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Summer Reading Program 2025, June 25 – August 8

Summer Reading Program 2025, June 25 – August 8

Program registrations open Wednesday, June 11. On Wednesday, June 25 we have our Opening Party and start tracking reading progress and program attendance. There are weekly prizes and incentives for participation. The Summer Reading Program ends on Friday, August 8 and the final prize drawings will be done by Friday, August 15. ***** GOAL: Read 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week, throughout the summer *****

Very Hungry Caterpillar Special Story Time, Craft & Dance Party!

Very Hungry Caterpillar Special Story Time, Craft & Dance Party!

Join Mendon Public Library on Tuesday, August 12th, from 10 – 11 AM as we have a Very Hungry Caterpillar celebration! This will be a special celebration of the iconic book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” that was written and illustrated by Eric Carle. We will read a few stories, meet the Very Hungry Caterpillar, have crafts and a wiggle, jiggle dance party!  Sign up to save your seat!

VolunTeens!

VolunTeens!

6-12 graders: join Emily at the library on Tuesday afternoons through August 12th, from 1 PM - 3 PM, for a variety of activities to give back to the library and our community! We will have a different project each week, but bring your own ideas too; we can't wait to collaborate with you! Start...

Which Cruise is Right For You?

Which Cruise is Right For You?

Join us at the Mendon Library on Tuesday, August 26th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM, for a fun and informative presentation. Travel advisor Christy Masters, of Set & Rise Vacations, takes a deep dive into four of the most popular cruise lines: Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and Viking. Learn how to match your vacation goals to the right cruise experience and get insider tips to help you navigate your options like a pro. Perfect for curious travelers, cruise lovers, or anyone planning their next getaway, come with questions and leave with inspiration! Sign up to reserve your seat.

Friends of MPL Red Tote Bags for Sale

Friends of MPL Red Tote Bags for Sale

The Friends of the Mendon Public Library are offering their beautiful, red tote bags for sale at the library. These bags are $15/each. They are perfect for toting library books and/or gift giving. Bags are available for purchase at the library with cash, or checks made payable to the “Friends of the Mendon Public Library”, or can be paid online, and picked up at the library by showing your purchase confirmation at the circulation desk.

4 New Book Discussion Kits

4 New Book Discussion Kits

The Mendon Public Library has 4 new book discussion kits! Each kit contains 7 copies of the book, assembled in a tote bag with 7 discussion guides for that title. The selected books are: Black Cake, by Charmaine Wilkerson; The Dictionary of Lost Words, by Pip Williams; Happiness Falls, by Angie Kim; and North Woods, by Daniel Mason. This addition to our collection is from the United for Libraries and Penguin Random House Grants to U.S. Rural and Small Libraries. The tote bags were donated by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.

NEW in 2025 – Kanopy Movie Streaming Service

NEW in 2025 – Kanopy Movie Streaming Service

Using your Mendon Public Library card, you can now access Kanopy, a free movie streaming service with no ads and no subscriptions. Kanopy offers an expertly curated collection of films we think you will enjoy. We are pleased to bring this streaming service to our community. To use Kanopy, you will need to enter your library card information and create a Kanopy account. We recommend doing this in a web browser, but you can also set up your account in the Kanopy app for iOS or Android. To get started with Kanopy visit:  https://mendon.kanopy.com

Gale Presents: Udemy for Online Learning

Gale Presents: Udemy for Online Learning

Monroe County Library System card holders now have free access to “Gale Presents: Udemy”, an online learning platform that connects patrons to video-based courses taught by leading experts in business, technology, and more. Udemy users can explore thousands of continuously updated on-demand video courses that match their professional goals and personal interests. Follow the enclosed link and use your email address to create your Udemy account. ***Udemy is provided by “Wired for Opportunity”, a Monroe County Library System digital equity initiative supported by grant funds from Monroe County***

Ongoing Programs

Ongoing Programs

>>>3rd Monday: BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS (Registration required) >>>Tuesdays: STORY TIME >>>Tuesdays: TEEN VOLUNTEERS >>>2nd & 4th Tuesdays: PAWS TO RELAX (Therapy dog visits) >>>Wednesdays: TECHNOLOGY TRAINING (Registration required) >>>2nd & 4th Thursdays: KNIT NOOK >>>2 SATURDAYS A MONTH: STORY TIME >>>MEDICARE INFORMATION SESSIONS WITH EXCELLUS (Schedule varies)

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, August 4th, at the library. Agenda and documents for the next regular board meeting will be available here 24 hours prior to the meeting.    Agenda for August 4th, 2025 MPL Board of...