Category Archives: What’s Happening at the Library

Irondequoit Community Cupboard’s Most Needed Items – August 2025

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 August 2025: — Canned Meals (Stew, Hash, Chili) — Pasta Sauce — Tomato Paste […]

NEXT WEDNESDAY (8/6/25) – Worms and Living Soil: The Organic Way to Garden

Have you ever wondered how to create your own organic soil? If you create the right balance of healthy bacteria, your plants can benefit immensely. A speaker from Northeast Worms will join us at the library on Wednesday, August 6, at 6:30 PM, to explain this process in an upcoming workshop… Worms and Living Soil: […]

The Irondequoit Library Distributed 6,272 Free Books This Summer…

Thanks to everyone who helped us distribute 6,272 books to 3,136 students this year! If your child goes to school in Irondequoit and missed the giveaway, they can stop by the library in August 2025 and receive two books! Special thanks to everyone at the Town of Irondequoit, the East Irondequoit Central School District, and […]

Irondequoit Community Cupboard’s Most Needed Items – July 2025

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 July 2025: — Kid-Friendly Snacks — Breakfast Bars — Juice — Fruit Cups — […]

2025 School Summer Reading Lists

We know school is out for the Summer, but you can’t forget about your Summer Reading List. Whether you’re looking for the titles you need right now or in August, you can find lists from many area schools below. EAST IRONDEQUOIT — Currently Unavailable WEST IRONDEQUOIT — All Grades and Classes AQUINAS INSTITUTE — All […]

REDUCED HOURS: Summer Hours Begin This Weekend (7/5/25)

The Irondequoit Library’s Summer Hours will also begin this weekend on Saturday, July 5. For the months of July and August, our new operating hours will be… MONDAY-THURSDAY: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM FRIDAY: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM SATURDAY: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM SUNDAY: Closed Our regular weekend hours will resume in September.

LIBRARY CLOSED: 7/3/25 and 7/4/25

The Irondequoit Public Library will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4. The library will reopen on Saturday, July 5.

LIBRARY CLOSED: June 19, 2025

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

Irondequoit Community Cupboard’s Most Needed Items – June 2025

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 June 2025: — Canned Tuna — Meal Helpers (ex. Hamburger Helper and Manwich) — […]

The Library Board is Looking for Student Representatives

The Irondequoit Public Library’s Library Board is looking for Student Representatives! The Library Board has opportunities for student representation in this two-year volunteer position. Student Representatives to the Irondequoit Public Library Board of Trustees gain valuable insight and experience related to areas of nonprofit organizations, nonprofit boards and governance, leadership, and community involvement. While not […]