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1 PM CLOSING Wednesday, November 27; Reopening Saturday 9 AM

1 PM CLOSING Wednesday, November 27; Reopening Saturday 9 AM

Mendon Public Library will close early at 1 PM on Wednesday, November 27th for Thanksgiving. The library will remain closed Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th. The library will reopen Saturday, November 30th at 9:00 AM. Hope to see you then!   Happy...

Automatic Renewal Starts May 1

Automatic Renewal Starts May 1

On Wednesday, May 1st, Monroe County Library System introduces automatic renewals! Eligible items will renew four days before their due dates. A courtesy email will be sent that lists each renewed item with its new due date. If any item is coming due, but is not eligible for renewal, the email will list that item as ‘not renewed.’ Remember, you can always manage your account online at:  https://catalogplus.libraryweb.org/?section=myAccount Read more about automatic renewals at: https://libraryweb.org/news/automatic-renewal-of-library-materials/

2023 Annual Report

2023 Annual Report

Mendon Public Library is proud to present our 2022 Annual Report. Noteworthy statistics for 2022 are summarized in the infographic, and be sure to view the 2022 year in review slideshow to see so many familiar, happy faces.

Lyla Grills, Director

Lyla Grills, Director

Meet Lyla Grills, Mendon Public Library's (MPL) Director. Lyla has over twenty years of experience in the Monroe County Library System. Previous to joining Mendon in August of 2021, she was the Young Adult librarian at Penfield Public Library. The Mendon Public...

Staff at Mendon Public Library

Staff at Mendon Public Library

The Staff at the Mendon Public Library is always ready to help. Call, stop in, or email. One of these folks will be able to help you find what you need.

Operating Hours & Close Dates

Operating Hours & Close Dates

The Mendon Public Library is open: Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 8 PM Friday 9 AM - 5 PM Saturday 9 AM - 3 PM Sunday Closed   High speed Wi-Fi remains operational and accessible outside our building and in our parking lot 24/7. We strive to be available to patrons as...

Next Board of Trustees Meeting

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, December 2, at the library. Agenda and documents for the next board meeting will be available here 24 hours prior to the meeting.  Agenda for November 4, 2024 MPL...

Nipa Armbruster

Nipa joined the MPL Board of Trustees in February of 2021. She brings skills in writing, editing, and event planning, as well as experience working in project management. She has been involved in other community activities including HF-L School PTA Board, event...

Katie Corey

Katie is the newest Trustee on the Board, having been selected in March of 2023 to fill a seat that was unexpectedly vacated. She teaches English as a New Language where she helps students from around the world learn to communicate in English. With her teaching...

Thomas Dooley

Tom joined the Board in February 2022. He has participated in both the Long-Range Planning Committee and the Budget Committee. Tom has a technical background and also holds a Masters of Business Administration. He also brings valuable skills developed from...

Mary McCabe

Mary joined the Library Board of Trustees in March of 2022 and served on the Policy Committee. She brings her legal skills to the Board from her work as an attorney, at both law firms and a private company. She also has plenty of business acumen to share from...

Tom Ochsenhirt

Tom has been a member of the Mendon Public Library Board of Trustees for 4 years, having joined in 2019. He is serving as the Vice President and on the Policy Committee. Tom acknowledges his interest in being on the Board “Having spent a lot of time in the library I...

Alison Zero Jones

Alison joined the MPL Board of Trustees in 2021. She brings a wide range of knowledge to the Board, including an MBA from RIT, experience in marketing, market research, fundraising, public relations, event production, arts reporting. She has also been involved at...

Alicia Zysman-Cromwell

Alicia has been on the Board for over 6 years. She currently serves as the Treasurer, and previously held the position of Vice President. Alicia was born and raised in Honeoye Falls and is now living and working here. “I think I bring a lot of community knowledge and...

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