| Wednesday, August 23, the Mendon Library will be having its furniture 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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Afternoon at the Movies: Scholastic Storybook Treasures Wednesday, August 16 2:00-4:00 PM *For the Whole Family* Come join us at the library for a special viewing of "Scholastic Storybook Treasures"! No registration necessary.
Scholastic Classics, a value line of Children s DVDs, continues with a "Nature Stories" release packed with 20 tales perfect for kids and families who love to watch classic storybooks come to life! The full list of stories includes: And Then It's Spring, Antarctic Antics, Bear Wants More, Cloudette, The Curious Garden, Dinosaur Bones, First the Egg, Henry Hikes to Fitchburg, He's Got the Whole World In His Hands, In the Small, Small Pond, Inch by Inch, Johnny Appleseed, Lucky Ducklings, Make Way for Duckling, Miss Rumphius, Mushroom in the Rain, Owl Moon, Rosie's Walk, Time of Wonder, What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? |
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Make and Take: LEGO Fidget Spinners Thursday, August 17 2:00-4:00 PM *For Kids* Stop in to the Mendon Public Library between 2 and 4 pm to learn how to make a LEGO Fidget Spinner. Miss Stephanie of LEGO will be on hand to help your make you spinner. Best of all, once you're finished, you can take your new spinner home with you! We'll have additional LEGOS out for you to play with after you've completed your project, so come build with us! No registration necessary. |
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Summer Reading Closing Celebration: The Game Changer Thursday, August 17 6:30-7:15 PM *For the Whole Family* We're celebrating a successful summer of reading with a special music show and story time featuring Topher Holt that is sure to close out Summer Reading 2017 with smiles for all. No registration necessary. |
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View the Solar Eclipse Safely Live Feed from NASA Monday, August 21 beginning at noon *For the Whole Family* Don't have Solar Eclipse glasses? No need to fret! Come watch the entire eclipse safely (regardless of the weather) on the library's big screen where we'll be streaming NASA's live feed. No registration necessary. |
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Self-Defense for Teens... back by popular demand! Tuesday, August 22 at 7:00-8:00 PM *For Teens* Join the Mendon Public Library Teen Advisory Board as they host April, our instructor in self-defense for the night. Wear comfortable clothes and come ready to move. We may do this program outside if the weather allows. Call 624-6067 to register. |
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Turning 65 and Medicare Wednesday, August 30 6:30-7:30 PM *For Adults* Seniors and those 60+ are encouraged to join us for an educational session designed to provide attendees with an understanding of the working time line on what is needed when turning 65. Who needs to apply for Medicare? When to apply for Medicare? How to apply for Medicare? What is Medicare and the five moving parts? How to avoid penalties? Presented by Andrea of T65 & Beyond. 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, August 29 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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Senior Living: Where to Start and How to Plan Thursday, September 7 1:00-2:00 PM |
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Medicare 101 Tuesday, September 12 6:00-8:00 PM |
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Story Times Begin! Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 12 10:00-10:30 AM Thursdays, beginning Sept. 14 10:00-11:00 AM Fridays, beginning Sept. 15 10:00-10:30 AM |
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The Knit Nook Thursday, September 14 10:00-11:00 AM |
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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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