Mon-Thur 9-8; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-3
Stop by all day, 9 AM to 8 PM on Wednesday, February 1, to hear a book read aloud. We'll have folks from our community reading picture books and a few chapter books all day long. World Read Aloud Day is a global effort, created by the non-profit LitWorld and sponsored...
Join Master Gardener Suzanne Feather at the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room on Tuesday, February 7, from 1:00pm – 2:00pm, as she teaches us all we need to know about keeping our house plants healthy and thriving. This is a free program held in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County. Sign up today!
On Tuesday, February 7, 6:30pm - 7:30pm, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room, Jason Teller, Manager of Addiction and Prevention Services for the Monroe County Office of Mental Health, presents on addiction, the effects of opioids on the body, how...
On Wednesday, February 8, from 10:00am - 10:40am, come meet Juniper the firefly puppet, visit with your feelings, and help Miss Jennifer wake up the sleeping fireflies! Class limited to 10 kiddos and their adult caregiver (siblings welcome). [button...
Women of all ages are encouraged to join us at the Mendon Public Library on Wednesday, February 8, from 6:30pm - 7:30pm, to hear RIT Engineering Professor Margaret Bailey, Ph.D., P.E., Founding Director of AdvanceRIT, and RIT English Professor Laura Shackelford,...
Join Amanda Chestnut, curator of In This Moment, on Wednesday, February 8, 7:00pm – 8:00pm as they discuss the launch of the first two chapbooks in the second edition of the project that pairs 10 teams of Black writers and photographers with 10 Black leaders from across the city of Rochester. Amanda will be joined by Reenah Golden, Founder, Executive & Artistic Director of the Avenue Blackbox Theatre; and Timothy James Johnson PhD, Minister at Asbury First United Methodist Church and Sabbath Rest Farm and Professor Emeritus at Roberts Wesleyan College. Registration is required. A Zoom invitation will be sent the day of the event. This program series is presented in partnership with several MCLS libraries. In This Moment is published by Visual Studies Workshop Press. Chapbooks are available at local public libraries.
Tweens! Come craft with us on Thursday, February 9, from 6:30pm – 7:30pm! We’ll have supplies in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room to make Valentine Cards. All you’ll need to bring is your creative spirit. Cookies will be served! Limited to 15 students. Sign up today!
The Blackstorytelling League of Rochester will be at the Mendon Library to help commemorate Black History Month on Saturday, February 11, from 1:00pm until 1:45pm. Join the gathering in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room for a special afternoon of stories for all ages. This free program is sure to be a hit with kids and adults. Reserve your spot!
The entire community is invited to stop by the Mendon Public Library to see the Cozy Little Art Show. Come see the 5x7 canvases created by our talented patrons. Our Cozy Little Art Show will remain up through February 11. (Artwork will be available for artists to pick...
In this interactive, guided meditation series, you won’t have to be a master to experience this ancient art. These powerful group experiences will be held in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room, and will be followed up with discussions that will leave you feeling relaxed and inspired. You will be able to take these techniques with you to incorporate them into your daily life. Everyone is welcome. Wear comfortable clothing. Sign up today for one class, or multiple classes: Mon, Feb 13, 6:30 – 7:30; Mon, March 13th, 6:30 – 7:30.
On Saturday, February 18, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, you can learn all about the traditional Ukrainian art of egg decorating, known as Pysanky. You will create your own beautiful pysanka using beeswax and dyes. The program will be led by artist Linda Bowers....
Patrons of all ages, join us for a fun, community art project. “There’s More to the Story”: MPL’s Stained Glass Window Mini Mural Project led by Rachel Anna DeVona. Meet with us for one or all work sessions: Meeting 1 Ideas, Thursday, February 16, 6:30-7:30 pm; Meeting 2 Crafting, Thursday, February 23, 2:00-3:30 pm; Meeting 3 Crafting, Thursday, March 9, 6:30-7:30 pm; Meeting 4 Crafting, Thursday, March 16, 6:30-7:30 pm; Meeting 5 Even More Crafting, Thursday, April 6, 2:00-3:30 pm; Meeting 6 Finishing Touches, Thursday, April 20, 6:30-7:30 pm; Community Share & Unveiling during National Library Week, April 23-April 29, 2023. Sign up today!
This popular program returns for its 17th season! The next time you’re in the library, pick up some Reading Power Play forms and enter to win tickets for an Amerks game. Entries accepted through January 31.
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM Story Time at the Mendon Public Library PreSchoolers & Caregivers are invited to join us for songs, stories and crafts at the library.
On Friday, December 23, 2022 the J (Juvenline) and YA (Young Adult) materials from the Mendon Public Library will no longer be assessed late fees. Lost or damaged items will still be charged for replacement.
The Mendon Public Library will continue to offer craft kits while supplies last. Typically coinciding with the seasons, our crafts are made possible through the generous support of our Friends. Craft kits are typically assembled by our valuable volunteers. Have fun...
THIS BOOK CLUB HAS REACHED MAXIMUM CAPACITY.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING, PLEASE SIGN UP ON THE WAIT LIST; YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED IF THERE IS AN OPENING. Our Adult Book Club meets the third Monday of each month. Books are chosen from a variety of genres. Participants read the book in advance and come prepared for a discussion. Facilitated by MPL staff member Andrea. Registration required.
Click here to view the book list Civil Rights & Racial Justice Models Book List.
Drop into the Mendon Public Library on the 2nd or 4th Tuesday of each month from 6:30 - 7:30 pm to say "hello" to Golden Retrievers Hollie and Finley and their handler, Melinda. Hollie and Finley are trained therapy dogs and love to be read to. No reservations needed....
On Wednesday afternoons the library offers 1-on-1 technology training with Danny Bassette! Bring your laptop, tablet, or phone if you have one. Choose a 1-hour time slot at 3pm-4pm, 4pm-5pm, or 5pm-6pm. Reserve your spot today! [button...