Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-3
We have a busy break week, especially for Teens and Tweens. There are programs with crafts, music, writing, culture, and even movies from some favorite stories. You’ll be sure to find something for the kiddos. Please register early to save your spot!
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!)
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!
School Age Children and Caregivers, join us Thursday, April 17th at 10 AM for a special “Getting to Know our Neighbors Story Time: Stories, Crafts & Traditions of our Muslim Neighbors.” Shaheed Ali, director of Mighty Muslim Mountains, and women from his group will share stories and traditions of Ramadan, the holiday just celebrated by our Muslim Neighbors. Free and open to all. Sign up to reserve your spot. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
Hey Kids – Come join us on Thursday, April 17th, from 1 -2 PM, to celebrate Poetry Month with a special poetry event at the Mendon Public Library. Lead by Joanne Brokaw, author and teaching artist, those that can read at a basic level will have the option of trying a couple of creative ways at writing your very own lovely poem. All art supplies will be provided. Sign up to reserve your spot. Sponsored by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.
Kids, Teens, Adults – Everyone will want to join us on Thursday, April 17th, from 3 – 4 PM, to welcome the Rochester Mountain Dulcimer Players as they perform music and encourage singing along at the Mendon Public Library. Please register to reserve your seat.
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!
Miss Lori loves to share stories, songs, and activities with preschool kids and their families! Join us every other Saturday, at 10:00 AM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room, for a half hour of fun. Registration is not required; just stop in! The following Saturday Story Times are currently scheduled: April 26, and May 10.
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.
Join other LEGO builders (ages 7-12) at the library, one Monday a month, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, where each child will receive a box of LEGO bricks and a creative building prompt. Using their imagination, participants can build what is suggested, or build their own creation. Registration is required. Adults are encouraged to stay and assist those that aren’t independent LEGO builders yet, but do not need to register themselves. Next events scheduled for April 14 and May 19.
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.
“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.
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!...
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....
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...
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...
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...