Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-3
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...
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.
The book “Culture Shift: Nonviolence at Work” reimagines our work environments as places that are united with our values. Join author Kit Miller for a dialogue on these essential topics Wednesday, January 22, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Mendon Public Library. Registration Required. For more information, visit https://www.nonviolenceatwork.org/ .
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!
The Mendon Public Library is excited to share the works of Krista Flynn through the month of January. Krista is a nature and portrait photographer residing in Honeoye Falls. Krista is inspired by the changing seasons, small, overlooked details, finding magic in the ordinary, light, and meaningful connection. Krista loves finding creative uses of light as well as intentional camera movement. Krista hopes to spread joy and beauty through her imagery. She is so grateful to be here and invites you to follow along with her on her journey. You can visit Krista’s website, www.kristaflynnphotography.com, and follow her on social media: Facebook: @kristaflynnphoto and Instagram: @kristaflynnphoto and @kristaflynnphoto_nature
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...
Adults, join us at the library on Fridays at 1:30 for a free movie (January 10 – February 21.) Complimentary snacks provided by The Friends of Mendon Public Library. No registration necessary. Jan. 10: The Boys in the Boat (PG-13, 123 mins); Jan. 17: Fly Me to the Moon (PG-13, 132 mins); Jan. 24: One Life (PG, 110 mins); Jan. 31: Conclave (PG, 120 mins); Feb. 7: Reagan (PG-13, 136 mins)
The coffee pot is on, Mondays, during the colder winter months, 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.)
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 3 game nights (Jan. 27, Feb 24, Mar 24) 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 us at the library for one or both of our free movies, especially if you have this day off from school. Free snacks provided by The Friends of Mendon Public Library. No registration necessary. 10:00 AM Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (PG), 1:00 PM Wonka (PG).
Using your Mendon Public Library card, you can now access Kanopy, a free movie streaming service with no ads and no subscriptions. Kanopy offers an expertly curated collection of films we think you will enjoy. We are pleased to bring this streaming service to our community. To use Kanopy, you will need to enter your library card information and create a Kanopy account. We recommend doing this in a web browser, but you can also set up your account in the Kanopy app for iOS or Android. To get started with Kanopy visit: https://mendon.kanopy.com
The Seneca Park Zoo will be at the Mendon Public Library on Tuesday, February 4, 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a pre-school story time with an animal and a story book! We will share a love of books with our earliest readers and learn about animal diets. Recommended for...
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 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: January 25, February 8, February 22, March 8, March 22, April 12, April 26, and May 10.
Join us at the library on Saturday, February 8, from 1 PM to 2 PM, to learn from Austin Hancock, the inspiring story of the brave Tuskegee Airman, Leland “Sticky” Pennington, and aviation history. All ages welcome. Registration requested. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
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...
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!