Category Archives: What’s Happening at the Library

Thanks to support from the Irondequoit Library Foundation, the library has added access to ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Northeast Regional Collection to our Online Resources page. Historical newspaper content is among researchers’ most sought-after primary source material. With more than 60 premier stand-alone historical titles, ProQuest Historical Newspapers is the definitive newspaper digital archive empowering researchers […]

Get hands-on learning with the Irondequoit Library’s new STEAM To Go Kits! Each kit contains books and toys to encourage scientific exploration and experimentation. Topics include “Exploring the Outdoors,” “All About Magnets,” “Sounds and Music,” and more! Check one out from the Children’s Library today or search for “Steam To Go Kit” in the Online […]

In observance of Easter, the Irondequoit Public Library will be closed this Saturday, April 3. We’ll reopen on Monday, April 5, at 10:00 AM.

Many public libraries across the country have eliminated late fees in an effort to promote literacy and readership. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and its financial hardships, here in our local community, the Irondequoit Public Library is especially eager to remove this barrier for families who may be struggling. Thanks to a generous […]

2020 was certainly different for all of us. We want to thank our wonderful and supportive community of patrons for sticking with us during this challenging year and we look forward to continuing to serve you through 2021 and beyond!

In observance of Presidents Day, the Irondequoit Public Library will be closed to the public on Monday, February 15. We will reopen at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 16, and we’ll be ready to answer all your questions about presidents past and present. To get you started, did you know George Washington never said “I […]

The Irondequoit Public Library is assisting Eagle Scout and Irondequoit resident, Collin Cleary, with a Coat Drive to collect winter clothes for the Open Door Mission. New and gently used winter coats, spring coats, and other pieces of cold weather apparel are accepted. Please leave your donation in the box near the front entrance. Donations […]

In case you missed it, the American Library Association announced the winners of the 2021 Youth Media Awards last week. Tae Keller’s When You Trap A Tiger won the Newbery Medal for “most outstanding contribution to children’s literature.” Carole Lindstrom’s We Are Water Protectors won the Caldecott Medal for “most distinguished American picture book for […]

UPDATE: All library services are back online! Thank you for your patience. ORIGINAL POST: Our Online Catalog and access to the Patron Account system is currently DOWN. All access to the MCLS website, Hoopla, and Overdrive is unavailable at this time. If the system is still down when the library opens, patrons may only borrow […]

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Irondequoit Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 18. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 19, at 1:00 PM. Though the library will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we will be hosting several virtual programs, including Learn to Use the Library Virtually […]