Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-3
Teens and Adults – Join us from 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room on any (or all!) of our game nights, currently scheduled for Monday, March 24 and 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 each 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.
Teens and Adults: Did you know Jeanette Rankin was the first woman elected to Congress in 1916? She also was re-elected in 1940. She is the only person to vote against both world wars. She also was involved in helping to get the 19th Amendment passed. Learn more here at the Mendon Library with MCC Professor Mark Sample on Wednesday, March 26, from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Register to save your seat. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
On Friday, March 28, 11 AM-Noon, early elementary kids and their caregivers won’t want to miss this special Women’s History Month Kids Story Time with PJ Library’s Dalit Spindel. We will be reading the story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. After reading the book the kids can decorate a Ruth Bader Ginsburg craft. Registration Requested.
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. Mar. 28: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (PG, 107 mins), Apr 4: Ordinary Angels (PG); Apr. 11: The Fabelmans (PG-13); Apr. 18: Mufasa: The Lion King (PG); Apr. 25: Nickel Boys (PG-13).
Kids and kids at heart are encouraged to join us on Saturday, March 29th, from 10 – 10:30 AM for a story time and concert with Jaclyn Breeze, Rochester-based flutist and composer. This half-hour concert will feature flute compositions and stories about trains. Jaclyn...
Teens and Adults, join us on Tuesday, April 1, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, at the Mendon Public Library for an informative talk with The Lost Borough’s Matt Rogers. An engaging survey of urban legends that have grown within the history and cultures of the Genesee River Valley, with some you may know, and most you may not. Dive into the spookier side of Rochester stories and discover there is more to the Flour City than just our famed White Lady. Please sign up to reserve your seat. Program sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
All are invited to the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room to celebrate our connection to the earth with talks presented by Honeoye Falls-Lima school’s Green Team. These talks will happen 4/2, 4/9, and 4/23. Appropriate for all ages. Please sign up to reserve your seat.
Join us at the library on Saturday, April 5th, from 1 PM – 2 PM, for a combination of narration and song that tells the story of the Fisk University Singers and their legendary first tour in 1871 to raise money to save their school. This is an all-ages program presented by the Rochester Oratorio Society’s Resonanz group. Register to save your seat for this special performance. Sponsored by The Friends of the Mendon Public Library.
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: March 22, April 12, 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.
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.
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!
Paul Bergwall is exhibiting photos from his fine photography series: Ain’t talkin’, just walkin’ at the Mendon Public Library through the end of March. Since early 2020, in response to the pandemic, Paul Bergwall has been taking pictures on his walks and posting one picture a day on Facebook and Instagram. Initially it was called “Staying close to home, (the coronavirus days)”. “Ain’t talkin’, just walkin’” is the same project without the burden of a plague. As Paul says “It is a celebration. Walking around, looking to see, and finding the gifts God has laid out for me.” Paul can be reached by: Email pbergwall@hotmail.com , Text 585.200.1582 , Instagram @paulbergwall or Facebook @paul.bergwall . Those wishing to view more of Paul’s work are encouraged to stop by the Mill Art Center in Honeoye Falls where Paul’s work is included in an invitational photo show from February 15 – April 2 called “Spotlight on Photography.”
Adults - Join us here at the library on Thursday, April 3, from 1 PM to 2 PM for an educational program by Lifespan of Greater Rochester entitled "Scams 101." You'll learn about the common scams, some frequently used terms, and financial exploitation of all kinds....
Join other LEGO builders once a 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 what is suggested, or...
Preschoolers and their Caregivers are welcome to join with Miss Rosa on Fridays at 10 AM in the Mendon Public Library to enjoy stories and songs in English and Spanish. Miss Rosa will read from a variety of books and share her love of language, culture, and...
Teens and Adults, join Sue Thering in the Mendon Library Jacobs Family Reading Room as she offers a 1-hour introduction to ADUs (accessory dwelling units.) Sue will present some ADU pros and cons, and provide examples from other communities. This program will be offered twice: Thursday, April 10th at 6:30 in the evening, and on Saturday, April 12th at 11 in the morning. (The information shared will be the same at both.) Please sign up to save your seat.
Did You Know: The Monroe County Library System (MCLS) has a department that assists getting library materials to Monroe County residents that cannot get to a library? It is called the "Outreach Department." This is a free service, though there are some eligibility...