Category Archives: Programs and Events for Kids

THIS FRIDAY (9/12/25) – I Love to Read with Cris Johnson

Can you believe that The New Irondequoit Library isn’t so new anymore? It feels just like yesterday when we merged the two branches into one big building. But it’s true! And we want to celebrate the library’s tenth birthday with you… and magic! I Love to Read with Cris Johnson is a reading-themed magic show […]

NEXT MONTH (9/27/25) – Children’s Clothing Exchange

Do you have a closet full of children’s clothing that your kids have outgrown? Bring them to the Irondequoit Library and share them with families in our community! With assistance from the Irondequoit Community Cupboard, we’ll be hosting a Children’s Clothing Exchange on Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Families are welcome […]

NEXT TUESDAY (9/2/25) – Gather and Game with Game Night Rochester

Find your next favorite game at the Irondequoit Library during Gather and Game with Game Night Rochester on Tuesday, September 2, from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM. From board games to card games and more, Game Night Rochester will bring their collection of tabletop games to the library and match you with the perfect game! Instructors from the […]

NEXT MONDAY (8/25/25) – RMSC Delivers: Dinosaurs!

Join the great folks from the Rochester Museum and Science Center for an interactive workshop all about dinosaurs! In RMSC Delivers: Dinosaurs!, participants will learn how fossils are formed, roleplay as paleontologists in a mock dig, and act out the adaptations different dinosaurs had to help them survive! This program is recommended for kids ages […]

NEXT MONDAY (8/25/25) – Puzzle Swap

Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle! Our monthly community Puzzle Swap has been such a hit this Summer that we’re planning to do it again on Monday, August 25, at 6:30 PM. Unload the old jigsaw puzzles you’ve already completed and find a new one for you and your family to enjoy. Please bring used […]

THIS FRIDAY (8/22/25) – Let’s Dance: Ballet!

Dance instructor Kaitlynn Schultz will join us at the library this Summer for an exploration of different movement and dance styles. Each class will feature a different genre of dance where participants will be led through a series of movements to introduce them to new styles. The class will also feature a short storytime to […]

NEXT THURSDAY (8/21/25) – IPL Movie Club: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”

It’s a me, Mario! Everyone’s favorite plumber (apologies to Luigi) will make an appearance on the library’s big screen this month in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. This animated extravaganza stars Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Seth Rogen, Fred Armisen, and many many more. ***** FILM DESCRIPTION A Brooklyn plumber […]

Storytime is Taking a Short Vacation (8/18/25 – 8/24/25)

Mr. Matt, Miss Amy, and all the rest of our storytellers will be taking a short Summer break soon. That means we won’t be holding any Storytime programs from Monday, August 18, through Sunday, August 24. But don’t worry, Storytime will return on Monday, August 25: — Monday – Babytime @ 10:30 AM — Tuesday – Storytime @ 10:30 […]

THIS SATURDAY (8/9/25) – Yoga Storytime

Join certified yoga instructor Jen Kierecki for a Yoga Storytime series this Summer! Celebrate the season with yoga poses, songs and rhymes to get your child moving and learning! Yoga Storytime will be held on Saturday, August 9, at 10:30 AM, and is designed for kids ages 3 and up. If you’d like to attend, please register […]

NEXT WEDNESDAY (8/6/25) – Tales and Tunes With Flutist Jaclyn Breeze

Join us at the library on Wednesday, August 6, at 10:30 AM for Tales and Tunes, a flute concert and storytelling experience, with local musician and composer Jaclyn Breeze! We’ll start by traveling to Ireland to hear a story about how a girl brought luck to her country and an Irish folk tune to accompany […]