Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-3
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.)
Mendon Public Library will be closed on the following days in December: Tuesday, December 24th; Wednesday, December 25th; and Thursday, December 26th. We will re-open on Friday, December 27th at 9 AM. We will also be closed on these days, to usher in the New Year: Tuesday, December 31st; and Wednesday, January 1st. We will re-open on Thursday, January 2nd at 9 AM. Happy Holidays To All!
This is your chance to watch ALL 8 MOVIES here at the Mendon Public Library, with FREE SNACKS and a Harry Potter raffle, during break week (thanks to The Friends of MPL!) Bring additional snacks and a pillow for lounging, if you’d like. Mon, 12/30 at 2:15 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone; Mon, 12/30 at 4:55 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; Thu, 1/2 at 9:15 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban; Thu, 1/2 at 11:47 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; Thu, 1/2 at 2:31 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix; Fri, 1/3 at 9:15 Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince; Fri, 1/3 at 11:48 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I; Fri, 1/3 at 2:31 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II.
Tweens, Teens and Adults, bring nature indoors by crafting your very own winter-themed air plant terrarium. Please sign up to join us at the Mendon Library on Saturday, January 4th, from 11 AM - 12 PM. All supplies will be provided, but you can bring your own...
Adults, join us at the library on Fridays at 1:30 for a free movie (January 10 – February 21.) Free snacks provided by The Friends of Mendon Public Library. No registration necessary.
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!
Mendon Public Library is pleased to share the recent illustrations by ceramic and illustration artist Carrianne Hendrickson through January 4. The works on display at the library are primarily giclee prints of her drawings, with a few original pencil drawings, too....
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.
The week of October 20 – 26 is “Friends of Libraries Week.” The Mendon Public Library joins with libraries and communities across the country in recognizing the good work of this important volunteer group. In conjunction with “Friends of Libraries Week”, the MPL Friends gathered to place a commemorative brick for Nancy Holtby, their most recent Past-President. The Mendon Public Library is a better place thanks to the support of 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.
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/
In 4 categories of materials, see what circulated most from Mendon Public Library in 2023.
Thanks to the Friends of Mendon Public Library, we have a subscription to BookPage in 2024! These publications, printed monthly, will be free for our library patrons to take with them, if they wish. Another benefit to patrons is getting reading recommendations,...
2024 is a new year, and Mendon Public Library has a new policy: There are no more late fees for Mendon Library materials! Of course, we will have to charge for lost or damaged materials. And note, other libraries may have different policies, so be sure to check. Happy...
Mendon Public Library is pleased to announce the arrival of our new DIVERSE VOICES BOOK DISCUSSION KITS. The Rochester Regional Library Council and The Friends & Foundation of Rochester Public Library awarded a grant from the Harold Hacker Fund for the Advancement of Libraries to make the creation of these kits possible. Twelve Diverse Voices Book Discussion Kits were created. Each kit contains seven copies of a particular title and seven copies of a book discussion guide, conveniently circulated in a special tote bag. Titles were selected to represent diverse characters, authors, and topics. The intended audiences for the Diverse Voices kits are both established and new book groups, and anyone who may wish to host a single book discussion for their friends, family, coworkers, etc. The book kits have an extended 8-week loan period.
Thanks to a collaboration from the American Heart Association, UR Medicine, and the Monroe County Library System, you can learn to save lives with CPR from the comfort of your own home or classroom. Hands-Only CPR training kits are available to borrow at Mendon Public Library, and other select Monroe County Libraries. The unit includes a rubber torso, or manikin, to guide proper hand placement as well as compression rate and depth, and instructions. The Hand-Only CPR kits are available to be checked out and returned at any public library in Monroe County, just as with other library materials.
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 the 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....