Category Archives: What’s Happening at the Library

New Irondequoit Library Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on September 12, 2015

We hope you’ll join us on Saturday, September 12 to celebrate the Grand Opening of the New Irondequoit Public Library. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 10:00 AM, followed by food, music, and other activities! GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION 10:00 AM: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Main Entrance) 11:00AM: Irondequoit High School Jazz Quartet (1st Floor) […]

The New Irondequoit Library Will Open on September 9

It’s time! The New Irondequoit Public Library will open on Wednesday, September 9. The newly constructed building will include dedicated teen and children’s sections, study areas, free wi-fi, multiple meeting spaces for community groups, and fully equipped craft rooms that can be used to explore and expand our abilities. In order to move all the […]

McGraw and Evans Branches Are Now Closed

Dear Irondequoit Residents, The Helen McGraw Branch on Ridge Rd. and the Pauline Evans Branch on Cooper Rd. are now closed as we prepare to move to the New Irondequoit Library on Titus Ave. next to the Town Hall. We’re sorry that we won’t be able to help you with your library needs for the […]

Iron Library Radio – August 2015

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 Florence + The Machine, Kacey Musgraves, Of Monsters and Men, and others in this month’s playlist. Listen to all the songs below (a Spotify account is required) or at […]

New Adult Books for July/Early August 2015

Here are some of the new titles we’ve ordered: FICTION Among the Ten Thousand Things Julia Pierpont A former ballet dancer struggles to protect her children before receiving an anonymous package revealing her weak artist husband’s infidelities, a discovery that leads to a difficult breakup during a New York summer. Armada Ernest Cline Struggling to […]

Used Book Bag Sale at Evans and McGraw!

We’re clearing out old stock to make way for new! We’re having a bag sale at both branches of the Irondequoit Library on all used children’s books and library discards. $3 per bag until they’re gone. Lots of great titles and authors! Just a reminder that neither library will be accepting any donations from now until […]

New Large Print Books for July 2015

Browse the newest large print books (listed in alphabetical order by author’s name). If you want to check if the book is available, click on the title. FICTION Jack Ryan Jr. clashes with Russian intelligence in a race to find a missing agent who holds secrets vital to both sides.     Fire in the […]

Irondequoit Library Closed on July 3 + 4

Both branches of the Irondequoit Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on Monday, July 6. The Town of Irondequoit will host the annual Fourth of July Festival this weekend and a complete list of events can be found at […]

DVDs and CDs for Sale at Evans!

Dvds!  Music CDs!  We have many!  Stop by the book sale at the Pauline Evans branch and choose from our wide selection of gently used items, priced from $1 to $4.  We’re clearing out to get ready for our big move! We also have many vintage books half-priced, great for collecting or arts & craft […]

McGraw Program (6/17): Durand Eastman Park: Month by Month

Come tour the Durand Eastman Park with Master Gardner Franz Seischab. He will show photographs of the various plants in bloom each month of the year. Wednesday, June 17 at 7:00 PM McGraw Branch 2180 East Ridge Road