Kids Ages 8-14, join us at the library on Monday, December 22nd, from 10 – 11 AM for a fun, free art workshop. Work with artist and instructor, Michelle Garlock, to learn about drawing. Register to save your spot. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-3
Child Programs
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!
Tuesday Story Time
Join Miss Kelly each Tuesday morning at 10 AM for Story Time. Preschoolers and their caregivers will read a few stories, sing a few songs, and make new friends. Registration not necessary.
CLOSED for Christmas – Wednesday-Friday, December 24-26
The Mendon Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday December 24, 25, and 26. The library will re-open on Saturday, December 27th at 9:00 AM. Hope to see you then!
Flute Story Time with Jaclyn
Join flutist Jaclyn Warren at the Mendon Public Library on Monday, December 29th at 10 AM for a flute story time! Jaclyn will present a few seasonally themed picture books to accompany flute pieces. This program is open to all ages – young and the young at heart! Please register to save your seat. Sponsored by The Friends of the Mendon Public Library.
Artist Display by Carrianne Hendrickson
Mendon Public Library is pleased to share the recent illustrations by ceramic and illustration artist Carrianne Hendrickson through January 31st. The works on display are primarily original pencil drawings with some giclee prints of her drawings.
End of Year Magic Celebration with Rich the Magic Man
Kids and Family won’t want to miss the Mendon Public Library’s End of the Year Magic Celebration featuring Rich the Magic Man on Tuesday, December 30th, from 1 – 2 PM. Be prepared to be amazed by this talented magician who loves sharing magic, laughs and his love for reading. Sign up to reserve your spot. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
CLOSING EARLY at 1PM on Wednesday, December 31st
The Mendon Public Library will be closing early at 1 PM on Wednesday, December 31st, and will be closed all day on Thursday January 1st for the New Year Holiday. The library will re-open on Friday, January 2nd at 9 AM. Hope to see you then! W E L C O M...
Recycle Right Story Time
Kids and Families - Start the New Year off right: Join Meagan Evans-Saurini, the Environmental Educator for Monroe County’s Department of Environmental Services, on Friday, January 2nd, 10 - 10:30 AM at the Mendon Public Library, to learn more about the County’s...
Amerks Reading Power Play, through January 31
The Amerks Reading Power Play is returning for its 20th season! Including the Hat Trick Reading Challenge which runs through Saturday, January 31, 2026. Participants could win family tickets to the Sunday, February 15, 2026, home game! Every 3 books earns an entry...
LEGO Club – Monthly Challenge
Join Miss Lisa and other LEGO builders on the 3rd Monday of the month, from 4:30 – 5:30 PM, through May (Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16, Apr 20, and May 18.) The LEGO Club will offer a new challenge each month. Participants will receive a box of LEGOs and a prompt. Using their imagination, they can build what is suggested or build their own creation. Children ages 7-12. Registration is required.
Saturday Story Time Twice A Month
Miss Lori loves to share stories, songs, and activities with preschool kids and their families! Join us the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, at 10 AM, at the Mendon Public Library, for a half hour of fun. No registration required; just stop in! Upcoming Story...
NEW: TONIES Collection at Mendon Public Library
Thanks to The Friends of Mendon Public Library, our children and their families can enjoy a new collection of screen-free audio players for kids! The Tonies collection includes 3 loanable Tonie boxes (these are the players) that come with headphones and 1 storytelling character. Each character contains a unique story, that plays when placed on a Tonie box. Our new collection also has 41 individual Tonie characters, each with their own unique and educational story. Tonie character stories range in target age up to about 10 years. The characters can be checked out and used on your own Tonie box, or on a library Tonie box.
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.
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 Retriever Finley and their handler, Melinda. Finley is a trained therapy dog and loves to be read to! No reservations needed. All ages welcome.
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...


















