Category Archives: Programs and Events for Tweens and Teens

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 […]

REDUCED HOURS: 5/5/23

Due to a series of planned all-staff meetings, the Irondequoit Library will have reduced operating hours on the first Friday of each month in 2023. The library will be open from 12:30 PM until 6:00 PM on Friday, May 5. We apologize for any inconvenience.

THIS FRIDAY (5/5/23): Friday Fun & Games for Tweens

Looking for something to do after school? Join us for Friday Fun & Games for Tweens (for ages 9-12) on Friday, May 5, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Drop-in after school to play video games and board games, color, work on puzzles, and hang with your friends! There will also be snacks!

NEXT MONDAY (5/1/23): Maker Mondays: Mother’s Day Make and Take Lab

Introducing Maker Mondays! Make, learn, and explore with programs for all ages, every Monday at the Irondequoit Library. Our first Maker’s Monday event is happening on May 1st from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Patrons of all ages are welcome to drop in anytime (no registration is necessary) for a Mother’s Day Make and Take […]

NEXT THURSDAY (4/27/23): Traditional Haudenosaunee Names and Uses for Plants found at Helmer Nature Center

Presented in partnership with the Irondequoit Conservation Board, the library will host a program about Traditional Haudenosaunee Names and Uses for Plants found at Helmer Nature Center on Thursday, April 27, at 7:00 PM. Jessa Fisher, an Educator Naturalist at the Helmer Nature Center, will present this all ages presentation on traditional Haudenosaunee uses for regional […]

THIS FRIDAY (4/21/23): Teen Escape Room

Can you find the clues, solve the puzzles, and break out all before the clock runs out? Teen Escape Room (for ages 13-18) will be held on Friday, April 21, at 4:00 PM. If you’d like to attend the Teen Escape Room, please register through our Event Calendar.

THIS SATURDAY (4/22/23): Play Locally-Created Games at 2023 ROC Game Fest Spring Mini Show

The Rochester Game Festival returns to the Irondequoit Library for the first time since 2019! The Spring Mini Show will take place on Saturday, April 22, 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 their latest projects (that’s video […]

THIS FRIDAY (4/21/23): A Concert by the Avant String Quartet

We’ve been hosting student groups from the Eastman School of Music for the six years now, and we’ve got another concert lined up for this coming Friday, April 21, at 1:00 PM. A classical performance from the Avant String Quartet will feature the sounds of the violin, viola, and cello, and music fans of all […]

NEXT THURSDAY (4/20/23): Teen Anime Club

The next meeting of our Teeen Anime Club is coming up fast, and you can join us on Thursday, April 20, at 4:00 PM! Watch anime! Talk about anime! Practicing drawing anime! Anime! If you’d like to attend Teen Anime Club (for ages 13-18), please register now through our Event Calendar.

THIS SATURDAY (4/15/23) @ Irondequoit Community Center: ERASE Career Day Expo for Students

Our friends at ERASE and the Irondequoit Community Center will be hosting a Career Day Expo for Students this weekend! Get the kids ready and save the date! ERASE’s third annual Career Expo for Students is happening on Saturday, April 15, from 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM, at the Irondequoit Community Center! Bring your family […]