Mendon Public Library will be closed on Saturday, April 19th for the Easter holiday weekend. We will re-open on Monday, April 21st at 9 AM. Hope to see you then!
Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-3
Adult Programs
Spring Flower Sale
It’s that time of year again! The Friends of the Mendon Public Library are holding their Spring Flower Sale. The sale includes assorted 11” hanging baskets for $20 and 4″ potted geraniums in a choice of colors for $5. Place your order online via the QR code, or the order link enclosed, or fill out a paper form and return at the library with your payment. Orders and payment need to be placed by Thursday, April 24th. Flowers can be picked up at the Mendon Public Library on Saturday, May 10th, between 9 AM and 12 PM. (Just in time for Mother’s Day!)
Tea Ceremony
Join us on Thursday, April 24, from 11 AM – 12 PM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room, where we will share several bowls of organically produced “living tea” in quietude together and have time for reflection afterwards. Please come wearing comfortable clothing. There are limited seats so please register in advance. Program will only happen if at least five patrons register. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
Learn About Raised Beds with Cornell Master Gardeners – Online
This online* lecture will take place on Thursday, April 24th, 6 PM – 7 PM, and will focus on the key steps to ensure a successful vegetable garden. It will also cover planting and harvesting techniques, the advantages of raised bed gardening and the top 10 vegetables for home gardening. You will be taught by a Master Gardener from Cornell Cooperative Extension. Registration is required. Participants will be emailed a Zoom link to join the presentation prior to the event. *This program is available thanks to a consortium of MCLS libraries who are sharing resources and connecting communities.
Geek Talks with HFL Green Team
Celebrate our connection to the earth with a talk presented by HFL’s Green Team on Thursday, April 24th from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room. Appropriate for all ages. Please sign up to reserve your seat.
Friday Movie Matinees for Adults
Adults, join us at the library on Fridays at 1:30 for a free movie. Complimentary snacks provided by The Friends of Mendon Public Library. No registration necessary. Apr. 18: Mufasa: The Lion King (PG), Apr. 25: Nickel Boys (PG-13), May 2: Crazy Rich Asians (PG-13), May 9: Moonrise (PG), May 16: Lion (PG-13).
Grab and Go Crafts: While Supplies Last
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!
Playing With Words: the Pleasure of Poem-making
This is a workshop for would-be poets and as well as those looking for new ways to get their writing going. No credentials needed! Targeted at adults and teens, we will meet from 1 PM – 2:30 PM on Saturday, April 26th, at the Mendon Public Library to read some poems as springboards for inspiration and then try out some playful “exercises” to stir up the poems inside us. Please register to save your seat. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
Teens: Magic The Gathering Game Nights!
Teens and Adults – Join us from 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room for our game night on Monday, April 28, to play Magic the Gathering! No experience necessary. Simply sign up and show up to enjoy a fun night. Bring your own deck, or beginners can borrow a deck if needed. Kindly sign up to reserve your spot. We will try to limit the session to 16 participants.
Joan of Arc: The Warrior Saint
Join us on Wednesday, April 30, 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM, to hear from guest speaker Steve Richey as he discusses the great and highly unusual one-of-a-kind military leader: Joan of Arc. Every member of the audience will receive a copy of the lecture notes. Following this presentation, attendees will have the chance to view the one hour documentary “Saint Joan of Arc: Maid of God” at the library. We will stay open a bit late for this viewing. Kindly register to reserve your seat.
Elevating Animal Well-Being Through Enrichment
Whether you have a dog, cat, bird, or any other animal in your life, they can benefit from daily enrichment – a tactic borrowed from zookeepers! Please attend this class on animal enrichment on Saturday, May 3rd, from 1 PM – 2 PM at the Mendon Public Library. This program is being offered free of charge, but donations for Pet Pride of New York, a cat sanctuary and adoption center in Victor will be accepted. Please sign up to reserve your seat. (This program is suitable for adults and teens, but is not aimed at children.)
BookPage and Reading Recommendations Available at MPL
Thanks to the Friends of Mendon Public Library, we have a subscription to BookPage in 2025! These publications, printed monthly, will be free for our library patrons to take with them, if they wish.
Motional Intelligence for Seniors
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 this movement awareness class, based on the Feldenkrais Method (tinyurl.com/felden-what), from 1 PM – 2 PM, on Tuesday, May 6 (moved from 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.
MCLS Outreach Services
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...
NEW in 2025 – Kanopy Movie Streaming Service
Using your Mendon Public Library card, you can now access Kanopy, a free movie streaming service with no ads and no subscriptions. Kanopy offers an expertly curated collection of films we think you will enjoy. We are pleased to bring this streaming service to our community. To use Kanopy, you will need to enter your library card information and create a Kanopy account. We recommend doing this in a web browser, but you can also set up your account in the Kanopy app for iOS or Android. To get started with Kanopy visit: https://mendon.kanopy.com
Gale Presents: Udemy for Online Learning
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.
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.
12 Book Discussion Kits in Diverse Voices
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.
CPR Training Kits
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.
Book Club for Adults
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.