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.
Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-3
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VolunTeens! Weekly on Tuesdays
6th – 12th Graders: Join Emily at the library on Tuesdays, from 2:30 to 4 PM, for a variety of activities to give back to the library and community! We will have a different project each week, posted in advance in the Teen Corner. Feel free to come with your own ideas as well. We can’t wait to collaborate with you! If you can, register in advance so we know how many snacks to provide!
CLOSED for Christmas: Wednesday-Friday, December 24-26
The Mendon Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday December 24, 25, and 26. The library will re-open on Saturday, December 27th at 9:00 AM. Hope to see you then!
Saturday Story Time Twice A Month
Miss Lori loves to share stories, songs, and activities with preschool kids and their families! Join us the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, at 10 AM, at the Mendon Public Library, for a half hour of fun. No registration required; just stop in! Upcoming Story...
Flute Story Time with Jaclyn
Join flutist Jaclyn Warren at the Mendon Public Library on Monday, December 29th at 10 AM for a flute story time! Jaclyn will present a few seasonally themed picture books to accompany flute pieces. This program is open to all ages – young and the young at heart! Please register to save your seat. Sponsored by The Friends of the Mendon Public Library.
Family & Friends Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Monday, December 29th, from 2 – 4 PM, test your puzzle-solving skills against other puzzle builders in a jigsaw puzzle competition. You may form your own team of up to 4 people -OR- sign up as an individual and you can choose to compete solo or be assigned to a team at the event. Each team will randomly be given a different 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. Once the host gives the signal to start, teams will race to complete their puzzles. Sponsored by The Friends of MPL. *** IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Please sign up your Team Leader and indicate how many “guests”, or Team Members, will be attending/competing with the Team Leader ***
Grab and Go Crafts: While Supplies Last
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!
Artist Display by Carrianne Hendrickson
Mendon Public Library is pleased to share the recent illustrations by ceramic and illustration artist Carrianne Hendrickson through January 31st. The works on display are primarily original pencil drawings with some giclee prints of her drawings.
End of Year Magic Celebration with Rich the Magic Man
Kids and Family won’t want to miss the Mendon Public Library’s End of the Year Magic Celebration featuring Rich the Magic Man on Tuesday, December 30th, from 1 – 2 PM. Be prepared to be amazed by this talented magician who loves sharing magic, laughs and his love for reading. Sign up to reserve your spot. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
CLOSING EARLY at 1PM on Wednesday, December 31st
The Mendon Public Library will be closing early at 1 PM on Wednesday, December 31st, and will be closed all day on Thursday January 1st for the New Year Holiday. The library will re-open on Friday, January 2nd at 9 AM. Hope to see you then! W E L C O M...
Recycle Right Story Time
Kids and Families - Start the New Year off right: Join Meagan Evans-Saurini, the Environmental Educator for Monroe County’s Department of Environmental Services, on Friday, January 2nd, 10 - 10:30 AM at the Mendon Public Library, to learn more about the County’s...
Friday Movie Matinees
All are welcome to join us at the Mendon Public Library on Friday afternoons from 1 - 3 PM, for a casual movie matinee. There will be free popcorn courtesy of The Friends of Mendon Public Library. Friday, January 2, Freakier Friday (PG, 97 mins, 2025, Walt Disney...
Super Smash Bros Tournament
Ages 10 – 18: WHO: You! ; WHAT: Super Smash Bros Tournament + Free snacks and prizes! WHERE: Mendon Public Library ; WHEN: Saturday, January 3rd, 12 – 2 PM; Registration is required. There are 20 spots available.
Succulents (ONLINE Program)
On Thursday, January 8th, from 6:30-7:30 PM, learn about succulents; they are fun, easy to grow and care for, and can be enjoyed indoors and out. Find out how to use succulents throughout your home. A link to the virtual event will be emailed to registrants. (For...
Knit Nook – 2nd and 4th Thursdays
Adults, join us at the conference table near the fireplace at the Mendon Public Library on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 10 - 11:30 AM, to work on your knitting projects. No need to register. Looking forward to knitting with you!
Menders, Makers, & More
Tweens and Teens join Miss Emily for crafting/creating time on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 2:30 – 3:30 PM at the library! Please register in advance. Menders, Makers, & More is currently scheduled for these days: Dec 18, Jan 15, Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 19, Mar 5, and Mar 19.
Sustainable Libraries Initiative
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.
Amerks Reading Power Play, through January 31
The Amerks Reading Power Play is returning for its 20th season! Including the Hat Trick Reading Challenge which runs through Saturday, January 31, 2026. Participants could win family tickets to the Sunday, February 15, 2026, home game! Every 3 books earns an entry...
Sweet Bites Poetry Discussion
Poet Kathleen Wakefield has found that experiencing the reading of poetry in community opens it up in new ways for everyone, whether you’ve always loved poetry or had less than positive experiences with it! No prior experience with poetry is necessary. Sweet Bites will be held monthly this winter at 10 AM – 11:15 AM, at Mendon Public Library, and participants are welcome to come to any or all of the sessions: Thur, Jan 15; Fri, Feb 20; and Thur, Mar 19. Registration is required.
Chicken Story Time
Kids and Caregivers, join Sandra and her sweet chicken Chooks on Saturday, January 17th, from 10 – 11 AM, for a story time including one to two chicken-themed pictorial story books. We’ll learn about chickens, enjoy some stories and songs, and go home with a better understanding of these fowl friends. Registration requested. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.