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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 Saturday, 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: December 21, January 11, January 25, February 8, February 22, March 8, March 22, April 12, April 26, and May 10.
Coffee Hour – Monday Mornings This Winter!
The coffee pot is on, Mondays, during the colder winter months, from 9:30 to 11 AM. Come to the Mendon Public Library to warm up, sip and chat, or spend some time browsing and reading. All are welcome! Simply drop in. (Bring your own mug, if you can.)
CLOSED – Year End Holidays
Mendon Public Library will be closed on the following days in December: Tuesday, December 24th; Wednesday, December 25th; and Thursday, December 26th. We will re-open on Friday, December 27th at 9 AM. We will also be closed on these days, to usher in the New Year: Tuesday, December 31st; and Wednesday, January 1st. We will re-open on Thursday, January 2nd at 9 AM. Happy Holidays To All!
Zumba for Kids 5-10 with Miss Katy
Kids ages 5-10, on Saturday, December 28th, from 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM at the library, let's move into the New Year with Zumba taught by Miss Katy! The class includes a warm-up and step-by-step breakdown of 1 or 2 dances. Learn about one of the Latin dance styles that inspired Zumba, as well as its...
“Seasonal Animal Story Time” with Seneca Park Zoo
Join us at the library on Monday, December 30th at 10 AM when our special guest for Story Time will be the Seneca Park Zoo. They will help us learn about the animals of the season. No registration required; please stop by! And give a big thanks to the Friends of Mendon Public Library!
Tween/Teen Art Workshop – Fantastical Raven Watercolor
Tweens and Teens, join us on Monday, December 30th, from 1 PM to 2 PM for a fun art workshop. We will meet in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room to work with artist and instructor Michelle Garlock to learn about entry level watercolor focusing on creating a fantasy raven. Please register to save your spot. Generously sponsored by The Friends of the Mendon Public Library.
Harry Potter Movie Marathon!
This is your chance to watch ALL 8 MOVIES here at the Mendon Public Library, with FREE SNACKS and a Harry Potter raffle, during break week (thanks to The Friends of MPL!) Bring additional snacks and a pillow for lounging, if you’d like. Mon, 12/30 at 2:15 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone; Mon, 12/30 at 4:55 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; Thu, 1/2 at 9:15 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban; Thu, 1/2 at 11:47 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; Thu, 1/2 at 2:31 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix; Fri, 1/3 at 9:15 Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince; Fri, 1/3 at 11:48 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I; Fri, 1/3 at 2:31 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II.
Winter-Themed Air Plant Terrarium Workshop with Sigriet
Tweens, Teens and Adults, bring nature indoors by crafting your very own winter-themed air plant terrarium. Please sign up to join us at the Mendon Library on Saturday, January 4th, from 11 AM - 12 PM. All supplies will be provided, but you can bring your own decorative accents to give your...
Friday Movie Matinees for Adults
Adults, join us at the library on Fridays at 1:30 for a free movie (January 10 – February 21.) Free snacks provided by The Friends of Mendon Public Library. No registration necessary.
Grab and Go Crafts: While Supplies Last
The Mendon Public Library will continue to offer Take & Make Craft Kits while supplies last. Our crafts are made possible through the generous support of The Friends of Mendon Public Library. Have fun and get creative!
Carianne Hendrickson Art on Display through January 4
Mendon Public Library is pleased to share the recent illustrations by ceramic and illustration artist Carrianne Hendrickson through January 4. The works on display at the library are primarily giclee prints of her drawings, with a few original pencil drawings, too. Carrianne has been a...
MCLS Outreach Services
Did You Know: The Monroe County Library System (MCLS) has a department that assists getting library materials to Monroe County residents that cannot get to a library? It is called the "Outreach Department." This is a free service, though there are some eligibility requirements (Read the In-Home...
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.
LEGO Club
Join other LEGO builders once a 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 their own creation....
Tuesday Story Time
Join Miss Kelly each Tuesday morning at 10 AM for Story Time. Preschoolers and their caregivers will read a few stories, sing a few songs, and make new friends. Registration not necessary.
Win Game Tickets in the Amerks Reading Power Play through January 31
Read a Hat Trick of Books to enter the drawing for tickets to the Amerks hockey game on Sunday, February 16, 2025! A “hat trick” is when a hockey player scores three goals in one game, so each time you read 3 books between November 4 and January 31, you earn another entry into our drawing for the...
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.
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.
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Ongoing Programs
>>>Mondays: COFFEE HOUR >>>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
A special meeting of the Mendon Public Library Board of Trustees will be held at 6 PM on Monday, December 23, at the library, to approve year end bills. The next regular meeting of the Mendon Public Library Board of Trustees will be held at 7 PM on Monday, January 6, at the library. Agenda and...