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Q. What do these remarkable women have in common? A. They have all been chosen, researched, and presented by local Girl Scout Troop 61026 to take a spot on the gallery wall at Mendon Public Library during March, Women’s History Month. Stop by the library to see this good representation of women’s history and women’s future.
Adults and Teens, join us at the library on Wednesday, March 11th, 6 – 7:30 PM, where we will work with Daniel Jones to learn about decluttering digital devices by deleting unwanted files, emails, and apps, and by responsibly disposing of or repurposing unused digital equipment. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
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! Upcoming Knit Nook dates: ...
Visit the Mendon Public Library on Thursday, March 12, 6:30 – 7:30 PM, to celebrate our connection to the earth with talks presented by Honeoye Falls-Lima’s Green Team. This month, we’ll hear Ava Y speak on Environmental Impacts of Generative AI. Appropriate for all ages. Please sign up to reserve your seat.
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, March 6, Julie & Julia (PG-13, 123 mins, 2009, Columbia...
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!
Now through St. Patrick's Day, Tuesday, March 17th, visit the Mendon Public Library where you can view an amazingly detailed replica of the NYC St. Patrick's Cathedral built entirely from toothpicks! Stan, founder of Toothpick World, has been sculpting museum exhibits...
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...
Preschoolers and their Caregivers are welcome to join Miss Rosa at the Mendon Public Library on Mondays at 10 AM, to enjoy a half hour of stories and songs in English and Spanish. Miss Rosa will read from a variety of books and share her love of language, culture, and...
Join Miss Lisa and other LEGO builders on the 3rd Monday of the month, from 4:30 – 5:30 PM, through May (Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16, Apr 20, and May 18.) The LEGO Club will offer a new challenge each month. Participants will receive a box of LEGOs and a prompt. Using their imagination, they can build what is suggested or build their own creation. Children ages 7-12. Registration is required.
Teens and Adults: March is Women’s History Month, during which Mendon Public Library will be learning more about Sandra Day O’Connor. Join us on Tuesday, March 17th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM, with Monroe Community College Professor Mark Sample, who will present on this remarkable woman’s life and her rise to become the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court justice. Register to save your seat. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
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.
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: Mar 19, Apr 2, Apr 16, May 7, and May 21.
Mendon Public Library is proud to have Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) musicians Anna Leunis and Petros Karapetyan here on Saturday, March 21, 1 – 2 PM for an all-ages violin concert. Kindly register to save your seat. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
Our program on Monday, March 23rd, from 6:30 – 7:30 PM will feature Brady Fergusson of The Climate Solutions Accelerator. The program will feature information on the Color Your Community Green Initiative. Currently, our area has 13 active CYCG teams, including teams in Pittsford, Rush-Henrietta, and Lima, and they are looking for people who may be interested in starting a new team in this region. Please register to save your seat.
Teens and Adults: join us at the Mendon Public Library on Tuesday, March 24th from 6:30 – 7:30 PM when the Addiction Services Team for the Monroe County Office of Mental Health presents on addiction, the effects of opioids on the body, how to identify an overdose and how to administer the overdose reversal medication, naloxone. Those attending will take home a naloxone kit and Xylazine testing strips (supplies pending). This is a free program, but registration is required.
Hummingbirds are fascinating and provide loads of enjoyment as you watch them out your window. On Thursday, March 26th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM you can connect via Zoom to learn about hummingbirds’ essential needs and the plants that will lure them to your yard. Registration is required with an email address for the Zoom link. You will receive the link via email before the program. This program is hosted by the Greece Public Library. If you have any questions, please call the library at 225-8951. 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.
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.
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!
The Wired for Opportunity program is technology training classes provided at no cost to students. The classes will range from basic computer and phone skills to courses like social media and web development and will award the students with a free device, either a Chromebook or Google Pixel Tablet, depending on the class curriculum’s device focus. Each student will be provided a device to use on site for the course’s four class duration. These courses will run from mid-2025 through 2026 and be available at a variety of locations across the county. *** Please note that devices will be awarded one per person per household, while supplies last ***