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Friday Movie Matinees for Adults
Adults, join us at the library on Fridays at 1:30 for a free movie. Complimentary snacks provided by The Friends of Mendon Public Library. No registration necessary. Apr. 25: Nickel Boys (PG-13), May 2: Crazy Rich Asians (PG-13), May 9: Moonrise (PG), May 16: Lion (PG-13).
Pet Display the Month of May
Bring in a photo of your pet(s) to be a part of our pet display during the month of May! Write your pet’s name on the front of a 4″x6″ photo and we will proudly display it on our wall. Do you need to print a picture? Use our printer here at the library, free of charge, for 1 or 2 pet photos. Also, on Saturday, May 3rd at 1 PM, we are presenting the program: “Elevating Animal Well-Being Through Enrichment.” This class is targeted to adults and will be taught by Rebecca Lohnes, a certified dog and cat behavior consultant and co-owner of Young Lion Training and Behavior. This program is free, but donations for Pet Pride of New York, a cat sanctuary and adoption center in Victor, will be accepted. (Click through to view Pet Pride’s Wish List.) Sign up today to reserve your spot.
Spring Flower Sale
It’s that time of year again! The Friends of the Mendon Public Library are holding their Spring Flower Sale. The sale includes assorted 11” hanging baskets for $20 and 4″ potted geraniums in a choice of colors for $5. Place your order online via the QR code, or the order link enclosed, or fill out a paper form and return at the library with your payment. Orders and payment need to be placed by Thursday, April 24th. Flowers can be picked up at the Mendon Public Library on Saturday, May 10th, between 9 AM and 12 PM. (Just in time for Mother’s Day!)
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: April 26, May 10, and June 14.
Playing With Words: the Pleasure of Poem-making
This is a workshop for would-be poets and as well as those looking for new ways to get their writing going. No credentials needed! Targeted at adults and teens, we will meet from 1 PM – 2:30 PM on Saturday, April 26th, at the Mendon Public Library to read some poems as springboards for inspiration and then try out some playful “exercises” to stir up the poems inside us. Please register to save your seat. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
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!
Teens: Magic The Gathering Game Nights!
Teens and Adults – Join us from 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room for our game night on Monday, April 28, to play Magic the Gathering! No experience necessary. Simply sign up and show up to enjoy a fun night. Bring your own deck, or beginners can borrow a deck if needed. Kindly sign up to reserve your spot. We will try to limit the session to 16 participants.
Joan of Arc: The Warrior Saint
Join us on Wednesday, April 30, 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM, to hear from guest speaker Steve Richey as he discusses the great and highly unusual one-of-a-kind military leader: Joan of Arc. Every member of the audience will receive a copy of the lecture notes. Following this presentation, attendees will have the chance to view the one hour documentary “Saint Joan of Arc: Maid of God” at the library. We will stay open a bit late for this viewing. Kindly register to reserve your seat.
Elevating Animal Well-Being Through Enrichment
Whether you have a dog, cat, bird, or any other animal in your life, they can benefit from daily enrichment – a tactic borrowed from zookeepers! Please attend this class on animal enrichment on Saturday, May 3rd, from 1 PM – 2 PM at the Mendon Public Library. This program is being offered free of charge, but donations for Pet Pride of New York, a cat sanctuary and adoption center in Victor will be accepted. Please sign up to reserve your seat. (This program is suitable for adults and teens, but is not aimed at children.)
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 this movement awareness class, based on the Feldenkrais Method (tinyurl.com/felden-what), from 1 PM – 2 PM, on Tuesday, May 6 (moved from 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.
Author Talk – History Unleashed Lafayette’s Remarkable Tour of the Greater Western NY Region
Adults and Teens, join local author and publisher Chris Carosa on Tuesday, May 6th, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM here at the library. Chris will talk about his book History Unleashed: Lafayette’s Remarkable Tour of the Greater Western New York Region and recount Lafayette’s visit to our area 200 years ago. Kindly register to save your seat.
Learn About Dahlias with Cornell Co-Op Master Gardeners – Online
This online lecture will focus on dahlias, a beautiful addition to any garden. Learn how to select and plant the right varieties for you! The program will be taught by Master Gardener Mary Feasal from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link prior to the event. ***This program is available thanks to a consortium of MCLS libraries who are sharing resources and connecting communities!***
BookPage and Reading Recommendations Available at MPL
Thanks to the Friends of Mendon Public Library, we have a subscription to BookPage in 2025! These publications, printed monthly, will be free for our library patrons to take with them, if they wish.
LEGO Club
Join other LEGO builders (ages 7-12) at the library, one Monday a month, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, where 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. Registration is required. Adults are encouraged to stay and assist those that aren’t independent LEGO builders yet, but do not need to register themselves. Next events scheduled for April 14 and May 19.
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 Tuesday afternoons. Space is limited; registration is recommended.
2024 Year in Review
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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
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.
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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
The next regular meeting of the Mendon Public Library Board of Trustees will be held at 7 PM on Monday, May 5th, at the library. Agenda and documents for the next regular board meeting will be available here 24 hours prior to the meeting. Agenda for April 7, 2025 MPL Board of Trustees Meeting...