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Tuesday Story Time
Join Miss Kelly and a special guest each Tuesday morning at 10 AM to gather at the Harry Allen Park gazebo (if the weather allows -- inside the library if weather is poor). You'll read a few stories, sing a few songs, and share in some special summer memory making. Tuesdays, through August 6th;...
Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol Follows Story Time
Kids and families, join us at 10:30 AM, on Tuesday, July 30, directly following Story Time (10 – 10:30), at the Harry Allen Park gazebo for a special visit with the Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol. You’ll be able to meet the Sheriff’s Deputies and their horses. No registration required. (Harry Allen Park gazebo is across N. Main Street from Mendon Public Library.)
Three Dimensional Bookbinding w/Laura
Kids 8+ Years: How about a book that looks like a sculpture and moves? Do you like to fold and cut paper? Those are the basic skills you'll need to make a Kaleidescope Book. Join us in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room on Tuesday, July 30th from 1 PM - 2:30 PM, where you can...
History Talk with Mark Sample – Assassination of JFK
Please join MCC professor of history Mark Sample on Tuesday, July 30, at 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room, when he will tell the story of the tragic day, on November 22, 1963 when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. (Feel free to bring your tin-foil hat for the fascinating conspiracy theories he will also discuss.)
Wee Ones Wednesdays
"Adventure Begins at the Library!" Wednesdays this summer (June 26 - August 7), from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM, bring your preschoolers and early elementary students to enjoy a morning of story time adventure and creativity. We'll be outside if possible. No registration required.
Mendon Ponds Park Nature Walk with Zoo
Kids and families, join us at the Devil's Bathtub Lower Parking Area of Mendon Ponds Park on Thursday, August 1st at 11:00 AM for a nature walk with a Naturalist from the Zoo. We'll explore nature and talk about the animals we see along the trail. Wear footwear that has traction and can get wet....
LEGO Fun Wednesdays in July
Children ages 6-12 are encouraged to sign up ahead of time to reserve your spot for LEGO fun! Join other LEGO builders at the Rotary Park (214 N. Main St., Honeoye Falls) for a new activity on Wednesdays in July from 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, where Miss Lisa will prepare a LEGO Club activity for up to...
Tweens & Teens Summer Thursdays “Adventure Begins at the Library “
Tweens and Teens join us at the Mendon Public Library for an afternoon of “Adventure Begins at the Library.” We will be doing crafts, puzzles, or writing. We’ll be outside if possible. Join us for any or all adventures. Please register to confirm your spot!
Friday Adventures with Words – Because Etymology
Interested in words? Join Mrs. Phil Ology each Friday throughout Summer Reading (June 28 - August 9) at 10:00 AM at the library. She'll work with kids, teens and adults to break down words, discuss their origins and even journal on important connections. Participants will investigate the history...
Summer Reading Program, June 25 – August 10
Starting June 25, all kinds of adventures begin at the Mendon Public Library! Enter here to learn what we have to offer and how you can read all summer and earn prizes.
NY Empire Pass and VIP Passes for 2024-2025
Our 2024-2025 New York State Empire Pass and the Very Important Places (VIP) Passes are available to borrow. The Empire Pass provides discounted admission to participating NY State Parks. (Please read the Empire Pass Guidelines for use.) The VIP Passes are for a variety of cultural sites to obtain special offers at these Very Important Places, thanks to partnerships arranged each year by MCLS.
Henna Program for Tweens and Teens
Teens and Tweens, ever wanted to try a henna temporary tattoo? Come to the library, on Tuesday, August 6th, from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM, and see what you can design, together with henna artist Aroma. This program will be limited to 15 teens/tweens. You may want to bring a book to read as there will be...
Adventure of the Lost Treasure – Closing Party for SRP 2024 and Interactive STEM Show
Kids and Families: Join Science Heroes at the library on Wednesday, August 7, from 2 PM to 3 PM, on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle. Along the way, the audience helps the performer conduct exciting science experiments that bring this story to life! Experiment with chemical...
Baseball on the Erie Canal
Discover the Erie Canal’s many connections to the earliest days of professional baseball, told through the stories of some of the game’s biggest stars and others long forgotten. Derrick Pratt, from the Erie Canal Museum will be our speaker on Wednesday, August 7th, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the...
Toadstool Tales: Fairytale Concert with Jacyln
Kids and kids at heart are encouraged to join us outdoors by the Mendon Library, on Thursday, August 8th, from 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM for a concert with Jaclyn Breeze, Rochester-based flutist and composer. This half-hour concert will feature original compositions with some classic fairy tales...
The Playwright’s Toolbox: An Informal Discussion About Writing with Justin Maxwell
Teens/Adults: Join Justin Maxwell here at the Mendon Public Library on Thursday, August 8th, from 6:30 PM util 7:30 PM, as he talks about his new playwriting book, The Playwright’s Toolbox, how it was made, why it matters, and how readers can use it be a better writer. While he will focus on playwriting, the discussion can be geared towards any genre and writers of all levels are welcome. Kindly register to save your seat.
Friday Night Star Gazing August 9
Local amateur astronomers will be presenting special star gazing events in Honeoye Falls at Monroe Street Village Park this summer. The Friday event, August 9th from 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM, is hosted by MPL and is open to residents of all ages, especially the young and the curious. Please register, esp. to get updates, as this event is weather dependent. Kindly enter the park with headlights off (parking lights only). Honeoye Falls Monroe Street Park (Fireman’s Field), 331 Monroe St., Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. PLEASE check the library website 4 hours before the event to assure that conditions will be favorable for viewing. An alternate date may be offered if necessary. For any questions, feel free to contact George at gfazekas@polyphotonics.com
Rise and Shine: Learn to Go From Sitting to Standing With More Ease and Confidence
Seniors and anyone interested in learning to stand up out of a chair with less effort should join Lisa at the Mendon Public Library on Tuesday, August 13th, from 1 PM - 2 P M for an introduction to Feldenkrais Workshop. All are welcome; bring a friend. For more information on Feldenkrais, check...
The Empowered Caregiver – Building Foundations of Caregiving
Adults, this education series on Thursday, August 15th, from 1 PM – 2 PM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room, is provided by the Alzheimer’s Association and teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. Building Foundations of Caregiving explores the role of caregiver and changes they may experience, building a support team and managing caregiver stress. Brian, from the Alzheimer’s Association, will be our speaker. Kindly register for this program.
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Grab and Go Crafts: While Supplies Last
The Mendon Public Library will continue to offer craft kits while supplies last. Each week during Summer Reading, we will offer 125 craft kits based on that week's theme. Our crafts are made possible through the generous support of The Friends of Mendon Public Library. Have fun and get creative! ...
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Ongoing Programs
(Click an image for more program details) BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS 3rd Monday of the month, 6:30-8:00 pm, at the library. (Some exceptions to 3rd Monday. Call 624-6067 to confirm.) Registration required. TUESDAY STORY TIME Tuesdays, 10-10:30, at the library (in the...
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, August 5, at the library. Agenda and documents for the next board meeting will be available here 24 hours prior to the meeting. Agenda for July 1, 2024 MPL Board of Trustees Meeting Unapproved...