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Author & Book: Tips & Tricks on Passing the NY State Road Test
Passing the NYS Driving Test can be challenging! Johnny Scott Jr has taught all things driving since 1997 to more than 30,000 students and is the author of two books on the subject. On Wednesday, March 27th, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room, he will present the up-to-date laws, rules, and expectations for passing a road test which is even a good refresher for experienced drivers. His newest book, Drive Alive II, is an easy-to-read resource certain to help put you at ease prior to testing, will be available for purchase, but if you are one of the first 5 people to register, Johnny will give you a copy for FREE!! Registration is required.
Raven Steals The Sun – Native American Eclipse Stories
Listeners of all ages will be captivated by this story-filled presentation that shares the beliefs, traditions, and protocols of several Native American tribes related to the sun and eclipse events. Join us Friday, March 29, 1 PM - 2 PM in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room for...
CLOSED – Saturday, March 30 – Easter Weekend
The Mendon Public Library will be closed Saturday, March 30 for the Easter weekend. We will re-open on Monday, April 1st at 9 AM. Hope to see you then!
Spring Flower Sale by Friends of MPL
The Friends of Mendon Public Library are taking orders for their annual Spring Flower Sale! Place orders through Friday, April 26. The timing is great for gifts. Pick-up is on Saturday, May 11th, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – the day before Mother’s Day!
No More Eclipse Glasses – Enjoy April 8th!
Our supply of eclipse glasses is now gone. The Rochester Museum and Science Center website offers an interesting array of eclipse-related topics, including other locations to find eclipse glasses, and information on safe viewing practices. Mendon Public Library will be closed Monday, April 8th. We hope you enjoy this rare celestial event.
Story Time – Getting to Know Our Neighbors
*** Stories, Crafts & Traditions of our Muslim Neighbors *** Children and caregivers, join us for a special story time on Tuesday, April 2, 10:00 – 10:45 AM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room. This Mighty Storytime is brought to you in part by the Mighty Muslim Mountains Youth Program, a Rochester-based youth program that promotes healthy environments for healthy character development of youth. Free and open to all. Sign up to reserve your spot.
Weaving the Rainbow: Making Felt Balls for Kids
Elementary School Kids - Join us Tuesday, April 2nd, from 1 PM - 2 PM in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room as we read Weaving the Rainbow followed by a hands-on activity making wet-felted pom-pom balls! Learn about where the fiber comes from and participate in a water felting...
Bees, Butterflies, and Bats
Did you know that almost a third of the food we eat depends on pollination? Join us to learn more on Wednesday, April 3rd, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room. We will learn what pollination is, what creatures help with pollination, and read a book about the honey bee. Children can complete a honeycomb bubble wrap painting or participate in a pollination activity to make a bracelet they can take home. This event is geared towards Pre K – 3rd grade children and registration is required. This is a workshop of Monroe County Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Kids Stay Safe on Streets and Sidewalks
Elementary-aged school kids, join us at the Mendon Public Library on Wednesday, April 3, from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM as we learn from the Monroe County Office of Traffic Safety what we all can do to stay safe while riding our bikes and/or walking through town. We’ll watch some videos, do some crafts, and discuss safety. It’ll be fun and informative. Please bring your bike helmet; we’re going to be checking to make sure they fit properly. Kindly register for this program.
Blackout Poetry for Kids
Hey Kids – Come join us to celebrate Poetry Month with a special Blackout Poetry event, lead by Joanne Brokaw, a creative arts teacher. On Thursday, April 4th, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room, participants (that can read at a basic level) will be taking a page from a book or magazine, picking a few words that you like, and then blacking out the rest to make a lovely poem. All art supplies will be provided. Sign up to reserve your spot.
Family Bingo
Families: Join us at the Mendon Public Library on Thursday, April 4th, from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM for a fun afternoon of BINGO! Prizes and refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by
How Do We Address Misinformation: Applying Philosophy to the Problem
Teen and Adults. Join us on Thursday, April 4th, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room. We will be holding a special program featuring Professor Jonathan Auyer of the Department of Philosophy for the SUNY Geneseo Ideas that Matter Program. Jonathan will...
