Category Archives: What’s Happening at the Library

LIBRARY CLOSED: April 8, 2024

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on Monday, April 8. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, April 9. And don’t forget, the Total Solar Eclipse will begin at 3:20 PM and last for three minutes and 38 seconds of complete totality. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event! More information about the eclipse can be found at RochesterEclipse2024.org.

REDUCED HOURS: April 5, 2024

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 2024. The library will be open from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Friday, April 5. We apologize for any inconvenience.

LIBRARY CLOSED: 3/30/24 + 3/31/24

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31. Regular hours will resume on Monday, April 1.

Community Reflections at IPL – Women’s History Month 2024

The Irondequoit Public Library’s Community Reflections project amplifies diverse voices in our community through programs and book displays. This month, we’re highlighting Women’s History with three special programs and a selection of books hand-picked by our librarians. PROGRAMS Women’s History Month Storytime! Wednesday, March 20, at 10:30 AM Join Ms. Sarah and Miss Amy for […]

Calling All Artists, Crafters, and Vendors! Apply for the Friends of the Library Artist Showcase (4/20/24 – 4/21/24)

The Friends of the Irondequoit Public Library are looking for artists, crafters, and vendors to participate in an Artist, Crafter, and Vendor Showcase & Fundraiser sale to be held at the Irondequoit Public Library. Local merchants are invited to sell their original artwork, crafts, and merchandise on Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21. The […]

Eclipse Glasses Giveaway Starts April 1, 2024

Are you ready for the total solar eclipse that will pass over the Rochester area on April 8, 2024? Eclipse Glasses are available at many local stores, but the Irondequoit Library will have an Eclipse Glasses Giveaway (limit of two pairs per household) starting on Monday, April 1! A limited number of glasses will be […]

NEXT THURSDAY (3/7/24) – Irondequoit Historical Society Presents Little Ambassadors: The Kodakids of World War II

Imagine leaving home as a child and spending the next five years with total strangers in another country. Over 1,300 children between the ages of five and fifteen did just that during World War II and 156 of them stayed in the Rochester area. Known as the Kodakids, they were the children of employees from […]

REDUCED HOURS: March 1, 2024

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 2024. The library will be open from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Friday, March 1. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Children’s Room Will Be Closed on February 28, 2024

In order to create a more patron-friendly environment in the library, we will install doors outside our Children’s Room on Wednesday, February 28. We plan to close the Children’s Room for the duration of the installation, but a staff member will be available to retrieve items that are on the shelves for patrons to borrow. […]

View the Irondequoit Library’s Social Story

Check out our new Social Story! This is a great resource for anyone who’d like to know what to expect when they visit the Irondequoit Library. The Social Story includes information on how to prepare for your library visit, what to expect while you’re here, and supports and accommodations to help make your library experience […]