Category Archives: What’s Happening at the Library

Iron Library Radio: New CDs from Ariana Grande, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Grammy Nominees 2019, and More

Iron Library Radio, a monthly playlist of songs from the Irondequoit Library’s most recent music purchases, is back with some new music. You’ll find music from Ariana Grande, the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack, the Grammy Nominees 2019 compilation, and others in this month’s playlist. Listen to all the songs in this month’s below (a […]

Tonight’s Learn English as a Second Language Program Has Been Canceled (2/27/19)

Due to the Weather Advisory, we have decided to cancel tonight’s Learn English as a Second Language program. The Learn English as a Second Language group will meet again next Wednesday, March 6, at 5:30 PM.

Tonight’s IPL Genealogy Group Meeting Has Been Canceled (2/27/19)

Due to the Weather Advisory, we have decided to cancel tonight’s meeting of the IPL Genealogy Group. We will work with presenter Eric Vaughn and will reschedule “Genealogy Research Using Newspaper Records” for a later date.

Program Alert: Introduction to American Sign Language (2/26/19)

Rochester, New York has the largest deaf population per capita in the entire country. Are you interested in learning to communicate with this great population of people? Then join Paula Wollenhaupt in a two-session program where she offers individuals a foundation in American Sign Language. Topics will include: The Alphabet and Finger Spelling Colors Animals […]

New DVDs and Blu-rays: Bohemian Rhapsody, 2018’s Halloween, Widows, and More

Have you had time to browse all the new DVDs and Blu-rays we have on our shelves? You probably know all the words to Queen’s biggest songs, but how familiar are you with Freddie Mercury’s life story? Find out how he became the champion of the world in Bohemian Rhapsody, which was nominated for five […]

The Library Will Be Closed on Monday, February 18, 2019

In observance of Presidents Day, the Irondequoit Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 18. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 19.

Iron Book Discussion Group Cancelled Tonight (2/12/19)

Due to the weather, tonight’s book discussion for the Iron Book Discussion Group has been cancelled. Please join us instead on Thursday, February 14, at 3:00 PM to discuss Ron Chernow’s biography Alexander Hamilton.

Program Alert: Know UR Numbers (2/16/19)

The Irondequoit Public Library is teaming up with the Irondequoit Lions Club and doctors from the University of Rochester to host health education sessions! There will also be free diabetes, high blood pressure, and vision screenings offered to the public. Registration is not required so feel free join us and gain more awareness about your […]

New Books at the Irondequoit Library (1/30/19): James Patterson, Sophie Hannah, Preston & Child, and More

Have you seen the newest books added to our collection? James Patterson is back with two new books. The House Next Door is a new collection of three thrillers and Liar Liar (written with Candice Fox) is his third novel featuring Detective Harriet Blue. Do you hold grudges? If not, author Sophie Hannah thinks that […]

American War by Omar El Akkad is 2019’s Rochester Reads Selection

Did you know that Writers & Books has selected American War by Omar El Akkad for the Rochester Reads program for 2019? Multiple events connected to American War are taking place throughout Monroe County this Winter (check out the full calendar here), and they’re all leading up to a local visit from the author on […]