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Neighbors Meet and Greet Thursdays at 11 AM
Thursdays, starting October 3rd, from 11 AM to about 11:45 AM, stop by to chat and have a cup of tea! Everyone is welcome, whether you are new to town or a lifelong resident. (Note: NOT being held on Thursday, November 14th, due to staff training that morning.) Nothing is required except the enjoyment of people and community. Hosted by volunteers and staff with support from The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
Friday Night Star Gazing November 8th
Local amateur astronomers will be presenting special star gazing events in Honeoye Falls at Monroe Street Village Park. The Friday, November 8th event is hosted by MPL and is open to residents of all ages, especially the young and the curious. Please register, esp. to get updates, as this event is weather dependent. Kindly enter the park with headlights off (parking lights only). Honeoye Falls Monroe Street Park (Fireman’s Field), 331 Monroe St., Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. PLEASE check the library website 4 hours before the event to assure that conditions will be favorable for viewing. An alternate date may be offered if necessary. For any questions, feel free to contact George at gfazekas@polyphotonics.com
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: November 9, and December 7, and December 21.
Traditional Haudenosaunee Craft: Make a Cornhusk Doll with Perry Ground
Kids, Teens, and Adults – Join us on Saturday, November 9th, from 1 – 2 PM, at the Mendon Public Library for a special Native American Heritage Month activity. Perry Ground (Onondaga, Turtle Clan) will begin this activity by providing some background information about cornhusk dolls, a traditional Haudenosaunee craft. The craft involves five steps and younger children may need help tying knots. Please register one participant for one cornhusk doll to make. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
Folktales of Kindness and Gratitude: Storytelling with Storyteller Cris Riedel
School-age children and folks of all ages are encouraged to join us on Monday, November 11th, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room for a special storytelling experience with Cris Riedel. Register to save your spot! Sponsored by the Friends of Mendon Public Library.
Special Tuesday “Story Time Safari” with Seneca Park Zoo
Tuesday, November 12th, at 10 AM we will have a special visit by the Seneca Park Zoo! We will be treated to a story time safari! No registration needed; please stop by!
Win Game Tickets in the Amerks Reading Power Play: Nov 4 – Jan 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...
Opening Late at 2 PM Thursday, November 14
Mendon Public Library will be opening later, at 2 PM, on Thursday, November 14, for Staff training in the morning. Hope to see you then!
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.
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: Sep 24, Oct 8, Oct 22, Nov 12, Nov 26, and Dec 10. Space is limited; registration is recommended.
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!
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.
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 November 12, January 14, and March 5. 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.
Story Time with Katfish Mermaid
Join us on Saturday, November 16th, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM at the Mendon Public Library for a special story time with Rochester's KatFish Mermaid. We'll share stories, partake in a simple craft, and enjoy a meet & greet with Rochester's real mermaid! [button...
Seizure Recognition and Response: A Special Program for Epilepsy Awareness Month
Teens and Adults. Join us Tuesday, November 19th, at 6:30 PM for EPI’s Seizure Recognition and Response training, a general overview of seizure types and first aid. It provides a foundation for the general public to recognize and appropriately respond to the most common seizure types. Please sign up to save your seat.
LEGO Club Wednesday Afternoons
Join other LEGO builders one Wednesday a month, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room, starting September 25th. Each child will receive a box of LEGO bricks and a creative building prompt. Using their imagination, participants can build what is suggested,...
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.
Teen/Tween Art Class – Glass Bead Memory Wire Bracelets
Make something beautiful for yourself or to give as a gift this holiday season! Artist Deb Coller will be at the Mendon Public Library on Saturday, November 23, 1 - 2 PM, to teach this class. This program is open to 6th-12th graders; registration is required. [button...
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.
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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. (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
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...