Kids 5-10 and their families are encouraged to join us inside the library for a special Storytelling Experience with Cris Riedel, on Tuesday, July 16th, from 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM. Register to...
Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-3
Child Programs
Wee Ones Wednesdays
"Adventure Begins at the Library!" Wednesdays this summer (June 26 - August 7), from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM, bring your preschoolers and early elementary students to enjoy a morning of story time adventure and creativity. We'll be outside if possible. No registration...
LEGO Fun Wednesdays in July
Children ages 6-12 are encouraged to sign up ahead of time to reserve your spot for LEGO fun! Join other LEGO builders at the Rotary Park (214 N. Main St., Honeoye Falls) for a new activity on Wednesdays in July from 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM, where Miss Lisa will prepare a...
Adventures at Night: Getting to Know Bugs from Arizona to Australia
Wednesday, July 17, from 1 PM to 2 PM is a great time for school-aged kids (ages 4+ into middle and high school) to learn from Sam Hunt about bugs that move around at night from Arizona to Australia. We'll gather inside the library, learn about a lot of creatures, and...
NY Empire Pass and VIP Passes for 2024-2025
New York State Empire Pass: Our 2024-2025 New York State Empire Pass is available to borrow. It provides discounted admission to participating New York State Parks. Please read the Empire Pass Guidelines for use > Check if an Empire Pass is...
Summer Reading Program, June 25 – August 10
Starting June 25, all kinds of adventures begin at the Mendon Public Library! Enter here to learn what we have to offer and how you can read all summer and earn prizes.
LOTE (Languages Other Than English) for Kids
“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.
Open Saturdays 9 AM – 3 PM
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Grab and Go Crafts: While Supplies Last
The Mendon Public Library will continue to offer craft kits while supplies last. Each week during Summer Reading, we will offer 125 craft kits based on that week's theme. Our crafts are made possible through the generous support of The Friends of Mendon Public...
Automatic Renewal Starts May 1
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/
Stories about Nighttime from Around the World
Kids 5-10 and their families are encouraged to join us for a special storytelling experience with Cris Riedel on Tuesday, July 16, from 1:00pm to 1:45pm, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room. [button...
Top MPL Items of 2023
In 4 categories of materials, see what circulated most from Mendon Public Library in 2023.
New Year : No Late Fees!
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...
Tuesday Story Time
Tuesdays, 10:00 AM Story Time at the Mendon Public Library PreSchoolers & Caregivers are invited to join us for songs, stories and crafts at the library. NOTE: In the summer weather, story time meets outside, across N. Main Street, at the Harry Allen Park gazebo!...
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....
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...
Big Feelings: Books, eBooks and Online Resources
The following lists contain books currently available to borrow through the Monroe County Library System: Children’s Books About Grief, Trauma, and Loss Children’s Books to Help Talk About Racialized Violence & Social Justice The next two lists have been compiled...
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...