Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-3
Join other LEGO builders on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room. Each child will receive a box of LEGO bricks and a creative building prompt. Using their imagination, participants can build...
Adults: Join us on Wednesday, November 20th, from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room with Susan C. Del Pozzo, the Media/Adult Programming Librarian at Webster Public Library, as she shares information about the popular travel apps: Uber, Lyft, AirBnB, and VRBO. She’ll provide information about how to use the apps to ease your travel and open up new possibilities. Registration is required for this program. Sponsored by The Friends of The Mendon Public Library.
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!
Read a Hat Trick of Books to enter the drawing for tickets to the Amerks hockey game on Sunday, February 16, 2025! A “hat trick” is when a hockey player scores three goals in one game, so each time you read 3 books between November 4 and January 31, you earn another...
Miss Lori loves to share stories, songs, and activities with preschool kids and their families! Join us every other 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: Saturday, November 23;
Saturday, December 7; and Saturday, December 21.
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 the following Tuesdays: Nov 12, Nov 26, and Dec 10. Space is limited; registration is recommended.
Mendon Public Library will close early at 1 PM on Wednesday, November 27th for Thanksgiving. The library will remain closed Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th. The library will reopen Saturday, November 30th at 9:00 AM. Hope to see you then! Happy...
The week of October 20 – 26 is “Friends of Libraries Week.” The Mendon Public Library joins with libraries and communities across the country in recognizing the good work of this important volunteer group. In conjunction with “Friends of Libraries Week”, the MPL Friends gathered to place a commemorative brick for Nancy Holtby, their most recent Past-President. The Mendon Public Library is a better place thanks to the support of The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
Make something beautiful for yourself or to give as a gift this holiday season! Artist Deb Coller will be at the Mendon Public Library on Saturday, November 23, 1 - 2 PM, to teach this class. This program is open to 6th-12th graders; registration is required. [button...
Teens and Adults - Join us at the Mendon Public Library on Monday, December 9th, from 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM, to play Magic the Gathering! Just show up to enjoy a fun night. Beginners are welcome and can borrow a deck if needed, or bring your own deck if you would like....
Preschool and Early Elementary kids and their caregivers won’t want to miss this special Gratitude Story Time with PJ Library’s Dalit Spindel on Wednesday, November 27th, from 10:00 – 10:30 AM. We’ll be reading How Dalia Put a Big Yellow Comforter Inside a Tiny Blue Box, written by Linda Heller and illustrated by Stacey McQueen. After reading the book, the kids can decorate their own Tzedakah (charity) piggy bank box and think for who they want to collect money for and where to place them. Registration requested.
The coffee pot is on, Mondays in December, from 9:30 to 11 AM. Come to the Mendon Public Library to warm up, sip and chat, or spend some time browsing and reading. All are welcome! Simply drop in. (Bring your own mug, if you can.)
Fourth graders through high school students, join us at the library on 3 Tuesday afternoons in December (3rd, 10th, and 17th) from 4 – 5:30 PM, to learn the basics of machine sewing with Miss Jane. You will: learn to use a pattern, follow step by step directions, use a sewing machine, and create two projects: a tissue case and zippered bag. These are free classes, but you must register in advance.
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 any or all 3 movement awareness classes based on the Feldenkrais Method (tinyurl.com/felden-what) being offered on Tuesday, November 12; Tuesday, January 14; and Tuesday, 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.
Our 2024-2025 New York State Empire Pass and the Very Important Places (VIP) Passes are available to borrow. The Empire Pass provides discounted admission to participating NY State Parks. (Please read the Empire Pass Guidelines for use.) The VIP Passes are for a variety of cultural sites to obtain special offers at these Very Important Places, thanks to partnerships arranged each year by MCLS.
All teens and tweens are invited to come celebrate the grand opening of our new Teen Corner on Thursday, July 11th at 1:00 PM. We’ll have bubble tea, games, prizes, and more! State Assemblymember Jen Lunsford will help us with a ribbon cutting at 1:30 PM. We’ll also be unveiling our brand new, Manga book section!
“LOTE for Kids!” (LOTE = Languages Other Than English) is another perk for Monroe County Library card holders: we have access to electronic children’s books in many popular languages. They also offer the LOTE4Kids app for your smartphone.
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On Wednesday, May 1st, Monroe County Library System introduces automatic renewals! Eligible items will renew four days before their due dates. A courtesy email will be sent that lists each renewed item with its new due date. If any item is coming due, but is not eligible for renewal, the email will list that item as ‘not renewed.’ Remember, you can always manage your account online at: https://catalogplus.libraryweb.org/?section=myAccount Read more about automatic renewals at: https://libraryweb.org/news/automatic-renewal-of-library-materials/