Welcome to the Mendon Public Library!

The Library is Open!

Browsing and book checkout available during open hours:

   Monday - Thursday  9 am - 8 pm
   Friday                      10 am - 3 pm
   Saturday                  10 am - 3 pm starting Sept. 26
   Sunday                     Closed

Reduced capacity in the library for 30-minute visits

• To confirm a day and time to visit call 624-6067 for an appointment
    -OR-
  Walk-Ins welcome, as remaining space allows
  
• Study rooms open for patron use - call ahead to reserve
  
• One family allowed in Children's area at a time 
  
• New picnic tables outside provide additional social distance space 
• Curbside service is being discontinued

Fall fun!

Crafting Saturday with Ivy:
Make Your Own Terrarium 
Saturday 10/24/2020, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
8-14 Yr Olds
via Facebook Live

Registration required, 624-6067
Free

Ivy will take kids through the process of making a terrarium, virtually. Make sure to pick up the materials by Friday October 23, 2020.

Patron Survey:
How can we better serve you?

As we adjust to life during COVID-19, we wanted to check in and make sure you're up-to-date on Mendon Public Library (MPL) happenings and also find out what we can do to serve you better.

Please take our 5-question survey here to help us help you!

Story Time at the Gazebo
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM
Starting September 15

PreSchoolers & Caregivers are invited to join us for songs, stories and crafts at the gazebo at Harry Allen Park (in the village of Honeoye Falls, across N. Main Street from the Mendon Public Library)

Masks and social distancing required.

New Book List

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, diversity, multi-cultural, African American History, heroes, and celebrations.

The Mendon Public Library welcomes everyone to check out these materials and other library resources.

Home Alone and Babysitting Virtual Classes
Wednesday, November 11

Virtual Home Alone Training Course
Ages 7-12 years
Cost is $22/student payable by cash or check to Epic Trainings at the time of registration.
Pre-register by noon on November 10, 2020 by calling 624-6067.

Use a Very Important Places (VIP) pass to receive a discount at one of Rochester and Monroe County’s arts and cultural treasures. Check out a VIP pass for a participating museum or arts organization. Bring the VIP pass to the venue and enjoy discounted admissions or ticket purchases.

This year's  participating VIP locations are: Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse, Genesee Country Village and Museum, George Eastman House, Geva Theater, JELL-O Gallery Museum, Rochester Museum and Science Center, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Stone-Tolan House Historic Site, and Susan B. Anthony House.

Click here for more details.

P.S. Don't forget: You can also check out our Empire Pass for free admission to New York State Parks!

All Monroe County Library System branch library cardholders are able to enjoy a year's subscription to Medici.tv.

Thanks to a purchase made by the Central Library, enjoy unlimited full remote access to the largest online catalog of classical music, opera and dance videos. Choose from:

• 3,500 musical works filmed from the 1940’s through to the present day
• 2,700 films of concerts, operas, ballets, documentarie and master classes
• Over 150 live events streamed every year from the world’s most prestigious venues