George Orwell’s 1984 is one of the most popular and critically-acclaimed books of the last century. The story of Winston Smith and his struggles living under the totalitarian regime of Big Brother and “The Party” was included in Time Magazine’s 100 Best Novels, Modern Library’s 100 Best Novels, the BBC’s 100 Most Inspiring Novels, and the third […]
Sit back and enjoy the witty lyrics and tuneful melodies of Gilbert and Sullivan at the library on Tuesday, June 2, at 7:00 PM. The Off-Monroe Players Gilbert and Sullivan Revue will perform songs with a piano accompaniment from HMS Pinafore, Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, and other favorites. You’ll be transported back to Victorian England and learn how Gilbert […]
Adults interested in yoga can give it a try during Embodied Movement: Adult Yoga on Monday, June 1, at 4:30 PM. This 45-minute class is a gentle invitation to reconnect with your body and breathe. Through meditation and gentle movement, we’ll create a nurturing space for the nervous system. Herbal tea will be offered (please bring […]
Join folks from Queer Handmade Rochester, a collaborative of LGBTQ artists from the Rochester area, at the library on Sunday, May 31, from 1:30 PM until 3:30 PM, for a Community Pop-Up Pride Rock Painting workshop. Art supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own! No registration is necessary to attend, and this […]
Christy Simons will return to the library for another Travelogue on Thursday, May 28, at 11:00 AM. This time she’ll share pictures and information from her trip to Greece. During this travelogue, attendees will be able to view the Peloponnese Peninsula, experience the ancient ruins of Mycenae, see one of the best-preserved ancient theatres in […]
Calling all local writers, the next meeting of the IPL Adult Writing Group will be held on Wednesday, May 27, at 3:00 PM. Stories, blogging, essays, memoirs, poetry… writing can take multiple forms. But if you enjoy writing and you’re interested in giving and receiving feedback from fellow writers, please join the library’s Adult Writing Group. If […]
Please join the Irondequoit Library and Episcopal SeniorLife Communities on Wednesday, May 27, at 12:00 PM, for the next Lunch & Learn program. Each month, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities will coordinate an informational presentation at the Irondequoit Library featuring local experts from trusted community organizations and institutions. Future events will hopefully include presentations from physical therapists, financial […]
Representatives from Walk Bike Irondequoit and other community members will join us at the library for a workshop envisioning how to make Irondequoit’s streets safer for kids, and about how to structure our advocacy to achieve results. Making Irondequoit Streets Safe for Kids will be held on Wednesday, May 20, at 7:00 PM. No registration is […]
Akwaeke Emezi has written ten award-winning books since publishing their first novel, Freshwater, in 2018. 2024’s Little Rot is one of the most recent, and it’ll be the subject of the Iron Book Discussion Group’s next meeting in June 2026… ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION Aima and Kalu are a longtime couple who have just split. When Kalu, reeling […]
Confused by cable? Annoyed by antennas? Suspicious of streaming? Our upcoming program from local technology instructor Daniel Jones, TV Today, might just have some answers. From antennas to new streaming services, from smart TVs to smartphones, the choices you have and the ways you can watch TV can seem endless and confusing. The future of television […]
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