Category Archives: Programs and Events for Adults

NEXT TUESDAY (2/25/25) – Irondequoit Art Club’s Artist Lecture Series: Art and Poetry

The Irondequoit Art Club’s Artist Lecture Series will turn its spotlight on Art and Poetry in February, as five artist-poets will recite one of their selections and present a corresponding artwork. David James Delaney is an auto worker, editor, journalist, teacher, painter, poet, and writer. He is also a husband and father, and more recently, […]

NEXT MONTH (3/15/25) – Meet Young Adult Author Mackenzie Reed

Mackenzie Reed, the author of The Rosewood Hunt and The Wilde Trials, will visit the Irondequoit Library on Saturday, March 15, at 2:30 PM. Did you know Mackenzie was born and raised in Rochester? During this special event, she’ll dive into her path to publishing her books with HarperCollins, her process, and the behind-the-scenes lead up that […]

NEXT WEDNESDAY (2/26/25) – Written and Read: IPL’s Adult Writing Group

Calling all local writers, the next meeting of Written and Read: The IPL Adult Writing Group will be held on Wednesday, February 26, at 3:00 PM. Writing can take multiple forms… stories, blogging, essays, memoirs, poetry, and others. But if you enjoy writing and you’re interested in giving and receiving feedback from fellow writers, please join the […]

TOMORROW (2/21/25) – Walk-In Financial Literacy Support

A representative from the Financial Freedom Project will visit the library to provide Walk-In Financial Literacy Support on Friday, February 21, from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. They’ll be able to answer questions, provide referrals, and share financial resources with individuals and families looking to build assets and achieve greater financial literacy and self-sufficiency. The […]

NEXT TUESDAY (2/25/25) – Online Security, Privacy, and Safety

Join us on Tuesday, February 25, at 3:00 PM for a presentation from technology instructor Daniel Jones about Online Security, Privacy, and Safety. During this 90-minute seminar, you’ll learn how to better protect yourself online, as well as these other topics: — Secure Websites — 5 Privacy Tips — Password Safety — Email and Smartphone […]

NEXT MONDAY (2/24/25) – Winter Watercolor With Deb Coller

Come see the magic of watercolor and paint wintry pictures during Winter Watercolor With Deb Coller. This painting workshop is designed for adults and will be held on Monday, February 24, at 5:30 PM. If you’d like to attend, please register now through our Event Calendar.

NEXT MONTH (3/12/25): Art Instruction With the Irondequoit Art Club: Pamphlet Stitch Journal/Sketchbook

We’re welcoming Joyce Martelli to the library as part of the next edition of our Art Instruction With the Irondequoit Art Club series. In this hands-on workshop, she’ll teach attendees how to create a Pamphlet Stitch Journal/Sketchbook. This class will teach you how to cut and stitch your own journal/sketchbook using the pamphlet stitch. You’ll […]

NEXT TUESDAY (2/18/25) – Pathway of Resistance: The Erie Canal and the Underground Railroad

In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal and Black History Month, please join us in welcoming Erie Canal Museum staff for Pathway of Resistance: The Erie Canal and the Underground Railroad. Pathway of Resistance is a constantly evolving talk that examines the experience of African Americans along the Erie Canal Corridor, with […]

THIS MONTH (2/26/25) – Lunch & Learn: How Cold Weather Affects Your Body and its Systems

Please join the Irondequoit Library and Episcopal SeniorLife Communities on Wednesday, February 26, 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 […]

NEXT THURSDAY (2/13/25) – IPL Movie Club: “Wicked”

Somewhere over the rainbow… the IPL Movie Club will defy gravity this month with a showing of Wicked on the library’s big screen. The Oscar-nominated adaptation of the beloved musical features big performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, and you can see it at the library on Thursday, February 13, at 5:30 PM. ***** FILM […]