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LEGO Club Wednesday Afternoons

LEGO Club Wednesday Afternoons

Join other LEGO builders on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room. Each child will receive a box of LEGO bricks and a creative building prompt. Using their imagination, participants can build what is suggested, or build...

Travel Talk: 4 Travel Apps Uber, Lyft, AirBnB, and VRBO

Travel Talk: 4 Travel Apps Uber, Lyft, AirBnB, and VRBO

Adults: Join us on Wednesday, November 20th, from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room with Susan C. Del Pozzo, the Media/Adult Programming Librarian at Webster Public Library, as she shares information about the popular travel apps: Uber, Lyft, AirBnB, and VRBO. She’ll provide information about how to use the apps to ease your travel and open up new possibilities. Registration is required for this program. Sponsored by The Friends of The Mendon Public Library.

Saturday Story Times Twice A Month

Saturday Story Times Twice A Month

Miss Lori loves to share stories, songs, and activities with preschool kids and their families! Join us every other at 10:00 AM in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room for a half hour of fun. Registration is not required; just stop in! The following Saturday Story Times are currently scheduled: Saturday, November 23;
Saturday, December 7; and Saturday, December 21.

Teen Tuesday Volunteers

Teen Tuesday Volunteers

Middle and High Schoolers: Do you want to make a difference by helping your library and community? Would you like to earn community service credit? Join us on select Tuesdays to participate in various activities. We will meet at the Mendon Public Library, from 2:30 – 4 on the following Tuesdays: Nov 12, Nov 26, and Dec 10. Space is limited; registration is recommended.

1 PM CLOSING Wednesday, November 27; Reopening Saturday 9 AM

1 PM CLOSING Wednesday, November 27; Reopening Saturday 9 AM

Mendon Public Library will close early at 1 PM on Wednesday, November 27th for Thanksgiving. The library will remain closed Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th. The library will reopen Saturday, November 30th at 9:00 AM. Hope to see you then!   Happy Thanksgiving!

Mendon Library Celebrates Nancy Holtby and The Friends of MPL!

Mendon Library Celebrates Nancy Holtby and The Friends of MPL!

The week of October 20 – 26 is “Friends of Libraries Week.” The Mendon Public Library joins with libraries and communities across the country in recognizing the good work of this important volunteer group. In conjunction with “Friends of Libraries Week”, the MPL Friends gathered to place a commemorative brick for Nancy Holtby, their most recent Past-President. The Mendon Public Library is a better place thanks to the support of The Friends of Mendon Public Library.

Gratitude Story Time with Dalit of PJ Library

Gratitude Story Time with Dalit of PJ Library

Preschool and Early Elementary kids and their caregivers won’t want to miss this special Gratitude Story Time with PJ Library’s Dalit Spindel on Wednesday, November 27th, from 10:00 – 10:30 AM. We’ll be reading How Dalia Put a Big Yellow Comforter Inside a Tiny Blue Box, written by Linda Heller and illustrated by Stacey McQueen. After reading the book, the kids can decorate their own Tzedakah (charity) piggy bank box and think for who they want to collect money for and where to place them. Registration requested.

Sew Fun with Miss Jane

Sew Fun with Miss Jane

Fourth graders through high school students, join us at the library on 3 Tuesday afternoons in December (3rd, 10th, and 17th) from 4 – 5:30 PM, to learn the basics of machine sewing with Miss Jane. You will: learn to use a pattern, follow step by step directions, use a sewing machine, and create two projects: a tissue case and zippered bag. These are free classes, but you must register in advance.

Motional Intelligence for Seniors

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! Join any or all 3 movement awareness classes based on the Feldenkrais Method (tinyurl.com/felden-what) being offered on Tuesday, November 12; Tuesday, January 14; and Tuesday, March 4. All are welcome; bring a friend! PLEASE NOTE:  This event will be held at Pinehurst Senior Living Community. Your instructor, Lisa Hochgraf, has studied Feldenkrais for over 20 years. Sponsored by the Friends of Mendon Public Library.

Ongoing Programs

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. (Some exceptions to 3rd Monday. Call 624-6067 to confirm.) Registration required.           TUESDAY STORY TIME Tuesdays, 10-10:30, at the library (in the...

Next Board of Trustees Meeting

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, December 2, at the library. Agenda and documents for the next board meeting will be available here 24 hours prior to the meeting.  Agenda for November 4, 2024 MPL Board of Trustees Meeting...