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Friday Movie Matinees for Adults

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

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

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

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

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.

Teens: Magic The Gathering Game Nights!

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

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

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

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.

Learn About Dahlias with Cornell Co-Op Master Gardeners – Online

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!***

LEGO Club

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.

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 Tuesday afternoons. Space is limited; registration is recommended.

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.

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, 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...