Friends of the Mendon Public Library pictured above, left to right, are Nancy Holtby, President, Charlene Fisk, Treasurer, Michelle Ferrigno, Cathy Dombrowski, Robin Repass, Secretary. Missing from photo: Andrea Hills, Barb Mueller, Leslie Krause. Photo provided by Mendon Public Library
October 17-23, 2021 marked “National Friends of the Libraries Week.” The Mendon Public Library joined with libraries and communities across the country in recognizing the good work of this important volunteer group. The Mendon Public Library is a better place thanks to the support of the Friends of the Mendon Public Library (FMPL).
So far this year, the Friends have supported programming like our Summer Reading Program and Braiding Sweetgrass/Rochester Reads events, provided LTE Mobile Hotspots for circulation, purchased portable picnic tables and outdoor signage for the library, provided support for collection development, and decorated our library for holidays and to celebrate it’s 10th Birthday at 22 N. Main St.
The Friends accomplish all this by conducting a variety of fundraisers, including Facemask and Red Library Bag Sales, Bunny Raffle, Spring Flower Sale, Historic Brick Sale, In-Library Used Book Sale, online donations, and ROC the Day participation.
The FMPL is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to enhancing our library. Friends’ meetings occur monthly and are open to everyone. The Friends typically meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm.
You may join the Friends at any time — simply come to their next meeting. Donations to the Friends will directly help the Friends promote literacy, encourage a love of books, and foster the use of library services.
