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As stated in our October 7, 2025 press release: “Public libraries play a central role as both leader and educator in the community. The Mendon Public Library wants to use this power to lead by example and spark community conversations about resiliency and sustainability. As such, the library has started the process to become certified through the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI).” Stay tuned for further updates on our SLI certification progress.
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MPL Board of Trustees A seven-member Board of Trustees governs the Mendon Public Library. The trustees are responsible for establishing written policies to govern and guide all aspects of library service. This includes future planning for the library, financial...
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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...
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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...
The next regular meeting of the Mendon Public Library Board of Trustees will be held at 7 PM on Monday, March 2nd at the library. Agenda and documents for the next regular board meeting will be available here 24 hours prior to the meeting. Agenda for 2 February 2026...
2026 Mendon Public Library Budget
Katie came to the Board after having been selected in March of 2023 to fill a seat that was unexpectedly vacated. She currently serves as the Board's Corresponding Secretary. Katie teaches English as a New Language where she helps students from around the world learn...
Tom joined the Board in February 2022. He currently serves as Vice President, and 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...
Katie joined the Board in the Fall of 2025. She has made a career in library services and higher education administration and currently serves as the Director of Libraries at Monroe Community College. Katie has engaged in teaching, advocacy, and strategic planning for...
Alison joined the MPL Board of Trustees in 2021, and has served as President. 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...
Mary joined the Library Board of Trustees in March of 2022. She is currently serving as Treasurer and also serves 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...
Tom has been a member of the Mendon Public Library Board of Trustees for over 7 years, having joined in 2019. He serves on the Policy Committee and has served as the Vice President. Tom acknowledges his interest in being on the Board “Having spent a lot of time in the...
Alicia has been on the Board for over 9 years. She currently serves as the President, and previously held the positions of Vice President and Treasurer. Alicia was born and raised in Honeoye Falls and is now living and working here. “I think I bring a lot of community...
Thank you to volunteers who made this colorful quilt commemorating Laurie Guenther's 25+ years serving as Mendon Public Library Director. Laurie retired in the summer of 2021. The handmade quilt is now hanging in The Mendon Public Library's Children's Room.
On Thursday night, August 19, 2021, a large group of employees, Friends, and Mendon Public Library Board of Trustees met at Hopkins Point Lodge to celebrate the long and valued career of Mendon Public Library’s Director, Laurie Guenther. Laurie served as Library...
The Mendon Public Library is located in the Village of Honeoye Falls, in the Town of Mendon, New York and is a member of the Monroe County Library System. The library is governed by our Board of Trustees. The trustees are responsible for establishing written...