Category Archives: Programs and Events for Adults

THIS SATURDAY (6/3/23): Turning 65 and Medicare

A representative from T65 & Beyond will be available at the library on Saturday, June 3, 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 Go on “The Odyssey” in June 2023

Heed the Siren’s song and join the Classic Book Discussion Group next month for a discussion of Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey: ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION: The Trojan War is over and Odysseus, the cunning King of Ithaca, sets out for home, his wife Penelope and his son Telemachus. It proves a long, 10-year journey, fraught […]

THIS FRIDAY (5/26/23): Ukulele Meet Up

Tune up your ukulele and your vocal chords and join ukes-ROC (pronounced “rock”) for a Ukulele Meet Up at the Irondequoit Library. The Ukulele Meet Up is a casual jam session focused on songs from the 60s and 70s. Ukes-ROC is an accepting group, and if you encounter a new chord or have trouble with […]

NEXT WEDNESDAY (5/24/23): 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, May 24, 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 […]

THIS TUESDAY (5/23/23): Rochester International Film Festival’s Movies on a Shoestring Presents Best of the Fest

Did you know that George Lucas in Love has a Rochester connection? It’s true! The award-winning short film was written and directed by Rochester native Joe Nussbaum. It was also selected to appear at the Rochester International Film Festival in 1999, and it’ll be shown as part of our upcoming collaboration with the festival’s organizers: […]

Iron Book Discussion Group’s June 2023 Selection is “If You Leave Me” by Crystal Hana Kim

For its June 2023 selection, the Iron Book Discussion Group will read Crystal Hana Kim’s award-winning historical fiction novel If You Leave Me: ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION: An emotionally riveting debut novel about war, family, and forbidden love; the unforgettable saga of two ill-fated lovers in Korea and the heartbreaking choices they’re forced to make in […]

NEXT THURSDAY (5/18/23): The Sights of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

Heidi Jung will join us on Thursday, May 18, at 3:00 PM for a travelogue about The Sights of Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Attendees of this travelogue will spend an hour witnessing the sights and sounds of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, the setting for author Marguerite Henry’s bestselling book Misty of Chincoteague and home […]

NEXT TUESDAY (5/16/23): Fake News and How to Spot It

What can you do about the torrent of false information and outright lies that are flooding your social media? Fake News and How to Spot It, an upcoming program with technology instructor Daniel Jones, will teach you how to handle deepfakes and disinformation, as well as how to find reliable sources. Fake News and How […]

Do You Know About the Irondequoit Library’s… Drop-In Knitting Circle on Mondays and Tuesdays? (2023)

Did you know the Irondequoit Library has a Drop-In Knitting Circle every Monday and Tuesday? EVERY MONDAY 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EVERY TUESDAY 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Join us in Room 213 with your knitting, quilting, or needlework supplies and projects, and chat with others while you work! No registration is necessary and […]

THIS FRIDAY (5/12/23): Build An Air Plant Terrarium

Introduce a charming botanical element of decor into your home, while bringing new, vibrant life indoors with your very own air plant terrarium! They are living and breathing works of art that will add character to your home or office space. They also make great gifts! An instructor from Prismatic Gardens will join us at […]