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Saturday Story Time with Miss Nettie Saturday, November 23 11:00-11:30 AM *For Everyone* Join Miss Nettie for this Saturday story time. Children and adults alike will stay amused during this time that encourages early literacy, a love of books and of being read to, and good listening. No registration required. |
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Paws to Relax Tuesday, November 26 6:30-7:15 PM *For Everyone* Drop in and spend a few minutes with Hollie, our visiting therapy dog. If we have enough eager readers present, Miss Nettie will also read a book. Please note, the pooch pictured here is not Hollie. |
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Thanksgiving Holiday Hours Closed Dates & Times *For Everyone* The Mendon Public Library will be closing at 1 PM on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and will reopen at 10 AM on Saturday, Nov. 30. Best wishes for a lovely Thanksgiving from everyone at the Mendon Library. |
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Thank You Benson Enterprises of Victor & The Friends of Mendon Public Library *For Everyone* A hearty thank you goes out to the folks at Benson Enterprises in Victor for creating such a lovely entrance to the library recently. The Friends of the Mendon Public Library organized and funded the beautification project, which included the proper setting of the monogrammed bricks and the addition of colorful plantings. Stop by to see the completed project. Before and after pictures are also posted on our Facebook page. |
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Give to the Friends of the Mendon Public Library Blast Off to Adventure 2019 Fundraising Campaign! There is still time to support the Mendon Public Library through the Friends' Blast Off to Adventure 2019 Annual Appeal by making an end-of-year tax deductible contribution to the Friends of the Mendon Public Library.
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Pardon Our Mess Please pardon our mess while we finish upgrading our shelving throughout the library. Several items have been temporarily relocated to various parts of the library, so if you can't locate something, be sure to ask a clerk for assistance. Thank you for your patience as we work to make the library a better space for everyone. We hope to have everything back in order by January 1, 2020. |
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RECURRING EVENTS
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Paws to Relax Second and fourth Tuesdays 6:30-7:15 PM *For Everyone* Drop in and spend a few minutes with Hollie, our visiting therapy dog. If we have enough eager readers present, Miss Nettie will read a book. |
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Technology Training Tuesdays, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Wednesdays, 4:00-7:00 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 and Fridays 10:00-10:30 AM *For Toddlers to Preschool* 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 is necessary. |
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Afternoon Preschool Story Time Wednesdays 1:00-1:45 PM *For Older Preschoolers* This extended story time is designed for older preschoolers. It will include stories and more to encourage 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 is 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 Second and fourth Thursdays 10:00-11:30 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 (2nd & 4th) 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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ROC the Day Tuesday, December 3 Midnight-11:59 PM |
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Teen Game Night Thursday, December 5 7:00-8:00 PM |
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Knit Nook Thursday, December 12 10:00-11:30 AM |
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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. |
