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Blast Off to Adventure!

STEM in the Library

Thursday, August 22

3:00-4:00 PM

*For Middle School Girls*

If you are a middle school girl, join us for some fun games and activities as we explore STEM in the library. Call 624-6067 to register.

Dungeons & Dragons Intro to Melee Characters and D&D Basics

Thursday, August 22

5:00-6:30 PM

*For Ages 10 and Up*

Dungeons & Dragons Intro to Melee Characters and D&D basics will be led by local resident Stephen Leonard. The program is limited to 20 participants. Call 624-6067 to register.

Ready Jet Go! "Moon Face: Mission to Mars"

Monday, August 26

10:00-11:00 AM

*For Children*

Ready Jet Go! fans should join us for our second Monday Moonday at Mendon Public Library event. We'll watch "Moon Face: Mission to Mars" and complete a moon craft or two. Call 624-6067 to register.

Meet the Author: Stories and Crafts with Brian Yanish

Wednesday, August 28

1:00-2:00 PM

*For Elementary-Age Children*

Meet Brian Yanish, author of Scrapkins: Junk Re-Thunk: Amazing Creations You Can Make from Junk!, and listen in as he reads his new book, Pirate Chicken: All Hens on Deck. Brian will also join us as we make simple crafts with recycled goods. Call 624-6067 to register.

Story Time Programs Restart This Week

Tuesday, September 10

10:00-10:30 AM

*For Toddlers and Preschoolers*

Our first Story Time program of the fall season will be held on September 10. Watch our "Recurring Events" listings below for more program re-start dates. Our story times and more to 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.

Paws to Relax

Second and fourth Tuesdays beginning September 10

6:30-7:15 Pm

*For Everyone*

Drop in and spend a few minutes with one of our two therapy dogs. If we have enough eager readers present, Miss Nettie will also read a book.

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.

Story Time 

On break until September

*For Toddlers to Pre-School*

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.

Building Buddies 

On break until September

*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.

The Knit Nook

Second and fourth Thursday beginning September 12

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!

Children's Books and Books for Adults in Excellent Condition Welcome!

If you have children's books or books in excellent condition for adults that need a new home, please consider donating them to the Mendon Public Library. Also, next time you are in the library, don't forget to peruse the items on display in our ongoing in-library book store! There are oodles of items to choose from, including DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks, and books for all ages. Everything is offered at amazingly low prices. All proceeds from the in-library book store go toward making the Mendon Public Library even better. For more information, call the library at 624-6067.

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!

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!

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.