Category Archives: Programs and Events for Tweens and Teens

Spine Poetry Challenge for Tweens and Teens

Tweens and Teens! Have you ever arranged book titles to make your own Spine Poetry? Give it a try! And be sure to share your creations with us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!

NEXT WEEK (4/27/20): Zoom Anime Club

Konnichiwa, minna-san! Come join the Irondequoit Library’s Zoom Anime Club! Share what you’ve been watching, recommend your favorites, and maybe find something new to keep you entertained. BYOS (bring your own snacks), and we’ll see you there on Monday, April 27! You’ll need to register for Zoom Anime Club through our Online Calendar. Once you’re […]

THIS FRIDAY (4/24/20): Zoom Zumba

Are you missing your group exercise class? Then join Stacy for a Zumba class through Zoom this Friday, April 24, at noon! The class is geared for tweens, teens, and adults, and you’ll need to register through our Online Calendar. Once you’re all signed up, participants will receive an email with the login information for […]

Virtual Tours and Webcams from Around the World

IPL staff members are spending a lot of time with our family (and pets) right now, but even with a furry friend or two, it’s hard being stuck inside. Fortunately, we found resources that will take us all over the world! Check out some more cute animals with live-streaming webcams at zoos across the country, […]

Crochet Your Own Amigurumi Book Friend

Books make the best friends! IPL Library Clerk Claire designed this crochet Amigurumi Book Friend to keep you company throughout pandemics, politics, or whatever other predicaments may come your way. Supplies — White Yarn — Blue Yarn — Black Yarn or Embroidery Floss — Fiber Fill — US Size G Crochet Hook — Yarn Needle […]

Rochester Brainery Coloring Book and More Free Coloring Pages Available Online

Many psychologists will tell you that coloring is one of the best ways to relax your brain… and it’s fun too! But that’s just one of the reasons we were excited to learn that the good folks at the Rochester Brainery have made their own coloring book available online, featuring art from local artist Lanni […]

Borrow eBooks and Browse Databases With An MCLS eCard

Do you know that the Irondequoit Library offers downloadable eBook, Audiobooks, and Movies through Hoopla and Libby By Overdrive? Even if you don’t have a Monroe County Library Card, you can gain access to all of those materials, as well as an extensive collection of Research Databases (including Consumer Reports, New York Newspapers, Academic OneFile, […]

Hey Tweens! It’s Your Turn! Do You Think You Can Break Out of This Digital Escape Room?

If you’re a Tween in Grades 6-8, we want to know, do you think you can you break out of this Digital Escape Room? Let us know how you do on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram! Head over to Breakoutedu.com to get started!

Irondequoit Library Now Offers Hoopla

The Irondequoit Library is now offering access to Hoopla for all Irondequoit residents! Sign up today at HooplaDigital.com get started downloading ebooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, TV shows, and music from the service. If you don’t have a Library Card, sign up for an MCLS E-Card to gain access to our full selection of downloadable digital […]

Online Scavenger Hunt for Teens

The library is temporarily closed but we can still have some fun! Complete this Online Scavenger Hunt for Teens and receive a special prize! You will be contacted once the library reopens to pick up your prize. The Online Scavenger Hunt for Teens will be available during the duration of the closure. For teens ages […]