Category Archives: What’s Happening at the Library

LIBRARY CLOSED: 6/19/23

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on Monday, June 19. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, June 20.

REDUCED HOURS: 6/2/23

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, June 2. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Friends of IPL and Sister Library Project Will Have a Table at the Farmer’s Market in 2023

The Farmer’s Market is back! Beginning May 25, the Friends of the Irondequoit Library will once again be selling used books at the Farmer’s Market every Thursday. And members of Irondequoit’s Sister Library Project will have a table at the Farmer’s Market on May 25th, June 8th, July 13th, August 10th, September 14th, and October 12th […]

LIBRARY CLOSED: 5/27/23 – 5/29/23

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on the following dates this week and next week: — Saturday, May 27 — Sunday, May 28 — Monday, May 29 Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 30.

Iron Book Discussion Group’s June 2023 Selection is “If You Leave Me” by Crystal Hana Kim

For its June 2023 selection, the Iron Book Discussion Group will read Crystal Hana Kim’s award-winning historical fiction novel If You Leave Me: ***** BOOK DESCRIPTION: An emotionally riveting debut novel about war, family, and forbidden love; the unforgettable saga of two ill-fated lovers in Korea and the heartbreaking choices they’re forced to make in […]

The Irondequoit Library is Seeking Volunteers for the Library Board of Trustees’ Finance Committee

The Irondequoit Public Library is currently seeking volunteers to fill a vacancy on the Library Board of Trustee’s Finance Committee. As a working committee, candidates will be expected to participate in monthly meetings, attend occasional Library Board meetings, and additional meetings as required. The Finance Committee typically meets via Zoom on the second Thursday of […]

STEAM Lab Now Open in Children’s Library

The Irondequoit Public Library is proud to announce the opening of our STEAM Lab, which is located in the Children’s Library. This mini version of our Maker’s Lab is a drop-in space designed for elementary-aged children, and it aims to promote curiosity and to foster real world skills. STEAM… an acronym covering the fields of […]

Thank You to Our Community Partners (4/22/23)

On Saturday, April 22, the Irondequoit Library hosted a thank you to recognize the work and support from some of our community partners. In attendance were representatives from the Irondequoit Public Library Foundation, the Ukrainian Federal Credit Union, the Irondequoit Conservation Board, and the Irondequoit Art Club. State Senator Brouk and Assemblymember Clark made remarks […]

The Seed Library is Now Open

We know you’ve been anxiously awaiting this day, but we’re excited to share that our Seed Library is now open on the second floor (next to the Maker’s Lab)! We currently have a selection of vegetables and ornamental flowers available, and patrons are able to take up to five packets to start their own home […]

REDUCED HOURS: 4/7/23

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, April 7. We apologize for any inconvenience.