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Teen Programs

National Library Week April 19 – 25

National Library Week April 19 – 25

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National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries and library professionals play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. Special themed days include: Monday, April 20:  Right to Read Day; Tuesday, April 21: National Library Workers Day; Wednesday, April 22: National Library Outreach Day; Thursday, April 23: Take Action for Libraries Day. Also of note this year, The American Library Association is hosting a “Show Us Your Library Joy” contest where you could win $150 Visa gift card. To participate, follow the rules and entrance website here:  https://airtable.com/applqKnEv2fnAzDYf/pag2vqgfSLwkxRUrR/form

Spring Flower Sale – Order Through Saturday, April 25

Spring Flower Sale – Order Through Saturday, April 25

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The Friends of Mendon Public Library are once again holding their spring flower sale fundraiser. And, as convenient as always:  pick up is the day before Mother’s Day!  Orders can be placed and paid for online (see enclosed link) or using a printed form and pay by cash or check, made payable to “The Friends of MPL”, at the library (view or print the enclosed form.) This is a great way to support the library and enjoy sharing some spring color.  >> Payment is due at the time of order. >> Deadline to order is Saturday, April 25th. >> Pick-up will be at the library on Saturday, May 9th between 9 AM and 12 PM.

Pinehurst Artists on Display

Pinehurst Artists on Display

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Our library’s gallery wall is currently displaying artwork created by residents from Pinehurst Senior Living Community. The eight artists create in a variety of mediums: basketry, etching, watercolor, acrylic and pencil. Each work is unique and beautiful. This exhibit, on display through the end of April, includes a special program: “Cookies, Tea, Art, & Stories: Drop-In, Meet the Artists, & Hear a Story” will take place on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2 – 3 PM. All ages are encouraged to drop by!

Plastics and Microplastics Awareness & Action

Plastics and Microplastics Awareness & Action

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Kids through Adults: Learn about plastics and microplastics with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) on Saturday, April 25th, 1 – 2:30 PM here at the library. This interactive session explores plastics and microplastics, their sources, their environmental and health impacts, and practical ways we can reduce plastic use and exposure. Please sign up to save your seat.

Financial Workshops: Different Topic Each Week

Financial Workshops: Different Topic Each Week

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Teens and Adults: Reserve a seat at any of our four financial workshops with Financial Advisor, Robert Nestrick. Each session stands on its own, so register for one, or any combination of the four. The topics covered are: Monday, March 30:  Foundations of Investing; Monday, April 13:  Retirement by Design; Monday, April 20:  Rules of the Road (Strategy, Risk, Diversify, Quality, Long Term, Realistic Expectations, Balance, Preparing for Unexpected, What You Can Control, Annual Review) ; and Monday, Apri 27:  Creating Your Estate Document.

VolunTeens! Weekly on Tuesdays

VolunTeens! Weekly on Tuesdays

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6th – 12th Graders: Join Emily at the library on Tuesdays, from 2:30 to 4 PM, for a variety of activities to give back to the library and community! We will have a different project each week, posted in advance in the Teen Corner. Feel free to come with your own ideas as well. We can’t wait to collaborate with you! If you can, register in advance so we know how many snacks to provide!

Rochester’s Parks – A History Talk with Matt Rogers of the Lost Borough

Rochester’s Parks – A History Talk with Matt Rogers of the Lost Borough

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Adults and Teens:  Matt Rogers of The Lost Borough is back with more history of Rochester.  This time, he will be talking about Rochester parks. Join us at the library on Tuesday, April 28th, from 6:30 – 7:30 PM for this interesting talk, especially now that it is time to get outside and enjoy our amazing green spaces. Sponsored by the Friends of Mendon Public Library.

Makers, Menders, & More

Makers, Menders, & More

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Tweens and Teens join Miss Emily for crafting/creating time on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month from 2:30 – 3:30 PM at the library! Please register in advance. Menders, Makers, & More is currently scheduled for these days: May 7, and May 21.

“Wired For Opportunity” Free Technology Training

“Wired For Opportunity” Free Technology Training

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The Wired for Opportunity program is technology training classes provided at no cost to students. The classes will range from basic computer and phone skills to courses like social media and web development and will award the students with a free device, either a Chromebook or Google Pixel Tablet, depending on the class curriculum’s device focus. Each student will be provided a device to use on site for the course’s four class duration. These courses will run from mid-2025 through 2026 and be available at a variety of locations across the county. *** Please note that devices will be awarded one per person per household, while supplies last ***

4 New Book Discussion Kits

4 New Book Discussion Kits

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The Mendon Public Library has 4 new book discussion kits! Each kit contains 7 copies of the book, assembled in a tote bag with 7 discussion guides for that title. The selected books are: Black Cake, by Charmaine Wilkerson; The Dictionary of Lost Words, by Pip Williams; Happiness Falls, by Angie Kim; and North Woods, by Daniel Mason. This addition to our collection is from the United for Libraries and Penguin Random House Grants to U.S. Rural and Small Libraries. The tote bags were donated by The Friends of Mendon Public Library.

Gale Presents: Udemy for Online Learning

Gale Presents: Udemy for Online Learning

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Monroe County Library System card holders now have free access to “Gale Presents: Udemy”, an online learning platform that connects patrons to video-based courses taught by leading experts in business, technology, and more. Udemy users can explore thousands of continuously updated on-demand video courses that match their professional goals and personal interests. Follow the enclosed link and use your email address to create your Udemy account. ***Udemy is provided by “Wired for Opportunity”, a Monroe County Library System digital equity initiative supported by grant funds from Monroe County***

Teen Corner Open

Teen Corner Open

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All teens and tweens are invited to come celebrate the grand opening of our new Teen Corner on Thursday, July 11th at 1:00 PM. We’ll have bubble tea, games, prizes, and more! State Assemblymember Jen Lunsford will help us with a ribbon cutting at 1:30 PM. We’ll also be unveiling our brand new, Manga book section!

12 Book Discussion Kits in Diverse Voices

12 Book Discussion Kits in Diverse Voices

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Mendon Public Library is pleased to announce the arrival of our new DIVERSE VOICES BOOK DISCUSSION KITS. The Rochester Regional Library Council and The Friends & Foundation of Rochester Public Library awarded a grant from the Harold Hacker Fund for the Advancement of Libraries to make the creation of these kits possible. Twelve Diverse Voices Book Discussion Kits were created. Each kit contains seven copies of a particular title and seven copies of a book discussion guide, conveniently circulated in a special tote bag. Titles were selected to represent diverse characters, authors, and topics. The intended audiences for the Diverse Voices kits are both established and new book groups, and anyone who may wish to host a single book discussion for their friends, family, coworkers, etc. The book kits have an extended 8-week loan period.

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