Join retired Honeoye Falls-Lima Principal Jeanine Lupisella and her daughter Elise on Tuesday, March 19, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room, as they share information about their mission trips to Nicaragua. For more than a decade, Jeanine and her husband Rob have led trips to Central America to carry out the mission of Linking Hands for Learning (LHFL). As stated on their website: “Our mission is to improve access to education in impoverished areas throughout the world. We are committed to building schools, promoting literacy, and fostering community relationships that will enable children to learn, grow, and thrive. Our goal is to support communities in their efforts to provide quality education to their children by building schools that are safe, functional, and conducive to learning.” Kindly register for this program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mendon Public Library.
Mon-Thu 9-8; Fri 9-5; Sat 9-3
Child Programs
Raven Steals The Sun – Native American Eclipse Stories
Listeners of all ages will be captivated by this story-filled presentation that shares the beliefs, traditions, and protocols of several Native American tribes related to the sun and eclipse events. Join us Friday, March 29, 1 PM - 2 PM in the Mendon Public Library...
CLOSED – Saturday, March 30 – Easter Weekend
The Mendon Public Library will be closed Saturday, March 30 for the Easter weekend. We will re-open on Monday, April 1st at 9 AM. Hope to see you then!
Eclipse Glasses 1 per Cardholder
To prepare for the Monday, April 8 solar eclipse, where our region is in the path of totality, we are offering eclipse glasses, 1 per cardholder! Pick yours up next time you stop in the library. ** While supplies last **
Grab and Go Crafts: While Supplies Last
The Mendon Public Library will continue to offer craft kits while supplies last. Typically coinciding with the seasons, our crafts are made possible through the generous support of our Friends. Have fun and get creative!
Story Time – Getting to Know Our Neighbors
*** Stories, Crafts & Traditions of our Muslim Neighbors *** Children and caregivers, join us for a special story time on Tuesday, April 2, 10:00 – 10:45 AM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room. This Mighty Storytime is brought to you in part by the Mighty Muslim Mountains Youth Program, a Rochester-based youth program that promotes healthy environments for healthy character development of youth. Free and open to all. Sign up to reserve your spot.
LEGO Club – Monthly Challenge
Join other LEGO builders in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room with a new activity every month (2nd Thursdays, except January: 1/18, 2/8, 3/14, 4/11, & 5/9) from 4:30 PM - 5:30pm. Each child will receive a box of LEGOs and a prompt. Using their...
Bees, Butterflies, and Bats
Did you know that almost a third of the food we eat depends on pollination? Join us to learn more on Wednesday, April 3rd, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room. We will learn what pollination is, what creatures help with pollination, and read a book about the honey bee. Children can complete a honeycomb bubble wrap painting or participate in a pollination activity to make a bracelet they can take home. This event is geared towards Pre K – 3rd grade children and registration is required. This is a workshop of Monroe County Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Kids Stay Safe on Streets and Sidewalks
Elementary-aged school kids, join us at the Mendon Public Library on Wednesday, April 3, from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM as we learn from the Monroe County Office of Traffic Safety what we all can do to stay safe while riding our bikes and/or walking through town. We’ll watch some videos, do some crafts, and discuss safety. It’ll be fun and informative. Please bring your bike helmet; we’re going to be checking to make sure they fit properly. Kindly register for this program.
Blackout Poetry for Kids
Hey Kids – Come join us to celebrate Poetry Month with a special Blackout Poetry event, lead by Joanne Brokaw, a creative arts teacher. On Thursday, April 4th, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family Reading Room, participants (that can read at a basic level) will be taking a page from a book or magazine, picking a few words that you like, and then blacking out the rest to make a lovely poem. All art supplies will be provided. Sign up to reserve your spot.
CLOSED – Monday, April 8 – TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
On Monday, April 8th, the library will be closed. We hope you enjoy being in the path of totality for the solar eclipse. In the meantime, here are some eclipse-related links you might find interesting: Rochester Museum and Science Center Eclipse 2024:...
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Family Bingo
Families: Join us at the Mendon Public Library on Thursday, April 4th, from 2 PM – 3 PM for a fun afternoon of BINGO! Prizes and refreshments will be provided. Reserve Your Spot...
Sew Fun with Miss Jane: Learn the Basics of Hand Sewing
Fourth graders through high school students, join us on 3 consecutive Tuesday afternoons starting April 9th, from 4 PM- 5 PM, to learn the basics of hand sewing with Miss Jane. Each week, Miss Jane will meet with students in the in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs...
Homework Help with Teen Tutors at MPL
Students in grades 1 - 9 can sign up to meet with Teen Tutors at MPL. Ethan will be here Tuesdays, 2:30 - 4:00 PM. He will take half hour appointments, or you can try to walk in. These tutoring sessions will take place in the Mendon Public Library Jacobs Family...
LOTE 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.
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...
2023-2024 VIP Passes and Empire Passes Available!
Use a Very Important Places (VIP) pass to receive a discount at one of Rochester and surrounding area's arts and cultural treasures. Check out a VIP pass for a participating museum or arts organization. Bring the VIP pass to the venue and enjoy discounted admissions...
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....