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Library Construction Information
 Thanks to the efforts of the Heart of Our Town Capital Campaign Committee, the Mendon Public Library Board of Trustees, the Friends of the Mendon Public Library, and the Town of Mendon, the Mendon Public Library will soon be able to offer improved, more efficient, child-friendly library services. Grant monies and donations to the library will fund the upgrade of the children's area of the library. These upgrades will allow us to offer a few additional efficiencies, including a more open children’s space that will enhance our library so we can provide better services for our entire community.
Grant Funding Providers NYS Public Library Construction Grant NYS Bullet Aid for Public Libraries (Senator Funke) May K. Houck Foundation Estate of Robert J. Bride Hallowell Foundation Kade Project Friends of the Mendon Public Library
The Mendon Public Library provides services to approximately 1,700 children each year and the library focuses on providing many opportunities for early literacy. Using current research and community input, the library proposed changes to the existing children’s space that would give children and their caregivers the best possible place to gather, discuss, learn, and enjoy. According to experts, the best way to engage early learners is through literacy-rich and play-based pavilions that allow children to explore and navigate the world of reading. Libraries are no longer quiet “shushing” places, but, vibrant, hands-on, exploration spaces that provide a range of early learning opportunities. As such, the current children’s area will undergo a transformation in the coming weeks to better design the space to offer a cohesive, bright, safe, and engaging area for our young library users. We anticipate that the Mendon Public Library will be open during the renovation and most of the collection will be available for circulation thanks to the teamwork and planning of the Mendon Public Library Board of Trustees, Town of Mendon officials, library staff, and construction crews. For more information, please contact the library at 585-624-6067 or www.mendonlibary.org. |
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Firefly Friends: Flower Power Mondays, April 9-May 14 or Wednesdays, April 11-May 16 12:30-1:05 PM *For Those 2-5 Years Old and Their Caregivers* Firefly Friends, led by Jennifer DeVille Catalano, is geared towards helping little ones to shine bright lights. There is a $10 suggested fee for each four-week wing (session), and classes are limited to 11 children. Scholarships are available. Registration is required. |
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Night Out at the Library: Book Folding Tuesday, April 24 7:00-8:30 PM *For Teens and Adults* Join us for a "Night Out at the Library" as Hilary teaches all in attendance the art of book folding. Each attendee will create their own "Heart Book" to take home. If participants want to bring their own book, it should be at least 150 pages with a hard cover; otherwise, books will be provided. Call 624-6067 to register. |
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Children's Book Week Story Time Tuesday, May 1 10:00-10:30 AM *For Preschoolers and Their Caregivers* Join us for a special Story Time celebrating Children's Book Week. |
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RECURRING EVENTS
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Paws to Relax 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM *For Everyone* Drop in and spend a few minutes with one of our two therapy dogs. If we have enough eager readers present, Miss Nettie will also read a book. |
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Story Time Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:00-10:30 AM *For Toddlers to Pre-School* Meet us for stories and more! These times will encourage early literacy, a love of books and being read to, following simple directions, taking turns, being part of a group, and being a good listener. No registration necessary. |
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Technology Training Tuesdays, 10 AM-1 PM Wednesdays, 4-7 PM *For Adults* Laptops, tablets, e-readers, iPads, and more. Have a question? Come to a FREE, one-on-one training session to get answers and learn how to do it yourself. Call 624-6067 for an appointment; walk-ins welcome if space allows.
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Building Buddies Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 AM *For Toddlers to Pre-School* This combination story time and play time fosters early literacy, social skills, creativity, fine motor skills, and parallel play among young children. Grown-ups can socialize or browse through a magazine or newspaper in our comfortable Jacobs Family Reading Room while children play with building blocks. No registration necessary.
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The Knit Nook 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 10:00-11:30 AM *For All Ages and All Abilities* This knitting group is all about fellowship. Learn to knit a simple project or bring one that's in progress. New knitters will receive No. 7 needles and acrylic yarn. Experienced knitters can bring their own needles, yarn, and projects. Books and magazines with antique and current knitting ideas will be available. No registration necessary. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
For Details, go to What We Offer, Events Calendar
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Turning 65 and Medicare Wednesday, May 9 6:30-7:30 PM |
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Organic Composting as a Way to Sustainable Growing Monday, May 14 6:30-7:30 PM |
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Afternoon at the Movies: Bucket List Wednesday, May 16 2:00-4:00 PM |
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Don't live in Monroe County? Don't have a library card? That's okay! You don't have to be a Monroe County resident or have a library card to use our free high-speed WiFi, utilize the copier, print things, reserve a study room, or just hang out at the library to read or work. ANYONE can use the Mendon Public Library! If you live outside of Monroe County but still want to get a library card, we offer a courtesy out-of-county library card that enables you to use any of Mendon's services and check out any of our materials. We also offer Monroe County cards at $25 a year that give you full access to all Monroe libraries, Overdrive (where you can check out e-materials), and the ability to place inter-library loans! |
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Free High-Speed WiFi High-speed wireless internet access is available to patrons who bring in their laptops or mobile devices. Our WiFi speed consistently clocks in at 10+ Mbps for downloads and 10+ Mbps for uploads, making it a breeze to work, study, stream content, and download files at the library. Combine this with our wireless printing, and you are set to go! |
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Got talent you would be willing to share? We're looking for artists and craftspeople who would like to teach others by offering a program at our library. We'd love to hear from you! |
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The Mendon Public Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations for a program or event, call (585) 624-6067 at least 10 days prior to the event. |
