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Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden : A Virtual Program presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener
Pollinators play an important role in native ecosystems, home gardens, and global food production. This presentation on Thursday, April 8, 7-8 pm, will discuss the wide range of pollinators active in our gardens and what gardeners can do to make their yard more attractive to pollinators. We will...
Friends to Hold Spring Flower Sale
The Friends of the Mendon Public Library are gearing up to hold a Spring Flower Sale. It's anticipated that order forms will be available in early April. Orders must be returned to the Library by April 14, 2021. All flowers will be grown locally at Chase's and options include: Mixed Hanging...
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...
Paul Bergwall shares photos from fine photography series: “Staying close to home, Honeoye Falls (the coronavirus days)”
What started in March 2020 as a way to stay strong and healthy during the pandemic, getting out for a walk each day and capturing images along the way, has expanded beyond Paul Bergwall’s initial imaginings. Over 305 Facebook and Instagram posts later, with more posted each day according to...
Seasonal Take & Make Crafts available at MPL
Following on the success of our Summer Reading Take & Make Kits, the library continues to offer seasonal craft kits for patrons of all ages to complete in the comfort of their homes. This month, craft St. Patrick Day puppets while supplies last. Supplies are preassembled and often donated by...
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. We have included lots of options for all ages. Be sure to check back often; we will update the list regularly. Happy reading! Click here to view our latest recommendations.
Mendon Public Library institutes New Hours
The Mendon Public Library will be open to the public with new hours effective January 11, 2021. Monday – Thursday hours run from 10 am – 7 pm. Friday and Saturday hours run from 10 am – 3 pm. The Mendon Public Library has long enjoyed being the heart of our Town. During the current COVID health...
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...
Changes made to “Holds” feature: Now holds can be placed on items on the shelf at your 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...
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...
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 March 1 via Zoom. To request the zoom link, or submit comments or questions, please email to mendonlibrarycirculation@libraryweb.org by 5 p.m.
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,...
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. There is currently a fee of $0.13/kWh and a transaction fee of 9% set by the Town and accessible through the Greenlots service. The...