CLOSED – Monday, April 8 – TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
On Monday, April 8th, the library will be closed. We hope you enjoy being in the path of totality for the solar eclipse. In the meantime, here are some eclipse-related links you might find interesting: Rochester Museum and Science Center Eclipse 2024: https://rochestereclipse2024.org/ Adirondack...
Sew Fun with Miss Jane: Learn the Basics of Hand Sewing
Fourth graders through high school students, join us on 3 consecutive Tuesday afternoons starting April 9th, from 4 PM- 5 PM, to learn the basics of hand sewing with Miss Jane. Each week, Miss Jane will meet with students in the in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room to teach a...
LEGO Club – Monthly Challenge
Join other LEGO builders in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room with a new activity every month (2nd Thursdays, except January: 1/18, 2/8, 3/14, 4/11, & 5/9) from 4:30 PM - 5:30pm. Each child will receive a box of LEGOs and a prompt. Using their imagination, they can build...
TRILLIUM Here to Answer Your Questions
Teens & Adults: Trillium Health will have a table at MPL to answer your questions about their services. Trillium Health is a Community Health Center that provides extraordinary care for all, including LGBTQ+ health, ensuring equitable, judgement-free, and affordable care. Trillium Health will be here on the 3rd Tuesday in February, March, and April, from 2 PM – 4 PM. Stop by; no registration necessary! Tues, Feb 20, 2PM-4 PM ; Tues, Mar 19, 2PM-4PM ; Tues, Apr 16, 2PM-4PM.
Tuesday Travel Talk: Find It in the Finger Lakes
Across the heart of New York, travelers embrace eleven finger-shaped lakes the glaciers left behind. Join Lisa Wemett and Terry Mulee on Tuesday, April 16, from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, for adventures discovering state parks and waterfalls, food and beverages, art and history, and hidden gems. The tourist industry offers many trails to explore, but we’ll help you craft your own journeys through this scenic section of NYS. (Photos by Terry Mulee.) Sign up today to reserve your seat for this terrific Tuesday Travel Talk at Mendon Public Library.
Earth Day Presentation on Watersheds – Stop by to Learn
Kids and their families join us at the Mendon Public Library for a special Earth Day event. Stop by the library on Saturday, April 20 between 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM to learn about watersheds, common pollutant sources, and overall water quality. Free wildflower seed samples will also be available. No registration necessary.
Year in Review MPL 2023
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Grab and Go Crafts: While Supplies Last
The Mendon Public Library will continue to offer craft kits while supplies last. Typically coinciding with the seasons, our crafts are made possible through the generous support of our Friends. Have fun and get creative!
Hidden Perspectives: Women’s Lives on the Erie Canal
As part of Women’s History Month, we’re sharing Hidden Perspectives: Women's Lives on the Erie Canal. These panels, on loan from the Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse, tell the story of women whose lives were impacted by the Erie Canal, whether they worked on it, traveled on it, or had their political...
Mammograms in Honeoye Falls 4/17 – Make Your Appointment Now
On Wednesday, April 17, the UR Medicine Mobile Mammography Breast Cancer Screening Van will be at the Honeoye Falls-Mendon Volunteer Ambulance Facility (210 East St, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472) from 9 AM to 3 PM for screening mammograms. Please pre-schedule your appointment with the ‘Mammo Van’, as it is known.
Teen Tuesday Volunteers
Middle and High Schoolers, you can be a part of our Teen Tuesday Volunteers. Meet in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room on Tuesdays at 2:30 PM for a different activity each week. Help with a fun project and earn community service credit while you are at it! Each session is...
Homework Help with Teen Tutors at MPL
Students in grades 1 - 9 can sign up to meet with Teen Tutors at MPL. Ethan will be here Tuesdays, 2:30 - 4:00 PM. He will take half hour appointments, or you can try to walk in. These tutoring sessions will take place in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room. [button...
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Ongoing Programs
(Click an image for more program details) BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS 3rd Monday of the month, 6:30-8:00 pm, at the library (EXCEPTION: Monday, January 8, 2024.) Registration required. TUESDAY STORY TIME Tuesdays, 10-10:30, at the library (in the summer, at Harry...
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, April 1, at the library. Agenda and documents for the next board meeting will be available here 24 hours prior to the meeting. Agenda for March 4, 2024 MPL BOT Meeting Unapproved MPL BOT Meeting...