Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-3
We have a busy break week, especially for Teens and Tweens. There are programs with crafts, music, writing, culture, and even movies from some favorite stories. You’ll be sure to find something for the kiddos. Please register early to save your spot!
It’s that time of year again! The Friends of the Mendon Public Library are holding their Spring Flower Sale. The sale includes assorted 11” hanging baskets for $20 and 4″ potted geraniums in a choice of colors for $5. Place your order online via the QR code, or the order link enclosed, or fill out a paper form and return at the library with your payment. Orders and payment need to be placed by Thursday, April 24th. Flowers can be picked up at the Mendon Public Library on Saturday, May 10th, between 9 AM and 12 PM. (Just in time for Mother’s Day!)
Mendon Public Library will be closed on Saturday, April 19th for the Easter holiday weekend. We will re-open on Monday, April 21st at 9 AM. Hope to see you then!
School Age Children and Caregivers, join us Thursday, April 17th at 10 AM for a special “Getting to Know our Neighbors Story Time: Stories, Crafts & Traditions of our Muslim Neighbors.” Shaheed Ali, director of Mighty Muslim Mountains, and women from his group will share stories and traditions of Ramadan, the holiday just celebrated by our Muslim Neighbors. Free and open to all. Sign up to reserve your spot. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
Hey Kids – Come join us on Thursday, April 17th, from 1 -2 PM, to celebrate Poetry Month with a special poetry event at the Mendon Public Library. Lead by Joanne Brokaw, author and teaching artist, those that can read at a basic level will have the option of trying a couple of creative ways at writing your very own lovely poem. All art supplies will be provided. Sign up to reserve your spot. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
Kids, Teens, Adults – Everyone will want to join us on Thursday, April 17th, from 3 – 4 PM, to welcome the Rochester Mountain Dulcimer Players as they perform music and encourage singing along at the Mendon Public Library. Please register to reserve your seat.
The Mendon Public Library will continue to offer Take & Make Craft Kits while supplies last. Our crafts are made possible through the generous support of The Friends of Mendon Public Library. Have fun and get creative!
Adults, join us at the library on Fridays at 1:30 for a free movie. Complimentary snacks provided by The Friends of Mendon Public Library. No registration necessary. Apr. 18: Mufasa: The Lion King (PG), Apr. 25: Nickel Boys (PG-13), May 2: Crazy Rich Asians (PG-13), May 9: Moonrise (PG), May 16: Lion (PG-13).
This online* lecture will take place on Thursday, April 24th, 6 PM – 7 PM, and will focus on the key steps to ensure a successful vegetable garden. It will also cover planting and harvesting techniques, the advantages of raised bed gardening and the top 10 vegetables for home gardening. You will be taught by a Master Gardener from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Registration is required. Participants will be emailed a Zoom link to join the presentation prior to the event. *This program is available thanks to a consortium of MCLS libraries who are sharing resources and connecting communities.
Miss Lori loves to share stories, songs, and activities with preschool kids and their families! Join us every other Saturday, at 10:00 AM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room, for a half hour of fun. Registration is not required; just stop in! The following Saturday Story Times are currently scheduled: April 26, and May 10.
Join us on Thursday, April 24, from 11 AM – 12 PM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room, where we will share several bowls of organically produced “living tea” in quietude together and have time for reflection afterwards. Please come wearing comfortable clothing. There are limited seats so please register in advance. Program will only happen if at least five patrons register. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
Join us on Wednesday, April 30, 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM, to hear from guest speaker Steve Richey as he discusses the great and highly unusual one-of-a-kind military leader: Joan of Arc. Every member of the audience will receive a copy of the lecture notes. Following this presentation, attendees will have the chance to view the one hour documentary “Saint Joan of Arc: Maid of God” at the library. We will stay open a bit late for this viewing. Kindly register to reserve your seat.
Whether you have a dog, cat, bird, or any other animal in your life, they can benefit from daily enrichment – a tactic borrowed from zookeepers! Please attend this class on animal enrichment on Saturday, May 3rd, from 1 PM – 2 PM at the Mendon Public Library. This program is being offered free of charge, but donations for Pet Pride of New York, a cat sanctuary and adoption center in Victor will be accepted. Please sign up to reserve your seat. (This program is suitable for adults and teens, but is not aimed at children.)
Thanks to the Friends of Mendon Public Library, we have a subscription to BookPage in 2025! These publications, printed monthly, will be free for our library patrons to take with them, if they wish.
Teens and Adults – Join us from 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room for our game night on Monday, April 28, to play Magic the Gathering! No experience necessary. Simply sign up and show up to enjoy a fun night. Bring your own deck, or beginners can borrow a deck if needed. Kindly sign up to reserve your spot. We will try to limit the session to 16 participants.
Join Miss Kelly each Tuesday morning at 10 AM for Story Time. Preschoolers and their caregivers will read a few stories, sing a few songs, and make new friends. Registration not necessary.
Middle and High Schoolers: Do you want to make a difference by helping your library and community? Would you like to earn community service credit? Join us on select Tuesdays to participate in various activities. We will meet at the Mendon Public Library, from 2:30 – 4 on Tuesday afternoons. Space is limited; registration is recommended.
Join other LEGO builders (ages 7-12) at the library, one Monday a month, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, where each child will receive a box of LEGO bricks and a creative building prompt. Using their imagination, participants can build what is suggested, or build their own creation. Registration is required. Adults are encouraged to stay and assist those that aren’t independent LEGO builders yet, but do not need to register themselves. Next events scheduled for April 14 and May 19.
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Many of us think our ability to move will steadily worsen as we age. But with self-awareness and some smart choices, movement can be easier than we think! Join this movement awareness class, based on the Feldenkrais Method (tinyurl.com/felden-what), from 1 PM – 2 PM, on Tuesday, May 6 (moved from March 4.) All are welcome; bring a friend! PLEASE NOTE: This event will be held at Pinehurst Senior Living Community. Your instructor, Lisa Hochgraf, has studied Feldenkrais for over 20 years. Sponsored by the Friends of Mendon Public Library.