Library Services

CLOSED – Year End Holidays

Mendon Public Library will be closed on the following days in December: Tuesday, December 24th; Wednesday, December 25th; and Thursday, December 26th. We will re-open on Friday, December 27th at 9 AM. We will also be closed on these days, to usher in the New Year: Tuesday, December 31st; and Wednesday, January 1st. We will re-open on Thursday, January 2nd at 9 AM. Happy Holidays To All!

Carianne Hendrickson Art on Display through January 4

Mendon Public Library is pleased to share the recent illustrations by ceramic and illustration artist Carrianne Hendrickson through January 4. The works on display at the library are primarily giclee prints of her drawings, with a few original pencil drawings, too....

MCLS Outreach Services

Did You Know: The Monroe County Library System (MCLS) has a department that assists getting library materials to Monroe County residents that cannot get to a library? It is called the "Outreach Department." This is a free service, though there are some eligibility...

Recommendations For and About Dyslexia

Please view our compiled list of Book Recommendations About and For Children with Dyslexia. If you have questions, or want additional assistance, feel free to contact us at mendonlibrarycirculation@libraryweb.org or 624-6067.

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.

Teen Corner Open

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!

LOTE (Languages Other Than English) 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.

Automatic Renewal Starts May 1

On Wednesday, May 1st, Monroe County Library System introduces automatic renewals! Eligible items will renew four days before their due dates. A courtesy email will be sent that lists each renewed item with its new due date. If any item is coming due, but is not eligible for renewal, the email will list that item as ‘not renewed.’ Remember, you can always manage your account online at: https://catalogplus.libraryweb.org/?section=myAccount Read more about automatic renewals at: https://libraryweb.org/news/automatic-renewal-of-library-materials/

Top MPL Items of 2023

In 4 categories of materials, see what circulated most from Mendon Public Library in 2023.

BookPage and Reading Recommendations Available at MPL

Thanks to the Friends of Mendon Public Library, we have a subscription to BookPage in 2024! These publications, printed monthly, will be free for our library patrons to take with them, if they wish. Another benefit to patrons is getting reading recommendations,...

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...

12 Book Discussion Kits in Diverse Voices

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.

CPR Training Kits

Thanks to a collaboration from the American Heart Association, UR Medicine, and the Monroe County Library System, you can learn to save lives with CPR from the comfort of your own home or classroom. Hands-Only CPR training kits are available to borrow at Mendon Public Library, and other select Monroe County Libraries. The unit includes a rubber torso, or manikin, to guide proper hand placement as well as compression rate and depth, and instructions. The Hand-Only CPR kits are available to be checked out and returned at any public library in Monroe County, just as with other library materials.

J and YA Materials Going Fine Free

On Friday, December 23, 2022 the J (Juvenline) and YA (Young Adult) materials from the Mendon Public Library will no longer be assessed late fees. Lost or damaged items will still be charged for replacement.

Civil Rights & Racial Justice Models Book List

Click here to view the book list Civil Rights & Racial Justice Models Book List.

Technology Training 1-on-1 Wednesdays

On Wednesday afternoons the library offers 1-on-1 technology training with Danny Bassette! Bring your laptop, tablet, or phone if you have one. Choose a 1-hour time slot at 3pm-4pm, 4pm-5pm, or 5pm-6pm. Reserve your spot today! [button...

Teen YA Booklists

Check out the Young Adult Booklists compiled by your MCLS YA/Teen Librarians!

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...

How to Get a Library Card

You can register in person for one of three different types of library cards when the Mendon Public Library is open. The choices include: 1. Monroe County Library System Card (Enjoy complete MCLS services free to anyone, children to adults, proof of a Monroe County...

Operating Hours & Close Dates

The Mendon Public Library is open: Monday - Thursday 9 AM - 8 PM Friday 9 AM - 5 PM Saturday 9 AM - 3 PM Sunday Closed High speed Wi-Fi remains operational and accessible outside our building and in our parking lot 24/7. We strive to be available to patrons as...

Enhanced Vision Reader

We have an Enhanced Vision Reader at the library for patrons with difficulty seeing print. The Enhanced Vision Reader allows print that is laying flat under the projector to then be projected onto a screen at a significantly larger size. The reader is set up at a desk...

Town of Mendon Installs Electric Car Charging Station at Mendon Public Library

The Town of Mendon recently installed two electric vehicle charging stations in the parking lot of the Mendon Public Library, 22 N. Main St., Honeoye Falls, NY. Drivers are welcome to charge their electric vehicles 24/7 and are encouraged to patronize local...

Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired

The New York State Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) is a free lending library available to individuals living in New York State, who have difficulty reading standard print due to a visual impairment, a physical disability, or a reading disability. Questions...

Technologies That Are Available at The Mendon Library

The Mendon Public Library Technology Offerings include: Four Patron Computers with Internet/Printing capabilities; Laptop Computer available for in-library use; a page enlarging device for enhanced viewing; TV Conferencing System (Wi-Fi/TV/DVD options); Free...

Free Wi-Fi Available

The wi-fi provided by the Mendon Public Library is available all the time, whether the building is open or not. The signal reaches to much of the parking lot. (The wi-fi, as all library internet service, is filtered for CIPA compliance.)

Take a Virtual Tour of the Mendon Public Library

Take a look at all we offer our community. Click the image to take a virtual tour. Hope to see you soon! (Video credit: G.D & N.C., October 2020)

Study Rooms Available For Use

The library offers two rooms for quiet group study or projects. Each room holds a maximum of four occupants. The rooms can be reserved in two hour increments. Patrons are allowed one reservation at a time. Please call the library at 624-6067 to reserve a room. View...

MPL Display Spaces Showcase Local Artists, Non-Profits

Local artists and non-profits can promote their work in one of Mendon Public Library's unique display spaces. Call the library at 624-6067 for more information. Our Display and Exhibits Policy can be found here.

Enjoy Classical Music, Jazz, Opera & Dance

All Monroe County Library System cardholders are able to enjoy access to Medici.tv. Thanks to a purchase made by the Central Library, enjoy unlimited full remote access to the largest online catalog of classical music, jazz, opera and dance videos as well as...

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...

Accessibility Services

We strive to make services and programs available to patrons of all abilities, including those with disabilities. Please let us know of any special accommodations you may require a week in advance of a program so that we can accommodate you or your child. Also,...