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Latest Library News
Teen Book Festival Goes Virtual: May 15, 2021
Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival 2021 May 15, 2021 Rochester, NY Register and learn more here. The Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival (or TBF) is a full-day book festival dedicated solely to teens, to encourage reading some of the best titles aimed at young adults, and to offer a place where...
Manor School and Middle School Artwork on Display at Mendon Public Library
Ever wonder what 2nd graders can paint when they learn about farm landscapes and rural communities? Or, perhaps you’d like to see what 4th graders are inspired to create after learning about MC Escher and Dr. Seuss? What 5th graders can observe and draw when they look at bubbles, attempting to...
Mendon Public Library Hours and Covid Protocols
Currently, the Mendon Public Library is open Monday – Thursday, 10 am – 7 pm. Friday and Saturday hours run from 10 am – 3 pm. Summer hours will begin mid June with later weekday hours and closed Saturdays. Our current health and safety protocols include adjustments to our inside spaces that...
Mendon Public Library Releases 2020 Annual Report
The Board of Trustees of the Mendon Public Library recently released the 2020 Annual Report. This 20-page document contains reports from the Trustee President and Friends of MPL President, along with highlights of this past year, library stats, and acknowledgement of our many generous donors. Some...
Staff Picks: Click Here to View Full Post
If you are looking for a book recommendation (printed or electronic), then you have come to the right place. Our staff has selected and provided reviews of books to recommend. There are options for all ages. Be sure to check back, as we will occasionally update the list. Happy reading! Click...
Seasonal Take & Make Crafts Available at MPL
The library continues to offer seasonal craft kits for patrons of all ages to complete in the comfort of their homes. This month grab a few sunflower seeds in a cup, a poem, and art to color. When you get these items home, add some dirt, water, and place in the sun. Pretty soon, you'll have a...
Friends Offer Handmade Adult and Child Facemasks as Fundraiser
The Friends of the Mendon Public Library now offer beautiful, handmade, book-themed adult and child facemasks for sale at the library. These lovely masks, made by a new Friends member, are priced at $8/adult, $7/child, or three any size/$20. The masks are made of 100% quilting cotton (quilting...
Anne-Marie Gordon Recognized for Years of Service on Mendon Public Library Board of Trustees
At the February meeting of the Mendon Public Library Board of Trustees, Anne-Marie Gordon (2nd from left, back row) was recognized for her years of service to the Mendon Public Library. Anne-Marie has served on the Board since 2016, most recently as Recording Secretary. A public school librarian...
We Have A Winner!
Brody Is our happy reader and winner of the chocolate bunny raffle sponsored by the Friends of Mendon Library! His winning entry to the eye-popping rabbit-o-chocolate raffle was the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan. Congratulations Brody, and keep those pages turning!
Wish List
Are you looking for a way to help your library, but would rather donate in a tangible way? Working in partnership with supporters like you, the library can reach beyond the everyday to achieve excellence. Our Wish List includes some specific ways that your donation, large or small, could be used...
MPL Milk Jug Igloo Complete
Local teen and active Girl Scout, Ivy Yates, has been working hard to complete her Girl Scout Gold Award. Recently, she finished Mendon Public Library's first-ever Milk Jug Igloo. It's a cozy spot to read with your family if you want to come check it out when you're at the library next. Ivy's...
Patrons May Now Place Items on “Hold” at Their Own Branch
The Monroe County Library System recently made a change to their "Holds" feature. Patrons can now place a "hold" for an item on the shelf at their library branch. And, if you have selected the "text notification feature" on the holds system, you will be texted within 30 minutes of the item being...
Town of Mendon Installs Electric Car Charging Station at Mendon Public Library
The Town of Mendon recently installed two electric vehicle charging stations in the parking lot of the Mendon Public Library, 22 N. Main St., Honeoye Falls, NY. Drivers are welcome to charge their electric vehicles 24/7 and are encouraged to patronize local businesses and services while they...
Next Board of Trustees Meeting
The next meeting of the Mendon Public Library Board of Trustees will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday June 7 via Zoom. To request the zoom link, or submit comments or questions, please email to mendonlibrarycirculation@libraryweb.org by 5 p.m.
Library Board of Trustees Thanks Mendon Town Board for Approving Budget
The Board of Trustees of the Mendon Public Library recently sent a letter to the Mendon Town Board thanking them for approving the Library's 2021 budget. The letter said, We wish to extend a sincere thank you to the Town of Mendon Board for approving the Library's annual operating budget of...
Free Wi-Fi Available
The wi-fi provided by the Mendon Public Library is available all the time, whether the building is open or not. The signal reaches to much of the parking lot. (The wi-fi, as all library internet service, is filtered for CIPA compliance.)
Tuesday Story Time at the Gazebo
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM (RAIN OR SHINE) PreSchoolers & Caregivers are invited to join us for songs, stories and crafts at the gazebo in Harry Allen Park (in the village of Honeoye Falls, across N. Main Street from the Mendon Public Library) Masks and social distancing required. Dress for the...
Try our Mobile Hotspots!
Sign out one of our LTE Mobile Hotspot devices and connect to the world wherever you go. Perfect for camping, boating, hiking, and even at home. A special thanks to The Friends of Mendon Public Library for allowing us to make mobile hotspots available to our patrons.
Curbside Service Still Available
We know not everyone is comfortable coming into the library at this time. We get that. In order to serve everyone in the community, we will continue our curbside pickup service Monday through Thursday from 10 AM - 7 PM, Friday and Saturday from 10 AM - 3 PM. To place a curbside order, please email...
New Book List Promotes Understanding and Inclusion
Our latest book list is entitled "Stories to Promote Kindness, Friendliness, Understanding, and More Acceptance of Others." It includes over 40 picture books, both fiction and non-fiction. This book list is geared primarily toward three to eight-year olds. Topics include: identity, friendship,...