Friends Book Sale Coming Soon!

**** Donations Needed Now ****

Please bring donations to 15 Monroe Street by May 31.

We are especially seeking:

children's books & young adult books

We are also accepting:

hardcopy bestsellers - fiction and nonfiction - DVDs - music CDs - books on CD - textbooks up to three years old - games - puzzles

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                  Friends Book Sale

Thursday, June 6, 3-7 pm (Friends Only)

*Entrance tickets for book dealers given out at 1 pm*

Friday, June 7, Noon-4 pm

Saturday, June 8, 10 am-2 pm

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Saturday, June 15, 10 am-4 pm

Bag Sale--$3/bag

Buy One Book-Get One Book Free

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Time Capsule Project

 A time capsule is a special container filled with different items then buried in the ground to be excavated many years from now. When people open the time capsule, they will learn about us and the time we lived in. To celebrate the Town of Mendon’s 200th birthday, we'd like to hear your ideas on what to include in a time capsule. We want to create a snapshot of what Mendon is like today and what makes it such a special place in which to live. Ideas are requested on or before May 31. Suggestion Form

E-readers For Loan

We have 10 Kindle Fires available for 3-week loan to patrons at least 18 years old who have a valid driver's license. Each Kindle features different book and movie titles. Made possible by a generous donation from the May K. Houck Foundation.

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Noah's Corner

** NOW FEATURING **

The Train Table!

The Kade Project's gift to our library turns tragedy into good. Read more about the dedication of beautiful toys that will rotate through our Children's Area. Read more about The Kade Project. 

Noah, for whom Noah's Corner is named, discovers the train table and plays with new friend, Eliza.

Fridays at 10 am

*For Toddlers to Preschoolers*

Stories and more to encourage early literacy, following simple directions, taking turns, being part of a group, and being a good listener.

No registration necessary.

Snack Bag Craft

Saturday, June 8

11 am to Noon

*For Ages 8 to 18 Years*

This creative craft project converts an individual-sized snack bag (that's been washed out!) into a wallet or change purse. These make fun, low-cost party favors! Bring your own bag (washed out) or use one that's provided. Registration requested.

 The Knit Nook

 Thursday, May 23, 10-11:30 am

*For All Levels of Knitters and All Ages: Seniors,

Homeschoolers, Singles, Stay-at-Home Parents* 

This inter-generational knitting group is about fellowship around the fireplace. Learn how to knit a simple project or bring one that's in progress. New knitters will receive No. 7 needles and acrylic yarn. Experienced knitters can bring their own needles, yarn and projects. Books and magazines with antique and current knitting ideas will be available.

No registration necessary.

Computer and E-reader Skills Training

Tuesdays, 10 am-1 pm

Wednesdays, 5-8 pm

*For Seniors and Adults*

One-hour, one-on-one training sessions customized to meet your needs. Call for an appointment; walk-ins welcome if space allows.

 Friends Meetings

The next scheduled meeting

will take place on June 17 at 12:30 pm in the library. Building on great traditions, our new leadership has exciting plans for the coming year! All are welcome to attend. New members welcome.

 Membership Drive 

Membership Application

** On Display Now **

Mendon Public Library's

 Knit Nook Creations

Stop in to admire the creativity and beautiful handiwork of new and experienced knitters, then browse through our extensive collection of knitting books.

 Library Display Space Available

Celebrating our role as a community gathering spot, we now offer display space to showcase collections of artwork, photographs, and other memorabilia. The display space is available free of charge in four-week time slots. Individuals and community groups are welcome to reserve the space by contacting Library Director, Laurie Guenther, at 624-6067 or lguenthe@libraweb.org.

Board of Trustees Meetings

First Monday

7:15 pm at the library

Schedule

Open to the public 

Gaming Collection

Thanks to a generous donation from the HF-L Interact Club, which is sponsored by the HF-Mendon Rotary Club, we now have over 60 popular video games for 1-week loan. Titles were selected by teens for Wii, Nintendo Game Cube, PS2, PS3, Xbox, and PSP.

Friends Bookstore

Great selection of popular, almost-new books, book bags, photo cards, and library prints. Wonderful, inexpensive gifts! All sale proceeds benefit our library. Gift certificates available.

 V.I.P. Passes

We have nine, popular, area venues available for 1-week loan. Benefits vary but typically include free or significantly reduced admission fees.

See the brick display in our entranceway for engraving ideas

Gifts That Will Last a Lifetime

 An engraved brick from The Friends of the Mendon Public Library creates a legacy in the library's future reading garden. Remember someone special; honor your family, a close friend, a dedicated volunteer, a favorite teacher; or promote your company...this is a wonderful way to contribute to our beautiful library project.

Volunteering at the Library

Do you enjoy lending a hand? Are you looking for ways to give back to our community? Do you have specific skills and experience you can offer? There may be a volunteer opportunity at our library for you! Complete the Volunteer Application and drop it off at the library or mail it to the address at the bottom of this page.