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National Library Week April 19 – 25

National Library Week April 19 – 25

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National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries and library professionals play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. Special themed days include: Monday, April 20:  Right to Read Day; Tuesday, April 21: National Library Workers Day; Wednesday, April 22: National Library Outreach Day; Thursday, April 23: Take Action for Libraries Day. Also of note this year, The American Library Association is hosting a “Show Us Your Library Joy” contest where you could win $150 Visa gift card. To participate, follow the rules and entrance website here:  https://airtable.com/applqKnEv2fnAzDYf/pag2vqgfSLwkxRUrR/form

Spring Flower Sale – Order Through Saturday, April 25

Spring Flower Sale – Order Through Saturday, April 25

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The Friends of Mendon Public Library are once again holding their spring flower sale fundraiser. And, as convenient as always:  pick up is the day before Mother’s Day!  Orders can be placed and paid for online (see enclosed link) or using a printed form and pay by cash or check, made payable to “The Friends of MPL”, at the library (view or print the enclosed form.) This is a great way to support the library and enjoy sharing some spring color.  >> Payment is due at the time of order. >> Deadline to order is Saturday, April 25th. >> Pick-up will be at the library on Saturday, May 9th between 9 AM and 12 PM.

Cookies, Tea, Art, & Stories: Drop-In, Meet the Artists, & Hear a Story

Cookies, Tea, Art, & Stories: Drop-In, Meet the Artists, & Hear a Story

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All ages are encouraged to drop by the Mendon Public Library on Wednesday, April 22nd, from 2 – 3 PM for cookies, tea (hot and cold), stories, and art appreciation. Our artist neighbors from Pinehurst Senior Living will be displaying their work at the library through the month of April. Today, they will be on hand to answer questions about their art and talk about their creative process. For little ones, we will offer a simple creative station and a few story book read alouds about art. Registration not required; just stop in!

Pinehurst Artists on Display

Pinehurst Artists on Display

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Our library’s gallery wall is currently displaying artwork created by residents from Pinehurst Senior Living Community. The eight artists create in a variety of mediums: basketry, etching, watercolor, acrylic and pencil. Each work is unique and beautiful. This exhibit, on display through the end of April, includes a special program: “Cookies, Tea, Art, & Stories: Drop-In, Meet the Artists, & Hear a Story” will take place on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2 – 3 PM. All ages are encouraged to drop by!

Knit Nook – 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Knit Nook – 2nd and 4th Thursdays

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Adults, join us at the library near the fireplace on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 10 - 11:30 AM, to work on your knitting projects. No need to register. Looking forward to knitting with you! Upcoming Knit Nook dates:  Apr 23, (Library CLOSED in morning of...

Plastics and Microplastics Awareness & Action

Plastics and Microplastics Awareness & Action

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Kids through Adults: Learn about plastics and microplastics with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) on Saturday, April 25th, 1 – 2:30 PM here at the library. This interactive session explores plastics and microplastics, their sources, their environmental and health impacts, and practical ways we can reduce plastic use and exposure. Please sign up to save your seat.

Financial Workshops: Different Topic Each Week

Financial Workshops: Different Topic Each Week

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Teens and Adults: Reserve a seat at any of our four financial workshops with Financial Advisor, Robert Nestrick. Each session stands on its own, so register for one, or any combination of the four. The topics covered are: Monday, March 30:  Foundations of Investing; Monday, April 13:  Retirement by Design; Monday, April 20:  Rules of the Road (Strategy, Risk, Diversify, Quality, Long Term, Realistic Expectations, Balance, Preparing for Unexpected, What You Can Control, Annual Review) ; and Monday, Apri 27:  Creating Your Estate Document.

Rochester’s Parks – A History Talk with Matt Rogers of the Lost Borough

Rochester’s Parks – A History Talk with Matt Rogers of the Lost Borough

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Adults and Teens:  Matt Rogers of The Lost Borough is back with more history of Rochester.  This time, he will be talking about Rochester parks. Join us at the library on Tuesday, April 28th, from 6:30 – 7:30 PM for this interesting talk, especially now that it is time to get outside and enjoy our amazing green spaces. Sponsored by the Friends of Mendon Public Library.

Sweet Bites Poetry Discussion

Sweet Bites Poetry Discussion

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Poet Kathleen Wakefield has found that experiencing the reading of poetry in community opens it up in new ways for everyone, whether you’ve always loved poetry or had less than positive experiences with it! No prior experience with poetry is necessary. Sweet Bites will be held monthly on Thursdays at 10 – 11:15 AM, at Mendon Public Library. Participants are welcome to come to any or all of the sessions: May 21, and Jun 18. Registration is required.

“Wired For Opportunity” Free Technology Training

“Wired For Opportunity” Free Technology Training

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The Wired for Opportunity program is technology training classes provided at no cost to students. The classes will range from basic computer and phone skills to courses like social media and web development and will award the students with a free device, either a Chromebook or Google Pixel Tablet, depending on the class curriculum’s device focus. Each student will be provided a device to use on site for the course’s four class duration. These courses will run from mid-2025 through 2026 and be available at a variety of locations across the county. *** Please note that devices will be awarded one per person per household, while supplies last ***

4 New Book Discussion Kits

4 New Book Discussion Kits

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The Mendon Public Library has 4 new book discussion kits! Each kit contains 7 copies of the book, assembled in a tote bag with 7 discussion guides for that title. The selected books are: Black Cake, by Charmaine Wilkerson; The Dictionary of Lost Words, by Pip Williams; Happiness Falls, by Angie Kim; and North Woods, by Daniel Mason. This addition to our collection is from the United for Libraries and Penguin Random House Grants to U.S. Rural and Small Libraries. The tote bags were donated by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.

Gale Presents: Udemy for Online Learning

Gale Presents: Udemy for Online Learning

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Monroe County Library System card holders now have free access to “Gale Presents: Udemy”, an online learning platform that connects patrons to video-based courses taught by leading experts in business, technology, and more. Udemy users can explore thousands of continuously updated on-demand video courses that match their professional goals and personal interests. Follow the enclosed link and use your email address to create your Udemy account. ***Udemy is provided by “Wired for Opportunity”, a Monroe County Library System digital equity initiative supported by grant funds from Monroe County***

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