Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-3
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.
During the month of October, Mendon Public Library and Pittsford Community Library are accepting donations on behalf of Wild Wings. This drive, in the spirit of The Great Give Back, will support Wild Wings' mission to ... ...care for permanently injured and...
Thursdays, starting October 3rd, from 11 AM to about 11:45 AM, stop by to chat and have a cup of tea! Everyone is welcome, whether you are new to town or a lifelong resident. Nothing is required except the enjoyment of people and community. Hosted by volunteers and...
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!
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.
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: Sep 24, Oct 8, Oct 22, Nov 12, Nov 26, and Dec 10. Space is limited; registration is recommended.
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
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...
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.
Teens who want to learn how to save for “Needs, Wants and Savings” are encouraged to join Karen from Reliant Credit Union on Wednesday, October 16th, from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM at the Mendon Library as she offers tips and tricks to get this all done! Parents are welcome, too. Please sign up to save your seat.
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,...
Adults and Teens: Join us on Thursday, October 17, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room, for an interesting informational talk with Christopher Harris, Librarian, writer and speaker in Rochester, NY. Dr. Harris will share...
Mendon Library is hosting award-winning author Veera Hiranandani! Register now because the first 20 Tweens/Teens to register will receive a signed copy of her book The Night Diary! This event, sponsored in part by The Greater Rochester Youth Read, will be held in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room on Tuesday, October 22nd, from 6:30PM – 7:30PM.
Please stop in at our sponsors to say "Thanks!" We couldn't have done it without all their generosity. We are so grateful for the support!
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/