Please consider supporting the Friends of Mendon Library on “ROC the Day” Tuesday, December 2nd! (“ROC the Day” is a 24-hour online giving extravaganza powered by United Way.)
Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-3
Child Programs
Help Improve our Library Catalog With Your Feedback
There are changes coming to our county-wide library catalog, and they want input from you! Please take a few minutes to fill out this short survey to help the Monroe County Library System determine how to update the library catalog to work best for you. PLUS: Everyone who completes the survey and enters contact information will be entered in a drawing to win a gift card to a local bookstore! (The current catalog is at https://catalogplus.libraryweb.org/ ) Scan the QR code, or use https://forms.office.com/r/NBaBce0bqJ , to start the survey. Thank you!
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!
LEGO Club – Monthly Challenge
Join Miss Lisa and other LEGO builders with a new activity the 2nd Wednesday of the month, through December. Each child 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 for 16 available seats on December 10. (NOTE: In 2026, LEGO Club will have monthly challenges from 4:30 – 5:30 PM, on the 3rd Monday of the month, through May: Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16, Apr 20, and May 18.)
“Timeless Tales” Inter-Generational Story Time at Pinehurst
On Thursday, December 11th, from10 – 10:30 AM, enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and a special treat at an intergenerational story time with the residents of Pinehurst. Preschoolers, their families, and Seniors are all welcome. This month we’ll be reading some holiday books and decorating holiday cookies. Kindly register to attend. —> Please note this event will be held at Pinehurst Senior Living Community, 1000 Pine Trail, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472.
Meet “Pete The Cat” and Enjoy a Craft
Join us at the library on Saturday, December 13, 10 - 10:45 AM, for a fun morning of stories, crafting, and photos with Pete the Cat! This free program is open to all. Please sign up to reserve your spot. Registration is required. [button...
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...
Make the Ordinary Extraordinary: Drawing for Kids
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.
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 10:00 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...