Photo courtesy of the library
Ever wonder what 2nd graders can paint when they learn about farm landscapes and rural communities? Or, perhaps you’d like to see what 4th graders are inspired to create after learning about MC Escher and Dr. Seuss? What 5th graders can observe and draw when they look at bubbles, attempting to capture their iridescence with bright colors and shadows is truly inspiring. And, middle school black and white Sharpie drawings are positively gorgeous.
Come to the Mendon Public Library to enjoy a sampling of HFL Manor School and Middle School Artwork. Currently on display through May 22, 2021, the artwork represents just some of the fine creative work of local students.
Paul Bergwall stands next to some of his work at the Mendon Library. Photo courtesy of the Mendon Public Library
What started in March 2020 as a way to stay strong and healthy during the pandemic, getting out for a walk each day and capturing images along the way, has expanded beyond Paul Bergwall’s initial imaginings. Over 305 Facebook and Instagram posts later, with more posted each day according to location and sequence number, Paul Bergwall’s walks and the sights he encountered while wandering are captured in a photography collection he’s titled, “Staying close to home, Honeoye Falls (the coronavirus days).” A sampling of that collection is now on display at the Mendon Public Library through March 20, 2021.
Photo courtesy of the Mendon Public Library
Local teen and active Girl Scout, Ivy Yates, has been working hard in 2020 and 2021 to complete her Girl Scout Gold Award.
As part of her project, Ivy recently completed an amazing milk jug igloo that is available for admiring at the Mendon Public Library. Ivy collected, cleaned, stored, and assembled a huge number of milk jugs to create this igloo. Once she had enough, she began assembling the igloo at the library with some help from her family. When it was all done, Ivy hosted a virtual story time from the igloo that featured some artic books!
Photo provided by the library.
If you’re a fan of the Fairy Houses that line the Birdsong Trail at Mendon Ponds Park, you’ll want to stop by the Mendon Public Library to admire the work of Betsy and Chris Marshall of Rush, NY.
A sampling of the Marshall’s Fairy House Creations is on view at the Mendon Public Library through January. Offerings include a scene inspired by Alice in Wonderland, another created for the Rabbit Room in Honeoye Falls, and several fanciful teacup creations.
The Marshalls crafted these items and the works at Mendon Ponds Park out of found nature offerings and various ephemera. They work out of their barn to create these whimsical designs in their spare time. Their work has been celebrated in libraries around Monroe County and in a museum in Connecticut.