The John Muir Trail (JMT) is a 220 mile trail from the valley floor of Yosemite National Park to the top of Mt. Whitney at 14,500 ft. Join Barb and Lydia in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room on Tuesday, October 24, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, to learn about their 28 days on the JMT. “The views from the JMT are absolutely amazing. We would like to share the views and the story of our journey, including spending a night on top of Mt. Whitney,” said Barb. Please reserve your spot today for this free presentation!
Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-3
Family Programs
2023-2024 VIP Passes and Empire Passes Available!
Use a Very Important Places (VIP) pass to receive a discount at one of Rochester and surrounding area's arts and cultural treasures. Check out a VIP pass for a participating museum or arts organization. Bring the VIP pass to the venue and enjoy discounted admissions...
LEGO Club – Monthly Challenge
Join other LEGO builders in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room with a new activity every month (2nd Thursdays: 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, & 12/14) from 4:30 PM - 5:30pm. Each child will receive a box of LEGOs and a prompt. Using their imagination, they...
Grab and Go Crafts: While Supplies Last
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...
J and YA Materials Going Fine Free
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.
Civil Rights & Racial Justice Models Book List
Click here to view the book list Civil Rights & Racial Justice Models Book List.
Paws to Relax – 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
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....
Introducing LOTE for Kids
“LOTE for Kids!” (LOTE = Languages Other Than English) is another perk for Monroe County Library card holders: we now have access to electronic children’s books in 45 different languages.
J and YA Book List That Promotes Inclusion
The Mendon Public Library is proud to release a new book list for juvenile and young adult readers titled, "Books which promote the concepts of Tolerance, Respect, Dignity, Awareness, and Sensitivity Toward Others for Juvenile and Young Adult Readers." This new list...
New Children’s Book List Promotes Understanding and Inclusion
Our latest book list is entitled "Stories to Promote Kindness, Friendliness, Understanding, and More Acceptance of Others." It includes over 40 picture books, both fiction and non-fiction. This book list is geared primarily toward three to eight-year olds. Topics...