Category Archives: Programs and Events for Adults

NEXT MONDAY (5/18/26) – Artwork for the Soul: Create a Feel Good Jar

Join us at the library for a self-empowerment workshop exploring your personal definition of art and how emotions influence creative expression. Instructor Rachel Ortiz is a local artist who formed Artwork for the Soul in 2019. The group’s mission is to promote community mental health and healing from trauma by providing art classes, creative activities, and counseling. […]

NEXT MONDAY (5/18/26) – Community Connection Circle

Please join us at the library for a community building circle with the Community Connection Circle! We are social beings that not only need connection — we thrive and are more resilient when community bonds are nurtured and strengthened. The circle structure, where each person has an opportunity to speak, in turn, without interruption, creates a […]

THIS SATURDAY (5/16/26) – A Concert by the ROC City Ringers Handbell Choir

Ring in Spring at the library with A Concert by the ROC City Ringers Handbell Choir. The ROC City Ringers are a community handbell ensemble who perform a wide range of classical, contemporary, and sacred music. We’re thrilled that they’re able to perform at the library again this year. All ages are welcome to enjoy […]

NEXT THURSDAY (5/14/26) – Fusion Foods with the Storybook Cook

Ms. Liz is coming back to the library to show you how to take that creative cooking to the next level! Think Elote Pasta Salad, Italian Tacos, No-Bake Mango Pie, and Asian Five Spice Rice Krispie Treats! This hands-on class will give attendees the chance to take part in preparing the recipes, and generous food […]

NEXT THURSDAY (5/14/26) – Getting to Know Seniors Helping Seniors

Are you 55 years old or older and interested in helping other seniors in our community live with greater independence and companionship? Find out about opportunities like these by learning more about Seniors Helping Seniors. Seniors Helping Seniors provides non-medical companion care for seniors by seniors. The group strives to pair mature, active caregivers with […]

NEXT THURSDAY (5/14/26) – IPL Adult Writing Group

Calling all local writers, the next meeting of the IPL Adult Writing Group will be held on Thursday, May 14, at 5:30 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 […]

THIS MONTH (5/21/26) – American Red Cross Blood Drive

The Town of Irondequoit and the American Red Cross will be hosting a Blood Drive at the Irondequoit Library on Thursday, May 21, from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. To schedule an appointment to give blood, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and search for Sponsor Code IrondequoitCommunity. If you are an eligible type O, B Negative, or […]

NEXT TUESDAY (5/12/26) – A Death Cafe: Talking About Death, Celebrating Life!

A Death Cafe is a confidential, group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. The purpose of a Death Cafe is to bring the taboo subject of death out into the open and “to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.” It is a discussion […]

NEXT TUESDAY (5/12/26) – Gather and Game with Game Night Rochester

Find your next favorite game at the Irondequoit Library during Gather and Game with Game Night Rochester on Tuesday, May 12, from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM. From board games to card games and more, Game Night Rochester will bring their collection of tabletop games to the library and match you with the perfect game! Instructors from the […]

NEXT THURSDAY (5/7/26) – Irondequoit Historical Society Presents Rochester Baseball History and the Early Game

Did you know that the Rochester Red Wings are the oldest continuously-operating Minor League team in all of baseball? Well, they are! But the history of baseball in Rochester goes back even further than that, and we’ll be able to learn more about it during Irondequoit Historical Society Presents Rochester Baseball History and the Early […]