Category Archives: What’s Happening at the Library

Find More Books with the MCLS Recommends Newsletter

The Monroe County Library System has launched a brand new MCLS Recommends Newsletter that’ll help get more great books in your hands. You can select categories by interest, by age group, or by trusted source and receive six recommendations per category in your email every month (so if you choose, for example five categories, you’ll […]

Thank You from the Irondequoit Public Library Foundation

The Irondequoit Public Library Foundation would like to thank all supporters who have contributed to the transformation of our Children’s Room into a woodland haven. The next phase of the renovation will incorporate the entryway into the theme. This stage will draw families into the room and create an approachable librarian’s desk for those who […]

Our Seed Library is Now Open for Spring 2026 Planting

Our Seed Library is now open for the season fully stocked with seeds for indoor starting. You can find our Seed Library on the second floor (next to the Maker’s Lab) and we’ve got an excellent selection of vegetables and ornamental flowers currently available, including broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, aster, baby’s breath, cosmos, marigolds, and more. […]

Irondequoit Community Cupboard’s Most Needed Items – March 2026

The Irondequoit Community Cupboard is in desperate need of food items. For years, our patrons have made the Irondequoit Library the Irondequoit Community Cupboard’s #1 dropoff point for food donations, and here is a list of their most needed items for March 2026: — Tomato Paste — Ready-to-Serve Soups (Beef, Clam Chowder, Vegetable, Bean, Pea, […]

LIBRARY CLOSED: February 16, 2026

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on Monday, February 16. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17.

LIBRARY CLOSED: February 7, 2026

The Irondequoit Library will be closed on Saturday, February 7, because the annual Winterfest celebration is taking over the Town Hall Campus! If you’re planning to attend Winterfest, be on the lookout for the Snowman Stroll, Kiddie Sledding, a Winter Market, and more! You can find more information about Winterfest by visiting the town’s website at Irondequoit.org. The […]

THIS MONTH (2/1/26 – 2/11/26) – Sweethearts for Seniors

The Irondequoit Women Friends are collecting Sweethearts for Seniors (Valentine’s Day cards, candy, and small gifts) to be distributed to the residents of ElderONE Assisted Living Facility on Hudson Ave. If you would like to participate, please leave your donation in the box located in the atrium by the staircase. We’re looking for… — Valentine’s […]

LIBRARY CLOSED: January 25, 2026 + January 26, 2026

Due to the extreme weather forecast for this weekend, the library will be CLOSED on Sunday, January 25. We apologize for the inconvenience. UPDATE: The library will also be CLOSED on Monday, January 26. We will continue to monitor this weekend’s weather forecast, and we’ll let you know if the library will need to be […]

Tax Prep Hotline for 2025 Tax Year Will Be Available Beginning on January 19, 2026

UPDATE: All appointments for the Tax Prep Hotline have been filled. Volunteers will now add your name to a waiting list when you call. Do you need assistance to prepare your taxes this year? A tax prep volunteer can help! The Town of Irondequoit’s Tax Prep Hotline for the 2025 tax year will open on Monday, […]

LIBRARY CLOSED: January 19, 2026

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