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Preschool Story Time in Two Languages with Miss Rosa
Preschoolers and their Caregivers are welcome to join Miss Rosa at the Mendon Public Library on Mondays at 10 AM, to enjoy a half hour of stories and songs in English and Spanish. Miss Rosa will read from a variety of books and share her love of language, culture, and creativity. No registration required.
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.
VolunTeens! Weekly on Tuesdays
6th – 12th Graders: Join Emily at the library on Tuesdays, from 2:30 to 4 PM, for a variety of activities to give back to the library and community! We will have a different project each week, posted in advance in the Teen Corner. Feel free to come with your own ideas as well. We can’t wait to collaborate with you! If you can, register in advance so we know how many snacks to provide!
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!
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: Apr 9, Apr 23, (Library CLOSED in morning for staff training on May...
Saturday Story Time Twice A Month
Miss Lori loves to share stories, songs, and activities with preschool kids and their families! Join us the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, at 10 AM, at the Mendon Public Library, for a half hour of fun. No registration required; just stop in! Upcoming Story Times: Apr 11, Apr 25, May 9, May...
Financial Workshops: Different Topic Each Week
Teens and Adults: Reserve a seat at any of our four financial workshops with Financial Advisor, Robert Nestrick. Each session stands on its own, so register for one, or any combination of the four. The topics covered are: Monday, March 30: Foundations of Investing; Monday, April 13: Retirement by Design; Monday, April 20: Rules of the Road (Strategy, Risk, Diversify, Quality, Long Term, Realistic Expectations, Balance, Preparing for Unexpected, What You Can Control, Annual Review) ; and Monday, Apri 27: Creating Your Estate Document.
ONLINE – Hydrangeas with Cornell Cooperative Extension
Everyone loves hydrangeas, but so many struggle with growing them. Join this online program on Tuesday, April 14th, from 6:30 – 7:30 PM, to learn about varieties for shade or sun, best growing practices to ensure blooms, and an explanation of proper pruning. This program is online using Zoom; you must register to receive the link. If you have any problems, this event is hosted by the Pittsford Community Library. If you have any questions, please call the library at 585-248-6275. The Master Gardener Series is brought to you by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County and is available thanks to a consortium of MCLS libraries who are sharing resources and connecting communities.
Sweet Bites Poetry Discussion
Poet Kathleen Wakefield has found that experiencing the reading of poetry in community opens it up in new ways for everyone, whether you’ve always loved poetry or had less than positive experiences with it! No prior experience with poetry is necessary. Sweet Bites will be held monthly on Thursdays at 10 – 11:15 AM, at Mendon Public Library. Participants are welcome to come to any or all of the sessions: Apr 16, May 21, and Jun 18. Registration is required.
Makers, Menders, & More
Tweens and Teens join Miss Emily for crafting/creating time on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 2:30 – 3:30 PM at the library! Please register in advance. Menders, Makers, & More is currently scheduled for these days: Apr 16, May 7, and May 21.
LEGO Club – Monthly Challenge
Join Miss Lisa and other LEGO builders on the 3rd Monday of the month, from 4:30 – 5:30 PM, through May (Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16, Apr 20, and May 18.) The LEGO Club will offer a new challenge each month. Participants will receive a box of LEGOs and a prompt. Using their imagination, they can build what is suggested or build their own creation. Children ages 7-12. Registration is required.
Join “Recommends” Monthly Email To Help Find Your Next Read
“Recommends” is a monthly email newsletter offered by your Monroe County Library System (MCLS), where you can get a list of choices to help you find your next read. You will receive your personalized newsletter on the 15th of the month, and it will provide suggested items from the county library collection for each of your chosen interests. Get an email you will be excited to open; give it a try!
Cookies, Tea, Art, & Stories: Drop-In, Meet the Artists, & Hear a Story
All ages are encouraged to drop by the Mendon Public Library on Wednesday, April 22nd, from 2 - 3 PM for cookies, tea (hot and cold), stories, and art appreciation. Our artist neighbors from Pinehurst Senior Living will be displaying their work at the library through the month of April. Today,...
2025 Year in Review
Take a look back at the events and accomplishments of the Mendon Public Library during 2025!
Special Story Time – Getting to Know Our Jewish Neighbors
Preschool and Early Elementary School Kids with Adults: Join us at the library on Friday, April 24th, 10 – 10:40 AM, for a special story time where we get to know our Jewish neighbors and learn about Passover. Dalit, from The PJ Library, will share stories and crafts. Please register for this special celebration story time.
Recycle Right – Information from Experts from Monroe County’s Department of Environmental Science
Help do your part to protect our environment. Stop by the Mendon Public Library on Saturday, April 25th, from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM to hear and talk with Meagan Evans-Saurini, an Environmental Educator for Monroe County’s Department of Environmental Services. Learn more about the County’s recycling...
Plastics and Microplastics Awareness & Action
Kids through Adults: Learn about plastics and microplastics with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) on Saturday, April 25th, 1 – 2:30 PM here at the library. This interactive session explores plastics and microplastics, their sources, their environmental and health impacts, and practical ways we can reduce plastic use and exposure. Please sign up to save your seat.
Rochester’s Parks – A History Talk with Matt Rogers of the Lost Borough
Adults and Teens: Matt Rogers of The Lost Borough is back with more history of Rochester. This time, he will be talking about Rochester parks. Join us at the library on Tuesday, April 28th, from 6:30 – 7:30 PM for this interesting talk, especially now that it is time to get outside and enjoy our amazing green spaces. Sponsored by the Friends of Mendon Public Library.
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.
V.I.P. Passes and NY Empire Pass for 2025-2026
Our 2025-2026 VIP (Very Important Places) Passes and our New York State Empire Passes are now in circulation! Click through to see what is available.
BookPage and Reading Recommendations Available at MPL
Thanks to the Friends of Mendon Public Library, we have a subscription to BookPage in 2025! These publications, printed monthly, will be free for our library patrons to take with them, if they wish.
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. ***Udemy is provided by “Wired for Opportunity”, a Monroe County Library System digital equity initiative supported by grant funds from Monroe County***
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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, April 6th 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 6, 2026 MPL Board of Trustees Meeting...