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Mon-Thur 9-8; Fri-Sat 9-3; (Jun 25-Aug 27 Sat 10-1)
Teen Programs
Movie Mondays
Join us this summer for a Monday mid-day break and a movie at the Mendon Public Library. A different movie, fitting the theme of our Summer Reading Program 2022, Oceans of Possibilities, will be played each Monday at 1:30PM (and Friday July 8th at 12 Noon.) Feel free...
CLOSED Friday August 5
The Mendon Public Library will be closed Friday August 5 for a staff development day. We will re-open on Saturday, August 6 at 10:00 am.
Saturday Hours from June 25 to August 27: 10am – 1pm
Our survey results asked for Saturday hours in the summer. You asked; we listened. We will test out having Saturday hours during the summer this year! During the dates of June 25 through August 27, the Mendon Public Library will be open Saturdays from 10am - 1pm.
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. Craft kits are typically assembled by our valuable volunteers. Have fun...
Citizen Science: Outing Two at Mendon Ponds Park Devil’s Bathtub
Elementary School Kids and their Caregivers interested in learning about Citizen Science and the INaturalist App (among others) are encouraged to join us Thursday, August 11, 10:00am – 11:00am, at Devil’s Bathtub in Mendon Ponds Park for the second of two outings with Seneca Park Zoo Naturalist, Mr. Dave. Download the INaturalist App to your phone if you wish, wear footwear that can get wet, and plan to join us for a hike along the trails at Mendon Ponds Park. Registration required.
Terrarium Class
Saturday, August 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm: Learn about the impactful history of terrariums and how to create your own! Terrariums are self enclosed gardens and love to be left alone which makes it an easy way to have plants. Jardin Terrariums provides all materials and...
Tomato Canning
Thursday, August 18, 7:00-8:30 pm – Tomato Canning, presented by a Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Preserver, is a hands-on session, to be held at the William Udicious Pavilion, 1911 Rush Scottsville Rd, Rush, NY 14543 (behind the Rush Town Hall/ Library.) Registration is required.
Back to School Event: Bookends and Binders Crafting Day
Students: Join us on Wednesday, August 24, 1:00pm – 2:30pm at the Mendon Public Library for a fun afternoon of crafting. We’ll be repurposing old bookends and jazzing up composition notebooks to get your desk looking fly. Sign up today, or call 624-6067, to reserve your spot for this free program,
Paws to Relax – 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Drop into the Mendon Public Library on the 2nd or 4th Tuesday of each 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...
Video now available! – Horses, Writing, and Life: Virtual Program with Award Winning Author G. Neri and Director of A Horse’s Friend, Matthew Doward
Elementary Students, Middle School Students, High School Students and their families will want watch the video recorded during this virtual program about horses, writing, and life. Award Winning author, G. Neri, talks about writing and his books, especially Ghetto...
Book Clubs
Mendon Public Library staff happily assists Book Clubs to reserve meeting space and/or books. For more information, simply contact the library, 624-6067.