Child Programs

Summer Reading Program 2025, June 25 – August 8

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 *****

Playground Prototypes – Engineering Fun!

Playground Prototypes – Engineering Fun!

Kids, Kindergarten – 6th Grade: Put your knowledge to use, from 1 – 2 PM on Tuesday, July 22nd, by building a fun playground and learn some basic building principles of shapes, tension, compression, joints and simple machines. You will get to build a prototype of a playground piece of equipment. We will be outside at the library if weather allows. Register to save your spot.

LEGO Club 5 Wednesdays in July

LEGO Club 5 Wednesdays in July

Join other LEGO builders this summer for 1 or all 5 Wednesdays in July, 2nd-30th, from 11 AM – 11:45 AM at Rotary Park (214 North Main Street, Honeoye Falls.) 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. Intended for children ages 6-12. A reservation for each session is required. Also, adults are encouraged to stay and assist those that aren’t independent LEGO builders yet, but do not need to register themselves.

Shadow Puppetry Workshop for Elementary and Middle School Students

Shadow Puppetry Workshop for Elementary and Middle School Students

Elementary and Middle School Students, join us on Wednesday, July 23rd, from 1 – 2 PM for a fun, hands-on shadow puppetry workshop featuring Josh Rice. You will learn about puppetry and get to work with paper and scissors to create your own working puppets. All materials will be supplied. Limited to 30 puppeteers. Sign up to save your seat! Learn more about Josh at his website www.joshriceprojects.com.

Be A Birdwatcher

Be A Birdwatcher

Come to the Mendon Public Library on Thursday, July 24th, from 10 – 11 AM to learn more about common birds in the Monroe County area. Practice proper binocular holding skills and learn to identify different bird calls. Learn how to attract birds to your yard and get introduced to bird watching apps. This program is geared towards Grades 1-5. Register to save a seat. This program is offered through Monroe County’s Cornell Cooperative Extension

NY Empire Pass and VIP Passes for 2024-2025

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.

Tuesday Story Time

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!...

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