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...
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Child Programs
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!
Bicycle Skills Rodeo
Kids and Teens: On Saturday, April 27th, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, the Monroe County Office of Traffic Safety will be set up outside at the Mendon Public Library for this highly interactive, family friendly, free event. Bring your bicycle and bicycle helmet to learn...
Special Story Time and Craft with the Girl Scouts
2nd-6th grade students, join Girl Scout Troop 60249 at the Mendon Library on Saturday, May 4th, from 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM, for a special story time featuring the book The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. Along with reading the story, participants will create their very own...
Special Story Time – Getting to Know Our Neighbors and the Jewish Value of Respect
Kids and their Caregivers will want to join us on Thursday, May 9th, from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM at the Mendon Library for this special story time during Jewish History Month. We’re getting to know our neighbors and working to better understand Kavod – The Jewish Value of Respect. We’ll share stories, songs, and maybe a simple craft. 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...
Top MPL Items of 2023
In 4 categories of materials, see what circulated most from Mendon Public Library in 2023.
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....
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...