Our Saturday hours begin THIS Saturday at 10 AM!
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Children's Books and Books for Adults in Excellent Condition Welcome! If you have children's books or books in excellent condition for adults that need a new home, please consider donating them to the Mendon Public Library. Also, next time you are in the library, don't forget to peruse the items on display in our ongoing in-library book store! There are oodles of items to choose from, including DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, and books for all ages. Everything is offered at amazingly low prices. All proceeds from the in-library book store go toward making the Mendon Public Library even better. For more information, call the library at 624-6067. |
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Tuesday & Friday Story Time Restart Tuesday and Friday, September 18 & 21 10:00-10:30 AM *For Toddlers and Preschoolers* Enjoy stories and more to encourage early literacy, a love of books and being read to, following simple directions, taking turns, being part of a group, and being a good listener. No registration required. |
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Firefly Friends: Your Light is Bright (Wing 1: Yellow Firefly Patch) Wednesdays, September 19-October10 12:30-1:05 PM *For Children Ages 2-5* Firefly Friends is geared towards helping little ones to shine bright lights. Classes are led by Jennifer DeVille Catalano. A suggested fee for the four-week wing is $10. Scholarships are available. Classes limited to 11 children. Call 624-6067 to register for all four classes. |
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Afternoon at the Movies: Dead Poets Society Wednesday, September 19 2:00-4:30 PM *For Everyone* A new English teacher, John Keating (Robin Williams), is introduced to an all-boys' preparatory school that is known for its ancient traditions and high standards. He uses unorthodox methods to reach out to his students, who face enormous pressures from their parents and the school. With Keating's help, students Neil Perry (Robert Sean Leonard), Todd Anderson (Ethan Hawke), and others learn to break out of their shells, pursue their dreams, and seize the day. |
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Building Buddies Thursday, September 20 10:00-11:00 AM *For Ages 1-4* This combination story time and play time fosters early literacy, social skills, creativity, fine motor skills, and parallel play among young children. Grown-ups can socialize or browse through a magazine or newspaper in our comfortable Jacobs Family Reading Room while children play with building blocks. Building Buddies will be held every Thursday morning. |
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Medicare Program Wednesday, September 26 11:00 AM-Noon *For Adults* Adults interested in learning more about Medicare are encouraged to meet with Sue Henning of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield during this free program. Call 624-6067 to register. |
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Teen Yoga Class Wednesday, September 26 7:00-8:00 PM *For Teens* Take some time for yourself to relax and try yoga with Niki. Join us for this free beginner yoga class in the library. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. Space is limited. Call 624-6067 to register. |
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Medicare Seminar Tuesday, October 2 2:00-3:00 PM *For Adults* Adults interested in learning more about Medicare are encouraged to meet with Sue Henning of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield during this free program. Call 624-6067 to register. |
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Sweet as Pie! Mendon Public Library's 2018 Annual Appeal Now through December 31 *For Everyone* The Mendon Public Library is a lovely place where you can find all kinds of sweet things: the latest books, a book on cd for an upcoming car trip, a new movie to entertain the kids, tech assistance for the new iPad, WiFi access to online information, conference space for your book club, and so much more.
The Trustees of the Mendon Public Library, library staff, and Friends all work together to provide a “Sweet as Pie” resource for everyone in our community. The taxes and library fees that fund our operations are handled with great care and sound fiscal practices. Our budget remains tight, and everyone works hard to manage expenses responsibly.
If you think the Mendon Public Library is “Sweet as Pie,” please consider a gift to support the Friends.
Information on how to make a tax deductible donation can be found on the "Support the Library" link above. The Friends are cooking up some savory improvements and appreciate any support you may be able to provide. |
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RECURRING EVENTS
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Paws to Relax 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 PM *For Everyone* Drop in and spend a few minutes with one of our two therapy dogs. If we have enough eager readers present, Miss Nettie will also read a book. |
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Technology Training Tuesdays, 10 AM-1 PM Wednesdays, 4-7 PM *For Adults* Laptops, tablets, e-readers, iPads, and more. Have a question? Come to a FREE, one-on-one training session to get answers and learn how to do it yourself. Call 624-6067 for an appointment; walk-ins welcome if space allows.
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Story Time Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:00-10:30 AM *For Toddlers to Pre-School* Meet us for stories and more! These times will encourage early literacy, a love of books and being read to, following simple directions, taking turns, being part of a group, and being a good listener. No registration necessary. |
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Building Buddies Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 AM *For Ages 1-4* This combination story time and play time fosters early literacy, social skills, creativity, fine motor skills, and parallel play among young children. Grown-ups can socialize or browse through a magazine or newspaper in our comfortable Jacobs Family Reading Room while children play with building blocks.
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The Knit Nook Thursdays, 10-11:30 AM *For All Ages and All Abilities* This knitting group is all about fellowship and outreach. Learn to knit a simple project or bring one that's in progress. The Knit Nook is open to all knitters: people who can join us at our Thursday sessions or those who knit at home. We are constantly updating and restocking our pattern and supply bin located at the library. Join us in knitting and creating, and even donate to our "Keep Rochester Warm" initiative. We'll be gathering handmade items every fall to share with those in our community who need some extra warmth. Happy knitting! |
UPCOMING EVENTS
For Details, go to What We Offer, Events Calendar
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Safe Driving Habits for Teens Tuesday, October 9 7:00-8:00 PM |
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Just Drawing and Talking with HFL Hall of Famer and Artist Howard Fonda Friday, October 12 3:30-4:30 PM |
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LEGO Plus (+Stories +Science) Monday, October 15 4:30-5:30 PM
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Don't live in Monroe County? Don't have a library card? That's okay! You don't have to be a Monroe County resident or have a library card to use our free high-speed WiFi, utilize the copier, print things, reserve a study room, or just hang out at the library to read or work. ANYONE can use the Mendon Public Library! If you live outside of Monroe County but still want to get a library card, we offer a courtesy out-of-county library card that enables you to use any of Mendon's services and check out any of our materials. We also offer Monroe County cards at $25 a year that give you full access to all Monroe libraries, Overdrive (where you can check out e-materials), and the ability to place inter-library loans! |
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Free High-Speed WiFi High-speed wireless internet access is available to patrons who bring in their laptops or mobile devices. Our WiFi speed consistently clocks in at 10+ Mbps for downloads and 10+ Mbps for uploads, making it a breeze to work, study, stream content, and download files at the library. Combine this with our wireless printing, and you are set to go! |
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Got talent you would be willing to share? We're looking for artists and craftspeople who would like to teach others by offering a program at our library. We'd love to hear from you! |
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The Mendon Public Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations for a program or event, call (585) 624-6067 at least 10 days prior to the event. |
