Category Archives: Programs and Events for Adults

THIS SATURDAY (7/6/24) – Turning 65 and Medicare

A representative from T65 & Beyond will be available at the library on Saturday, July 6, at 10:30 AM to discuss Turning 65 and Medicare. Turning 65 is the easy part! Come to this educational seminar and learn all about Medicare… — Who needs to apply — When and how to apply — And how […]

Classic Book Discussion Group Will Read Aeschylus’s “The Oresteia” in July 2024

Many writers have expanded on the events of Homer’s The Iliad over the years. That list includes Aeschylus, who wrote The Oresteia in 458 BC. The Classic Book Discussion Group will read this Greek tragedy in July: ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION: The Oresteia is a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus and dramatizes the myth of the curse […]

NEXT MONDAY (7/1/24) – Art for All Workshop: Notan Squares

Join us on Monday, July 1, at 6:00 PM for our next Art for All Workshop. We’ll explore concepts of visual space and contrast as we create Notan Squares. All ages and experience levels are welcome to relax and create a unique piece of art! No registration is required to attend this workshop, but supplies […]

NEXT TUESDAY (7/2/24) – Home Funeral Workshop: Demystifying the Tasks Related to After Death Care

Did you know that less than 200 years ago, most people in the US held the funeral for their deceased loved ones at home? The tasks related to after death care were seen as integral to the grieving process, and still are in many countries today where home funerals remain the norm. A local expert […]

2024 Summer Reading Program Begins Friday, June 28

The Irondequoit Library’s 2024 Summer Reading Program kicks off for Kids, Teens, and Adults this Friday, June 28! We’re doing things a bit different this year, and everyone will be able to participate in our brand new all-ages program until Friday, August 30. This year, you’ll be able to win prizes by reading books or participating in a […]

NEXT WEDNESDAY (6/26/24) – 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, June 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 […]

NEXT TUESDAY (6/25/24) – You and YouTube

YouTube is the world’s largest video-sharing website, and if you’ve ever watched a video on the Internet,  it was likely on YouTube. Technology instructor Daniel Jones will join us at the library on Tuesday, June 25, at 6:00 PM to explain the ins and outs of YouTube in a fun and informative seminar. During our […]

NEXT MONDAY (6/24/24) – Writing Workshop: The Craft of Creative Writing

Are you looking to improve your creative writing? Jennifer Case, a writing teacher who leads classes across Monroe County, will present Writing Workshop: The Craft of Creative Writing at the library in June. This series aimed to teach the techniques that will help you write a better story. In each session, participants learned about a […]

THIS FRIDAY (6/21/24) – Adult Robotics Fun with Brooklyn Robot Foundry

The Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers STEAM classes all over the country from their base in Brooklyn, NY. Their goal is to encourage a life full of exploration, problem-solving, and imagination through the fun of STEAM learning. They’ll be joining us at the library on Friday, June 21, at 2:00 PM for a program all about […]

Iron Book Discussion Group Will Read Fredrik Backman’s “Anxious People” in July 2024

Fredrik Backman became a bestselling author after the publication of his first novel, A Man Called Ove, in 2013. It was adapted into a movie twice (once in Swedish and once in English with Tom Hanks), and he’s followed it up with nine more novels, including Anxious People in 2020. The Iron Book Discussion Group […]