Category Archives: Programs and Events for Adults

Iron Book Discussion Group Will Read “Beartown” by Fredrik Backman in January 2023

The Iron Book Discussion Group will kick off the new year with Beartown by Fredrik Backman, which was adapted into a miniseries by HBO Europe in 2020: ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION: By the lake in Beartown is an old ice rink, and in that ice rink Kevin, Amat, Benji, and the rest of the town’s junior ice […]

THIS SATURDAY (12/17/22): Local Author Day 2022

The Irondequoit Library will be hosting the return of our annual Local Author Day event on Saturday, December 17, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. More than 40 authors from the Rochester area will meet with the public to share their work with the library community. Whether you’re looking for fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or something […]

NEXT WEEK (12/17/22): Glowforge Snowflake Lab

Need a last-minute gift? Join us next week in the Maker’s Lab for our first-ever Glowforge Snowflake Lab. A Glowforge is a laser-powered crafting machine and we’re going to use it to create custom snowflakes that are perfect for a unique present, decorative ornament, or as an extra special gift tag! The Glowforge Snowflake Lab […]

NEXT TUESDAY (12/13/22): A Free Concert by the ROC City Ringers Handbell Choir

Ring in the holidays next week with A Free 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 […]

THIS SUNDAY (12/4/22): Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony

The Town of Irondequoit’s annual Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony will be held this Sunday, December 4, at 4:00 PM. Events will include… — Welcome by Supervisor Fitzpatrick — Performance by Irondequoit Concert Band at the Library — Performance by Students from Dake Junior High and West Irondequoit High at the Library — Holiday […]

NEXT TUESDAY (12/6/22): Utah’s Magnificent Five

You’ll find five National Parks within the state of Utah, and Dan Reardon has visited them all. One of our favorite travelogue presenters will share the beauty of Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bruce Canyon, and Zion National Parks in Utah’s Magnificent Five. He’ll also share side trips to Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend of the Colorado […]

THIS THURSDAY (12/1/22): Antique Appraisal with the Irondequoit Historical Society

We’re sure that many of you have seen Antiques Roadshow on PBS. It’s part adventure, part history lesson, and part treasure hunt. This month, the Irondequoit Historical Society will bring their version of the show to the library. Our guide will be Price Prazar, a retired History and Language Arts teacher from the Rochester City […]

THIS FRIDAY (11/18/22): Live Mexican-American Music and Storytelling

The library hosted a cultural event showcasing Mexican-American folk tales from Roma, Texas and a live local singing group, Alma de Mexico. Our Sister Library colleague from Roma sent some Mexican candy for all to enjoy. The event was a big successful with more than 30 people in attendance. If you missed it, you can […]

NEXT WEDNESDAY (11/16/22): IPL Genealogy Group: Using Local Government Records for Local and Family History

The IPL Genealogy Group presentation for Using Local Government Records for Local and Family History is now available to watch on our YouTube channel. Did you know that New York State has over 4,400 local governments and that each creates their own records? Many of these records are very valuable for family history research, and […]

NEXT WEDNESDAY (11/16/22): 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, November 16, 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 […]