Category Archives: Kids

Irondequoit Library is an Honorable Mention in RRLC’s 2016 Library of the Year Contest

The Rochester Regional Library Council has selected their 2016 Libraries of the Year and the Irondequoit Library received an Honorable Mention: 1,443 people submitted nominations for 68 different libraries. Nominators poured out their love for their library. “It was the most difficult year yet to choose just one winner,” said Todd Butler, President and CEO […]

We’re Hosting a Preschool Open House This Thursday (4/14/16)

We’re gearing up for our Preschool Open House on Thursday, April 14th! The event runs from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, and representatives from area preschools and childcare centers will be on hand to answer questions and provide information, all in one place. The preschools and childcare centers attending are: Community Nursery School of Irondequoit Creative […]

Do You Love Your Library? Vote for the Irondequoit Library in RRLC’s 2016 Library of the Year Contest

SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED April 4, 2016 – April 16, 2016 In recognition of National Library Week, the Rochester Regional Library Council (RRLC) will name one public library in the Rochester area as Public Library of the Year. They want you to tell them why your library is special to you. And it isn’t just […]

Spring Break 2016 Programs for Kids and Tweens

Join us for a fun week of programs for kids and tweens ages 8-15! All programs will be presented at the library by Stomping Ground, an unconventional overnight camp that focuses on inclusive community and radical empathy. To view program details and to sign up, click on the program title, or give us a call […]

The Irondequoit Library Will Be Closed on March 25, 2016 – March 27, 2016

Happy Easter! Because of the holiday, the Irondequoit Public Library will be closed on March 25 (Friday), March 26 (Saturday), and March 27 (Sunday). Regular hours will resume on Monday, March 28.

Spring 2016 Storytime Schedule

The Spring 2016 Storytime season begins on March 28! Get yourself ready with this handy calendar and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 336-6060! BabyTime Age: 0-23 Months Enjoy the company of other babies and caregivers while supporting your baby’s literacy through stories, songs and rhythm. No registration […]

Join Us for an Alice in Wonderland Tea Party on April 2, 2016

A Happy 150th Anniversary to Alice in Wonderland and A Thank You to the Community for Our Wonderful New Library! Join us at the Irondequoit Public Library for a Mad Hatter Tea Party on Saturday, April 2, at 2:00 PM for mini snacks, crafts, raffles, and special guests. Registration is required, but you can register […]

Oh, The Places You’ll Read! Contest in March 2016

Dr. Seuss’s 112th birthday would have been March 2! You can read books laying down, you can read books wearing a crown You can read books here or there, so take one with you everywhere! Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with us by taking a picture of yourself reading… in your house, to a mouse, with […]

Harper Lee, Author of To Kill A Mockingbird, Has Died

Harper Lee, the author of the beloved novel To Kill A Mockingbird, died this morning. She was 89. To Kill A Mockingbird was named the “Best Novel of the 20th Century” by Library Journal and it’s one of those books that almost everyone picks up at some point during their life. There’s really nothing else […]

Snow Day! The Irondequoit Library Will Be Closed Today (2/16/16)

Due to all the snow, the Irondequoit Library will be closed today. Weather permitting, we’ll reopen tomorrow, February 17, at 10:00 AM.