| Wednesday, August 2, the Mendon Library will be having its carpets cleaned. Access to the library collection and computer services may be limited between 5 and 9 PM. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! |
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Mr. Abbott's Wars: Rochester's Most-Decorated Soldier Tuesday, July 25 7:00-8:00 PM *For Teens & Adults* Come learn about a famous Rochester hero, Robert Noe Abbott, at this Summer Reading Program History Talk. Lt. Cl. Abbott was a soldier who served in the Second World War and the Korean War, was captured by communists in Korea, returned to Rochester to serve as Monroe County Director of Defense, and died tragically in a helicopter crash during Rochester's '64 race riots. Learn about this remarkable man from the author of his biography, Dr. Jeffrey Ludwig, and Mr. Abbott's daughter, Roberta Buckle. Book signing will be available! Call 624-6067 to register. |
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Building Buddies & Lego Clubs featuring a Surprise Giveaway Wednesday, July 26 10:00-11:00 AM *For Ages 1 through 12* These clubs are excellent opportunities to let the imagination run wild and free, develop visual critical thinking skills, and exercise social skills! The Building Buddies Club will also feature a brief story time. Thanks to the generosity of a library benefactor, every time a child attends one of these clubs, he/she will be eligible to be part of a drawing for a new Duplo or Lego set. Simply complete an entry form for every attendance, then drop it in the prize drawing container. Winners will be selected at the end of July! |
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Scrapbook & Papercrafts for Ages 10-14 Wednesday, July 26 11:00 AM-Noon *For Ages 10-14* Grab your creative juice and visit the library to get tips and practice improving your papercrafting skills! This is an awesome opportunity to learn scrapbooking techniques from someone who has had years developing her skills. All supplies will be provided, so come on down! You can attend one or both of these workshops. Call 624-6067 to register.
Scrapbook & Papercrafts #2 Wednesday, August 2 11:00 AM-Noon |
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Yoga with Anita, Part Three: Goal-Setting & Vision-Boarding Wednesday, July 26 1:00-2:00 PM *For Teens & Adults* Create a piece to take home that keeps you focused and moving toward your personal goals. Patrons can feel free to drop in for this final yoga session without having attended the previous classes. Call 624-6067 to register. |
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Intro to the Environment Tuesday, August 1 11:00 AM-Noon *For Kids* Come join us at the library for a special program on the environment put on by Monroe County's Department of Environmental Learning. This program for school-aged children and their parents will include a literary component, a craft/game, and fun! Call 624-6067 to register. |
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Scrapbook & Paper Crafts for Ages 10-14 Wednesday, August 2 11:00 AM-Noon *For Ages 10-14* Grab your creative juice and visit the library to get tips and practice improving your papercrafting skills! This is an awesome opportunity to learn scrapbooking techniques from someone who has had years developing her skills. All supplies will be provided, so come on down! Call 624-6067 to register. |
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Water, Water Everywhere! Thursday, August 3 11:00 AM-Noon *For Kids* Come join us at the library for a special environmental program put on by Monroe County. This program for school-aged children and parents will include a literary component, a craft/game, and fun! Call 624-6067 to register. |
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RECURRING EVENTS
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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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Paws to Relax with Sheltie Shylo Tuesday, July 25 & August 1 6:30-7:30 PM *For Kids of All Ages & Dog-Lovers* Stop in to hang out with Shylo, a Sheltie therapy dog! You can cuddle, play, and read stories to Shylo and make a new friend. No registration necessary. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
For Details, go to What We Offer, Events Calendar
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Water, Water Everywhere Thursday, August 3 11:00 AM-Noon |
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Wildlife Defenders Outreach Tuesday, August 8 11:00 AM-Noon |
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Photonics: Rochester's Opportunities, and Yours, Too! Tuesday, August 8 7:00-8:00 PM |
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Nutrition On a Daily Basis Thursday, August 10 7:00-8:00 PM |
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Total Solar Eclipse: What's It All About? Monday, August 14 6:30-7:30 PM |
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Afternoon at the Movies: Scholastic Storybook Treasures Wednesday, August 16 2:00-4:00 PM |
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SRP Closing Celebration: "The Game Changer" Thursday, August 17 6:30-7:15 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 interlibrary 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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