Category Archives: Programs and Events for Kids

THIS SATURDAY (4/27/24) – Walk Bike Irondequoit + Reconnect Rochester Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Walk Bike Irondequoit (an initiative of Color Irondequoit Green) and Reconnect Rochester will be joining forces for an upcoming Film Screening and Panel Discussion at the library about the personal and societal rewards when more people ride bikes. Why do we bike? Whether to save money, reduce your carbon footprint, or live a longer and healthier […]

THIS SATURDAY (4/20/24) – 90-Second Newbery Film Festival @ Dryden Theater

The 90-Second Newbery Film Festival is coming to the Dryden Theater at the George Eastman Museum on Saturday, April 20, at 2:00 PM! The 90-Second Newbery Film Festival is an annual video contest in which young filmmakers create weird short movies that tell the entire stories of Newbery-winning books in about 90 seconds. James Kennedy will […]

NEXT MONTH (4/13/24) – Play Locally-Created Games at 2024 ROC Game Fest Spring Mini Show

We’re happy to announce that the Rochester Game Festival‘s Spring Mini Show will return to the Irondequoit Library on Saturday, April 13! The event will take place on Saturday, April 13, from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM. You’ll be able to meet more than 20 local game developers, and you’ll be able to try out […]

NEXT TUESDAY (4/2/24) – All About Eclipses!

We’re in the final countdown now, and on April 8th, Irondequoit will in the path of totality for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse. It’s an occurrence that only happens once a century, but do you want to expand your knowledge base on the Who, What, Where, When, and Why of Eclipses? If so, then this […]

NEXT MONDAY (4/1/24) – Meet the Author: Leslie C. Youngblood

Leslie C. Youngblood, a nationally renowned author and Irondequoit High School alumna, will join us at the library on Monday, April 1, at 6:30 PM, for a conversation about her middle-grade chapter books, Love Like Sky and Forever This Summer. Ms. Youngblood will also offer advice to young writers and answer questions from aspiring authors […]

NEXT MONDAY (4/1/24) – Maker Mondays: Eclipse Robots

The great solar eclipse will pass over Rochester in just a few weeks now, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by making your own Eclipse Robots during our next Maker Mondays program on Monday, April 1, at 1:00 PM! Maker Mondays: Eclipse Robots is built for kids ages 6-12. If you’d like to […]

NEXT MONDAY (3/25/24) – Make and Take Lab: Spring Earrings

Maker Mondays will be ringing in Spring with a Make and Take Lab all about Spring Earrings. Patrons of all ages are encouraged to join us in the Maker’s Lab on Monday, March 25, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, to create a pair of earrings perfect for Spring! No registration is required to attend this […]

NEXT MONDAY (3/18/24) – STEAM and a Story: Exploring Things That Roll

What do you get when you combine Storytime with STEAM activities? You get STEAM and a Story: Exploring Things That Roll, which will be held on Monday, March 18, at 3:00 PM. This Storytime and open-ended STEAM activity is perfect for preschoolers (Ages 3-5) and their grownups to explore together! If you’d like to attend […]

THIS FRIDAY (3/15/24): St. Patrick’s Day Performance by Rince Na Tiarna Irish Dancers

One of our favorite annual traditions is the St. Patrick’s Day Performance by students from the Rince Na Tiarna school of Irish Dance! This year’s performance will be held on Friday, March 15, at 2:00 PM. If you don’t know about Rince Na Tiarna, you can learn more about the school and its students here: […]

NEXT MONDAY (2/26/24) – Art For All Workshop: Contour Line Drawing

Our next Art For All Workshop is coming up on Monday, February 26, at 6:00 PM. This time, we’ll be trying out Contour Line Drawing. Join us for a classic drawing challenge with a twist, and explore ways of seeing while you relax and create! All of our Art For All Workshops are open to […]