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Latest Library News
The Friends of Mendon Public Library Annual Appeal and Endowment Initiative
The Friends of Mendon Public Library's Annual Appeal and Endowment Initiative are happening now! Please read the letters below. Thank you for your support! 2026 Friends of MPL Annual Appeal Letter Link Annual Appeal Donation Link 2026 Friends of MPL Endowment...
Dinosaur Hot Glass Demonstration and Make Your Own Clay Dino or Fossil
NEW DATE: School Age Kids: Tuesday, August 11th, at 9 AM, Jen Kuhn of Magpie Glass will bring her glass studio van to share her glass flame working with us. We will work together to design and then help her create a glass dinosaur for the library to keep. Following the dinosaur hot glass demo, each child in attendance will use clay and/or play dough to create a dinosaur or fossil to take home. Registration limited to 25 children.
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.
Learn About Natural Resources with Cornell Cooperative Extension
Kids, let’s learn about natural resources with Cornell Cooperative Extension. You can chose to attend 1, 2, or all 3 of these programs at the library: >>>Wed 8/12 10-11 AM: Water Runoff Demonstration; >>>Wed 8/19 10-11 AM: Pollutant Identification & Water Quality Testing; >>>Wed 8/26 10-11 AM: What is a Tree & How It Works. Registration is requested.
V.I.P. Passes and Empire State Park Passes 2026-2027
Our 2026-2027 VIP (Very Important Places) Passes and our New York State Empire Passes are now in circulation! Click through to see what is available.
Knit Nook – 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Adults, join us at the library near the fireplace on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 10 - 11:30 AM, to work on your knitting projects. No need to register. Looking forward to knitting with you! Upcoming Knit Nook dates: Aug 13, Aug 27, Sep 10, Sep 24, Oct 8,...
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!
Seed Library
If you have an interest in starting seedlings, stop by the library and visit our new seed library. The seeds have been collected from donations by local gardeners, patrons, and nurseries, to provide a nice variety of vegetable seeds and flower seeds to choose from.
Sustainable Libraries Initiative
As stated in our October 7, 2025 press release: “Public libraries play a central role as both leader and educator in the community. The Mendon Public Library wants to use this power to lead by example and spark community conversations about resiliency and sustainability. As such, the library has started the process to become certified through the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI).” Stay tuned for further updates on our SLI certification progress.
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.