The Mendon Public Library has 4 new book discussion kits! Each kit contains 7 copies of the book, assembled in a tote bag with 7 discussion guides for that title. The selected books are: Black Cake, by Charmaine Wilkerson; The Dictionary of Lost Words, by Pip Williams; Happiness Falls, by Angie Kim; and North Woods, by Daniel Mason. This addition to our collection is from the United for Libraries and Penguin Random House Grants to U.S. Rural and Small Libraries. The tote bags were donated by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.

Join us on Wednesday, May 21st, 6 PM – 7 PM, in collaboration with a consortium of MCLS libraries, for an online conversation with Cornell  Cooperative Extension to understand the impacts of climate change. We will discuss local climate impacts and ways for individuals to take action at home and dealing with climate anxiety. Registration required. *** This program is available thanks to a consortium of MCLS libraries who are sharing resources and connecting communities ***

Register today to save your seat for the 6:30 PM, Wednesday, May 21 screening of the documentary “Running to Stand Still – Migrants Search For Hope In The Promised Land.” This 25-minute documentary film focuses on the fraught and divisive issue of forced migrants seeking safety and asylum at the U.S./Mexico border. We will be joined by Heidi Ostertag, the Executive Producer/Impact Producer, to help answer any questions after the film.

Herbs – Nothing makes a meal pop like fresh herbs, and the secret’s out – they’re so easy to grow! If you are eager to try gardening but in a low-stakes way, growing herbs might be the project for you. This online presentation, on Wednesday, June 11th at 6:30 PM, with Master Gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension will cover growing conditions and ongoing care needed to produce home-grown herbs. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link, which will be sent on the day of the program. (Check your spam folder too!) ***This program is available thanks to a consortium of MCLS libraries who are sharing resources and connecting communities***