Most Rochesterians know of George Eastman and his contributions to Durand Eastman Park, but few know about the park’s other namesake: Dr. Henry Durand. Durand Eastman Park has taken on a life of its own since it opened in 1909. A tree museum, a beach house, a zoo, a golf course, and the “White Lady” […]
Enjoy an evening of beautiful guitar music with a Classical Guitar Concert featuring Kenneth Kam, a guitarist and lutenist. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Kenneth is currently a lecturer at SUNY Brockport and Nazareth College, as well as a faculty member at the University of Rochester’s Eastman Community Music School. His performances have been […]
Calling all local writers, the next meeting of Written and Read: The IPL Adult Writing Group will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 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 […]
“A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder.” The subtitle of David Grann’s The Wager tells you everything you need to know about the book. But we’re sure the members of the Iron Book Discussion Group will have plenty to talk about when it’s the subject of the group’s next meeting in August 2025. ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION On […]
Join Irondequoit Public Library, Lunchador Podcast Network, and Common Thread Podcast for a one-of-a-kind celebration of literature, music, food, and community at the Punk Rock Book Club! This unique, all-ages event brings together storytelling and subculture in a night that’s equal parts heart and punk rock.The Unraveling: The Counsel of Crows is a middle grade fantasy […]
Adults interested in yoga can give it a try during Embodied Movement: Adult Yoga on Monday, July 21, at 6:00 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, and you’re […]
“The Ghost with the Most” returned last year in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and now he’ll pop up as the star of the next screening of the IPL Movie Club in July. Starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Jenna Ortega, and Willem Dafoe, this showing of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will be part of the Monroe County Library System’s […]
Password… just the mention of the word brings frustration and anxiety to many. But technology instructor Daniel Jones will break down the ins and outs of managing your passwords during this 90-minute seminar: — Password Do’s and Don’ts — Tips to Create Strong and Memorable Passwords — Password Management — Two-Factor Authentication — Biometrics and […]
Patricia Highsmith was known as “The Poet of Apprehension” for her many thrillers, including Strangers on a Train and the Tom Ripley novels. The Classic Book Discussion Group will introduce themselves to her most famous character later this month when they read and discuss The Talented Mr. Ripley. ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION It’s here, in the […]
The library’s drop-in Digital Literacy: Free Computer Help program will have a new weekly schedule beginning in July. One-on-one tutors will soon be available just outside the library’s Computer Lab in Room 212 on the following days: — Every MONDAY from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Every TUESDAY from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM — Every SATURDAY from 10:00 AM to […]
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