Category Archives: Programs and Events for Adults

THIS SATURDAY (8/5/23): Turning 65 and Medicare

A representative from T65 & Beyond will be available at the library on Saturday, August 5, 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 […]

THIS FRIDAY (8/4/23): Outdoor Yoga for Adults on the Library Lawn

Outdoor Yoga for Adults on the Library Lawn is a Summer tradition, and this season’s series will begin on Friday, August 4, at 6:00 PM. Kasia Pelepko is a Rochester-based yoga teacher who has trained in a variety of yoga systems and movement modalities. The common thread in her classes is to highlight how resilient, capable, […]

The Classic Book Discussion Group’s August 2023 Selection is Emily Bronte’s “Wuthering Heights”

The Classic Book Discussion Group will read Wuthering Heights, the acclaimed (and only) novel written by Emily Bronte, for their meeting in August: ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION: A classic story of love and revenge: Mr. Earnshaw takes young Heathcliff, an impoverished boy, into his home on the Yorkshire moors in 1801. As Heathcliff grows and slowly […]

NEXT WEDNESDAY (8/2/23): How to Shop Online

Whether you’re new to online shopping or have been shopping online for years, this seminar is for you! Join technology instructor Daniel Jones to learn the dos and don’ts of shopping online, along with… — 5 Steps To Online Shopping — Security Tips: Secure Websites, Passwords, and Encryption — Digital Payment Methods — Mobile Shopping […]

NEXT TUESDAY (8/1/23): The Adventures of An Eclipse Chaser

Did you miss The Adventures of An Eclipse Chaser, our program with meteorologist Joe Rao, earlier this week? Watch a replay now on our YouTube channel! Meteorologist Joe Rao will join us (via Zoom) on Tuesday, August 1, at 7:00 PM, for The Adventures of An Eclipse Chaser. Over the last 50 years, Joe has chased […]

Iron Book Discussion Group Will Read Kate Quinn’s The Rose Code in August 2023

Kate Quinn’s The Rose Code is a fictional tale about the codebreakers at Bletchley Park and their fight (far from the front lines) against the Nazis during World War II. It’s also the Iron Book Discussion Group selection for August 2023: ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION: 1940. As England prepares to fight the Nazis, three very different women […]

NEXT WEDNESDAY (7/19/23): The Right Computer 4 U

Are you in the market for a new computer? A lot has changed in the last few years, but you can be sure to choose The Right Computer 4 U with the help of technology instructor Daniel Jones. This informative seminar will provide tips and tricks on what to look for when buying a computer, […]

THIS TUESDAY (7/18/23): Introducing Cherries

Registered Dietitian Rebekah Harter will be Introducing Cherries in her return visit to the Irondequoit Library on Tuesday, July 18, at 7:00 PM. July is cherry season in Rochester! And this little fruit is oh so sweet and good to eat. Attendees of this programs will learn all about the health benefits of this delicious […]

THIS MONTH (7/26/23): An Artist’s Early Experiences in VFX in Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

April Banner, a visual effects artist, will join us on Wednesday, July 26, at 6:30 PM, to talk about her ongoing journey in the visual effects industry and her experiences as a layout artist on Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. And if you’d like to know even more, there’ll be time for questions and […]

NEW HOURS (AS OF JULY 2023): Free Computer Help Through Digital Literacy Program on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

Our Digital Literacy schedule has changed! Please visit our Event Calendar to view the current schedule. Summer is here and the hours of availability for our Digital Literacy: Free Computer Help program, created in partnership with Literacy Rochester, will be changing on Monday, July 10. One-on-one tutors will be available just outside the library’s Computer […]