Image from http://1000bwc.org/diamonds/ The Fascinating Facts of Gemstone Jewelry Wednesday, April 16 at 7:00 pm at the McGraw Branch, 2180 E. Ridge Road Think of the history a gem accumulates over time— after all, some are only approximately 2 billion years old! We will look at a variety of gemstones, including diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies, […]
A New Chapter for the IPL You are invited to our groundbreaking ceremony for the new library, hosted by the Town of Irondequoit and the Irondequoit Public Library Board of Trustees: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 12:00 PM On the Town Hall Campus (1280 Titus Avenue)
Take a peek at the newest large print books we have: FICTION The Daring Ladies of Lowell by Kate Alcott Eager to escape life on her family’s farm, Alice Barrow moves to Lowell in 1832 and throws herself into the hard work demanded of “the mill girls.” In spite of the long hours, she discovers […]
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This month’s book discussion title is Alice Munro’s Dear Life. Munro won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013. This collection of short stories illuminates moments that shape a life and is set in the countryside and towns of Lake Huron. New members are always welcome to join us! There are two sessions to choose from: […]
The East End Brass will perform a free concert on Wednesday 4/2 at 7pm at the McGraw Branch. Seven musicians on trumpet, trombone, and tuba will perform German folk music and classical pieces. They’ll also talk about their instruments. Don’t miss it!
Come enjoy a movie matinee on Tuesday, April 8 at 1:30 p.m. The featured movie is about author P.L. Travers who reluctantly meets with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the big screen. Popcorn provided!
Is someone you love suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia? Communication will be the topic of April’s Alzheimer’s Series. This program is presented by the Rochester & Finger Lakes Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Associations “Neighbors Next Door” program. Join us on Thursday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. No registration is required.
April’s Classic Book Discussion title is LAST OF THE MOHICANS by James Fenimore Cooper. Come on in and pick up your copy today then join the group to discuss on Thursday, April 24 at 3:00 p.m.
Throughout April, participants of all ages are encouraged to celebrate poetry: Check out a book of poetry from our collection. Pick a poem out of our jar to keep in your pocket, put in someone’s lunch box or memorize and recite to a loved one. Submit an original work of poetry to be displayed […]
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