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Great Reasons to Give

The Mendon Public Library strengthens our community by:

  • Developing young people’s minds, and helping adults and seniors pursue their interests and dreams;
  • Serving as a window to the Internet and other current technology;
  • Connecting the public to our democracy and our heritage;
  • Enhancing the economy; and
  • Facilitating regional idea exchange through membership in the Monroe County Library System.

Explore different ways to support our library by the menu to the right or the blog posts below.

Mendon Library Celebrates Nancy Holtby and The Friends of MPL!

Mendon Library Celebrates Nancy Holtby and The Friends of MPL!

In conjunction with "Friends of Libraries Week", the MPL Friends gathered to place a commemorative brick for Nancy Holtby, their most recent Past-President; she is pictured here, seated with the brick the Friends of MPL had created and placed in her honor. Read the full press release here. The...

Wish List

Wish List

The Friends of Mendon Public Library periodically consult with the library director and library board to determine if there are additional resources that could be of use to the library, above and beyond what is funded by the library's operating budget. Look through the list and see if there might...

Friends Offer New & Larger Red Tote Bags for Sale

Friends Offer New & Larger Red Tote Bags for Sale

The Friends of the Mendon Public Library are offering their latest, beautiful red tote bags available for sale at the library.  These newer and larger bags are priced at $20/each. They are perfect for toting library books and/or gift giving. Bags are available for purchase at the library during...

Great Reasons to Give

The Mendon Public Library strengthens our community by: Developing young people’s minds, and helping adults and seniors pursue their interests and dreams; Serving as a window to the Internet and other current technology; Connecting the public to our democracy and our heritage; Enhancing the...

Join the Friends

Join the Friends

Feel free to join the next Friends meeting, call the library for more information.  The Friends of the Mendon Public Library is a 501c3 organization dedicated to enhancing our library. We are people like you who believe in and support this valuable community asset. Friends’ meetings occur monthly...

Donate and Shop: Both help the Friends of the Mendon Public Library

The Friends of the Mendon Library Store is open whenever the library is open. Our selection includes high quality books and other materials suitable for gift giving at a fraction of the price of new. Book Donations to the Library If you are ready to share your books with others, we accept limited...

Purchase a Historic Brick

Support the library by purchasing a historic brick, engraving it with a message and/or memory, thereby securing a special spot in the library’s exterior garden. Purchase a brick electronically, here.

Volunteer

Volunteer

Calling all teens and adults interested in volunteering!  Sign up to help at the library on a limited or regular basis by filling out a Volunteer Application and returning it to the library.  We’ll reach out if we need help.   Volunteer Application  

Share Your Talents: Volunteer at the Mendon Public Library

Share Your Talents: Volunteer at the Mendon Public Library

Ready to step forward and share your talents with the community?  The Mendon Public Library asks you to consider developing a "Arts & Crafts Presenter Proposal." To develop a "Arts & Crafts Presenter Proposal" simply outline: art/craft program you could offer; target age group;...

Corporate and Grant Giving

Corporate and Grant Giving

We are extremely thankful for our Corporate Donors and Grantors, including: Red Door Donors (Over $50,000 in giving since 2010)  May K Houck Foundation  HFMP and MMMP   Star Headlight and Lantern   Founder Donors (Over $25,000 in giving since 2010)  Canandaigua National Bank  M&T Bank and...

Consider Planned Giving

Legacy Gifts, Bequests, Charitable Trusts, Transfers from Retirement Plans, and Gifts of Life Insurance are all wonderful ways to support the Mendon Public Library.  The Library Director will happily discuss these giving options, (585)624-6067.