Bring in a photo of your pet(s) to be a part of our pet display during the month of May! Write your pet’s name on the front of a 4″x6″ photo and we will proudly display it on our wall. Do you need to print a picture? Use our printer here at the library, free of charge, for 1 or 2 pet photos. Also, during the month of May, donations for Pet Pride of New York, a cat sanctuary and adoption center in Victor, will be accepted. (Click through to view Pet Pride’s Wish List.)
Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-3
Child Programs
Korean Percussion Ensemble All-Ages Concert
On Saturday, May 31, 1 – 2 PM, we will recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a special performance and hands-on exploration of the janggu (Korean hourglass drum) by the Rochester Korean Percussion Ensemble. Please register to reserve your seat for this all-ages concert.
Summer Reading Program 2025, June 25 – August 8
Program registrations open Wednesday, June 11. On Wednesday, June 25 we have our Opening Party and start tracking reading progress and program attendance. There are weekly prizes and incentives for participation. The Summer Reading Program ends on Friday, August 8 and the final prize drawings will be done by Friday, August 15. ***** GOAL: Read 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week, throughout the summer *****
Saturday Story Time Twice A Month
Miss Lori loves to share stories, songs, and activities with preschool kids and their families! Join us every other Saturday, at 10:00 AM, at the Mendon Public Library, for a half hour of fun. No registration required; just stop in! (No Saturday Story Time on May 24;...
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.
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!
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.
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 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...