Category Archives: Kids

McGraw Storytime Canceled 2/18

Storytime is canceled today at McGraw. Join us tonight for Charlie and Checkers at 7:15 pm. Enjoy an evening of magical entertainment with the whole family. Meet Trixie the rabbit. Storytime will be held next week at McGraw on Monday at 10:30am and Thursday at 11:30 am.

Irondequoit Library to be Closed on January 20, 2014

In observance of Martin Luther King Day, both branches of the Irondequoit Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 20. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 21.

Cereal Box Collages Program at Evans is Cancelled

The cereal box collages program at the Evans branch (scheduled for today 1/3 @ 2pm) has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Irondequoit Says Yes… Again!

Once again, the New Library Proposal overwhelming passed by nearly a 2:1 margin yesterday! Thank you for all your support.

Movie Night at Evans

  MONSTERS UNIVERSITY – Tuesday, November 5, 6:30 p.m. Rated G –  1 hour 42 minutes The frightening, yet fuzzy duo Mike and Sulley couldn’t stand each other when they first met at university.  Learn the backstory to how they got past their differences to become best friends and coworkers at the local scream factory. […]

Summer Reading 2013 at IPL!

Here is a video promoting summer reading at the Irondequoit Public Library. There’s a handout mentioned in the video; click here to see it!

Summer Saturday Hours Begin This Weekend (6/1/13)

Reduced hours on Saturdays for the Summer begin this weekend. From Saturday, June 1 through Saturday, August 24, the Irondequoit Library will be open on Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Regular Saturday hours will resume in September.

Irondequoit Says “Yes!”

The New Library Proposal overwhelming passed by nearly a 2:1 margin! Thank you for all your support.

Literacy Tips from Mrs. Otto – Narrative Skills

Narrative Skill is the ability to tell or retell a story. This skill helps children understand what they read. But building a foundation for Narrative Skills begin long before your child is ready to read. Even as an infant, your child responds to your prompts with her own attempts at language. Listening to conversation and […]

Emmie the reading dog at Evans

Emmie is a 4 year old shetland sheepdog, and she would love to hear you read to her! Children of all ages can practice reading to Emmie at the following dates and times: Saturday 4/20 – 10:30-11:30 Saturday 5/18 – 10:30-11:30 Saturday 6/22 – 10:30-11:30