Events

Saturday Story Time

Saturday Story Time

Miss Lori loves to share stories, songs, and activities with preschool kids and their families! Join us every other Saturday, starting October 12th, 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: October 12, October 26, November 9, and November 23.

Preschool Story Time in Two Languages with Miss Rosa

Preschool Story Time in Two Languages with Miss Rosa

Preschoolers and their Caregivers are welcome to join Miss Rosa at the Mendon Public Library on Fridays, starting September 13th, from 10 AM to 10:30 AM, 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 creativity. These story times are currently scheduled through October 4th (OOPS! Previously was through Oct.11), but more could be added if availability and interest allows. No registration required.

Teen Tuesday Volunteers

Teen Tuesday Volunteers

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: Sep 24, Oct 8, Oct 22, Nov 12, Nov 26, and Dec 10. Space is limited; registration is recommended.

Friday Night Star Gazing October 11

Friday Night Star Gazing October 11

Local amateur astronomers will be presenting special star gazing events in Honeoye Falls at Monroe Street Village Park this summer. The Friday, September 13th event is hosted by MPL and is open to residents of all ages, especially the young and the curious. Please register, esp. to get updates, as this event is weather dependent. Kindly enter the park with headlights off (parking lights only). Honeoye Falls Monroe Street Park (Fireman’s Field), 331 Monroe St., Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. PLEASE check the library website 4 hours before the event to assure that conditions will be favorable for viewing. An alternate date may be offered if necessary. For any questions, feel free to contact George at  gfazekas@polyphotonics.com

RMSC Delivers: Bats!

RMSC Delivers: Bats!

On Monday, October 14th, from 10:00 AM to 10:40 AM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room, the Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC) will present this fun and interactive program to help youngsters (Pre-K - 2nd grade) understand bats, and the...

How Rochester Got Around – A History Talk with Matt Rogers of the Lost Borough

How Rochester Got Around – A History Talk with Matt Rogers of the Lost Borough

Teens and adults, join us on Tuesday, October 15th, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, for an informative talk with Matt Rogers of The Lost Borough.  He’ll cover early canal travel and our ship-building industry, early public transit like the Carthage Railroad and street cars, to subway and interurban lines, and the beginnings of automobiles and the interstate system.  Sign up to reserve your seat. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mendon Public Library.

LEGO Club Wednesday Afternoons

LEGO Club Wednesday Afternoons

Join other LEGO builders one Wednesday a month, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room, starting September 25th. Each child will receive a box of LEGO bricks and a creative building prompt. Using their imagination,...

NY Empire Pass and VIP Passes for 2024-2025

NY Empire Pass and VIP Passes for 2024-2025

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.

Teen Corner Open

Teen Corner Open

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!

Automatic Renewal Starts May 1

Automatic Renewal Starts May 1

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/

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