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The Friends of MPL Silent Auction, Now Through Friday, October 30

The Friends of MPL Silent Auction, Now Through Friday, October 30

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The Friends of Mendon Public Library are extending their silent auction through Friday, October 30. You can place your bid, during regular library hours, for goods and services from across our community and the Greater Rochester area – terrific offerings at many price points. Your bid can make such a difference. Our library’s future depends on all of us, and your generosity will support fun, educational and engaging programming for children, teens, adults and seniors every season of the year. We hope to see you there!

VolunTeens!

VolunTeens!

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Grades 6-12: Join Emily at the Mendon Library on Tuesdays from 2:30 – 4:00 PM for a variety of community service activities to help around the library! We will be working in the garden, promoting library activities, and decorating the library for fall. Register in advance so we can supply snacks!

Catching up with Monroe County Paranormal Investigators

Catching up with Monroe County Paranormal Investigators

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Teens through Adults.  You’ve seen paranormal investigation shows on TV, but did you know that we have paranormal investigations going on right here in Rochester, too? Join Monroe County Paranormal Investigations at the library on Tuesday, October 27, from 6:30 – 7:30 PM, to get a glimpse into what paranormal investigators do, what separates the real world of paranormal investigation from TV and movies, and to find out why they do what they do. They will also share some evidence and a brief summary of reported hauntings in and around Monroe County! Please sign up to save your seat.  Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.

Collection of Breyer Horses on Display in October

Collection of Breyer Horses on Display in October

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This month, Mendon Public Library is featuring a collection of Breyer Horses that belong to Livonia resident, Susanne Allen. Horse lovers may also wish to check out our upcoming program in November featuring how horses are helping Veterans at Equicenter: “Veterans, Wild Mustangs, and Equicenter: Supporting Connection & Healing” on Thursday, November 5, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. All Ages.

LEGO Club Monthly Challenge

LEGO Club Monthly Challenge

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Children ages 7-12: Each month you can join other LEGO Club builders at the library, from 4:30 – 5:30 PM, for a new activity/challenge.  Participants will receive a box of LEGOs and a prompt. Using their imagination, they can build what is suggested or build their own creation.  Registration is required. Upcoming dates: Wednesday, October 28; Wednesday, November 18.

Fireside Science Chats with Professor Mark

Fireside Science Chats with Professor Mark

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Adults are invited to participate in an informal monthly reading club to discuss science topics from current and historical news. Retired RIT Professor Mark Fairchild will facilitate the discussions once a month on a Wednesday from 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the Mendon Public Library. Participants are provided a few links to articles on the topics for that month, and are asked to read at least one of them prior to the meeting. Registration for each session is required, and the group is limited to 10 to facilitate inclusive discussion. Participants can sign up for each session individually (no commitment to attend multiple sessions). Upcoming chat dates: Oct 28, Nov 18, Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 31, Apr 28, and May 26.

Teen Craft Hour – 1st and 3rd Thursdays

Teen Craft Hour – 1st and 3rd Thursdays

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Tweens &Teens, Grades 6-12:  Join Emily for an hour of crafting and camaraderie!  They will meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, from 2:30 – 3:30 PM, in the Teen Corner at the library. Upcoming dates: Th Oct 29 (Ghost Stories), Th Nov 5 (Gratitude Attitude), Th Nov 19 (Citizen Science), Th Dec 3 (Mario Kart!).

Dungeons and Dragons with Linus

Dungeons and Dragons with Linus

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Ages 10-99: Check out these Thursdays to learn and play D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) with Linus. Whether you are experienced or new to D&D, all are welcome, on any or all days. Sign up to save your seat. Bring dice if you have them, otherwise all supplies will be provided. Linus is an avid D&D player, local student, and volunteer D&D trainer. We will gather at the library, from 4 – 7 PM, on the following dates: Oct 29, Nov 12, Dec 10.

Tuesday Story Time

Tuesday Story Time

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Join Miss Kelly each Tuesday morning at 10 AM at the library for Story Time. Preschoolers and their caregivers will read a few stories, sing a few songs, and make new friends. Registration not necessary. NOTE: Summer months, in nice weather, we gather at the Harry...

Veterans, Wild Mustangs, and EquiCenter

Veterans, Wild Mustangs, and EquiCenter

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All Ages: Join us on Thursday, November 5th, at the library, from 6:30 – 7:30 PM, where Dr. Zach Collins from Monroe County Veterans Service Agency will discuss the use of wild mustang gentling in treatment of PTSD. Monroe County is partnered with EquiCenter in Honeoye Falls through their Mission Mustang® program which helps mustangs and Veterans find connection and healing. Come to learn about this work happening right in our community.

An American Tradition – Songs of Protest and Hope

An American Tradition – Songs of Protest and Hope

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All ages: Join us at the library on Saturday, November 7th, from 1 – 2 PM for “An American Tradition – Songs of Protest & Hope”. The Dust Bowl Bunnies music will tell of labor rights, civil rights, migrant struggles; the World Wars and Vietnam; nature’s struggle, and hope.  Their material comes from Jesse Welles, Bob Dylan, Billy Bragg, Phil Ochs, John Prine, Pete Seeger, Mandolin Orange, and others. Please sign up to save your seat. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.

Financial Education Workshops

Financial Education Workshops

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Teens and Adults: Join Financial Advisor Robert Nestrick at the library from 6:30 – 7:30 PM for any or all of his four Tuesday financial workshops. Sign up to reserve your spot for each session that you want to attend. October 6 Retirement: Making Money Last; October 20 Healthcare and Retirement; November 3 Social Security: Your Questions Answered; November 17 Four Pillars of the New Retirement.

Knit Nook – 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Knit Nook – 2nd and 4th Thursdays

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Adults, join us at the library near the fireplace 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! Upcoming Knit Nook dates:  *Nov 19 (*CHANGED in NOV), Dec 10, Jan...

Sweet Bites Poetry Discussion

Sweet Bites Poetry Discussion

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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 fall, from 10 AM – 11:15 AM, at Mendon Public Library, and participants are welcome to come to any or all of the sessions! Please register for Thursday, Nov 19, and/or Dec 17.

ONLINE – Rochester’s Olmstead Parks with Cornell Cooperative Extension

ONLINE – Rochester’s Olmstead Parks with Cornell Cooperative Extension

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Tune in on Thursday, November 12th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM to learn about Rochester’s Olmsted Parks. Registration is required with an active email address for the Zoom link to be emailed before the program. This program is hosted by the Hamlin Public Library; if you have any questions, please call the library at 964-2320. “The Master Gardener Series is brought to you by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County and is available thanks to a consortium of MCLS libraries who are sharing resources and connecting communities.”

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