2025-2026
Our 2025-2026 VIP (Very Important Places) Passes and our New York State Empire Passes are now in circulation! Click through to see what is available.
BookPage and Reading Recommendations Available at MPL
Thanks to the Friends of Mendon Public Library, we have a subscription to BookPage in 2025! These publications, printed monthly, will be free for our library patrons to take with them, if they wish.
NEW in 2025 – Kanopy Movie Streaming Service
Using your Mendon Public Library card, you can now access Kanopy, a free movie streaming service with no ads and no subscriptions. Kanopy offers an expertly curated collection of films we think you will enjoy. We are pleased to bring this streaming service to our community. To use Kanopy, you will need to enter your library card information and create a Kanopy account. We recommend doing this in a web browser, but you can also set up your account in the Kanopy app for iOS or Android. To get started with Kanopy visit: https://mendon.kanopy.com
Gale Presents: Udemy for Online Learning
Monroe County Library System card holders now have free access to “Gale Presents: Udemy”, an online learning platform that connects patrons to video-based courses taught by leading experts in business, technology, and more. Udemy users can explore thousands of continuously updated on-demand video courses that match their professional goals and personal interests. Follow the enclosed link and use your email address to create your Udemy account. ***Udemy is provided by “Wired for Opportunity”, a Monroe County Library System digital equity initiative supported by grant funds from Monroe County***
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Ongoing Programs
>>>3rd Monday: BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS (Registration required) >>>Tuesdays: STORY TIME >>>2nd & 4th Tuesdays: VOLUNTEENS (Registration requested) >>>2nd & 4th Tuesdays: PAWS TO RELAX (Therapy dog visits) >>>Wednesdays: TECHNOLOGY TRAINING (Registration required) >>>2nd & 4th Thursdays: KNIT NOOK >>>2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month: STORY TIME >>>MEDICARE INFORMATION SESSIONS WITH EXCELLUS (Schedule varies)
Next Board of Trustees Meeting
The next regular meeting of the Mendon Public Library Board of Trustees will be held at 7 PM on Monday, January 5th, at the library. Agenda and documents for the next regular board meeting will be available here 24 hours prior to the meeting. Agenda for December 1st, 2025 MPL Board of Trustees...