Category Archives: Programs and Events for Kids

NEXT THURSDAY (6/29/23): Summer Reading 2023 Kick-Off!

Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with giveaways, games, and frozen treats provided by the Friends of the Irondequoit Public Library at our Summer Reading Kick-Off! This all-ages event will be held on Thursday, June 29, from 4:30 PM until 5:30 PM outside on the Library Lawn. And don’t forget to visit our Summer Reading […]

2023 Summer Reading Program Begins on Monday, June 26

Get ready, because it’s almost time for the 2023 Summer Reading Program to begin! This year’s program begins on Monday, June 26, and runs through Friday, August 18, for kids, tweens, teens, and adults. Earn prizes for reading every day! For more information about this year’s program, please visit our Summer Reading page.

NEXT TUESDAY (6/27/23): Mermaid Storytime With KatFish Mermaid

Our favorite local mermaid, KatFish Mermaid, will join us on Tuesday, June 27, at 10:30 AM for a special Mermaid Storytime. After the story, families are welcome to stay and take pictures with our special mermaid guest! Mermaid Storytime will be held outside as long as the weather is good. No registration is required to […]

THIS SATURDAY (6/17/23): Juneteenth Celebration

We’ll once again join our friends from ERASE for a Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17, from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM. This year’s event will feature a spoken word presentation, as well as music from the Jimmie Highsmith Jr. Group. But first, join us for a performance from the Eastridge Step Team and Drum Line, […]

NEXT THURSDAY (6/8/23): Buffalo Audubon Presents Pollinator Power for Kids

Join us for a story and a STEAM activity with Buffalo Audubon’s Mr. Joe on Thursday, June 8, at 4:00 PM! Buffalo Audubon Presents Pollinator Power for Kids will teach kids in grades K-4 all about plants, pollinators, and the powerful difference they make in our gardens, community, and world! If you’d like to attend […]

TONIGHT (6/1/23): Market Storytime is Back for the Summer!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Summer! The Farmer’s Market is back at the Town Hall Campus every Thursday night and Market Storytime is coming back too! Join us every Thursday evening at 5:30 PM on the Library Lawn for stories and songs! And don’t worry, if the weather isn’t any good, we’ll be […]

NEXT TUESDAY (6/6/23) A Concert by Lyre Lyre, A Harp Duo

Join us on Tuesday, June 6, for a great concert! Would I lie to you? Lyre Lyre, a harp duo featuring Roxanne Ziegler and John Gaspar, will present a delightful program of Oscar-nominated movie themes, including “Moon River” (from Breakfast at Tiffany’s), “Tammy” (from Tammy and the Bachelor), the “Main Title” from Star Wars, and […]

Maker Mondays in June 2023

Make, learn, and explore with us every Monday at the Irondequoit Public Library! STEAM Sessions With Ms. Sarah Monday, June 5, at 4:00 PM Build, create, invent, experiment, and more with a hands-on STEAM project! For students in grades 1-4. Register Here Father’s Day Make and Take Lab Monday, June 12, from 3:00 PM to […]

NEXT WEDNESDAY (5/31/23): Bike Safety Storytime and Storytime Craft

We’ve got a double shot of Storytime fun coming up next week! First up, Officer Lawton of the Irondequoit Police Department will join us on Wednesday, May 31, at 10:30 AM for a Bike Safety Storytime. Officer Lawton will put a capper on Bike Safety Month with some fun stories about bicycles and bike safety […]

NEXT MONDAY (5/8/23): A Concert by Jazz Generation

Jazz Generation is an instrumental acoustic guitar duo, and they’ll be joining us at the library for a concert on Monday, May 8, at 7:00 PM. Featuring the warm sounds of nylon string guitars, Eli Behlok and Jim Allchin create a welcoming ambiance with a unique mix of world jazz. This blend of genres includes […]