Category Archives: Programs and Events for Tweens and Teens

Enter the 2020 Summer Reading Story Challenge

Calling all kids, tweens, and teens! The 2020 Summer Reading Story Challenge is here! Write a story that encourages reading while including the words “Phone,” “Pizza,” “Plants,” and “Pants.” The story can be up to two pages, and can include words, pictures, or a combination of both. Do you want a chance for your story […]

NEXT WEDNESDAY (5/27/20): Zoom Zumba For Teens and Adults

Adults and Teens are invited to join Stacy for a Zumba fitness class next Wednesday, May 27, at 12:00 Noon. If you’re missing a group exercise class, just register through our Online Calendar to get started with Zoom Zumba. Once you’re all signed up, you’ll receive an email with the login information for the Zoom […]

NEXT THURSDAY (5/21/20): Zoom Anime Club

Missing Zoom Anime Club this week? Don’t worry, it’ll be back in its regular Thursday afternoon slot next week, May 21st, at 4:00 PM. Share what you’ve been watching, recommend your favorites, and maybe find something new to keep you entertained! Like always, you’ll need to pre-register for Zoom Anime Club through our Online Calendar […]

Join Our Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Online Tournament This Saturday (5/16/20)

Pick your favorite Nintendo character and race for the Irondequoit Cup this Saturday, May 16, in the library’s first-ever Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Online Tournament. Players can compete in up to 24 races from 12:00 Noon through 8:00 PM and your final score will be based on your in-game ranking in each race. The tournament […]

THIS THURSDAY (5/14/20): Zoom Yoga For Teens and Tweens

Instructor Erin Moriah R. Wafer will be hosting a yoga class for teens and tweens this Thursday, May 14th. Her program is known as “Stretching Kindness,” and it’ll introduce teens and tweens (Ages 10-18) to an afternoon of yoga, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Zoom Yoga For Teens and Tweens will be held online at 4:00 PM […]

Now Through May 23: “A Little Bit of Trivia” for Teens and Tweens

Hey teens and tweens! Think you know it all? See who can get the highest score on Kahoot! Visit Kahoot.it to play now through May 23rd. “A Little Bit of Trivia” is designed for Grades 6-12, but all are welcome to try!

Attention Readers of All Ages! Join the READsquared Reading Program Now!

Do you like books, challenges, and prizes? We do too! That’s why we’re launching the READsquared Reading Program, with options available for all ages! 1000 Books Before Kindergarten (For Ages 0-5) This program is designed for children from birth to age 5 and their caregivers to help prepare them for kindergarten. When the library re-opens, […]

THIS THURSDAY (5/7/20): Zoom Anime Club

The Irondequoit Library’s Zoom Anime Club is coming back later this week! Share what you’ve been watching, recommend your favorites, and maybe find something new to keep you entertained. We hope to see you there on Thursday, May 7! You’ll need to register for Zoom Anime Club through our Online Calendar. Once you’re all signed […]

New Digital Escape Room for Tweens: “Lights, Camera, Newton!”

Hey Tweens, we’ve got another Digital Escape Room for you! Head over to Breakoutedu.com to get started: Lights, Camera, Newton! The director of a new film is struggling to get the scenes done right! His actors and actresses seem to be confused and making all the wrong moves! Help him figure out how to get […]

Everywhere Book Fest Will Be Held Online This Friday and Saturday (5/1/20-5/2/20)

Dozens of authors and illustrators will (virtually) get together later this week to host the Everywhere Book Fest for young readers. The book festival experience will come to you with two days of panels featuring Jason Reynolds, Gene Luen Yang, Grace Lin, Karyn Parsons, and many others. You can participate in the Everywhere Book Fest […]